ROSSLAND SUMMIT SCHOOL...FEBRUARY 2017 NEWSLETTER # 6 2390 JUBILEE ST., ROSSLAND BC February 2017...
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FEBRUARY 2017 NEWSLETTER # 6 2390 JUBILEE ST., ROSSLAND BC WWW.RSS..SD20.BC.CA
February 2017
ROSSLAND SUMMIT SCHOOL
February(2:( Gr.(6/7(Dance(@(Webster(School
February(6;10( FSA’s(Gr.(4(&(7(February(7:( Sizing(for(Ski(Days(@(RED(…(8:30AM;10:00AMFebruary(8:( Take(Me(Outside(Day(@(RSS(February(13:( Stat.(Holiday(BC(Family(DayFebruary(14;16:(( PAC(Book(Fair((See(info(Below)February(16:( K;6(Pizza(DayFebruary(20:( Angela(Gladue(@(RSSFebruary(22:( Arts(Starts(Gr.(K;6(@(1:30PM((Auditorium)February(22:( AnY;Bullying(Day(February(22( Gr.(3(Cross;Country(Skiing(Day(#1(@(Black(Jack(February(23:( RSS(ski(day(#1(at(Red(Mountain(Gr.(4;9March((1:( Gr.(3(Cross;Country(Skiing(Day(#2(@(Black(JackMarch(2:( RSS(ski(day(#2(at(Red(Mountain(Gr.(4;9March(2:( 2nd(Formal(Report(Home(to(Parents((sent(by(email)March(2:(( Gr.(6/7(Spring(Dance(at(Glenmerry(Elementary(March(6:( Course(SelecYon(Gr.(7;9(For(2017;18(At(RSS(March(8:( Gr.(3(Cross;Country(Skiing(Day(#1(@(Black(JackMarch(9:( Pizza(Day(March(10:(( Last(day(of(school(prior(to(Spring(Break
What’s Mr. Kinghorn Reading?
Winter Wonder
What%a%great%way%to%deepen%the%love%primary%students%have%for%the%outdoors.%Winter%Wonder%are%outdoor,%
winter%ecology%field%trips%—%real%experiences%—%that%take%primary%classes%outside%to%learn%something%new.%
The%students%don’t%venture%very%far%—%it’s%amazing%what%can%be%found%just%a%short%walk%from%the%
school!%Students%discover%the%awe%of%winter,%how%plants%and%animals%adapt%to%it,%and%why%it%is%so%important%
for%our%local%ecosystems%in%the%Columbia%Basin.%
Winter%Wonder%Grade%Threes%
Wednesday,%February%15
Ms.%Toombs%class%8:30O11:30
Ms.%Lane%class%1:00O2:30
Reports Cards Will be Sent Home on March 2nd via email!
In%order%to%make%sure%that%you%receive%your%child’s%next%report%card%as%well%as%other%informaSon%emailed%
from%the%school,%note%the%following:%
IF%YOU%DID%NOT%PROVIDED%THE%SCHOOL%WITH%YOUR%EMAIL%ADDRESS%AT%THE%BEGINNING%OF%THE%YEAR%(ON%
THE%STUDENT%INFORMATION%VERIFICATION%FORMS),%OR%IF%YOUR%EMAIL%ADDRESS%HAS%CHANGED%SINCE%
THEN,%PLEASE%CONTACT%THE%SCHOOL%AND%PROVIDE%US%WITH%YOUR%CURRENT%EMAIL%ADDRESS.
