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Budget Development
2012-2013
Our Board of
Education works closely with the
District and our community partners to
ensure that our resources are allocated
efficiently to meet the learning needs
of our students. We encourage you to
follow along as we move through this
important process.
For more
information and supporting documents
please check
here...
Participate
in the Conversation!
B.C. has a strong education system, but
there is no denying that our world is
changing rapidly. New jobs are
constantly being created, and technology
is changing the way we communicate and
connect with each other.
We need to
modernize the way students are educated
so they are prepared for the world, not
only as it is now, but will be in the
future. Join the conversation by
clicking
here
Parent
Contact with Teachers
The local Association Presidents of the
British Columbia Teachers Federation
have assured the Board of Education that
during strike action by members of the
BCTF, all teachers are being encouraged
to ensure parents are being contacted
regarding student progress and
achievement.
If parents have not been contacted by
their child’s teacher(s) the District is
encouraging parents to phone or email
the teacher(s) directly for this
purpose.
Superintendent's
Update - December 13 2011
Destination Imagination
Schools from throughout the District are
building Destination Imagination teams
for participation in a variety of
tournaments throughout the region.
Destination Imagination is the world’s
largest creative problem solving program
for youth in K-12 education...
more
Identification Numbers for Pacific Blue
Cross
SD 8 employees will be issued personal
identification numbers for access to
Pacific Blue Cross services...
more
Also including
highlights from:
-
Slocan Valley Family of Schools
-
Kaslo Family of Schools
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Crawford Bay Family of Schools
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Creston Family of Schools
-
Nelson Family of Schools
District 'Technology for Learning Plan'
Through the B.C. Education Plan
(http://www.bcedplan.ca/)
our province is committed to moving
forward with the integration of
technology for learning for students. As
a District, we are looking at the needs
of our students in their learning, and
the role technology plays in meeting the
needs of all students.
As we develop a District
‘Technology for Learning’ plan, we are
seeking input from partner groups
through parent and staff surveys as well
as through student focus group
discussions. We look forward to
gathering ideas from everyone as
together we develop a plan for moving
forward.
We invite everyone to take the
time to respond to our surveys. Staff
surveys will be sent out through the
District and Professional Organizations.
Parent survey information will be sent
out through DPAC and can be obtained by
contacting your
District Parent Advisory Council. We will be running our surveys
electronically, but paper copies will be
available for parents at each school if
that is a preferred choice. Survey
responses will be received until January
20 2012.
School District 8 thanks all our
partner groups for their contribution. |
