25 February 2008, Belleville, ON—Come one, come all! Students, parents/guardians, other family members and friends of Sir John A. Macdonald School are invited to Family Night Out! This school community event features the movie Hoot, complete with popcorn, a pizza dinner and parenting workshops.

Date: Tuesday, February 26

Pizza dinner: 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. ($2 per slice, 65 cents for milk)

Movie and workshops: 6:00 p.m.

Hoot movie description

A young man, Lerman, moves from Montana to Florida with his family, where he's compelled to engage in a fight to protect a population of endangered owls. This movie is approved by the Hastings and Prince Edward Distirct School Board for Kindergarten to Grade 6.

Workshop descriptions

• Triple P – Positive Parenting Program
  Parents, have you ever:
   Wanted to improve the relationship with your child?
   Struggled with handling your child’s behaviour?
   Questioned if you were doing the right thing as a parent?

Learn about the free resources and seminars available in Belleville.

• Daily Physical Activity, Nutrition
  Do lunches come home half-eaten, but the fridge door opens as soon as they get into the house? Do your kids want to relax in front of the TV before homework?
   Get tips on healthy eating, snacks and lunch ideas.
   Learn about the Daily Physical Activity (DPA) mandate. Learn how to help kids eat healthy, get active and feel good about themselves!
   Participate in a fitness break!

• Promoting Positive Behaviour
  No one likes nagging, yelling and punishing, neither adults who do it nor children who are on the receiving end. Learn a few ways to encourage the kind of behaviour that can make the day go more smoothly for everyone.
  

• Handy Phrases for Parents
  Do you ever think of what you wish you had said to your children . . . after the moment’s gone by? Learn a few good lines that could come in handy.

Take-home Tip Sheets will be available at all workshops. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend!

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For more information, contact:
• Kerry Donnell, Communications Officer, 613-966-1170 or 1 800 267-4350, extension 2354