Parent Council

July 27, 2021

The Betty Gibson Parent Council is committed to providing opportunities for parents to become involved within the school and it's activitities, and enhancing the quality of education for all our children by providing resources for the teachers and students. We want to encourage communication between parents, school, and community.

Meetings are held at the first Monday of each month at 7:00pm. We welcome all parents/guardians to attend meetings. Parent Council meetings start at 7PM in the Staff Room unless otherwise noted. Childcare is provided during the meetings so parents can feel free to bring their children to the meetings. If the Parent Council is aware of parents needing Spanish or Mandarin translators for the meetings, they will try to accommodate those families. Please let the Parent Council know if you are requiring a translator for the meetings.

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Brandon School Division currently supports our school Parent Council groups through membership with the Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPC).

Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPC) is a provincial organization designed to support and promote parent involvement within school communities by providing schools with valuable support, skills, and resources, which include:

* A complimentary, electronic copy of the Empowering Parents: A Guide To Addressing Concerns in Manitoba Schools and the MAPC Resource Guide for Manitoba Parent Advisory Councils: Developing Best Practice for Parent Groups in Schools
* Seasonal newsletters and regular E-Bulletins, Facebook page, Pinterest, website
* Professional development presentations and other assistance to help strengthen PACs
* Invitations to special events (e.g. the annual Chairpersons' Breakfasts, parent forums, and annual conference)
* Other supports such as constitution and policy development, enhancing communication skills between parents and administrators, and skill building to run an effective parent council.

Contact Information:
Manitoba Association of Parent Councils
1005-401 York Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0P8
(204) 956-1770 Toll Free: 1-877-290-4702
www.mapc.mb.ca info@mapc.mb.ca
www.facebook.com/mapcmb www.twitter.com/mapcmb www.pinterest.com/mapcmbca