When you click on the North Vancouver School District website, there is this kind of information available - but since there's an important recall notice out there that affects kids who need to carry epinephrine injectors you can see it here too-
Information, Events, and Opportunities Synopsis - details below
1. Recall of Allerject Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
2. Jaclyn Guillou Quartet - Jazz at the Gallery Series – November 17, 2015
3. Embracing Hope: Youth, Substance Use and Mental Health – Challenges and Strategies – November 18, 2015
4. Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education – November 19, 2015
5. Parents as Career Coaches – November 30 and December 7, 2015
6. Kindergarten Registration 2016/17 – Children born in 2011
7. Homestay Families – New Opportunities
8. Canadian Gene Researcher for a Week Program – Grades 11 and 12
9. Capilano University Education and Employment Access Program Information Session – November 26, 2015
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1. Recall of Allerject Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Sanofi-aventis Canada is recalling Allerject auto-injectors “due to issues that may potentially affect the delivery of the required amount of the drug, epinephrine.”
More detailed information is available on the Health Canada website
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55620a-eng.php
and Sanofi Canada website
http://sanoficanada.mediaroom.com/2015-10-28-Sanofi-Canada-Issues-Voluntary-Nationwide-Recall-of-Allerject-Due-to-Potential-Inaccurate-Dosage-Delivery
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2. Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Jaclyn Guillou Quartet – 2015/16 Jazz at the Gallery Series
http://www3.gordonsmithgallery.ca/Pages/eventitem.aspx?ItemID=80
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art
2121 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver BC
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. / Exhibition Tour at 7:30 p.m. / Jazz at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets from www.gordonsmithgallery.ca or phone 604.998.8563
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3. Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Embracing Hope: Youth, Substance Use and Mental Health – Challenges and Strategies
An insightful workshop in the North Shore Community Conversation Series on Creating Capacity for Youth Mental Wellness
Education Services Centre
5th Floor
2121 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver BC
6:45 to 9:00 p.m.
Free event. Please pre-register. More information and registration details are available at
http://www.sd44.ca/District/Documents/NSC4EmbracingHopeYouthSubstanceUseAndMentalHealth2015.pdf
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4. Thursday, November 19, 2015
Reconciliation through Indigenous Education
What does Reconciliation through Education look like? How can we revaluate existing educational practices to promote Reconciliation?
Join special guest Jan Hare, Professor of Indigenous Education in Teacher Education at UBC, to discuss the process. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Lynn Valley Public Library
1277 Lynn Valley Road
North Vancouver BC
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Please pre-register at 604.984.0286, extension 8144. All are welcome.
Learn more at http://www.nvdpl.ca/article/reconciliation-through-indigenous-education
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5. Monday, November 30 and December 7, 2015
Parents as Career Coaches – 2-Session Workshop
The North Vancouver School District is pleased to present a two-session, four-hour interactive workshop designed to help parents of secondary school students become more effective career development allies for their children. Parents as Career Coaches is presented by Marion Haythorne in sponsorship with Capilano University.
Please pre-register at nvsdevents@sd44.ca
More detailed information is available at http://www.sd44.ca/ProgramsServices/Careers/Pages/default.aspx
______________________________________________________________________________
6. Now through Friday, December 18, 2015
Kindergarten Registration 2016/17
Parents/guardians of children born in 2011 can register their child for Kindergarten.
More information about Kindergarten programs and registration procedures is posted at
http://www.sd44.ca/Schools/StudentRegistration/Kindergarten/Pages/default.aspx
The schedule of elementary school tours is posted at http://www.sd44.ca/Schools/Tours/Pages/default.aspx
______________________________________________________________________________
7. Homestay Families
Have you ever thought about hosting an international student?
There are new opportunities for homestay families in North Vancouver. First Choice International Placement, one of the North Vancouver School District’s homestay partners, has current openings for international student placements in our secondary school communities: Argyle, Carson Graham, Handsworth, Seycove, Sutherland, and Windsor.
Learn more about becoming a host family with First Choice International Placement
https://www.fciplacement.com/family.html
If you have questions about homestay opportunities, please contact:
Nina at First Choice International Placement Inc.
Phone 778.887.9534
______________________________________________________________________________
8. 2016 Canadian Gene Researcher for a Week Program
Grade 11 and 12 students with an innate curiosity for science, human genetics, and human genetics research can apply to work in one of Canada’s top genetic research laboratories for one week over Spring Break. Apply before December 31, 2015.
Learn more at http://genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/
______________________________________________________________________________
9. Capilano University Education and Employment Access Program Information Session
Thursday, November 26, 2015
4:00 p.m.
Capilano University
Birch Building – BR 342
Contact Kathryn Moscrip at kmoscrip@capilanou.ca or phone 604.984.1711.
The new Education and Employment Access certificate program is offered for students who have disabilities that impact their success in post-secondary courses and employment. The goal is to develop strategies to become self-regulated learners in a university setting. Application is by intake interview only (no online applications available).
