I found this on the CBC website this morning, and know of a few Haultain Moms who might find this interesting:
A group of Calgary mothers cancelled a protest over breastfeeding in a public pool after meeting with city staff on the weekend.
The women had told CBC News it's their right to breastfeed wherever they want, but lifeguards at Killarney pool had asked them to get out of the water or use the change room.
Click here to read the full story.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Mom's Itsy Bitsy music complaint bounces girl from T.O. dance school
- taken from CBC's website:
A five-year-old girl has been dropped from a Toronto dance school after her mother complained to school officials about the use of the classic 1960 song Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini in class.
Click here to read the full article.
A five-year-old girl has been dropped from a Toronto dance school after her mother complained to school officials about the use of the classic 1960 song Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini in class.
Click here to read the full article.
CAPSC's next meeting
Wednesday, April 15th, 2009: 7:00 - 9:00 pm'Conversation Cafe' (multiple small group
presentations) with the following topics:
- CBE's involvement at WorldSkills 2009
- CBE's new math curriculum
- New 'Walk Zones', bussing and
transportation planning, and school
accommodation issues
- Talk to a Trustee x 4
These meetings are always interesting and informative - and are worthwhile to attend. They're especially valuable to attend when a trustee is also there to speak to - the more parents who let our trustee, Carol Bazinet, know that we care for our school and don't want to see it leave the community, the better. (There are no details, however, as to which trustees will be there.)
Also, don't forget that the junior singers meet over the lunch hour tomorrow, and that the Inline Skating program is in full swing.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
Haultain has formula for success!
Haultain sent three entries to the Calgary Youth Science Fair over the weekend of April 3-5th - and came away with three medals! Coached by teacher Mrs. Summers, the four students Jake, Rita , Samantha and Nicole (who were partners on their project) worked diligently at their projects - and to their credit, took home hardware.Congratulations to all of the students who attended the fair! Good job - and keep up the good work!
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Edmonton AGM - April 24 - 26
We are still in need of volunteers willing to go to the ASCA AGM. The Alberta School Council Association represents parents to Alberta Education and gives us a direct voice to the government. We would like to have someone there to represent Haultain.There are some seminars you are welcome to attend on the Saturday and the AGM itself where parents vote on issues is on the Sunday. Some seminar topics include:
- School Council Operating Basics (should be of great interest to McKenzie Towne parents)
- Respecting Diversity
- Social Networking Sites
- Internet Safety
- Assistive Technology for Learning
- and an Open Computer Lab (drop in)
Please let me know if you are interested in representing us or want more information - scampsall@gmail.com.
Key Communiqué for April
An email bulletin from the CBE for Key Communicators & School Council Chairs, to be shared with school councils and parent communities.
System Meeting is Next Week!
Safety and Security in Schools: Presentation by Janice Richardson, System Assistant Principal of School and Community Supports
The CBE Parent Portal: Presented by Cindy Seibel, Director of Information Technology Services
When: April 8th, 2009 registration begins at 6:00 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. (Join us for cake and coffee before the meeting begins to show our appreciation for your great work!)
Where: John G. Diefenbaker High School (6620 - 4 Street N.W.)
Area V Meeting
Thursday, April 16
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Area V Conference Room (Haysboro Centre) 1123 - 87 Avenue S.W.
Student Accommodation and Transportation
Waiver of Student Fees:
With the elimination of Alberta Health Care (AHC) premiums this year, the CBE had to review its processes for determining which families are eligible for a waiver of student fees (before the elimination of premiums, eligibility included the application and approval of families whose AHC premiums were subsidized).
The new waiver application process for parents is as follows. Parents are encouraged to complete an 'Application for Waiver of Fee(s) form if any of these situations apply (proper documentation must be included in the application):
WorldSkills Calgary 2009:
The CBE's Worldskills website is continually being updated as we receive more information regarding our schools and this exciting event. You can check it out here or visit the WorldSkills Calgary 2009 homepage at http://www.worldskills2009.com/
You may contact Marsha Levy at mlevy@cbe.ab.ca with any questions you may have that have not been addressed on these websites.
Key Communiqué Archives:
If you ever need to find information from previous issues of the Key Communiqué, they are all archived on the CBE Parent Page under the School Councils section. Click here to find them.
Barbara Coloroso Comes to Calgary:
Just a reminder that April 20th, 2009 world renowned author and parenting expert Barbara Coloroso is coming to Calgary for a truly insightful evening. She will be discussing the topic of Bullying and the three roles that are played in the process: the bully, the bullied and the bystander.
The event will take place at First Alliance Church (12345 40th Street S.E.) and doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.calgarycommunities.com
Resources:
CAPSC:
CAPSC is Calgary’s citywide, public school parent association. CAPSC’s primary goal is to keep parents up to date and involved in their children’s education, and to help make individual school’s Parent Councils as effective as possible. CAPSC provides parents with resources, learning and sharing opportunities, and representation of parent concerns to the CBE and all levels of government. For more information or to subscribe to their newsletter, visit www.capsc.ca.