Intermediate Ski Days
Our%grade%4O9’s%are%downhill%skiing%at%Red%Mountain%on%Feb%23%and%
March%2nd.%Forms%and%envelopes%should%be%into%teachers%by%Friday%
February%3rd.%As%this%is%a%curriculumObased%(Physical%EducaSon)%school%
field%trip,%it%is%expected%that%students%will%take%the%bus%to%and%from%RSS%to%
the%ski%hill.%Any%students%not%planning%on%coming%home%with%the%school%
must%have%a%wricen%note%staSng%how%they%are%gedng%home%and%this%
must%be%in%to%their%teachers%before%the%ski%day.%
The%Red%Mountain%Snow%Sports%staff%will%board%the%bus,%welcome%the%
groups%and%give%instrucSons%to%the%students%about%rental%shop%
procedures%and%lessons%Smes.%A%white%board%is%placed%outside%of%the%
Snow%Sports%School%building%with%lesson%informaSon%for%each%school%
group.%
Re.%Parent%Chaperone%/%Volunteers%at%Ski%Days;
Lih%and%rental%fees%are%preOpaid%to%RSS.%Parents%will%pick%up%their%preOpaid%
lih%Sckets%at%the%Red%Snowsports%desk.%
Parents%accompanying%your%students%receive%discounts%on%lih%passes%and%
rentals.%Lessons%are%not%available%to%adults.%Prices%are%below:
Rentals:%$15.00%+%tax
Lih:%$28.00%+%tax
Grade 3 Cross-Country Skiing at Black JackDates:%Feb.%22,%March%1,%March%8%(8:30O11:30am)
Grade%three%students%are%travelling%to%Black%Jack%Ski%Club%for%lessons%and%
fun.%Many%thanks%to%the%RSS%PAC%for%providing%the%bussing%to%and%from%
the%ski%area.%Please%ensure%that%kids%bring%warm%clothes%and%a%snack.
Parents%who%are%interested%in%volunteering,%please%email%Ms.%Toombs%
Volunteers%don't%have%to%ski%but%help%gedng%equipment%on%and%off%
would%be%appreciated.
BASKETBALL SEASON @ RSS
Gr%6O8%Basketball%is%in%full%swing%at%RSS.%%Many%thanks%to%the%parent%and%
community%volunteer%coaches%who%make%this%an%excepSonal%experience%
for%our%kids!
RSS Welcomes Angela Gladue to RSS on February 20Th
Spark&to&a&flame
Her$energy$is$like$a$well$stoked$fire,$warm,$bright$and$reliable.$She$never$hesitates$to$share$her$gi9,$ligh:ng$the$path$and$reigni:ng$the$flames$of$others$along$her$way.
When%Angela%Gladue%was%born%she%earned%two%addiSonal,%very%special%names%for%herself.%The%first%was%
her%middle%name,%Miracle.%The%other%was%Iskoces,%which%is%the%Cree%word%for%spark.%Now,%28%years%
later,%both%names%are%sSll%befidng%of%this%vibrant%young%woman%who%has%danced%through,%over%and%
around%every%obstacle%in%her%way.
NOON HOUR and CROSS WALK SUPERVISORS … WE NEED YOU!
These(are(paid(posiYons(and(important(in(ensuring(a(safe,(caring(and(orderly(environment(for(our(kids.(If(you(are(interested,(please(email(Mr.(Vanness(at:([email protected](or(call(250.362.7388((401)
RSS PAC News and Information! PAC&has&a&new&email&address,%please%forward%any%comments,%quesSons%or%concerns%to%%
How&can&you&help?&&New&online&volunteer&sign&up&and&Info:
PAC%always%welcomes%volunteers!%%Please%sign%up%to%help%with%the%Book%Fair%and/or%other%upcoming%events%here,%
hcp://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449a9ae2fa4fc1Ovolunteer
Upcoming&PAC&MeeCngs
Wednesday%February%8th%at%1:30pm%in%the%Cafeteria,%and%Tuesday%February%21st%at%7pm%in%the%Library.%%Just%a%
reminder%that%everyone%is%welcome%to%join%us%at%anySme%for%as%long%or%as%licle%as%you%can%spare.%Principal%Kinghorn%
gives%a%detailed%report%near%the%beginning%of%each%evening%PAC%meeSng.%
Cross&Country&Skiing
Grade%3’s%are%going%Cross%Country%Skiing%with%lessons%3%Smes%Feb%22,%March%1,%and%8th.%%The%cost%of%the%rentals%for%
this%is%a%licle%costly,%so%many%of%these%families%may%be%looking%to%borrow%gear.%RSS%PAC%purchased%some%gear%from%a%
Castlegar%school%last%year%and%is%interested%in%purchasing%more%secondOhand%gear%so%that%kids%will%not%have%to%rent%in%
the%future.%If%you%would%like%to%sell%or%donate%your%used%Cross%Country%gear%(shoe%size%1O4)%please%email%us.%%PAC%
covers%the%cost%of%the%bussing%for%this%acSvity.%Thanks%to%Ms.%Toombs%for%organizing!
