Sep
Digital Trends - Manager of Safe Schools, Scott Rothermel
Snapchat, TikTok, Discord and Instagram are just a few of the social media platforms that are popular amongst our youth. What are the risks? What are the rewards? How do they differ from each other? How do help support our youth?
"The annual Orange Shirt Day on September 30th opens the door to global conversation on all aspects of Residential Schools.
Statutory Holiday - School not in session.
"Since 1967, International Literacy Day (ILD) celebrations have taken place annually around the world to remind the public of the importance of literacy as a matter of dignity and human rights, and to advance the literacy agenda towards a more literate and sustainable society."
Oct
Trades Programs and Three Year Grad Plan Student and Parent Engagement Night - District Principal, Tamara Malloff
SD8 Trades Program overview for parents and students.
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
Thank you to all of the hard-working custodians in SD8 - Kootenay Lake. You are so appreciated!
Statutory holiday - School not in session.
Early Dismissal Day - 1-hour early dismissal.
Early Dismissal Day - 1-hour early dismissal.
Mental Health in Schools: EASE at home, EASE Anxiety, Foundry, Open Parachute, PreVenture - Mental Health, Addictions Coordinator,
Introduction to social and emotional learning and strategies and resources for mental wellness.
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
Provincial Specialist Association (PSA) Day - School not in session.
Nov
Scholarship Information Night Overview of Scholarship Process and Three Year Grad Plan - Director, Ben Eaton
SD8 scholarship process and opportunities overview for parents and students
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
Statutory holiday - School not in session.
Sexual Health, Consent Education, Sextortion - Manager of Safe School Scott Rothermel
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
Dec
Last day of classes before winter break.
Statutory holiday - School not in session
Statutory holilday - School not in session
Jan
Statutory holiday - School not in session
6:OO PM - MST (or 5:00 pm PST)
French Immersion Information Night (Creston) for Families - Director, Ben Eaton
SD8 French Immersion in Creston overview for parents and students (Program and application process)
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
6:00 pm PST
French Immersion Information Night (Nelson) for Families - Director, Ben Eaton
SD8 French Immersion in Nelson overview for parents and students (program and application process)
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
District Professional Development Day - School not in session
K-3 Literacy - Early Learning District Teacher Coordinator
K-3 Literacy overview for parents, and how parents can help their children with literacy at home.
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
Feb
Intermediate to Middle Years Numeracy Family Information Night - District Principal, Tamara Malloff
Intermediate to Middle years Numeracy overview for parents and students.
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
School based Pro-D - School not in session
Statutory holiday - School not in session
Mar
Apr
Scholarship Information Night (what to expect during adjudication) - Director, Ben Eaton
What to expect during scholarship adjudication for parents and students.
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
District Pro-D Day - School not in session
Statutory holiday - School not in session
Statutory holiday - School not in session
Early dismissal - 1-hour early
Early Dismissal - 1-hour early
Tobacco, Addictions, and Drug Use - Resources for Students and Parents - Mental Health, Addictions Coordinator
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
May
Bullying and Cyberbullying with Manager of Safe Schools Scott Rothermel
ZOOM LINK
PASSWORD: parent
Statutory holiday - School not in session
School based Pro-D Day - School not in session