Meeting Location: Virtual via Zoom
Meeting Time: 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM PT (November to February 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM MT)
Attend by: Zoom Password: parent
Note: Dates for these sessions can also be found on the SD8 Events Calendar.
2024 - 2025 Family Engagement Sessions
September 12, 2024
K-12 Reporting and Core Competencies
Learn about K-12 reporting and communicating learning, and how to access your child's written learning updates. Understand what the core competency reflections are about, and how they can support your child's learning and growth.
RECORDING
September 26, 2024
Digital Trends
Snapchat, TikTok, Discord and Instagram are just a few of the social media platforms that are popular amongst our youth. What are the risks? What are the rewards? How do they differ from each other? How do help support our youth?
RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE - Please contact the Manager of Safe Schools
October 3, 2024
Trades Programs and Three Year Grad Plan Student and Parent Engagement Night
SD8 Trades Program overview for parents and students.
RECORDING
October 24, 2024
Mental Health in Schools: EASE at home, EASE Anxiety, Foundry, Open Parachute, PreVenture
Introduction to social and emotional learning and strategies and resources for mental wellness.
RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE - Please contact the Mental Health Coordinator for more information
November 7, 2024
Sexual Health, Consent Education, Sextortion
Introduction to sexual health, consent education and sextortion resources for families.
November 28, 2024
Scholarship Information Night Overview of Scholarship Process and Three Year Grad Plan
SD8 scholarship process and opportunities overview for parents and students.
January 9, 2025
French Immersion Information Night (Creston 6:00 - 7:00 pm MST) for Families
SD8 French Immersion in Creston overview for parents and students (Program and application process)
January 9, 2025
French Immersion Information Night (Nelson 6:00 - 7:00 pm PST ) for Families
SD8 French Immersion in Creston overview for parents and students (Program and application process)
January 30, 2025
K-3 Literacy
K-3 Literacy overview for parents, and how parents can help their children with literacy at home.
February 6, 2025
Intermediate to Middle Years Numeracy Family Information Night
Intermediate to Middle years Numeracy overview for parents and students.
February 27, 2025
K-3 Numeracy - Early Learning District Teacher Coordinator
K-3 Numeracy information for parents: And what's the difference between "Math" and "Numeracy"?
April 3, 2025
Scholarship Information Night (what to expect during adjudication)
What to expect during scholarship adjudication for parents and students.
April 10, 2025
Artificial Intelligence Framework in Kootenay Lake
During this informational session, parents will have the opportunity to explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) integrates into our broader vision as a school district, its application within classrooms and its use by students.
April 24, 2025
Tobacco, Addictions, and Drug Use - Resources for Students and Parents
Introduction to tobacco, addictions and drug use strategies and resources for families.
May 1, 2025
Bullying and Cyberbullying
Introduction of bullying and cyberbullying strategies and resources for families.
May 29, 2025
Video Gaming
Minecraft, Grand Theft Auto 5, Call of Duty Warzone, Fortnite and Apex Legends- games that are still popular amongst our youth. What are the risks? What are the rewards? How much time should children/youth spend playing these games?
