The Alberta School Councils’ Association (ASCA) Board of Directors invites you to participate in an online Member Engagement opportunity. Saturday, November 23, 2019, 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm A virtual, interactive opportunity for ASCA Member School Councils to receive updates from, and provide input to, the ASCA Board of Directors....

Provide your input on the proposed Choice in Education Act by December 6, 2019. Information and the survey are available at http://bit.ly/Choice-in-Ed-survey. This is your opportunity to protect, improve or enhance eduation choice in Alberta.

Classes resume on Monday, January 6, 2020.

Download your nomination package at https://www.canada.ca/en/services/science/researchfunding/researchawards.html Deadline is January 14, 2020

January 15, 2020 is the deadline to submit a Proposed Advocacy Resolution for consideration at the Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on April 26th. Parents on school councils shape the future of Alberta's public education system with input through advocacy resolutons presented at the ASCA provincial...

Register online: https://www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca/about/annual-conference/register-for-the-conference?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=School%20Council%20eNews%20January%202020&utm_content=School%20Council%20eNews%20January%202020+CID_cde8c927f86ab4581718f70b7c001ccd&utm_source=MailGuide%20email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Registration%20open%20January%2023 The School Councils Conference & AGM will be held on April 24-26 at the Delta Marriott Edmonton South.

Family Literacy Day® is a national awareness initiative created by ABC Life Literacy Canada in 1999 and held annually on January 27 to raise awareness of the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. January 27, 2019 is the 20th Anniversary of Family Literacy Day!...

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About Bell Let’s Talk: The Bell Let’s Talk mental health initiative is focused on 4 key action pillars: 1. Anti-stigma 2. Care and Access 3. Research 4. Workplace Leadership Since its launch in September 2010, Bell Let’s Talk has partnered with more than 900 organizations providing mental health services throughout...

As announced at Alberta School Boards Association’s (ASBA) Fall General Meeting, nominations for the Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards 2020 are open until 4:30 p.m. on February 1, 2020. This exciting initiative celebrates exceptional students for their exemplary leadership, honour, courage, and commitment to their cultures and education paths. Students...

A new nationwide initiative that celebrates the richness, diversity, and breadth of Canadian literature, was announced in fall 2019. The I Read Canadian Day, taking place for the first time ever on February 19, 2020, will empower families, schools, libraries, bookstores, and organizations to host activities and events by reading...

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,...

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...

Performances by bands from Clairmont Community School, Harry Balfour School, Whispering Ridge Community School, Savanna School and Peace Wapiti Academy. Admission is by donation at the door to cover rental cost of the theatre.

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...

The Association Awards Nomination Package for 2020 was emailed to you on December 11th. Award categories include: • Special Contribution to Public School Education; • Special Contribution to Public School Education (Media); • Advancing Association Business and Initiatives; • Dick Baker Legacy Award; and • Long Service Awards. The Awards...

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...

Join Education Minister Adriana LaGrange in a virtual engagement session presented by the Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) via Zoom meeting platform on Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 10:00 am – 11:00 am. An opportunity to connect with school council members and parents from across Alberta, the Minister will engage...

Honouring the “Logan Boulet Effect” on organ donor awareness and registration Tuesday, April 7, 2020 is Green Shirt Day. A number of PWPSD schools observe this annual event to raise awareness of the importance of registering as an organ donor. About Green Shirt Day: After the death of former Humboldt...

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

The ASCA 2020 Virtual AGM will be held on Sunday, April 26 at 9:00 a.m. Register online before 12 noon on Wednesday, April 22. Late registrations CANNOT be accepted. Credential forms are required for registered voting delegates. Register online at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7g8oIazISgSm7wLs-G_7DQ.

Important update from the Executive Director regarding the Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held online Sunday April 26, 2020 at 9 am to 3 pm. Read the entire notice: https://www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca/about/annual-general-meeting/update-on-the-asca-2020-agm?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ASCA%202020%20AGM%20NOTICE&utm_content=ASCA%202020%20AGM%20NOTICE+CID_522d5ae2829403c41d9f7bffb950c9cc&utm_source=MailGuide%20email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Read%20Entire%20Notice

The first Alberta School Week (Education Week) was held December 2-8, 1928. Its purpose then, as now, is to provide all Albertans with an opportunity to highlight the important role education plays in shaping the future of our province. Learning is a Journey Every three years, the Alberta Teachers’ Association...

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...

The Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) has been working with Alberta Education on school re-entry planning for K-12 students in the 2020-21 school year. The survey includes three possible school re-entry scenarios to ensure the health and safety of students and staff remain a priority. Complete the online survey at...

Friday, May 29, 2020 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Zoom videoconference Tentative meeting agenda: 1. Presentation by Tom Gentzel, Executive Director & CEO of the NSBA 2. Presentation / Q&A with Kirk Lambrecht, Shores Jardine re: Saskatchewan Court of Appeal Decision 3. President’s report to cover the business issues A...

"Your Babies, a Beverage and Corona – A Parent Conversation with Jody Carrington". Registration closes at 12 noon on June 8. Register online at http://email.boxclever.ca/t/r-l-jkfhyo-kyljljhutr-i/. This free opportunity for parents is brought to you by the ASCA and the Alberta Regional Professional Development Consortia (ARPDC).

On June 21, celebrate the heritage, diverse cultures and outstanding achievements of First Nations, Inuit and Métis. https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1100100013248/1534872397533

Have a safe and enjoyable summer! Classes resume on Tuesday, September 1, 2020.

