Dragon Naturally Speaking
To help students in grades Kindergarten to 7 who are struggling with written output.
School District 47
604-485-6271
Location: All public primary schools (except Texada)
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: With this computer software, students who have trouble writing down their thoughts can find a way to express themselves.
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K-12 Language Arts
To reinforce and strengthen reading and writing skills in school-aged children.
School District 47
604-485-6271
Location: 4351 Ontario Avenue
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: All students in the school district are served.
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Kla ha men Language Program
To introduce the Sliammon language to Sliammon First Nations students, as well as non-First Nations students. To give them a basis in the language so they can continue learning. To reintroduce Sliammon language to families in the community.
School District 47
604-485-6271
Location: James Thompson Elementary School, Oceanview Middle School, Brooks Secondary School, afternoon kindergarten and pre-school programs in Sliammon
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: The long-term goal of this program is to see the whole community fluent in the language, to archive the language, to work with elders, and to promote cross-cultural acceptance and understanding. Students from K-12 are served by this program within the school system.
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Kurzweil 3000 Software (SD 47)
To help students who are struggling with reading comprehension.
School District 47
604-485-6271
Location: All schools in the district
School, afternoon kindergarten and pre-school programs in Sliammon
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: Staffed by Special Ed teachers.
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Lending Library (PRACL/SCD)
To provide educational information on parenting, specific disabilities, and child development.
PRACL (Powell River Association for Community Living)
604-483-4042
Location: 7055 Alberni Street (Jean Pike Centre for Children and Youth)
Email: info@pracl.ca
Website: www.pracl.ca/pracl/infant.html
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: Serves families being served by PRACL or SCD, as well as the community at large.
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Lund Library (Lund Community Society)
To foster community involvement through educational, recreational, cultural and spiritual endeavours.
Lund Community Society
604-483-9000
Location: 9654 Larsen Road, Lund
Email: See this page for the appropriate email contact:
Website: www.lundcs.org
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: Serves the residents of the Malaspina Peninsula.
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Lund Playgroup (Lund Community Society)
To provide a weekly event for children aged newborn to pre-primary, to play together and experience age-appropriate activities promoting social, cognitive and language development while providing a venue for parents to support each other through discussion and social interaction.
Lund Community Society
604-483-9000
Location: 9654 Larsen Road, Lund
Email: See this page for the appropriate email contact:
Website: www.lundcs.org
Day/Time: Ongoing
Other information: Serves residents of the Malaspina Peninsula (parents and children aged 0-7).
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Parents as Literacy Supporters (PALS)
Builds the capacity of parents to support their child's school learning.
School District 47
604-485-6271
Location: Kelly Creek Kindergarten and Grade 1 class; Grief Point Kindergarten classes; James Thompson/Sliammon Kindergarten class
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Contact the School District for more information.
Other information: materials include take-home bags with selections of age-appropriate children's books relating to topics being developed in each session.
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Read for the Top - Red Cedar Book Awards (SD #47)
To increase amount of reading that students do and to increase the profile of reading.
School District 47
604-485-6271
Location: Oceanview Middle School, Assumption Catholic School, Ecole Cote du Soleil, Kelly Creek Elementary School, Grief Point Elementary School, Edgehill Elementary School, Henderson Elementary School, James Thompson Elementary School, Texada Elementary School.
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Contact the School District for more information.
Other information: there is a budget for books, medallions, plaques, incentives, gift certificates for books and prize money.
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Red Cedar Book Awards (Powell River Public Library)
To support and promote BC's children's writers, to provide reading enjoyment for school-aged children.
Powell River Public Library
604-485-4796
Location: 4411 Michigan Avenue
Email: info@powellriverlibrary.ca
Website: www.powellriverlibrary.ca
Day/Time: Contact the library for information.
Other information: Serves children in Grades 4 to 7. Hours of Operation are as follows:
Monday, Thursday:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday: |
10-6
10-8:30
10-5
closed |
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Story Time (Breakwater Books)
To allow children to enjoy stories.
Breakwater Books
604-489-0010
Location: 6812A Alberni Street
Email: N/A
Website: N/A
Day/Time: Saturdays - confirm time with store.
Other information: Suitable for children around 3-8.
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Summer Read and Recreation (SD #47)
To maintain healthy reading levels during the summer.
School District 47
604-485-6271
Location: Edgehill Elementary School
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: Contact SD #47 for details.
Other information: Serving kids from Kindergarten to Grade 5.
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Summer Reading Club (Powell River Public Library)
To foster love of language and literature, to create a positive association with the library.
Powell River Public Library
604-485-4796
Location: Ahms Tah Ow School (6686 Sliammon Road)
Email: info@powellriverlibrary.ca
Website: www.powellriverlibrary.ca
Day/Time: Contact library for schedule details.
Other information: Serving children from preschool to Grade 5.
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Townsite Intergenerational Program (TIP)
To facilitate relationships between seniors and youth, to promote increased social involvement of seniors, to encourage reading with children, to familiarize seniors and youth with computers.
St. David's and St. Paul's Anglican Church in the Townsite
604-48
Location:
Email:
Website: N/A
Day/Time:
Other information:
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Transition Classrooms (SD #47)
To provide a program where less able students will make progress and feel successful geared to their specific entry level.
School District #47
604-485-6271
Location: Oceanview Junior Secondary School
Email: See this page for contact emails: http://www.sd47.bc.ca/contact.html
Website: www.sd47.bc.ca
Day/Time: ongoing
Other information: Serves students in Grades 8 and 9 who struggle in core academic areas, specifically English and Math.
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