Pink Shirt Day is held on the last Wednesday of February. http://www.pinktshirtday.ca/

Alberta Education mailed surveys to homes in January. Parents may take the survey online (link provided in mailed survey) or return the completed paper survey in the enclosed postage-paide envelope by February 28, 2019. Who receives the survey? - In larger schools, the survey will be open to all teachers, and Grades 4, 7 and 10 students and their parents. - Students and teachers will complete an online survey at school. - Schools with fewer than 120 students will see the survey expanded to include all students in Grade 4 and above, and their parents.

Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) Awards of Recognition: - School Council Award of Merit - School Council Parent of Distinction - Excellence in Learning Partnerships - Division School Council Engagement More information and the nomination form: https://www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca/school-councils/awards-of-recognition?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=School%20Council%20eNews%20December%202019&utm_content=School%20Council%20eNews%20December%202019+CID_68f1c78f9cd6d2e4c00c86354e7af3d3&utm_source=MailGuide%20email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=More%20information

Theme: A Clear 20-20 Vision for Rural Alberta Schools & Communities Date: March 1-3, 2020 Location: Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton Registration, event program and hotel information: https://www.albertaruraleducation.ca

More information: https://mptca.teachers.ab.ca/Pages/Home.aspx

Every day substitute teachers provide professional service in schools throughout Alberta. Substitute teachers carry the same daily responsibilities of instruction, management and supervision of students that regular classroom teachers do. The substitute teacher, however, has the added challenge of not being able to work with students on a long-term basis while being responsible for ensuring that each day is used productively. Each year, the Association designates one week as Substitute Teachers’ Appreciation Week. In 2019/20 this week is scheduled for March 9 - 13, 2020. https://www.teachers.ab.ca/For%20Members/ProfessionalResources/SubstituteTeachersResources/Pages/Substitute-Teachers'-Appreciation-Week.aspx

Open to all youth aged 11-29. Theme: “Our Children Matter” The conference will include a full day of sessions with various Indigenous speakers and presenters. Participants can join the public for an opening performance and awards ceremony on the Friday, and the community Round Dance on the Saturday. Registration: $150/person which includes 3 meals and all conference events. Learn more at https://spiritseekersyouth.wordpress.com.

Pi Day is celebrated on March 14th (3/14) around the world. Pi (Greek letter “π”) is the symbol used in mathematics to represent a constant — the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter — which is approximately 3.14159. Pi Day is an annual opportunity for math enthusiasts to recite the infinite digits of Pi, talk to their friends about math, and to eat Pie. https://www.piday.org/

As of March 17, 2020, families can register their child for Kindergarten for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year at www.pwpsd.ca/registration. Learn more about Kindergarten at www.pwpsd.ca/kindergarten.

Students: Applications are now being accepted for the 2020-2021 Minister's Youth Council. Apply by March 18, 2020. The application PDF is available on the Government of Alberta website: https://www.alberta.ca/student-engagement.aspx?fbclid=IwAR0W6e-kdPAjbID4Y1g8Kpi02ZyGPgldAUz33-9OwXIGOzPk_wZnzYea9TA About the Minister's Youth Council: ➡️ Consists of 40 junior and senior high students with diverse interests, identities, backgrounds and perspectives from all regions of Alberta. ➡️ Students on the council provide their perspectives on a number of education topics. ➡️ Students are members of the Minister’s Youth Council for a 10-month term that aligns with the school year. ➡️ During the school year, the council attends 3 meetings in Edmonton.

Schedule to be announced. Attendance is capped at six students per school division.

Agenda will be posted soon.

Classes resume Monday, April 20.

National Volunteer Week is an opportunity to celebrate the vibrancy and impact of volunteerism in your community and across our country. http://volunteeralberta.ab.ca/programs_services_resources/people/national-volunteer-week1/

2020 will mark Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary. https://www.earthday.org/earthday/countdown-to-2020

School Councils Conference: Friday - Saturday, April 24-25, 2020 Annual General Meeting: Sunday, April 26, 2020 Consider running for a position on the Board of Directors (five positions will be available). Submit a Proposed Advocacy Resolution at http://email.boxclever.ca/t/r-l-jddhhtik-kyljljhutr-r/.

Call for Advocacy Resolutions for the ASCA 2020 AGM. The ASCA AGM is April 26, 2020 at the Delta Marriott Edmonton South. For information on Advocacy Resolutions for the ASCA AGM and to access the Proposed Advocacy Resolution Submission Form for the ASCA AGM, visit https://www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca.

The first Monday in May is set aside annually as School Bus Driver Appreciation Day. PWPSD students, parents, staff and the Board recognize the important function that school bus drivers serve in safely transporting children to and from school.

On the first Wednesday in May, Albertans are invited to wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. Participating schools will relax their hat rules and encourage students and teachers to build understanding by wearing hats to school. Students will also participate in a coordinated lesson on understanding mental health and the importance of removing the stigma associated with mental illnesses.