Learning in the spirit of wonder and joy

Month: September 2020

Connect with Extended Families

Due to the global pandemic, connecting your children with extended family members such as grandparents can be challenging. While it might not be possible to visit or even make plans to visit those near and far, there are many ways that we can maintain meaningful connections.

Ways to connect

Explore virtual connections: There are many digital apps that families can use to connect virtually and spend quality time with loved ones. Some apps include features such as video calls, text messages and sharing images which can be very useful in staying connected. Even if it’s not real time, recorded video messages can brighten someone’s day.

Consider snail mail: There is something special about sending and receiving something tangible from our loved ones. While there might be an additional cost to mailing letters and packages, the cost is well worth it.

Plan an in-person visit: Are you fortunate enough to have your grandparents live nearby? If so, do follow public health agency recommendations to connect with grandparents in safe ways, such as meeting outdoors or sitting out in the backyard, when you go to visit. Whatever you do, practice social distancing.

For more activity ideas, please go to:  Maintaining family connections during the pandemic

 

 

 

 

Community Resources for Families

It is great to hear from you!  Some of you have inquired about other family programs in your community.  There are many great agencies who are providing support to families in Burnaby.   Do check out the Community Resources for Families for more information.   Below are a few agencies  in Burnaby that offer family programs and family support.

Burnaby Family Life Family Programs

#102 – 2101 Holdom Avenue, Burnaby, BC, V5B 0A4

Phone: 604 -659- 2200

www.burnabyfamilylife.org

 

Burnaby Neighbourhood House Virtual Programs

Burnaby Neighbourhood House in North Burnaby (BNH North House)

4908 Hastings St., Burnaby, BC V5B 1P6 (Delta Avenue & Hastings)

Monday – Thursday | 9:30 am – 4:30 pm and Friday | 9:30 am -3:30 pm

Phone: (604) 294-5444

Email: northinfo@burnabynh.ca

Programs in Burnaby Neighbourhood House North House

 

Family Services of Greater Vancouver

Anita Olson – Early Childhood Community Consultant (ECCC) – supporting parents/caregivers with children ages 0-5 years old.

Questions/concerns about behaviour, development, needing strategies or other resources call/text/email for a free virtual or socially distanced consultation.

604-723-9548 or email aolson@fsgv.ca

Join Monday’s Coffee and Chat parenting support group to get connected with other parents, learn some helpful tips about parenting and discuss your own parental celebrations and challenges. Meetings are via MS Teams – email aolson@fsgv.ca, subject line JOIN COFFEE AND CHAT, and an invite will be emailed to you. For assistance in MS Teams installation click here.

 

Information Children

Simon Fraser University, Dis2 #133, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6

Phone : 778.782.3548

Fax : 778.782.5846

Email info@informationchildren.com

September 2020

Hello Lochdale StrongStart families!
I am grateful to be back another school year at StrongStart.  I miss you all and I look forward to connect with you all.
Many of you inquire about the update about StrongStart program.
Please see the message from Burnaby School District:

In September 2020, Burnaby StrongStart BC programs will continue to engage in outreach to families via emails, phone calls, and offering StrongStart services online.

There are currently no in-person StrongStart BC programs in Burnaby Schools.

We are looking into a variety of options that will enable us to offer in-person StrongStart BC programs. Programs will be at reduced capacity that are consistent with Stage 2 of the K-12 Education Restart Plan. “Reduced capacity” means that we will limit the number of families attending in order to maintain safe physical distancing. We will also reduce the number of hours per day and/or days per week of StrongStart BC operations to accommodate cleaning and disinfecting protocols.

Please continue to visit our website for the latest updates. We look forward to when we can welcome you back in person!

In the mean time, I look forward to connect with you all remotely.  Please stay connected via phone, email, or on my blog.  I can be reached at Cheryl.Song@burnabyschools.ca

Take care and stay safe!

Ms.Song