Learn more at http://www.capilanou.ca/access/
Information, Events, and Opportunities Synopsis - details below
1. Recall of Allerject Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
2. Jaclyn Guillou Quartet - Jazz at the Gallery Series – November 17, 2015
3. Embracing Hope: Youth, Substance Use and Mental Health – Challenges and Strategies – November 18, 2015
4. Reconciliation Through Indigenous Education – November 19, 2015
5. Parents as Career Coaches – November 30 and December 7, 2015
6. Kindergarten Registration 2016/17 – Children born in 2011
7. Homestay Families – New Opportunities
8. Canadian Gene Researcher for a Week Program – Grades 11 and 12
9. Capilano University Education and Employment Access Program Information Session – November 26, 2015
____________________________________________________________________________
1. Recall of Allerject Epinephrine Auto-Injectors
Sanofi-aventis Canada is recalling Allerject auto-injectors “due to issues that may potentially affect the delivery of the required amount of the drug, epinephrine.”
More detailed information is available on the Health Canada website
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2015/55620a-eng.php
and Sanofi Canada website
http://sanoficanada.mediaroom.com/2015-10-28-Sanofi-Canada-Issues-Voluntary-Nationwide-Recall-of-Allerject-Due-to-Potential-Inaccurate-Dosage-Delivery
______________________________________________________________________________
2. Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Jaclyn Guillou Quartet – 2015/16 Jazz at the Gallery Series
http://www3.gordonsmithgallery.ca/Pages/eventitem.aspx?ItemID=80
Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art
2121 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver BC
Doors open at 7:00 p.m. / Exhibition Tour at 7:30 p.m. / Jazz at 8:00 p.m.
Tickets from www.gordonsmithgallery.ca or phone 604.998.8563
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Embracing Hope: Youth, Substance Use and Mental Health – Challenges and Strategies
An insightful workshop in the North Shore Community Conversation Series on Creating Capacity for Youth Mental Wellness
Education Services Centre
5th Floor
2121 Lonsdale Avenue
North Vancouver BC
6:45 to 9:00 p.m.
Free event. Please pre-register. More information and registration details are available at
http://www.sd44.ca/District/Documents/NSC4EmbracingHopeYouthSubstanceUseAndMentalHealth2015.pdf
______________________________________________________________________________
4. Thursday, November 19, 2015
Reconciliation through Indigenous Education
What does Reconciliation through Education look like? How can we revaluate existing educational practices to promote Reconciliation?
Join special guest Jan Hare, Professor of Indigenous Education in Teacher Education at UBC, to discuss the process. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Lynn Valley Public Library
1277 Lynn Valley Road
North Vancouver BC
7:00 to 8:30 p.m.
Please pre-register at 604.984.0286, extension 8144. All are welcome.
Learn more at http://www.nvdpl.ca/article/reconciliation-through-indigenous-education
______________________________________________________________________________
5. Monday, November 30 and December 7, 2015
Parents as Career Coaches – 2-Session Workshop
The North Vancouver School District is pleased to present a two-session, four-hour interactive workshop designed to help parents of secondary school students become more effective career development allies for their children. Parents as Career Coaches is presented by Marion Haythorne in sponsorship with Capilano University.
Please pre-register at nvsdevents@sd44.ca
More detailed information is available at http://www.sd44.ca/ProgramsServices/Careers/Pages/default.aspx
______________________________________________________________________________
6. Now through Friday, December 18, 2015
Kindergarten Registration 2016/17
Parents/guardians of children born in 2011 can register their child for Kindergarten.
More information about Kindergarten programs and registration procedures is posted at
http://www.sd44.ca/Schools/StudentRegistration/Kindergarten/Pages/default.aspx
The schedule of elementary school tours is posted at http://www.sd44.ca/Schools/Tours/Pages/default.aspx
______________________________________________________________________________
7. Homestay Families
Have you ever thought about hosting an international student?
There are new opportunities for homestay families in North Vancouver. First Choice International Placement, one of the North Vancouver School District’s homestay partners, has current openings for international student placements in our secondary school communities: Argyle, Carson Graham, Handsworth, Seycove, Sutherland, and Windsor.
Learn more about becoming a host family with First Choice International Placement
https://www.fciplacement.com/family.html
If you have questions about homestay opportunities, please contact:
Nina at First Choice International Placement Inc.
Phone 778.887.9534
______________________________________________________________________________
8. 2016 Canadian Gene Researcher for a Week Program
Grade 11 and 12 students with an innate curiosity for science, human genetics, and human genetics research can apply to work in one of Canada’s top genetic research laboratories for one week over Spring Break. Apply before December 31, 2015.
Learn more at http://genecure.ca/en/programs/gene-researcher-for-a-week/
______________________________________________________________________________
9. Capilano University Education and Employment Access Program Information Session
Thursday, November 26, 2015
4:00 p.m.
Capilano University
Birch Building – BR 342
Contact Kathryn Moscrip at kmoscrip@capilanou.ca or phone 604.984.1711.
The new Education and Employment Access certificate program is offered for students who have disabilities that impact their success in post-secondary courses and employment. The goal is to develop strategies to become self-regulated learners in a university setting. Application is by intake interview only (no online applications available).
Learn more at http://www.capilanou.ca/access/
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