Dear Families: Free Assists in the Google environment

 Dear Families,

Please see the following resource for families to help support and assist students in the Google environment. The 5-page hand-out is designed to provide parents/guardians and families with the information to understand the tools being used and how students can get the best results out of these interactive resources.

Please note that Google Resources for School Communities (created October 2020) has been uploaded to the main district website under ‘Announcements’, but it has also been added to the School Reopening website as part of the Resources for Families. The resource can also be accessed and downloaded directly from this Google Drive link.

Dear Students: Citizen Engagement Project Opportunity

As some of you may have heard on the local news recently, the Harris Centre has just launched an 18-month citizen engagement project to discuss climate change and its impact on the economy and society in Newfoundland and Labrador. Over the next year and a half, the Harris Centre will be presenting panel discussions, presentations, articles, reports and infographics (all online) related to the topic. In addition to sharing information though, we’re hoping to recruit 45 average Newfoundlanders and Labradorians to participate in a Citizen Forum (like a citizen assembly). The job of the Citizen Forum is to watch (online) (and they can also read the information provided as well, for background), and then ask questions, share their key take-aways, and discuss (online) with the other Citizen Forum members and the various experts and panelists ideas and solutions to address climate change as well as the economic and social sustainability of the province going forward. 

 We have 8 or 9 spots (of the 45) specifically for young people (age 16-18) (this group will be the representatives for youth under 16 in the province as well) and we’d love to get the word out to them about the opportunity. The application is simple and the selection is based on demographics and regional breakdown of the province, and even if they’re not selected there will be lots of ways for the general public to get involved, and we’ll have a “backup list” of interested people in cause any of the Citizen Forum members can’t complete the process. 

 In the meantime, here’s a link to the website and a link directly to the application for the Citizen Forum. And if you’d like an example of some of the creative ways we make complex issues accessible and interesting to the general public, here’s a link the Vital Signs publications we produce annually (and the Vital Signs website), we’ll be using this method for lots of material related to this project as well – a mix of photos, stories, infographics and expert commentary. ________________________________________________ 

 CATHY NEWHOOK | manager, engagement and communications Harris Centre | 2nd Floor Emera Innovation Exchange Signal Hill Campus | Memorial University of Newfoundland 709.864.7918 | cathyn@mun.ca | www.mun.ca/harriscentre

Dear Parents/Guardians: Think 'Co-regulation & Connection' Before 'Compliance & Consequences'.

Learning in a Time of COVID Think 'Co-regulation & Connection' Before 'Compliance & Consequences'. Emotions are natural and normal, and so is stress. But what happens when a collective trauma - like a global pandemic occurs that makes stress and emotions run sky-high? When we learn about interconnectedness and co-regulation, it becomes a superpower for parents and professionals. Understanding how adults can set the stage for learning through connection is vital right now. Lowering stressors, deepening relationships, and using co-regulation skills is a game-changer for our kids with Learning Disabilities (Specific Learning Disorders) and ADHD. It can open kids up to learning opportunities we never dreamed possible. The Presenter: Lisa Pinhorn Lisa has over 25 years of non-profit community work, public speaking, and is an advocate for children and their families. To find Lisa's full bio please visit: https://bit.ly/2SXfA1f When: Sunday, October 25th Register at: https://bit.ly/3dsJdRH at 3:00pm - 4:00pm www.facebook.com/LearningDisabilitiesNL www.ldanl.ca/ edie@ldanl.ca

Lester B. Pearson Scholarship - Deadline Extended to November 30th!

Each year a Level II student is selected to attend Pearson College, a United World College, in Victoria, BC. The value of the scholarship is approximately $34,000 annually and covers the cost of attending the college to complete the two- year program. This is more than just a scholarship. This is an educational opportunity for a mature, independent learner to earn their Grade 12 and first year university equivalence. To learn more, visit www.ca.uwc.org. To apply, go to https://www.ca.uwc.org/how-to-apply/procedure  and apply before November 15^th . If you have any questions, please see Ms. Somerton in the Guidance Office.

Jamarama is this Friday, October 23rd!

Jamarama is happening this Friday, October 23! Wear your PJS, take photos, and share on social media! Tag @JanewayNL on Facebook, Twitter and @janeway.foundationon Instagram. Parents and guardians can click this link to donate online: https://9643.thankyou4caring.org/

WorkplaceNL has launched a new Youth Safety Training Bursary Program

WorkplaceNL has launched a new Youth Safety Training Bursary Program that could be of great benefit to your students.  Open to anyone between the ages of 15-19, the bursary program covers the cost of any eligible safety related training they would like to complete (max value $350).  Examples of safety training could include first aid certification, fall protection, driver safety training, and many more.

 

Details on the application process can be found on our website at  https://workplacenl.ca/about/contests-and-awards/safety-training-bursary-program-for-youth/

 

The next deadline for applications is October 31^st.

 

 

BCP Virtual Curriculum Night 2020 Information

 

Greetings Everyone,

BCP staff are looking forward to providing families with a virtual Curriculum Night where families can gain information regarding respective courses, descriptors, resources, and more. 

Please click the following links:

BCP Virtual Curriculum Night Tutorial for Families

BCP Curriculum Night Schedule with Google Links

University of Waterloo

Program-specific admission brochures for the University of Waterloo are available in the guidance office. If you'd like more information about a program or admissions, please see Ms. Somerton. You can also check out their website at waterloo.ca/future-students/tours-events for information on upcoming virtual fairs, chats, tours, information sessions and more!

House of Commons Page Program

If any students are interested in the House of Commons Page Program, please see Ms. Somerton in the Guidance Office for more details! The deadline to apply is November 8, 2020. Further information can be found at: ourcommons.ca/page