CPF (Canadian Parents for French)

Friday Newsletter: Christmas Craft Fair | School Directory | CPF & more!

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Dear parents,

  • Save the Date!  This year’s Christmas Craft Fair will be held on December 6.  Stay tuned for more details.
  • The School Directory is a useful resource for getting in touch with other parents and families.  It hasn’t come out this year yet, as it needs a volunteer to take it on.  This is a job someone could do from home in their spare time.  There’s a template that’s ready to go and the office has all the data ready to input.  If you can help, please get in touch with Sarah Dennis.
  • Ms Vicki Thomas’ English 5/6 class still needs a class rep.  If you have a child in this class, please consider taking on this very important role.
  • “Surviving French Immersion: A Workshop for Parents of Intermediate Students” takes place this Thursday, October 24th at Cleveland Elementary, 7:00pm. Join CPF North Vancouver for this interactive workshop with Susan Owens, a noted French Immersion teacher with the North Vancouver School District. Mme Owens will share her knowledge and provide tips and resources for parents of Intermediate-age French Immersion students. For more info, click here. To register, click here.

Friday Newsletter: Jesse Miller Presentation | Canadian Parents for French update

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JESSE MILLER Internet Safety/Social Media Awareness Presentation

  • Wednesday October 16th
  • 7:00- 8:00pm in the School Library (parents only)

Join us on Wednesday, October 16th for this FREE, PAC-sponsored presentation with Jesse Miller of Mediated Reality. Jesse Miller is a national speaker who has addressed thousands of participants over the past years.  Presenting and consulting to schools and companies across British Columbia since 2007, Jesse is in high demand as a keynote speaker on the topics of social media awareness, social networking behaviour and online content evaluation.

Jesse’s presentations have received rave reviews from the many parents who have seen his presentations at other schools. The presentation is geared towards parents of Intermediate students but parents of children in younger grades are encouraged to attend. Parents from other schools are also welcome to come to the presentation.

Wednesday evening’s talk will give parents background information on the presentation that Jesse will be sharing with Intermediate students (Grades 4-7) on Thursday, October 17th at school.

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Canadian Parents for French:
North Vancouver Chapter Update

SURVIVING FRENCH IMMERSION: A CPF PARENT WORKSHOP
Supporting your child through their Intermediate years of French Immersion
Join CPF North Vancouver for this interactive workshop with Susan Owens, a noted French Immersion teacher with the North Vancouver School District. Mme Owens will share her knowledge and provide tips and resources for parents of Intermediate-age Early and Late French Immersion students. Click here for more info about the presentation.

Date: Thursday, October 24, 2013
Time: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: Cleveland Elementary Map
Cost: FREE (Registration required)

Seating is limited so register early at:
https://survivingfrenchimmersion.eventbrite.ca

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FALL 2013 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
Renew your membership! Ask others to join! And do it before October 31st because during CPF BC/Yukon’s membership drive you can win wonderful prizes! Remember 80% of your membership fee goes right back to our local chapter. That means more fun events in schools, more resources for parents, teachers and students, and more extra-curricular activities in French for our kids!

  • Renew online now for only $25/year or $60/3 years. Or download/print membership forms here.
  • SPECIAL OFFER! CPF North Vancouver is currently offering an introductory $10 one-year membership for NEW members, click here for more details, tell your friends!
  • Click here to see the list of fantastic prizes! Winners will be announced in December 2013 so don’t delay, the membership drive ends on October 31st!

NEW CPF NORTH VAN WEBSITE
Check out www.cpfnorthvan.ca where you will find information about CPF North Van’s events, meetings and contacts as well as student activities and opportunities, resources, and ways to support your child’s learning in French.

CPF MAGAZINE – INAUGURAL ISSUE
Have a look at the Fall/Winter 2013 issue of “CPF Magazine”, a joint publication from CPF’s Branches and National aimed to promote FSL in Canada. This issue features articles on the benefits of bilingualism, the value of a CPF membership, how social media helped one chapter change the mind of a school district on FSL programs.

Merci from your CPF reps,

Lisa Birrell: info@cpfnorthvan.ca
Annette Arndt: cpfrossroad@gmail.com

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CPF North Vancouver – March 2013 update

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Dear French Immersion parents,

CPF North Van wanted to share a few items with you before the start of Spring Break. Hope you find them useful!

