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Jan 29, 2013

February Early Learning calendars

February can be a challenging month for young families in our community.  I start to feel the weight of winter sitting on my shoulders during this month.  We have Family Day to look forward to this year,

Jan 23, 2013

6th Annual Parent Conference


The 6th parent conference is Saturday, March 9th at North Peace Secondary School.  There are a few interesting twists this year.

Attend alone or with your children.  You can bring your kids 3+ years and older.  Either register them for child minding (3 –

Jan 23, 2013

Self-Regulation with Colleen Politano

Is self-regulation a term you’ve heard but are not yet comfortable using?  It stayed there for me for a long time, in the realm of educational jargon.  Colleen Politano shares concrete examples and strategies of how we can support our children and ourselves regulate in an increasingly stimulating world.

Jan 20, 2013

Families in Motion – Robert Ogilvie

 
Our Families in Motion event was well attended on Friday night at Robert Ogilvie.  We had 44 people attend, kids with their parents.  There were many pink cheeks, lots of giggles and hugs.  We all got lots of exercise and had lots of FUN!

Jan 17, 2013

Families in Motion is Friday, January 18th

This is a post from last week.  Nothing has changed.  I just hope you can come!  See you tomorrow!


Who:  Families with children aged 6 and under
What:  Guided indoor fitness and fun for families
When: Friday,

Jan 14, 2013

FSJ Library French Story Time

In partnership with Canadian Parents for French, the Fort St. John Public Library is hosting french story time.  All children are welcome to attend. It doesn’t matter if you can speak french.  Come for fun and to experience stories in another language.  We’ll teach you a few words,

Jan 10, 2013

FSJ Library Camp-In (sleep-over)

The Literacy Day Camp-in was amazing last year.  It’s happening again.  January 26th is the big day to sleep over, play games, “roast marshmallows” and listen to stories.  It’s a whole new way to experience the library.  Come see if the books really do whisper at night.  Register your camp site today by calling Morgan at the library.

Jan 10, 2013

French Immersion Kindergarten

There will be an information session for parents interested in Kindergarten French Immersion, Thursday, January 24th at 6:30 pm at Central School.  Registration for all Kindergarten programs starts February 1st, 2013.
Please call the school with any questions or for more information,

Jan 9, 2013

Daddy and Me Gym Night

 
We had another successful Daddy and Me Gym Night at Robert Ogilvie tonight.  It is inspiring to be a part of an initiative where physical activity, play and Dad time is valued.  It’s always a great experience.  See everyone next month!