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In 1995, revisions to the Alberta School Act included mandated school councils - a forum for parents to advise the principal and school board on education matters. #asca95
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🚲Gear up for Bike to School Week 2024, happening May 27 to May 31!
Embrace active travel
Boost student health and performance
Plus, enjoy the thrill of biking with friends!
Schools in Ontario, register below for resources & prizes:
bikemonth.ca/biketoschoolwee…
ALT A young student riding a bike in bright sunshine. Title: Bike to School Week is May 27 to May 31!
Originally the Alberta Federation of Home and School Associations, in the beginning, it was the mothers who organized themselves on Saturday, September 2, 1922 to discuss the possibility of forming a Provincial organization to promote the welfare of students @ABschoolcouncil
Congrats!! @ABschoolcouncil The first President of the Alberta Federation of Home and School Associations was Reverend Dr. G.W. Kerby from Calgary, he also served as President of the National Federation of Home and School and Parent- Teacher Association.. now CHSF
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Formed in 1929 as an affiliate of the Canadian Home and School Federation, the Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) has changed over the years as parent involvement and engagement in education became increasingly valued and supported.
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Friday Fun: Participate in an Earth Day activity!
From clothing swaps to park clean-ups, there is plenty to do this weekend to celebrate Earth Day!
Check with your city to see what's happening near you or consult Earth Day Canada's list of events: earthday.ca/events/#discover
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Supporting effective school council practices and demonstrating how parent engagement can enhance school improvement strategies, and ultimately student success, is at the core of all ASCA efforts.
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Nominations are open for the next Canada’s Volunteer Awards! Now is your chance to nominate an individual, a business, a social enterprise or a not-for-profit for their exceptional volunteer contributions. For more info on how to nominate, visit: ow.ly/h12150Rjg2x
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By coming together during National Volunteer Week, we can contribute exponentially to our own quality of life, and the quality of life we all strive for. That’s why volunteers are fundamental to meeting this challenging moment. Now more than ever, Every Moment Matters! #NVW2024
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Next Friday is #WorldIPDay!
What’s the difference between copyright and trademark? Introduce Grade 7-8 to intellectual property and its key concepts with our free lesson plan: mediasmarts.ca/teacher-resou…
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Read all about the day the Quebec Community Groups Network came to visit the QFHSA!
Board President Eva Ludvig and Director General Sylvia Martin-Laforge shared their organization's goals, priorities, and recent activities. See page 12 of the QFHSA News: bit.ly/3xv91dI
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It's National Volunteer Week!
Volunteer Canada reminds us that every single moment we give to our communities matters.
THANK YOU to Home and School volunteers across the province for those precious moments of their time to their school communities.
Hooray for you!
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Monday, April 22 is Earth Day.
EarthDay.org has put together a list of essential reading on the environment and climate change: earthday.org/book-list/
And for the kids... from Read Brightly: readbrightly.com/books-bette…
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Putting parents back in the driver’s seat of their child’s education.
We want you to stay engaged and discover MORE ways to help shape policies impacting your child's education journey.
🔗 ontario.ca/page/your-childs-…
#ParentEngagement #OntEd
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A 3 module, self-paced school council professional development opportunity incorporating tasks and deadlines determined by your school council. albertaschoolcouncils.ca/sch… ASCE grant eligible.
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Fantastic day at McGillivray PS @mustangs_m!! The entire community engaged in discussions! 4-8s explored healthy & unhealthy relationships, and K-3 identified various emotions and how to manage them calmly. Parents participated in an evening workshop. Congrats everyone! @TVDSB – at London, Ontario
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There's still time to enter the public speaking contest from Canadian Parents for French - Québec & Nunavut!
For Sec. 1 to CEGEP 1 FSL students. Cash prizes! Deadline to apply: April 27. In-person competition: May 4 at CEGEP Gérald Godin. More info: qc-nu.cpf.ca/en/concours-dar…
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🗣️| #NationalSchoolFoodProgram
Let's ask Dr. @amberleyruetz, @ArrellFoodInst at the University of Guelph alumna and school food and food policy expert, why #Canada needs a National School Food Program in #2024.
In February 2024, we invited her to speak about her latest report on the economic benefits of a national school food program.
#cdnpoli #schoolfood #children #youth
#families #healthy #Budget2024 #economy
Watch the webinar!
youtube.com/watch?v=z3YB5j42…
Photo credit: Dr. @AllySawatzky
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Today on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, we reaffirm our commitment to fostering a world where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is embraced, and racial discrimination has no place. Read our statement on #IDERD 2024 here: ymca.ca/news/ymcas-statement….
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