BC Family French Camp 2013

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  • There are still spaces available at all three BCFFC camp locations – Shuswap Lake, Gwillem Lake and Vancouver Island!
  • BC Family French Camp is for children from French Immersion or Programme Cadre and their families. Parents enjoy a rewarding blend of lounging time and sharing in a variety of small volunteer duties while their children use French in wonderful outdoor settings with energetic and entertaining French-speaking moniteurs.
  • Click here for more info: www.bcffc.com
  • Please note that an active CPF membership is required to participate in BCFFC camps.
  • To become a CPF member, click here: www.cpf.ca/en/membership

CPF North Van Film Fest 2013

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  • This year, approximately 1600 students took part in this annual fundraiser, making it the largest ever film festival in CPF North Van’s history!
  • This participation will enable our volunteer organization to continue to enrich the educational experience of French students across the District in the coming year.
  • Click here to read a post about the Film Fest on the North Vancouver School District’s website.
  • CPF is committed to improving on this year’s event and we would love to hear your comments and suggestions before we begin planning for 2014. Please write to us with any comments or suggestions: cpfnorthvan@gmail.com

CPF BC & Yukon March 2013 Newsletter

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  • Click here to read latest newsletter from CPF’s provincial branch and find out what’s going on in other CPF chapters around BC & Yukon.

Thank you! Enjoy the Spring Break!

– CPF North Vancouver

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Canadian Parents for French / North Van Chapter
www.cpf.bc.ca/northvan  |  cpfnorthvan@gmail.com

Upcoming CPF (Canadian Parents for French) events

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Attention French Immersion parents! Check out these two upcoming CPF events. All Ross Road parents: Please note that as soon as Class Reps have their class lists, CPF notices will go out to French Immersion and Core French classes only, or at the most only once per month via the PAC website. Thank you for your patience in the meanwhile!

French Immersion Parent Survival Night

So your kid is in French Immersion and you don’t speak French. Have no fear, help is here!

How to Help Your Child Succeed in French Immersion

  • Tuesday, October 23rd, 7-9PM
  • Larson Elementary School Gym
  • 2605 Larson Road, North Vancouver

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Don’t miss this FREE opportunity to learn first-hand how to help your child succeed in French Immersion through participation in a workshop run by French Immersion early literacy teacher/mentor Sallie Boschung.

Gain tips, ideas and practical advice about helping your child with:

  • Basic French pronunciation
  • Learning to read in a second language
  • Math and other skills
  • La dictée
  • Resources to help at home
  • Q & A (you ask, she answers)

Space is limited, so CLICK HERE to reserve your spot now! Online registration required.

Registration closes on October 16th.

Questions? Please email cpfreplarson@gmail.com

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French for Parents

Lost in translation? Keep up with your kids!

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Now being offered in North Vancouver! This program is especially designed for parents with children in Francophone or French immersion programs. It allows parents to improve their French language skills, helping them become more involved in their children’s home and school activities.

Larson Elementary School, 2605 Larson Road, North Vancouver

  • Beginner 1: Oct. 17 – Dec. 12 6:30 – 9 pm
  • Beginner 2: Oct. 18 – Dec. 6 6:30 – 9 pm

Cost is $180 per session. Register online at: www.educacentre.com/FFP

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2012 CPF Membership Drive

Support free events like Parent Survival Night by becoming a CPF member! CPF’s annual Membership Drive is in full swing – click here for more info about becoming a member and check out the list of fantastic membership drive prizes below:

Thank you,

Annette Arndt and Lisa Birrell
Ross Road CPF Reps

CPF (Canadian Parents for French): October update

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Hello Ross Road parents,

CPF (Canadian Parents for French) is running its annual Membership Drive until October 31st 2012.
You can join anytime, but if you join before October 31st you will be eligible to win one of many fantastic prizes –  see below for complete list.

  • How to join the CPF? Click here to find out
  • Why do we need the CPF? Click here to read about the importance of the CPF and its members

Next CPF Meeting:

  • Wednesday, October 10th
  • 7:00 pm
  • Cleveland Elementary Library
  • 1255 Eldon Road, North Vancouver
  • Everyone welcome!

Check out the new information posted on the CPF/NV website!

Recent updates include:

Your Ross Road CPF reps are Annette Arndt and Lisa Birrell. They will be giving a brief CPF update at the PAC GM on Wednesday, October 3rd, so for more information about CPF have a chat with them after the meeting or send them an email:

Annette Arndt: annette@wilarndt.com
Lisa Birrell: birrells@telus.net

Merci!

French Immersion Parent Survival Night: January 25th, 2012

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Click logo link to the CPF North Van websiteSave the date!

