February 4, 2013 - Superintendent's update to the Board

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Superintendent's Update to the Board on activities happening in the Vancouver School District.

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Superintendent’s Update

February 4th, 2013

Cavell and Tupper Composters

Bob Rennie Visits Killarney

Cavell Hip Hop Dance Concert

Sustainability Conference at Magee

Dare to Stand Out Conference

L’École Bilingue Project Agreement

Iron Chef Templeton

John Oliver Speaker Series

Seymour Strong Start Celebration

Van Tech Duke of Edinburgh Awards

Live webcast with Andy Hargreavesat Vancouver Technical Secondary

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Bayview DanceFit

Nelson Globetrotter Visit

Upcoming events

• February 7 – Begbie Elementary Art Open House• February 7 – DPAC town hall meeting re budget (Hamber)• February 8 – Cedar Walk Open House• February 11 – Family Day • February 12 – Lunar New Year at Prince of Wales• February 12 – Musqueam Education Centre visit• February 12 – Winter Tonic 2013 – Teacher-Librarians (DT)• February 14 – University Hill Secondary Opening Ceremony• February 19 – ACE-IT Bus Tour