School Council Development
School Council Development (SCD) provides workshops and resource materials to assist school councils.
School Council Development provides the following services:
School Council Resource Manual
Contact Information
Katie Young, BPR
Parent/School Communications Specialist
Calgary Board of Education http://www.cbe.ab.ca/
Email: klyoung@cbe.ab.ca
T (403) 294-8566
F (403) 294-8172
515 Macleod Tr. SE
Calgary, AB T2G 2L9
We are always looking for ways to improve communication so if you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to email them to me.
School Council Website & Hotline:
The School Council website is a great resource for information. Check it out at http://www.cbe.ab.ca/Parents/schlcouncils.asp. I have also been regularly updating our Key Communicator and School Council Chair Hotline. If ever you don’t have access to a computer but want to find what is going on, call 403-294-8244.
System Meeting is Next Week!
Safety and Security in Schools: Presentation by Janice Richardson, System Assistant Principal of School and Community Supports
The CBE Parent Portal: Presented by Cindy Seibel, Director of Information Technology Services
When: April 8th, 2009 registration begins at 6:00 p.m. Meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. (Join us for cake and coffee before the meeting begins to show our appreciation for your great work!)
Where: John G. Diefenbaker High School (6620 - 4 Street N.W.)
Area V Meeting
Thursday, April 16
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Area V Conference Room (Haysboro Centre) 1123 - 87 Avenue S.W.
Student Accommodation and Transportation
Waiver of Student Fees:
With the elimination of Alberta Health Care (AHC) premiums this year, the CBE had to review its processes for determining which families are eligible for a waiver of student fees (before the elimination of premiums, eligibility included the application and approval of families whose AHC premiums were subsidized).
The new waiver application process for parents is as follows. Parents are encouraged to complete an 'Application for Waiver of Fee(s) form if any of these situations apply (proper documentation must be included in the application):
- They receive assistance from Provincial Social Services;
- They are low income but not on Provincial Social Services. New this year, applicant must provide a copy of their Alberta Works Child Health Benefit card and letter confirming renewal for the applicable school year;
- They are Government Sponsored Conventional Refugees; or
- They are Treaty Status families.
- Please note that to qualify for a waiver of student transportation fees, students must meet the CBE transportation eligibility requirements.
WorldSkills Calgary 2009:
The CBE's Worldskills website is continually being updated as we receive more information regarding our schools and this exciting event. You can check it out here or visit the WorldSkills Calgary 2009 homepage at http://www.worldskills2009.com/
You may contact Marsha Levy at mlevy@cbe.ab.ca with any questions you may have that have not been addressed on these websites.
Key Communiqué Archives:
If you ever need to find information from previous issues of the Key Communiqué, they are all archived on the CBE Parent Page under the School Councils section. Click here to find them.
Barbara Coloroso Comes to Calgary:
Just a reminder that April 20th, 2009 world renowned author and parenting expert Barbara Coloroso is coming to Calgary for a truly insightful evening. She will be discussing the topic of Bullying and the three roles that are played in the process: the bully, the bullied and the bystander.
The event will take place at First Alliance Church (12345 40th Street S.E.) and doors open at 6:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.calgarycommunities.com
Resources:
CAPSC:
CAPSC is Calgary’s citywide, public school parent association. CAPSC’s primary goal is to keep parents up to date and involved in their children’s education, and to help make individual school’s Parent Councils as effective as possible. CAPSC provides parents with resources, learning and sharing opportunities, and representation of parent concerns to the CBE and all levels of government. For more information or to subscribe to their newsletter, visit www.capsc.ca.
School Council Development
School Council Development (SCD) provides workshops and resource materials to assist school councils.
School Council Development provides the following services:
- Workshops for school councils anywhere in Alberta
- Toll Free School Council Consultation Line - 1-800-661-3470
- Instructor training to deliver workshops to school councils
- Resource manual and materials for school council
School Council Resource Manual
Contact Information
Katie Young, BPR
Parent/School Communications Specialist
Calgary Board of Education http://www.cbe.ab.ca/
Email: klyoung@cbe.ab.ca
T (403) 294-8566
F (403) 294-8172
515 Macleod Tr. SE
Calgary, AB T2G 2L9
We are always looking for ways to improve communication so if you have any suggestions or comments, please feel free to email them to me.
School Council Website & Hotline:
The School Council website is a great resource for information. Check it out at http://www.cbe.ab.ca/Parents/schlcouncils.asp. I have also been regularly updating our Key Communicator and School Council Chair Hotline. If ever you don’t have access to a computer but want to find what is going on, call 403-294-8244.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
MTPA meeting
For all McKenzie Towne parents:There will be an organizational meeting at the McKenzie Towne Firehall on Tuesday April 7th at 6:30pm. The purpose of this meeting will be to establish Council and Association priorities for parents of future students at the MT school. Hopefully, the outcomes will be a new Parent Association ready to incorporate with the Registry, a clear path toward the establishment of a Council, and the beginnings of a volunteer base that will see you through some fund-raising efforts in the near and far future.
All parents who will be joining the McKenzie Towne School in September of this year are welcome.
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