Food&Store&–&Volunteer&Days&Available!&The%food%store%is%open%daily%for%healthy%lunch%sales.%Every%Friday%is%Pizza%
Friday%unless%Friday%is%a%day%off%school.%In%these%cases,%Thursday%is%pizza%day.%
THE%LUNCH%HOUR%TIME%is%from%12:25O1:11pm.%Pizza%days%on%Fridays%requires%two%volunteers.%Please%take%a%look%to%
see%where%you%can%fill%in.%Here%is%the%link:%hcp://doodle.com/poll/Sfd6t45trerrums%any%quesSons%contact%Lesley%Paul %
if%anyone%has%any%quesSons...%[email protected].
PAC&HELPING&TEACHERS...The%following%resources%(totalling%approx%$2500)%are%being%purchased%by%PAC%on%request%
from%teachers,%to%help%becer%the%educaSon%of%our%students%[in%no%parScular%order]:
;(glue(guns(and(glue;(reimbursement(of(Author(in(Residence(accommodaYon;(a(class(set(of(exercise(mats;(12(foam(frisbees((9"(diameter);(group(shelter(tarp(for(outdoor(learning;(outdoor(first(aid(kit;(remainder(of(funds(required(for(Jackman's(AcYon(project,(watershed(protecYon(and(wetland(bin;(world(primary(wall(map;(itunes(gij(card(for(apps; 6(core(balance(stability(discs; (gij(cards(for(consumable(resources
A&Friendly&PAC&Fundraising&Reminders!&BoQle&Bin&–&purchased(by(PAC(and(used(by(various(school(groups
Ferraro&Receipts&&R&Tally(if(you(have(Yme,(if(not(sYll(drop(them(at(the(office,(Ferraro’s(gives(us(a(credit(that(we(use(for(the(food(store.Mable’s&Label&–&order(on(line(athlp://(mabelslabels.com/c/?(type=fundraiser&b=2537&cur(_website=baseWrap’n&mats&R&on(sale(at(the(school(office(1(for($5,(2(for($8,(3(for($12.(This(reusable(food(wrap(is(environmentally(friendly(and(convenient(to(use(for(zero(waste(lunches.
Book&Fair&In&the&RSS&Cafeteria
Sales&Times:&% Tues%Feb%14,%1:30%–%3:30%pm
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Wed%Feb%15,%8%–%10:30%am%
% % and%Family%Night%5%–%7:30%pm
%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% Thurs%Feb%16,%12%–%3%pm
This(year’s(ScholasYc(Book(Fair(is(not(only(pirate(themed,(but(also(starts(on(ValenYne’s(Day!
Help your child fall in love with reading this Valentine's Day!
Buy a new book at our fair.ValenYne’s(Day((Tues(Feb(14)(will(also(be(Warm-hearted Pirate Day!
Bring(your(warm;hearted(pirate;y(self(in(costume(to(school,(and(leave(your(weapons(at(home.
On(Feb(14,(each(class(will(have(3(‘gold(coins’(awarded(to(students,(one(for(each(category;
! Best(warm;hearted(pirate;y(act(of(kindness
! Best(warm;hearted(pirate;y(accent(or(phrase
! Best(warm;hearted(pirate;y(costume
Each(‘gold(coin’(is(redeemable(for($1(off(a(purchase(at(the(Book(Fair.((That(will(be(in(addiYon(to(the($5(that(the(RSS(Parent(Advisory(Council((PAC)(provides(to(each(student(towards(books(only.
