The Parent Involvement Committee is very pleased to once again to support virtual learning sessions throughout the winter and spring.
XELLO is an engaging university/ college and career readiness software that unlocks every student’s potential by opening their eyes to future possibilities and equipping them with skills and resources for the future. In this session hosted by XELLO,participants will explore and learn more about the many tools and features of this platform, and how XELLO can be used to support students and parents as they navigate secondary and post-secondary opportunities.
Don’t miss out, register HERE!
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Canadian Parents for French Offering Programs This Spring
Canadian Parents for French Ontario is offering free French virtual programs for students from Grade 1 to 12 funded by the Ministry of Education from May to August to support French as a Second Language students.
Click the link below for more information about this exciting opportunity!
Free French Virtual Programs
Join Us and Learn What Influences Vaping and Cannabis Use!
The Parent Involvement Committee is very pleased to once again to support virtual learning sessions throughout the winter and spring.
This presentation will look at what influences the use of vaping and cannabis, with vaping as a form of cannabis use, as well as a substitute for cigarette smoking. Dr. Bassis has been a licensed Psychologist with the College of Psychologists of Ontario since 1982, practicing in the area of clinical psychology. He is a member in good standing of the Ontario PsychologicalAssociation, AAPB, and the American Clinical Hypnosis Society. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology & Human Behaviour from United States International University, San Diego,California in 1972 and has been in private practice since 1989.
Don’t miss out, register HERE!
Stay tuned for more information this upcoming session!
May 19 – 5 Steps for High School Success: Broadening Student Horizons Through the Exploration of Xello and Specialized Secondary Programs in the SCDSB.
Join Us and Learn How to Stay Safe Online!
The Parent Involvement Committee is very pleased to once again to support virtual learning sessions throughout the winter and spring.
With more than 20 years’ experience in the cyber security industry, Danny Pehar has become one the industries foremost experts, providing awareness to Fortune 500 companies, working with the FBI cyber task force and providing cybersecurity content through Forbes magazine and Global Television.In this session, Danny will teach you how to protect yourself, your colleagues and your family from the threats and vulnerabilities brought on by the digital age. You will laugh,learn and be empowered to know you can make a difference.
Don’t miss out, register HERE!
Stay tuned for more information about these upcoming sessions:
- May 12 – Vaping and cannabis use with Dr. Edward Bassis
- May 19 – 5 Steps for High School Success : Broadening student horizons through the exploration of Xello and specialized secondary programs in the SCDSB
Join us and Learn About the Benefits of Financial Literacy for Your Child
The Parent Involvement Committee is very pleased to once again to support virtual learning sessions throughout the winter and spring.
Financial Literacy is a new section in the grade 1 to 8 math curriculum. Students will not only learn to count and recognize money, but they will also be exposed to saving, budgeting, and even investing. This will ensure that they become more self-sufficient and financially stable at a young age, and provides an opportunity for students to develop a good relationship with money so that they may set realistic financial goals for themselves in the future. This session will explore financial literacy and the benefits of incorporating it into the classrooms at Sudbury Catholic Schools!
Don’t miss out, register HERE!
Stay tuned for more information about these upcoming sessions:
- May 4 – Cyber Safety with Danny Pehar, Cybersecurity expert
- May 12 – Vaping and cannabis use with Dr. Edward Bassis
- May 19 – 5 Steps for High School Success : Broadening student horizons through the exploration of Xello and specialized secondary programs in the SCDSB
Join Us and Learn How to Identify and Prevent Human Trafficking!
The Parent Involvement Committee is very pleased to once again to support virtual learning sessions throughout the winter and spring.
Our next session is on March 31: Nicole St. Jean, Sudbury and Area Victims Services, will talk about increased internet use, signs to look for, grooming techniques and resources. This is important information for every parent to know. We hope to see you there and also encourage you to share this invitation with others.
This session will take place on March 31 from 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. on Zoom.
Don’t miss out, register HERE!
Stay tuned for more information about these upcoming sessions:
- April 21 – Financial Literacy
- May 12 – Vaping and cannabis use
- Cyber safety (TBD)
- 5 Steps for High School Success : Broadening student horizons through the exploration of Xello and specialized secondary programs in the SCDSB (TBD)
Join Our Virtual Learning Series!
The Parent Involvement Committee is very pleased to once again to support virtual learning sessions throughout the winter and spring.
Our next session is on March 10: MLI Homestay. Being a host family is a rewardingexperience! Join this session to understand how Homestay works herein Sudbury. This session will touch on the many benefits of becoming ahost family and the key requirements for hosting an internationalstudent. We will also discuss how things have been modified as we alllearn to live with Covid-19 in our midst.
All sessions will take place virtually through Zoom between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. These are excellent opportunities to learn about topics that are relevant to you.
Register HERE!
Kindergarten Class at Pius XII School Wins School Grant with WWF-Canada!
Congratulations to Mrs. Beaton and her Kindergarten class for their grant proposal being accepted by WWF-Canada! Pius XII School has been awarded one of WWF-Canada’s Go Wild School Grants. This Spring, the school will work towards transforming their courtyard into an outdoor learning space where the Pius community can connect with nature and nurture Indigenous teachings!
Stay tuned to hear more about how the Kindergarten class is helping nature thrive with #WWFGoWild!
Join Our Virtual Learning Series!
The Parent Involvement Committee is very pleased to once again to support virtual learning sessions throughout the winter and spring.
Our next session is on February 24: Google Classroom. The presentation will begin with a quick introduction to Google Classroom and explaining how to log in and access the Google Suite of products. From there, participants will be guided through a live Google classroom and learn how to open assignments, leave both public and private comments, how to turn in assignments and how to write on digital documents.
All sessions will take place virtually through Zoom between 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. These are excellent opportunities to learn about topics that are relevant to you.
Register HERE!
