Superintendent’s Update

Posted On Friday, February 07, 2025

Moon and StarsDear Parents and Caregivers:
In February, we focus on Real Acts of Caring Week (February 9-15). During this month, not only do we focus on acts of kindness and caring, we also highlight stories that connect to the values of equity and courage in the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan .
Aberdeen Elementary School – February 5, 2025
Principal deVries, Vice Principal Haw, and I visited Mrs. May’s Grade 3 class as they were engaged in language and literacy...

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Posted On Friday, January 31, 2025

Moon and StarsDear Parents and Caregivers:
The focus of January is to share stories about relationships/connections and the value commitment of respect in the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan .
Artificial Intelligence - Elizabeth deVries and Carol DeFehr
Thank you to Elizabeth deVries and Director Carol DeFehr for working together to showcase the work of the committee and consultation on the AI framework that is being developed for the District. They shared the purpose, vision,...

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Posted On Friday, January 24, 2025

Moon and StarsDear Parents and Caregivers:
The focus of January is to share stories about relationships/connections and the value commitment of respect in the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan . On January 22, 2025 (Bell Let’s Talk Day), we championed the need to not only focus on mental health and what it means but to normalize conversations about mental health struggles and mental illness. On January 24, 2025, we are celebrating International Day of Education, which emphasizes...

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Posted On Friday, January 17, 2025

Moon and StarsDear Parents and Caregivers:
In the second week of school, we have had an energetic start with Black Excellence Day on January 15, 2025, which connects to our Cultural and Identity Priority: to develop a sense of identity in individuals and cultural safety and humility in communities . Through days like Black Excellence Day, our goal is to engage learners to feel safe and thrive personally and culturally.
We are also focused on Connections and Relationships and the value...

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Posted On Friday, January 10, 2025

Moon and StarsDear Parents and Caregivers:
As we start a new year, we are focused on getting back into the rhythm of school and work, and nurturing important Relationships/Connections, a core value of the 2022-2027 District Strategic Plan .
Arthur Hatton Elementary School – January 7, 2025
Arthur Hatton Elementary was my first school visit in the New Year. It was a wonderful visit, and it started when I approached the school and noticed Grade 6 and 7 students were on a...

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