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| Announcements |
Flood Victoria with Cards, Letters & Phone Calls – NOW! |
Grab the phone or a piece of paper, an old birthday card, or a postcard and tell the provincial government how important you feel it is for them to adequately fund our children’s education. By simply taking the time to write to them (and actually putting it in the mailbox) you will be letting them know you are watching the decision they are about to make.
Parents around the province are rallying to get their letters, emails and phone calls in by March 1st, in time to influence the budget decisions. If you miss the deadline, don’t let it stop you. Please take action, regardless of the date. Here are some of the people who should hear from you:
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RDPA Presents: Food Safe Level 1 |
Saturday March 13, 2010, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
at Richmond Secondary in Room 111
Cost: $74 (Discounted from regular Continuing Ed price and RDPA subsidy available. See below.)
To register, please call 604-668-6111 and be sure to quote course #40230-5 as this course offering is only for the RDPA. Instructor: Nigel Headley Course: #40230-5 |
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Petition To Reinstate All Charitable Gaming Grants in BC |
While this petition was initiated by citizens involved in charity BINGO, the thrust of the message applies to PAC funding and many have signed on due to concerns about PAC funding. To review the entire text, view the signatories and add your name and comments go to:
Read & Sign the Petition |
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Vancouver DPAC Makes Appeal to Minister of Education |
| The Vancouver district parent advisory councils (DPAC) has sent the following letter to Education Minister Margaret MacDiarmid: |
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Richmond School District Hosts Public Meetings To Discuss Budget Issues |
| The Richmond Board of Education anticipates a significant budget shortfall when the Provincial government announces the 2010/11 budget in March. Early estimates are that the shortfall could be $5 to $9 million, large enough to result in significant staff layoffs. The school district will host two public meetings to invite discussion and input from parents, staff and the community regarding budget challenges. See below for further information on dates and locations. |
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H1N1 Flu Virus Information for Parents, Students and Teachers |
The following H1N1 information are available at the B.C. Government website at www.gov.bc.ca/swineflu. Click on the Back-to-School button.
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BC Parents Organize to Fight 50% Cuts to Gaming Grants for PACs and District PACs |
The Provincial Government has announced a decision to cut gaming grants to school PACs this year from $20 per student to $10 per student. The BC Confederation of Parent Advisory Councils is coordinating a response to challenge this decision.
As a parent, you are encouraged to contact your MLA to express your concerns and share the important things supported at your school by your PAC/DPAC. A complete listing of MLAs, including phone, fax, email and mailing addresses can be found here. Please copy info@bccpac.bc.ca on any such correspondence.
Representatives of each school PAC are asked to complete the BCCPAC survey on the use of gaming funds. If your PAC/DPAC has not yet completed it, we urge you to do so by Friday, September 11, 2009. Only one survey per PAC/DPAC, please. This can be accessed from our website at www.bccpac.bc.ca, or through this link. |
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General Meeting Schedule for Richmond District Parent's Association |
The RDPA meets at 7:00 p.m. on the third Tuesday of each month at the School District offices (7811 Granville Ave., Richmond).
Each school PAC sends a voting representative to these General Meetings. All Richmond parents are welcome and encouraged to attend.
The schedule for the year ahead is as follows:
September 15, 2009
October 20, 2009
November 17, 2009
December – None
January 19, 2010
February – None
March 16, 2010
April 20, 2010
May 18, 2010 - Annual General Meeting & Election of New Executive |
RDPA Newsletter goes electronic! |
You may now subscribe to the Richmond Parents newsletter and receive it automatically at the email account of your choice. You will be able to send a copy to a friend, change your email address or unsubscribe as you wish.
To start receiving your copy simply click on the link below to subscribe.
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| Electronic Newsletter Sign-Up |
You may now subscribe to the Richmond Parents newsletter and receive it automatically at the email account of your choice. You will be able to send a copy to a friend, change your email address or unsubscribe as you wish.
To start receiving your copy simply click on the link below to subscribe.
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| Calendar Highlights |
More details available in the calendar posting:
PARENTS GENERAL MEETING, Tuesday, Mar. 16 from 7:00 - 9:00 PM at the School District offices (7811 Granville Ave., Richmond) On the agenda is a presentation by Saleema Noon, sexual health educator and a presentation regarding Destination Imagination, an international program dedicated to enriching the global community by providing opportunities for learners of all ages to explore and discover unlimited creative potential through teamwork, cooperation and mutual respect. All Richmond public school parents welcome to attend.
RDPA PRESENTS: FOOD SAFE LEVEL 1
Saturday March 13, 2010, from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm at Richmond Secondary in Room 111.
See important details and registration information in the announcement section to the left. |
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