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Roots of Empathy in Terrace and Kitimat |
June/05 |
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Successful first year of Roots of Empathy program in Terrace and Kitimat. New programs planned for 2005/06 school year.
We need your help: we are inviting families with newborn babies (born between late May - August 2005) to be part of this fantastic program next year.
Would you like to know more or participate? Drop us a line.
Visit Roots of Empathy's website.
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MCFI: Membership |
May/05 |
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Make Children First Initiative: Who and What
Membership Guidelines available online now.
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May/05 |
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Open Houses for 3&4 yr-olds in Neighbourhood Schools
Each event is free. Please, call the school to register |
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Tuesday, May 3 5:30 pm
Kiti K'Shan Primary 635-3115 |
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Tuesday, May 10 5:30 pm
ET Kenney Primary 635-5828 |
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Thursday, May 12 5:30 pm
Thornhill Primary 635-7066 |
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Friday, June 3 6:30 pm
Uplands Elementary 635-2721 |
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Conferences/Workshops |
May/05 |
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| May 16 |
Regional ECD Training Workshop
Prince Rupert |
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| May 24-27 |
“Our Gift of Give-Away:
Facing the Healthy Challenge of FASD”
Terrace
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| May 26-27 |
The Scerts Model™: Enhancing
Communicative and Socioemotional
Competence in Children with Autistic
Spectrum Disorders
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Sponsorship for Childcare Workers |
Feb/05 |
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Terrace Make Children First Initiative would like to offer a sponsorship for up to three childcare workers to attend the Assessing School Readiness full-day workshop held on May 26th, 2005 at UBC by providing funds for:
- Travel
- Accommodation (up to $100)
- Workshop registration
- Substitute teacher expenses (for 2 days)
Applications have to be submitted by Monday February 28 th , 2005
You can submit your application online or print a copy to fax or mail to us.
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Community Inventory |
Dec/04 |
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We are analyzing all existing services from different points of view - age, location, type of service. We are also making a list of all human and material resources, committees and coalition. Don't forget to add your ideas for improvement to the wish list.
Fill the form online or download a printable pdf version (113KB) and fax it to us.
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follow up |
Dec/04 |
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Do you have a 3-year-old but you missed the open house at your neighbourhood school? Please email us and we make sure you get the educational kit and keep you informed about other events.
Another series of events plan for spring 2005. Keep coming back for updated info.
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series of open houses for 3-year olds
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Nov/04 |
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Do you have a three-year old? Your family is invited to attend an open house at your neighbourhood school.
Here is the schedule: |
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E.T.Kenney Primary School (635-5828)
Tuesday, November 30th 5:30 to 7:00 pm
Thornhill Primary School (635-7066)
Wednesday, December 1st 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Kiti K’Shan Primary School (635-3115)
Thursday, December 2nd 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Uplands Elementary School (635-2721)
Friday, December 3rd at 6:30 pm
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What to expect? Fun activities, good food, educational info and a free book for your little one.
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Early Childhood Service Fair |
Nov/04 |
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Nov. 20/04 Skeena Mall 10 am to 4 pm
Opportunity to get information about services and programs for children from birth to age 6 and their families.
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Terrace Standard
Series of articles on the importance of the early years |
June/04 |
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Starting June 2, Terrace Standard is going to publish series of articles dealing with the importance of the early childhood development:
1. Importance of the early years - focus on research
2. School readiness starts at birth - five domains of school readiness and what parents can do
3. Parenting Choices - programs and services offered in Terrace
4. Case for early childhood investment - why it pays off to invest in early childhood development on the national level, just in time for the federal election
5. Towards sustainable prosperity in Terrace - looking at the collective role of families, local governments, school boards and businesses in raising a child.
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Message Board set up |
June 1/04 |
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Opportunity to share ideas, ask or answer questions even in the wee hours when only a parent could be up - don't miss our new bulletin board.
You can browse all forums. We ask that you register if you would like to post information. None of the information is shared it is to protect users from the not-so-friendly side of the Internet.
Thanks. Hope to see you online! |
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Asset Mapping Forms |
Mar 23/04 |
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What programs do you offer for children (birth to age 6) and/or their families?
We need your help in mapping of resources in Terrace and area.
Please fill out one form per program.
Add any additional comments.
Download:
(.pdf 54 KB) or (Excel file .xls 60 KB)
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