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. 

2025-2026 Family Engagement Sessions

September 11, 2025 - 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.

September 25, 2025 - Bullying, Mean Behaviour, Digital Bullying
Cyberbullying and the provincial ERASE reporting tool

October 2, 2025 - Trades Programs and Three Year Grad Plan Student and Parent Engagement Night
SD8 Trades Program overview for parents and students.

October 23, 2025 - Food to Support Learning and Growth. Tips for Busy Families
Overview of the SD8 Foods Support Program.

November 6, 2025 - Scholarship Information Night Overview of Scholarship Process and Three Year Grad Plan
SD8 scholarship process and opportunities overview for parents and students.

November 27, 2025 - K-3 Literacy, Numeracy and Early Learning
K-3 Literacy - Literacy skills and screening - changes from the Ministry of Educatin and Child Care 

January 8, 2026 - 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 8, 2026 - 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 22, 2026 - Sexual Health Education, Consent and Personal Safety Education, Sextortion
Introduction to sexual health, consent education and sextortion resources for families.

February 5, 2026 - Planning for Graduation Success including Indigenous Perspective and Scholarship Information
Review of Three Year Grad Plan, Grad Status Update, Planning for Post Secondary

February 26, 2026 - Mental Health in Schools: EASE at home, EASE Anxiety, Foundry, Open Parachute, PreVenture and FOUNDARY BC
Introduction to social and emotional learning and strategies and resources for mental wellness.

April 2, 2026 - Artificial Intelligence (AI) Framework in SD8 Schools
A guide to the responsible and ethical use of generative AI tools.

April 23, 2026 - K-3 Numeracy - Literacy, Numeracy and Early Learning 
K-3 Numeracy information for parents. What's the difference between "Math" and "Numeracy"?

May 7, 2026 - Sustainability and Climate Action in SD8
An overview of the SD8 Sustainability and Climate Action Plan

May 28, 2026 - Digital Trends for Youth
Updated digital, and social media platforms that are popular amoungst youth, including Artificial Intelligence. A look at the risks and why youth engage in these. How to keep youth safe online, and what to do if they are being cyberbullied as well as other topics of current digital trends.

Resources from 2024 - 2025 Family Engagement Sessions

K-12 Reporting and Core Competencies
RECORDING

Digital Trends 
RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE - Please contact the Manager of Safe Schools 

Trades Programs and Three Year Grad Plan Student and Parent Engagement Night
RECORDING

Mental Health in Schools: EASE at home, EASE Anxiety, Foundry, Open Parachute, PreVenture
RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE - Please contact the Mental Health Coordinator for more information

Sexual Health, Consent Education, Sextortion
RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE - Please contact the Manager of Safe Schools  

Scholarship Information Night Overview of Scholarship Process and Three Year Grad Plan
RECORDING
PRESENTATION

French Immersion Information Night (Creston 6:00 - 7:00 pm MST) for Families
RECORDING

French Immersion Information Night (Nelson 6:00 - 7:00 pm PST ) for Families
RECORDING

K-3 Literacy
RECORDING

Intermediate to Middle Years Numeracy Family Information Night 
FAMILY NUMERACY RESOURCES

K-3 Numeracy - Early Learning District Teacher Coordinator
RECORDING

Scholarship Information Night (what to expect during adjudication)
RECORDING

Artificial Intelligence Framework in SD8 Kootenay Lake
RECORDING

Tobacco, Addictions, and Drug Use - Resources for Students and Parents
RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE - Please contact the Manager of Safe Schools  

Bullying and Cyberbullying
RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE - Please contact the Manager of Safe Schools  

Video Gaming
RECORDING NOT AVAILABLE - Please contact the Manager of Safe Schools