PWPSD offices and shops are closed.

Canada's chief public health officer, Dr. Theresa Tam, has asked Canadians to continue to practice social distancing, frequent handwashing and cough etiquette and avoid "high risk exposures like closed spaces, crowded places and close contact." Since the COVID-19 situation has not stabilized, the Executive Committee has decided it's best to...

Location and time to be announced.

Start time: 10:00 a.m. Agenda TBA.

Some schools are choosing to stagger school re-entry by grade, to ease the transition back to school. Check the PWPSD Back-to-School Info webpage often for the latest updates which are noted in red: https://bit.ly/PWPSD-Back-to-School-info-2020-21

Organizational Meeting: 10:30 a.m. Board Meeting: 11:00 a.m.

Donate your gently used winter wear to the annual Merv Crouse Coats for Kids Campaign at Crouse's Cleaners until October 15. View the list of accepted items at https://crousescleaners.com/coats-for-kids. No distribution centre this year, due to COVID-19. Instead, all winter wear collected will be donated directly to community agencies

10:00 a.m.: ASBA Zone 1 Meeting for Board Trustees 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.: Luncheon to celebrate Edwin Parr Teacher Award nominees and Friends of Education Awards

Learn more at https://en.unesco.org/commemorations/worldteachersday.

Vist the ASCA website for the most up-to-date information on this event: https://www.albertaschoolcouncils.ca The meeting will be presented using Zoom Conferencing webinar platform, along with ElectionBuddy – a secure, online voting software. Registrants can join from a PC, Mac, iPad, iPhone or Android device.

Turn clocks backward one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 1, 2020. Source: https://www.timeanddate.com/time/change/canada/alberta

November 20 is National Child Day in Canada. It is also World Children’s Day, championed by UNICEF to mark the date in 1989 when children’s human rights were recognized with the Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC). Learn more at https://oneyouth.unicef.ca/en/kids-takeover-canada#:~:text=November%2020%20is%20National%20Child,of%20the%20Child%20(CRC).

The Leaders of Tomorrow Awards presented by ATCO, recognize individual youths, living in Grande Prairie and surrounding area, who have made outstanding contributions to their communities through volunteerism. Individuals, community groups, educational institutions, and voluntary organizations are all encouraged to nominate an outstanding youth volunteer. This year the Leaders of...

Register online for sessions through the NRLC. Richard Van Camp, Reclaiming our Stories: Mondays, November 2, 9, 16, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Register at https://nrlc.net/program/6035 Jason BigCharles, Infusing Traditional Land-Based Learning into Curriculum: Wednesday, December 2, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Register at https://nrlc.net/program/6036 Teacher Feature – Infusing Indigenous Knowledge into...

The Learning Partnership has provided the following information on Take Our Kids to Work Day 2020: We’re excited to share that Take Our Kids to WorkTM Day will take place on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. This year, in light of COVID-19, we’re evolving Take Our Kids to Work Day –...

Belief Statements workshop with Karen Becker, Second Vice President, PSBAA Executive Committee. Register before Monday, November 2 at https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=21273a4298&e=6ec1939675

The Alberta School Councils' Association (ASCA) invites parents/guardians with children in K-12 to participate in a survey to help them measure the "pandemic pulse" in the return to schooling with COVID-19 implications. Access the survey at https://ca.surveygizmo.com/s3/50085641/ASCApreventcovidtest.

Due to provincial restrictions on large gatherings and the increasing number of COVID-19 cases, the November PSBC meeting will be held via Zoom on Friday, November 13, 2020. Registration is required. Registration link: https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=7ce05084ea&e=6ec1939675 Registration closes Friday, November 6, 2020.

Established in 2011, Rock Your Mocs is a worldwide Native American and Indigenous Peoples' movement, held annually during November. It’s easy to participate by wearing moccasins to school, to work or wherever your day takes you. You can also wear teal. Follow Rock Your Mocs on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RockYourMocs Follow Rock...

Bullying Awareness Week (November 16 to 20, 2020) is the third week in November. It is a time to promote awareness and understanding of bullying and its impacts. Get involved Bullying is a relationship problem that involves a power imbalance, which is why it can be so challenging to overcome...

Political Landscape / Advocacy with Catherine Keill, CEO of Keill & Co. Individual Zoom sign-in is recommended as Catherine will be using Zoom breakout rooms during her session. Register before Monday, November 16 at https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=310400d164&e=6ec1939675

National Child Day is celebrated in Canada on November 20 in recognition of our country’s commitment to upholding the rights of children and two historic events: the 1959 signing of the UN Declaration of the Rights of the Child and the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of...

Inclusion / Diversity / Unconscious Bias with Joni Avram Individual Zoom sign-in is recommended as Joni will be using Zoom breakout rooms during her session. Register before Monday, November 23 at https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=d9f4456e5e&e=6ec1939675

5 Brave Moves Leadership presentation with Jody Carrington, Ph.D. Register before Wednesday, November 25 at https://public-schools.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2893b3ef33303c52e3c377631&id=a7d1ca61ae&e=6ec1939675

The (next) deadline for submitting Proposed Advocacy Resolutions is January 15, 2021 for consideration at the 2021 AGM to be held April 25, 2021.

Time, location and agenda to be announced closer to the meeting date.

Time and location TBA.

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.