Key Communiqué

Click to read the latest edition of the Key Communiqué.  As always, there is a link to the trustee-zine and updates about recent and upcoming CBE meetings.  There is also an interesting update regarding teacher salaries.

Enjoy spring break!

April News

The April newsletter is now available for reading.  There are some good reminders about crosswalk safety and lunchtime supervision, a note from Mr. Snashel about what the different grades are learning in music and a great article about the recent grade 4 field trip to the landfill and recycling centre.  Also, make sure to check out the April calendar for school activities and important dates to remember.  You can also always view our calendar on this website for information about what is happening at school as well as fundraising and playground committee meetings, and CBE and CAPSC meetings.  The calendar can be found on the left side of this page.

Council Meeting Tonight

Please join us tonight for the McKenzie Towne School council meeting beginning at 6:30 pm at the school.  You can view the agenda for tonight by clicking here.  The MTSPA meeting will follow the council meeting.  Please click to view the agenda.

Also, remember to book your student-led conferences for Thursday or Friday this week.  You can log on to the pick-a-time application by clicking here.

CBE System Parent Meeting

On March 10th, the CBE held a System Parent Meeting that I attended.  Many of the trustees were there and gave presentations on a variety of subjects, including the role of a trustee, current provincial initiatives by Alberta Education, curriculum changes, budget and infrastructure.  The evening was interesting and informative.  The presentations can be viewed on the CBE's website by clicking here.

An engagement opportunity exists for parents as the CBE plans its move into its new location.  They are holding sessions with parents, including one on March 19th at Sir Winston Churchill High School from 1:45-4:30 to discuss the role of the CBE, the relationship between the board, the classroom and parents and audience perspectives on these subjects.  If you are interested in having your opinions heard, please feel free to attend. 

Meeting Minutes

The minutes from January's MTSC and MTSPA meetings are now available for viewing.  Our next meeting is scheduled for Monday March 22nd beginning at 6:30 pm.  These meetings are an opportunity to hear from teachers, Mrs. Sarginson and Mr. Murphy and to become involved in the council and parent association.

On Thursday this week, CAPSC is holding its monthly meeting, beginning at 7pm at AE Cross Junior High.  The format is conversation cafe and topics being presented include Schoolyard Naturalization Projects, Middle School Pilot Project, CBE's Budgeting Process, Jr. and Sr. High Math Curriculum Changes and an opportunity to meet the trustees.  All parents are welcome to attend.