Golden Tickets at the FSJ Library

In preparation for the 12th Annual Chocolate Festival, Morgan Peltier at the FSJ Library has created an awesome contest.  You must find a golden ticket hidden inside the children’s books.  50 tickets have been hidden.  As of today,

Prespatou StrongStart

After many renovations and much patience, Prespatou StrongStart is up and running.  From the looks of things they are sprinting.
Here, the kids are experimenting with the feel, smell, and properties of shaving foam.  Their faces tell us what joyful learning looks like.

5th Annual Parent Conference – April 2012

The 5th Annual Parent Conference is coming in April.  Online registration is now open.  Check the links below. There are topics for parents of all ages and stages.  The entire conference, including snacks and lunch is FREE.

Robert Ogilvie StrongStart – calendar mistake

In my haste to publish the February calendars, I made a mistake on the Ready, Set, Learn times for February.  Please check out the newly revised copy.  Sorry for the confusion!
If you would like more information about all Ready,

Library Camp-In 2012

What an wonderful evening!  Morgan Peltier, Children’s Program Coordinator, invited families to camp out in the library in celebration of Family Literacy Day.  Stories were read; game were played.  Not much sleep was had but fun was in abundance.  Many thanks to the library for opening up their space.  Kudos for helping us see the library  in a new way.

Daddy and Me

Here are some photos from the Daddy and Me Gymnastics event, last Saturday.  It was a huge success.  48 children and 38 dads participated.


Next event:
Valentine’s Craft and Activities at the North Peace Cultural Centre.

Families in Motion – Physical Activity for pre-schoolers

Together with the Family Friendly Initiative, Fort St. John Friendship Centre, Fort St. John Child Development Centre and North Peace Community Resources Society we, School District 60, will be offering a gross motor development pilot project from February-May on a rotating schedule.

The Joy of Books

In celebration of Family Literacy Week, check out this amazing clip from the FSJ Library Facebook page. One of the coolest thing we’ve seen on YouTube.
And you’ve probably already guessed . . . . I just learned how to embed video.  Building my computer literacy!!  YAH!