Conference website and program: https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=0a143776de&e=1bd7211f1e Sponsored in part by Grasslands Public Schools. Keynote speaker on Tuesday, November 13: Melanie Reed-Zukowski, Trustee, Grasslands Public Schools: When the Unthinkable Happens (Community Crisis Response to Tragedy) This is the first year a conference has been held which focuses specifically on the unique challenges faced by mental health care providers in rural areas. Conference organizers believe that rural communities must employ unique solutions to these unique challenges. The Rural Mental Health Conference aims to: • Celebrate programs being implemented in rural areas. • Share ideas/practices and build capacity of rural health care providers. • Bring delegates from across the province to Brooks to showcase our programs/facilities. • Raise the profile and awareness of rural mental health and form relationships with other communities to advance the practice.

"The idea is to wear your moccasins to school or work for the entire day and its to bring everyone together, celebrate the culture, celebrate the tradition and celebrate everyone coming together" - Brandi Shorthouse, Lakehead University https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/rock-your-mocassins-thunder-bay-1.4003671 Ideas & Resources: • Choose a day of the week and invite students and staff to their moccasins, or any other articles representing Indigenous culture. • Ensure to teach about the difference between cultural appreciation and appropriation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfAp_G735r0 o Learn about Rock your Mocs Day: https://www.powwows.com/2017-rock-mocs-november-12-18/ o Founder speaks about Rock your Mocs Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIfTizuVka8 o Music video for Rock your Mocs Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R9vD0Vgb78

Register online by November 7, 2018 at https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=4129bc036e&e=1bd7211f1e. Late registrants will need to call the PSBAA office to register. A 20 per cent admin fee will apply to all late registrants.

Alberta Education will share information on the implementation plan for the new K-4 curriculum. Tuesday November 27, 2018 (presenting at TWO times - AFTERNOON and EVENING - 90 minutes) 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Register online: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/5415417147247/WN_D4nrEO3GRdGAJi77siCcpQ 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Register online: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8515417154355/WN_E2rVabyDTx-ZBPqXVihLFA WEBINAR via Zoom platform – join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android (link to be forwarded with registration). Join representatives from ASCA and Alberta Education for a webinar to learn about, and provide feedback for, the draft implementation plan for the new K-4 Curriculum in Alberta. The implementation plan is intended to provide an outline of the supports and resources school authorities and teachers need as they prepare to implement future curriculum in our K-4 classrooms across the province. Alberta Education is sharing a preliminary draft of the plan, developed in collaboration with leaders from across the education system, in order to get parent input. REGISTRATION - (select ONE time slot) The webinar(s) will also be available (live stream) on ASCA Facebook Live.

Many young Albertans face life challenges, yet they inspire and change the lives of others. Does this remind you of a Great Kid you know? Nominate them for the 2019 Great Kids Award by 4:00 p.m. on November 30. More info and the nomination form: https://www.alberta.ca/great-kids-award.aspx

The Prime Minister's Awards for Teaching Excellence, Teaching Excellence in STEM, and Excellence in Early Childhood Education honour exemplary teachers and early childhood educators who are preparing our youth for the innovation economy. Prime Minister’s Awards recipients can receive: • Cash awards worth up to $5,000 • A certificate from the Prime Minister • National recognition and promotion of their best teaching practices Consider nominating an educator for a 2019 Prime Minister’s Award! Download your nomination package and a poster today by visiting www.pma.gc.ca. Submit your nomination electronically or by mail before January 14, 2019.

Funds raised during the tri-district charity tournaments are directed to meet the needs of seriously ill students.