Sharing this exactly as I wrote it to the students on May 24th. Students should sign up quick!

I'm excited to say that I'm in the final stages, working alongside some awesome people, of preparing a Health Fair for all of you for Thursday, June 2nd in the afternoon. This will be an afternoon where all Grade 8s will get a chance to engage in fun and healthy activities, check out what is available in the community, and meet with me in the auditorium.

I've made a video for you to see outlining what is happening and what you need to do to pick your two choice sessions.

• Overview video link: https://youtu.be/F4Oiw6AIx1I
• Signup link: https://forms.office.com/r/yKTYt7q4BA (first come, first serve)
  
  

Students will also be set into groups for the afternoon based on last name.
•Group 1 – Last names from A to E
•Group 2 – Last names from F to Li
•Group 3 – Last names from Lim to Q
•Group 4 – Last names from R to Z
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Please let me know if you have questions in the comments, email, or in person. Go signup!
Cheers, Mr Van.
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Hey everyone,

I've been putting off a parent night I wanted to have since the start of 2022 because of omicron, then fatigue and the challenges that kids are feeling constantly at both Tech and around the globe. Now feels like a great time to bring parents and caregivers together with us at schools because we're slowly losing the war for our kids. Students can come, but this is catered for all grades. Please signup below (just so we have a sense of numbers) and target demographics.​

Title: Parenting in Another World - COVID, Behaviour, Social Media, & Disconnection
Topics: See video below for details.
Signup here: forms.office.com/r/dxjWXfebNX
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First off. Let me just say this will be a digital Zoom event.

Hey everyone,

​There are lots of workshops out there for supporting kids and teens and many have value. Sometimes I know it's hard to decide what to go for. This one is one I definitely recommend and any time you can get a psychiatrist and clinical therapist, go for it :)

It's totally free. Just have to register. Here is their blurb.


​What To Say to Kids ( and Teens) When Nothing Seems to Work
We will watch a video with Dr. Ashley Miller who will share quick and effective strategies to help your child and you weather difficult moments in a way that strengthens resilience and relationships. 
Dr. Ashley Miller is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Family Therapist and Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the University of British Columbia.  The video will be followed by a discussion facilitated by a FamilySmart  Parent Peer Support Worker. 
 
Sessions will be held:
Wednesday June 1 at 6:30 PM
Tuesday June 7 at 5:00 PM
Thursday June 9 at 12:00 PM
Monday June 13 at 6:30 PM
Thursday June 16 at 5:00 PM

Register for free. <--- Link.