November 7, 2013
After speaking with students today, I took a different directive and spoke to families this evening. Thank You to Grapeview Church for allowing me to use your venue to speak with your community of families tonight. A well attended session for parents and students, who took MANY notes over 90+min of information.
November 7, 2013
Thank You Grapeview for allowing me to return and speak with your students today! Was the message effective?? I will reply by an email from a mother, within hours of her son arriving home:
“I heard from both of my children today that the presentation went very well. As I type this my son is adding a password to his iPod an my daughter told me today that a boy in her class is going to go home and clear his iPod of the “bad games” and is not going to play call of duty any more. I love that you have such an impact on these children you present to!!!” – Mother, Grapeview DSBN
November 6, 2013
I am honoured to have been asked to speak at your Parent Involvement Committee function this evening. Three “sold out” sessions and over 90 parents. It was a great way to share a portion of my message with parents involved with their child’s school.
November 5, 2013
Thank You to the St Bruno community today for allowing me to speak with their students and parents. One of the smallest groups I have spoken to in the past 3.5yrs, which made it feel like a large class versus a traditional gym with 200 – 400 students. Thanks to the parents who attended this evening and their wonderful feedback.
” It was truly a pleasure having you out last night at our school. The presentation session was very informative and eye opening. We wish you all the best, we hope we can set up another session in the future.” Parent Council, St Bruno
November 4, 2013
Great day at Mineola PS. Wonderful students – whom took home the message, and parents told me tonight exactly what they wanted to change! Parent council were excellent in getting a solid turnout this evening, and stayed with me for a whole two hours (sorry we went into overtime). Thank You!
October 30, 2013
St Jerome invited me back to speak with students and parents. Interesting note – where St Jerome is located (Spratt St), I have spoken a total of 4 days – to three schools in the past 2.5yrs. This is a great community! The students were great (and had endless questions), and the parent support was excellent. Thank You again!
October 29, 2013
A unique day in speaking with two groups of juniors today. You could hear a pin drop in both sessions. Parent council did a fantastic job this evening getting yet another good turnout during my visit to Ottawa this week. I had the pleasure of meeting parents who gave me feedback on exactly what their child told them they need to do when they return home, to be safe. That is a great reward!
October 28, 2013
Excellent day at Berrigan PS! Two very attentive groups of students and a parent community that did a great job in getting great numbers out this evening. Your principal attended all three sessions! Thank you for allowing me to speak with your families!
October 27, 2013
My second Sunday in the past month where I took an initiative outside my daily school talks, to speak with parents (again, or for the first time). Excellent FAMILY turnout this evening – and thanks for spending two hours with me! Great feedback from all!
October 25, 2013
After four days in the Windsor / Essex / Chatham area – I am back home for two days to spend quality family time, and then off to Ottawa for four full days! Sunday evening I have an RSVP event with 360 registered to attend! Looking forward to my return!