No School

There is no school for students on Tuesday, Oct. 13 as it is a PD Day for teachers. Teachers will be learning about a program called Kindness in the Classroom.

Council of School Communities Engagement Event

Black Gold Board of Trustees will be holding TWO Council of School Communities (CoSC) engagement evenings this year. The first will be held on the evening of Wednesday, October 21st. The second will be held on February 23, 2021.

Two parent members from the school may attend. If you are interested, please send an email to ces@blackgold.ca to let us know.

The Format:

• Participants will be shuffled into virtual breakout groups of approximately 5 - 6 members each.

• Each group will have one school administrator act as recorder and moderator.

• Each group will be given a question on which to ponder and provide feedback. The group will spend 25 minutes discussing the question and providing input.

• Moderators/recorders will work to ensure that everyone gets a chance to share their views in a safe and welcoming environment. They will also gather the information in a prepared form.

• There will be three ‘rounds’.

• At the end of each ‘round’, there will be a 10 minute bio break.

The Topics:

As this is the 25th Anniversary of the establishment of Black Gold School Division, Trustees are looking to re-evaluate the 5 principles of Black Gold and to check them for relevance moving into the next 25 years:

1. Student–Focused Learning

2. Relationships

3. Supportive Environment

4. Passion

5. Managing Resources Responsibly

The Program:

Time Activity

6:30 - 6:45 p.m. Arrival, sign in and welcome

6:45 - 7:00 p.m. Set up

7:00 - 7:25 p.m. Topic 1

7:25 - 7:35 p.m. Room change

7:35 - 8:00 p.m. Topic 2

8:00 - 8:10 p.m. Room change

8:10 - 8:35 p.m. Topic 3

8:35 - 8:45 p.m. Wrap up and Next Steps

Notice of School Council Establishment Meeting

As per the School Act, under the School Councils Regulation, Calmar Elementary School hereby provides notice of its School Council Establishment Meeting. This notice is being provided through the school newsletter and on the school’s website.

Why: To establish the Calmar Elementary School School Council

When: October 29st, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Calmar Elementary School gymnasium

Who may attend: a) a parent of each student enrolled in the school b) A parent of each child enrolled in an Early Childhood Services program at the school c) The school staff d) Other members of the school community who, in the Principal’s opinion, should be given notice.

In order to adhere to AHS guidelines, please email the school at ces@blackgold.ca to let us know if you will be attending.

We hope to see you there!