Students(will(have(the(opportunity(to(view(the(books(in(the(Cafeteria(during(school(hours,(before(sales(begin.((Teachers’(Classroom(Wish(Lists(will(also(be(posted(at(the(fair(for(you(to(purchase(from(if(you(can;(gij(a(book(to(your(child’s(classroom…(for(the(love(of(reading!
What(other(Book(Fair(fun(does(PAC(have(planned?
The(week(before(the(fair,(students(will(have(the(opportunity(to(guess(how(many(pirate;y(books(the(school(library(has,(during(their(regular(library(visit.((One(guess(per(student.((Ballots(will(be(in(the(library.((Prize(for(closest(without(going(over,(is($12(to(spend(on(books(at(the(fair.
The&Family&Night&(Wed&Feb&15,&5&–&7:30pm)&will&have:
! Guess(the(total(of(numbered(pages(in(a(stack(of(pirate;y(books.((Prize(is($10(for(books(for(you(and($15(for(your(class.(
! Pirate;y(ring(toss.(Earn(one(entry(into(the(draw(if(you(can(get(one(or(more(rings(on(a(pirate(hook.((Prize(is($10(for(books(for(you(and($15(for(your(class.
ScholasYc’s(online(previews:! Book(Trailers(and(Author(Highlights,(hlp://www.scholasYc.ca/bookfairs/dvd1.php(! My(YA(for(students(12(years(and(older,(hlp://www.scholasYc.ca/bookfairs/teen.php(
How&can&you&help?&&
PAC&welcomes&volunteers!&&
Please(sign(up(to(help(with(the(Book(Fair(and/or(other(upcoming(events(here,(hlp://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090449a9ae2fa4fc1;volunteer
SchoolDistrictNo.20(Kootenay-Columbia)OfficeoftheSuperintendent
Kootenay-ColumbiaSchoolDistrictNo.20
2001ThirdAvenue,Trail,BCV1R1R6Tel:(250)368-6434Fax:(250)364-2470
Supporting the journey of all learners
January24,2017DearParents/Guardians:AnannualeventfortheBoardofEducation istosettheupcomingschoolcalendar. Dueto legislativechangeseveralyearsago,thereisnolongerastandardschoolcalendarforschoolsintheprovince.Eachschooldistricthas the ability to determine its calendar on its own, as long as the calendarmeets the prescribed hours ofinstruction(forthe2017/18schoolcalendar,thosehoursareKindergarten=848hours,grades1-7=873hours,andgrades8-12=947;forthe2018/19schoolcalendar,thosehoursareKindergarten=853hours,grades1-7=878hours,andgrades8-12=952hours).This year, theworking committee that creates thedraft calendars supported the ideaofhaving twoyearsofcalendarpresentedtotheBoardforapproval. Hence,youwillseetwoschoolcalendarsattached:oneforthe2017/18schoolyear,andoneforthe2018/19schoolyear.Itishopedthatbyapprovingtwoyearsofcalendar,familiesandstaffwillbeabletoplanfutureevents,likevacations,withbettercertainty.AspartoftheBoard’sSchoolCalendarpolicyandregulations,theBoardhasapprovedtheattacheddraftcalendarsinprinciple; it isnowseeking feedbackon theattacheddraft calendars. If youare interested in sharingyourthoughtswithregardtotheproposedcalendars,youcandooneofthefollowing:
• Contactyourschool’sPrincipal• [email protected]• ContactyourPACPresident• AttendyourPACmeeting(thecalendarwillbepresentedfordiscussionbythePrincipalatanupcoming
PACmeeting)
FeedbackwillbecollecteduntilFriday,February24.Oncethefeedbackhasbeencollected,itwillbesummarizedandpresentedtotheBoard;revisionstothecalendarsbasedonthefeedbackwillbeconsideredatthattime.TheBoardwillvoteforapprovaloftheschoolcalendarsatitsMarch6thopenmeeting.Thankyouforyourattentiontothismatter.Sincerely,
BillFord,SuperintendentofSchools
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 913 14 15 16 17 18 19 10 11 12 13 14 15 1620 21 22 23 24 25 26 17 18 19 20 21 22 2327 28 29 30 31 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
S M T W T F S S M T W T F S1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 48 9 10 11 12 13 14 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 12 13 14 15 16 17 1822 23 24 25 26 27 28 19 20 21 22 23 24 2529 30 31 26 27 28 29 30
Curriculum Implementation Day**First/Last Day of SchoolFirst Day of Second Semester (Secondary) S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
*schools closed 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6**school not in session - staff only in attendance 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
30 School-based Pro-D Day 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 14 15 16 17 18 19 2031 School-based Pro-D day 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 21 22 23 24 25 26 274 Labour Day stat 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 28 29 30 315 First Day of School 316 District Pro-D Day9 Thanksgiving Day stat S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
