Chilliwack DPAC

📋Every year, we ask our membership to help us guide our priorities for the upcoming year. We have already received some responses, thank you!

There is a QR code on the graphic, and the link is posted below - and YES, we promise there are only FOUR questions, so it's super quick ;)

The survey will remain open until July 1st.

🔗https://tinyurl.com/3exmhwf6

⏳ As we mentioned at our AGM, the Foundry survey has been extended, and is still accepting responses until June 19th. They are particularly hoping to capture some more middle school age feedback, so any efforts to wrangle your tween/teen into completing this would be greatly appreciated! :)

📋https://foundrybc.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8wWMDzPz3XXfwcm

Same link for youth (ages 10-24) and adults, the questions will divide you automatically once it starts, and should take about 10 mins!

Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA has a variety of local day camps and swim lessons available for those still looking to make summer arrangements 🌞🏊‍♀️

Info below and through the link 🖇️

The YMCA has an exciting summer planned at the Bob Chan-Kent Family YMCA, including camps, summer swim lessons (see the image), themed activities, and outdoor programs. Space is still available in the summer camps and includes a full week of themed activities, such as crafts, physical ACTIVITIES, and even special guests.

See here for camp offerings: https://bit.ly/4uJUkwj.

📣 Shouting out to all parents/caregivers in Chilliwack!!

Dry grad is short 70 volunteers to make dry grad happen this year for the students! If you can donate your time please email asap 🫶🏻

• Next meeting this Tuesday June 2 at 7pm - in the Sports Center on Spadina in the Clover Room 🍀

Our hearts are with the student, family, and the entire school community after the very scary incident at Central Elementary on Wednesday. An attempted child abduction is every parent and caregiver's worst nightmare, and we know a lot of families are feeling shaken and emotional right now.

Student safety has to be the number one priority. Children can’t properly learn or feel settled at school if families don’t feel confident they are safe. Incidents like this are a difficult reminder of how important supervision, safety procedures, communication, and community awareness really are.

We are thankful for the quick actions taken by school staff, alert community members, and local authorities to help keep students safe. We also recognize that situations like this can leave kids, parents, and staff feeling anxious for some time afterward. We encourage families to check in with their children, have calm and age-appropriate conversations about personal safety, trusted adults, and what to do if something doesn’t feel right. If families are experiencing heightened anxiety as a result of this incident, we also encourage them to reach out to their school admin to access mental health supports that are available in the community.

DPAC will continue advocating for safe schools, clear communication with families, and ensuring student safety always comes first.

🌟🎉 EXCITING NEWS!!!

The 4th Annual Early Years Fair is open for Registration!!

🎠 This has become an increasingly popular and anticipated annual tradition that can't be missed! Make sure to save the date and make plans with your friends now to come check it out!

📆 June 3rd 9:30 - 12:30

📋 Register here and share with your friends/family!!

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=A4SediB_K0C7yacYH-zBS5lk6i68EoxAkahWAPERcH5UM01DNzkzVFFUS1NYN1RLSUNDM0hTTTRLRy4u

SD33 Early Learning & Child Care