School Bus – Information and Registration

Please read the bulletin with information regarding costs for students to ride the school bus next year.  There is also a registration form.  Forms need to be turned in, with payment, to the school by June 30th or the Board Office by July 15th.

Rotating Strike – No School Wednesday, May 28th

BCTF is escalating strike action to a second phase involving rotating strikes.  In our district, there will be no school on Wednesday, May 28, 2014.  Students need to stay home.  Please see the attached letter from Dave Sloan,

SD60 Band – Garage Sale

The School District 60 Band is having a garage sale at the Dr. Kearney gym.

Friday – 3:00pm to 7:00pm
Saturday – 9:00am to 3:00pm

Items for the garage sale can be dropped off at the Dr.

Coming Up…

Friday, May 9 – Non-Instructional Day – no school for students
Monday, May 19 – Victoria Day – school closed
Thursday, May 22 – PAC Meeting – 7:00pm – Library
 

Letter from the Superintendent – Strike Notice

Yesterday a letter from the superintendent was sent home informing parents and guardians that the BCTF and PRNTA had issued strike notice and would begin Phase 1 today, Wednesday, April 23rd.
To see the letter, click here:  Letter April 22
As part of Phase 1,

Coming up….

Report Cards – will go out the week of March 10-14
Early Dismissal Days – Wed. March 12th and Thurs. March 13th – students will be dismissed at 2:11 which is our normal dismissal time on Wednesdays
Last day before Spring Break –

Grade 10 – Course Info Sheets

Students in Grade 9 need to complete their “Grade 10 Course Information Sheets” and drop them off at the office on or before Friday, March 7th.  These forms will go to the counselors at NPSS/ELC and will assist with determining which students go to which campus for Grade 10.

Practice – “Lockdown”

As most of you are aware, schools regularly practice fire drills.  We do this so that students know what to do and how to behave in the event that there is an urgent need to evacuate the building.

FSA Meeting

There will be a meeting for parents/guardians of students in Grade 7 who have questions or would like more information about the FSA tests.
Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 – 7:00 pm – DKMS Library

Foundation Skill Assessments – Grade 7

Foundation Skills Assessments or FSAs are tests that are required for all students in grades 4 and 7.  There are very few students who are exempt.  The school will contact you if your child is a candidate for an exemption.  All other students are expected to write the tests as this is a ministry requirement.  These tests will take place between January 13th and February 21st.