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April 11, 2025 - News, Upcoming Events, Upcoming Starred Dates, Resources, and Helpful Links

Dear Families, 

Last week on Thursday, April 3rd, a revised Elementary Program Review proposal was released reflecting feedback from over 10,000 parents, caregivers, staff, students and community members. Key changes included boundaries and grade configurations, student movement, a process to consider ‘exemptions’ (previously referred to as grandparenting), and support for students. In order to gather additional feedback on the revised proposal, an online survey is available until April 24th. 

Today, we also released a report outlining implementation plans for the proposed Elementary Program Review changes, including status reporting to the Board of Trustees and interest holders. Implementation planning involves various aspects such as updating school schedules, developing learning frameworks, resource redistribution, professional learning for staff, and addressing staffing needs. The report also covers planning for student support, transition plans, and operational considerations such as childcare, student and staff movement, transportation, and site renovations. 

The final recommendations are scheduled to be presented at the May 6, 2025 Committee of the Whole, with a final decision anticipated at a Special Board meeting on May 13, 2025. 

I encourage you to review the revised proposal and provide your feedback through the online survey. The feedback collected through this survey will be used to further inform trustee decision-making regarding the revised proposed program model, ensuring that the final decisions are informed by community input and aligned with the overarching principles of the Elementary Program Review. 

I’d also like to add that it was a delight to attend the theatrical performance of "The Lion King" at Kanata Highlands Public School. Congratulations to Natasha Richmond, her colleagues, and the students for their brilliance!

News

Upcoming Events:

Upcoming Starred Dates:

  • Pesach (Passover) - April 13th, 14th, 19th and 20th (commences at sundown on April 12th)
  • Vaisakhi - April 14th
  • Good Friday and Holy Friday - April 18th
  • Easter and Orthodox Easter - April 20th
  • Ridvan - April 20th or 21st (commences at sundown on April 19th)

Resources:

Helpful Links: 

Thank You,

Pino Buffone
Director of Education