Parent Resources – Parents – Sea to Sky School District (No.48)

Early Years & Primary Learning Resources

Early Years & Primary Learning Resources

Grad Program

British Columbia’s graduation program is changing. Our education system has been recognized internationally for its excellence and we can make it even better. The Ministry of Education has worked with educators, post-secondary institutions and employers to update the B.C. Graduation Program.

The new program will help students develop their full potential and equip them with the skills they need to adapt and thrive well into the future.

Visit the Ministry of Education website for more information:

Healthy at Home

DASH – Dedicated Action for School Health is a not-for-profit society committed to promoting, supporting and facilitating the creation of healthy school communities in BC. DASH resources are found here.

Literacy

Summer Reading Club

BC Summer Reading Club - Kids ages 5-14 register for this free program with their local public library. They record their reading progress, building self-confidence and developing their reading skills, while participating in fun activities. Online registration begins June 15 at the BC Summer Reading Club website.

Daily Cafe

Supporting Reading at Home with The Daily Cafe- A video series to teach your child how to read by themselves for 30 minutes at a time! Read ing at Home with Th e Daily Cafe website.

Mental Health Resources

General Mental Health

Family Smart PiR (Parent in Residence) Brochure-Parents in Residence are available to provide peer support to all families living in BC and to CASA families in Edmonton, Alberta. We work in community and on-site at BC Children’s Hospital’s Kelty Mental Health Resource Centre, at Surrey Memorial’s Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit (CAPSU) and at CASA.
ERASE-Mental Health & Well-Being
TeenMentalHealth.org - A guide for parents and educators out of UBC
Open School BC: Keeping Healthy
COVID-19 : Stay Well in Uncertain Times – resources from the Canadian Mental Health Association
Mental health and coping with COVID-19
Talking with children about COVID-19
Foundry offers free, confidential virtual drop-in counselling sessions by voice, video and chat to BC’s young people ages 12-24 and their care-givers. No referral or assessment is required.
Wellness Together Canada-Wellness Together Canada provides an online portal that allows Canadians to access self-assessments, self-directed e-mental health tools, peer support and live counselling by telephone, video and text.
Parenting during COVID-19– A recorded parent meeting with Whistler local clinical counsellor Greg MacDonnell to provide education and discussion for parents during COVID-19
Kelty Mental Health-offers resources for parents and caregivers.
Kelty’s Key – offers online therapy and self-help resources
Family Smart – Squamish’s Parent in Residence who can provide support can be reached at trudie.neubert@familysmart.ca (Phone # 604 878 3400)
Mental Health Foundations – offers some good resources and videos for parents and caregivers
WE Toolkit (of We Day fame) – offers a number of free resources to help parents and youth nurture their well-being and the well-being others in difficult times

Mood & Anxiety

Bounce Back – a Canadian Mental Health on-line skill building program for adults and youth (15+) to manage mood and anxiety.
Anxiety Canada – offers information and self help regarding anxiety
Parent's Guide to Teen Depression - a guide on how you can recognize the signs and sumptoms and best help your child.

ADHD & Parenting Resources

Confident Parents Thriving Kids – offers telephone coaching to parents
Rolling With ADHD – online strategies for parenting a child with ADHD
ADHD Psycho-Ed Videos by Russell Barkley

After Hours Resources

BC Mental Health Support • 310-6789
Suicide Help Line – 1-800-SUICIDE • 1-800-784-2433 (24 hours)
Online Service for Adults • www.CrisisCentreChat.ca
Online Service for Youth • www.YouthinBC.

Outside Agency Resources

Safety & Social Support for Youth

The Erase Report It tool is an easy way to send a message to your school or school district's safe school coordinator, who will follow-up on the situation right away. They will also follow-up with you privately if you provide your name.

If you need immediate assistance please call 9-1-1 or go to your nearest hospital emergency room.

Sea to Sky Community Services' Youth Services provides access to a variety of programming and services for youth ages 12 to 24 years old. Programs range from drop in space, curated programs and activities, workshops, training’s, outings, community outreach, school programs and more.

Youth can access support, resources and referrals to mental health and primary care services. Programs are based in Squamish and we welcome all youth. Our goal is for youth to thrive to their highest potential are healthy, happy and engaged community members.

Website: http://www.sscs.ca/youth-services/

Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SquamishYouthServices Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/squamishyouthworker/

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SOGI (Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity)

SOGI 123 is an information and resource-rich non-profit that helps educators make schools inclusive and safe for students of all sexual orientations and gender identities (SOGI) SOGI was created by the ARC Foundation in collaboration with the BC Ministry of Education, BCTF, BC School Districts, UBC Faculty of Education, and various local, national, and international LGBTQ+ community organizations. Please click here for parent resources: www.sogieducation.org/parents

Supporting Online Learning

In addition to the great resources found on the SD48 K-9 Online Learning Menu the Ministry of Education’s Keep Learning website, for those of you looking for more tips for supporting your kids at home with online learning, please see the following resources from Common Sense Media, a trusted nonprofit based in the US focused on supporting the responsible use of digital media and tech:

Some useful links to help parents better understand google classroom (please contact your child’s teacher for specific questions about their learning):

Click here to view a recorded April 17th live webinar Google Classroom: A Guide for Parents. Join the EdTeachTeam for a look at Google Classroom from a parent perspective.

Upcoming Webinars

Family Support Institute of BC-FSIBC Zoom sessions are a safe space for families, caregivers and professionals to come together for support, learning, inspiration and connection. Some sessions are by theme/topic while others are for general conversation and engagement. Whatever you might be feeling — overwhelmed, sad, confused, fearful, anxious — you are not alone.

Date/Time	Session Title (Click for more information)	Register Here:

Sun. Jan 24
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm	Dads Supporting Dads	Click Here

Mon, Jan 25
10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Kindergarten Transitions	Click Here
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Lunch Time Family Hang Out	Click Here
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm	The Importance of the Lived Experience in FASD Research	Click Here
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm	About FSI	Click Here
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Kindergarten Transitions	Click Here

Tue, Jan 26
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Family Hang Out	Click Here

Wed, Jan 27
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm	Preventing Behaviours	Click Here

Thu, Jan 28
10:00 am - 11:30 am	Jordan's Principle Service Coordinator presentation	Click Here
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm	Recipes for Respite	Click Here
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Isolation in a Pandemic	Click Here
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Housing Options	Click Here

Sun, Jan 31
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm	Dads Supporting Dads	Click Here

Mon, Feb 1
10:00 am - 12:00 pm	Leaving High School: What's Next	Click Here
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm	Lunch Time Family Hang Out	Click Here
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm	Recipes for Respite new time slot added	Click Here
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Leaving High School: What's Next	Click Here

Tue, Feb 2
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm	Family Hang Out	Click Here

Wed, Feb 3
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm	Preventing Behaviours	Click Here

Thu, Feb 4
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm	Recipes for Respite	Click Here
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm	Housing Options	Click Here

Sun. Feb 7
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm	Dads Supporting Dads	Click Here