Vancouver School Board Update
The VSB is working on next year’s budget and the current budget proposal does not include any funding to restore previously cut arts and music programs. E.g. Hudson parents were hoping for the restoration of the elementary band and strings program, among other arts programs.
www.vsb.bc.ca/district-news/budget-process-2018-2019-highlights-greater-collaboration
The trustees’ final vote on the 2018-2019 operating budget takes place on June 25. To read the current draft and find out about ways to provide feedback to the VSB, including an on-line survey open until May 02, click here: www.vsb.bc.ca/district-news/budget-2018-2019-have-your-say. To actually get to the current draft once you reach the above page (bear with us, it’s not that easy!), click on the link to “Plenary Committee III/V”, then on the “Cttee III – V” tab, then on “Power Point Presentation” and/or “Report”.
To be more specific about your feedback, Hudson’s assigned Trustee is Judith Zaichkowsky – judith.zaichkowsky@vsb.bc.ca
Hot Lunch Volunteering
Can you spare an hour or two on Tuesdays from 9 a.m. -1 p.m. or Thursdays from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.? Our primary fundraiser needs a few more hands on ladles!
Chess on Fridays after school could use some more players
Check out hudsonpac.ca/activities/ for more information.
Babysitting Course at Hudson April 30
Attention grade 6 and 7 students: There are still a few spots left in the all-day babysitting program on Monday, April 30th! This program will run on the non-instructional day from 9-4pm in the Hudson library. Students will learn basic first aid skills, babysitting skills, safety tips and the rights and responsibilities of a babysitter. All students will receive certification after completing the program. To register go to: www.pacificfirstaid.ca or email betty@pacificfirstaid.ca by April 20th.
All students should bring a water bottle, lunch and snacks. For any further information, please contact Dianne Sankey, CST Programmer at dsankey@vsb.bc.ca. Poster in PDF. Pro d day babysitting at Hudson promo poster
BCCPAC AGM
BCCPAC is the umbrella organization for PACs and DPACs in BC and the main formal channel for parent input into the Ministry of Education.
Our DPAC rep Alan will be attending the BCCPAC AGM on May 05 and 06 as the Hudson PAC’s delegate, presenting our two resolutions on revising the Area Standards (see www.hudsonpac.ca/advocacy) and voting on other resolutions to be considered at the meeting.
For full details of all the resolutions being considered, please see
bccpac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=5ce4c360a02f3e3d90abca386&id=d06fc00e8c&e=b1141c4ae0
If you have any comments or questions about any of the resolutions and would like them brought forward at the AGM, please let Alan know by May 02 at apatola@telus.net.