CPF (Canadian Parents for French) will be hosting a
French Immersion Parent Survival Night
• January 25th, 2012
• 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
• Cleveland Elementary School (1255 Eldon Rd, North Van)
• Geared towards parents with children from K – 4

Guest Speaker:
Sallie Boschung – Early literacy teacher-mentor

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn first-hand how to help your child succeed in French Immersion through participation in a workshop run by French Immersion early literacy teacher-mentor Sallie Boschung. Gain tips, ideas and practical advice about helping your child with:
• Basic French pronunciation
• Learning to read in a 2nd language
• Math and other skills
• La dictée
• Resources to help at home
• Q & A (you ask, she answers)

Registration details: Space is limited to 100 attendees.
To ensure your spot please visit www.clevelandpac.com to register.
Registration for non-Cleveland parents opens on Jan. 16.
As space is limited, participation is only open to parents who have registered online.
Questions, please contact Polly Lim at cpfrep@clevelandpac.com

About the Presenter: Sally Boschung has worked as a reading specialist and 2nd language specialist in the public education system for over 25 years. She has also taught French Immersion (FI) Reading Methodology at university level, and frequently presents professional workshops for teachers. Besides teaching FI Grade 1, she works as a Reading Recovery Teacher Leader and FI Early Literacy Mentor for the Vancouver School Board.

This is a FREE event open to all. Support events like these by becoming a member. Click here to find out more about the CPF and how to join!

Special $1.00 screening of award-winning Quebec comedy “1981” for CPF Members!

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Click on the image for a synopsis of the film and more info!

As a special thank you to its members, CPF BC & Yukon Branch has teamed up with Denman Cinemas to offer a screening of the award-winning Quebec comedy “1981” for just $1.00!

That’s right! Show your CPF membership card and tell us “I’m loonie for French”!

Take advantage of this great deal:

  • Wednesday, December 14, 2011
  • Doors open at 7:00pm, movie starts at 7:30pm
  • Denman Cinemas, 1737 Comox Street, Vancouver, BC

We look forward to seeing you there!

Donations will be accepted and there will be Prizes and Sur-Prizes from our partners and community supporters!

Click here for more info about the CPF.

Food Day Friday, October 28th, plus a few other reminders

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Just a reminder that Friday, October 28th is our first Food Day for 2011-12! Yay, a day off from packing lunches! Flying Wedge pizza is on the menu this Friday.

A few other reminders:

  • Last chance to be included in the Ross Road School Directory! Please submit your PAC Contact Permission Form by Monday, October 31st. Click here for more details.
  • If you’d like to advertise in the Ross Road School Directory, please submit your ad by Monday, October 31st. Click here for more details.
  • CPF Membership drive wraps up on Monday, October 31st. You can join anytime, but this is the last chance to be entered in the contest for fabulous prizes! Click here for more details.

And a note from the office about the Halloween Parade:

On Monday October 31st we will be holding our annual Halloween Parade, starting at 2:00pm.  Parents are welcome to come and join in the fun.  Please be aware that we need to keep the parade route clear for students, consequently, we are asking that parents take up position either in the gym outside the cones, or on the office side of the Foyer behind the cones.  Please do not stand in the hallways or by the front door as this will block the student’s progress.

Children may come to school in their costumes or dressed in black and orange.  Just a reminder that if fake weapons or any other sharp objects are part of the costume, we would ask that students leave those at home.

Many of you will be taking photos so just a reminder that we cannot post photos of students at school events on blogs or facebook etc. without their parents’ express consent.

Thanks so much for your cooperation in these matters
Have a spooky day!
–Eileen Hood

CPF (Canadian Parents for French): October update

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CPF (Canadian Parents for French) is running its annual Membership Drive until October 31st 2011.
You can join anytime, but if you join before October 31st you will be eligible to win one of many fantastic prizes – click here to read the complete list.

  • How to join the CPF? Click here to find out
  • Why do we need the CPF? Click here to read about the importance of the CPF and its members
  • CPF events at Ross Road. Click here to read about CPF events that Ross Road students participated in during the 2010-11 school year

Upcoming CPF Meetings:

  • October 12th: JJ Bean, Park and Tilford – 7:00pm
  • November 9th: JJ Bean, Park and Tilford
  • December 7th: Windsor Secondary School – Christmas Party, bring a friend!

Click here to visit the CPF North Van chapter’s website where you will find more info and updates.

Thank you!
– Annette Arndt
CPF representative, École Ross Road

CPF (Canadian Parents for French) update

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NEXT CPF MEETING  is our ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING on Wednesday, June 8th at 630pm

We will be meeting for a no-host dinner meeting at the Le Bistro Chez Michel, 224 Esplanade West, North Vancouver.  Buy your own dinner and CPF will provide some treats!  The business portion of this meeting will be brief, but important.  We need to elect executive positions for next year and require a quorum of 15 members to properly conduct business. We encourage all school reps any other CPF/NV members who are interested to attend. Please RSVP to cpfnorthvan@gmail.com ASAP 

WE ARE ACTIVELY RECRUITING for new executive members and school reps….we have a great team willing to continue next year but we can always use more help and/or more participation!  This is a great opportunity to meet other parents interested in French language opportunities for our children and learn more about CPF activities in North Vancouver.

— CPF North Vancouver
www.cpf.bc.ca/northvan/