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Dovercourt Elementary School 13910 - 122 Avenue , Edmonton, AB T5L 2W3 Phone: (780) 455-6171, Fax: (780) 455-8203 |
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Parent & Community Parent Involvement We look forward to meeting and working with all our parents throughout the year. There will be many opportunities for conversations, collaboration, and celebration. Your support and encouragement will make a difference in the achievement of your children. We believe a successful education occurs when there is shared leadership and joint responsibility between home and school. This relationship is based on trust, honesty, dedication and a genuine belief that the best education for all students results in continued high level of success - of all kinds. School Council and Parent Auxilary Network of Dovercourt Association PANDA This group of elected parents provides advice, assistance and consultation on school priorities and plans, as well as educational issues. PANDA is the fundraising organization at Dovercourt School. The group has been fundraising for materials and special events and assists in the organization of school functions. In addition, PANDA organizes occasional hot lunches, school photos, and other special events. All parents automatically belong to the council and are encouraged to attend the general meetings held once a month. Snacks will be served and babysitting is provided! School Council and Panda meet the third Monday of every month at 6:30 p.m. (Please see calendar for confirmation.) SCHOOL COUNCIL 2009/10 PANDA 2009/10 -President - Sharon Goodhelpsen,Vice-President - Teri Hamagami, Treasurer - Denine Pelley, Secretary - Barb Nason, and Casino Chair - Barb Nason Parent Volunteers: One way to be involved is to become a parent volunteer. Volunteers provide valuable assistance to the office, library, and most importantly, the classroom. If you have the time to share your skills with us, please contact the school. ECBEA - Edmonton Chinese Bilingual Education Association": The E.C.B.E.A. is a non-profit, non-partisan organization of volunteers dedicated to promoting the learning and understanding of the Chinese language. Membership in the E.C.B.E.A. is comprised of parents with children enrolled in the English-Chinese Bilingual program in the Edmonton Public School system. In short, the primary purpose of the Association is to promote and ensure the long-term success of the program and students within the program. For more information please visit their website at www.ecbea.org. Edmonton Public Schools: The public is invited to attend |