20 District Pro-D Day 1 2 3 1 2 310 Remembrance Day stat 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 6 7 8 9 1027 Curriculum Implementation Day 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 11 12 13 14 15 16 1722 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 18 19 20 21 22 23 248 25 26 27 28 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Secondary Provincial Exams29 First Day of Second Semester9 District Pro-D Day S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
12 Family Day stat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 519 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 6 7 8 9 10 11 124 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 13 14 15 16 17 18 19
18 School-based Pro-D Day 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 20 21 22 23 24 25 2621 Victoria Day stat 29 30 27 28 29 30 31
Secondary Provincial Exams28 Last Day of School29 Administrative Day S M T W T F S S M T W T F S
1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 73 4 5 6 7 8 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 15 16 17 18 19 20 2117 18 19 20 21 22 23 22 23 24 25 26 27 2824 25 26 27 28 29 30 29 30 31
Extra Vacation Day*
January 25-26
June 25-27
1Kindergarten: required 848 hrs/yr 848.0
Days of InstructionNon-Instructional DaysCurriculum Implementation DayAdministrative Day
Decemberto January
January
FebruaryFebruary
to April
SEPTEMBER 2017
DECEMBER 2017 JANUARY 2018
FEBRUARY 2018 MARCH 2018
OCTOBER 2017 NOVEMBER 2017
AUGUST 2017School District No. 20(Kootenay-Columbia)
Weekends*
DRAFT 2017-2018 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Statutory Holidays*School Vacation Periods*
181
1
Administrative Day**District Pro-D Days**School-based Pro-D Days**
August
October
September
Secondary Provincial Exam Days
August
November
September
OctoberNovember
October
JuneJune
MayMay
March
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Grades 1-7: required 873 hrs/yr 874.8Grades 8-12: required 947 hrs/yr 947.2
MAY 2018APRIL 2018
JUNE 2018 JULY 2018
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Spring Break
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S M T W T F S S M T W T F SExtra Vacation Day* 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 4 5 6 7 8 9 1014 15 16 17 18 19 20 11 12 13 14 15 16 1721 22 23 24 25 26 27 18 19 20 21 22 23 2428 29 30 31 25 26 27 28 29 30
First Day of Second Semester (Secondary)
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21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 318 30 31
1912 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S24 1 2 1 24 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
28 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 10 11 12 13 14 15 168 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 17 18 19 20 21 22 23
11 24 25 25 27 28 24 25 26 27 28 29 3018 312919 S M T W T F S S M T W T F S22 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 46 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
17 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 12 13 14 15 16 17 1820 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 19 20 21 22 23 24 2527 28 29 30 26 27 28 29 30 3128
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 8 9 10 11 12 139 10 11 12 13 14 15 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
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Days of Instruction 182Non-Instructional Days 6
MAY 2019
District Pro-D Day
JUNE 2019 JULY 2019
APRIL 2019
Victoria Day stat
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District Pro-D DayRemembrance Day stat
September
OctoberThanksgiving Day stat
November
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Labour Day statFirst Day of School
September School-based Pro-D Day
September
School Vacation Periods*
Administrative Day**District Pro-D Days**School-based Pro-D Days**
August School-based Pro-D DayDistrict Pro-D Day
*schools closed**school not in session - staff only in attendance
First/Last Day of School
August
School District No. 20(Kootenay-Columbia)
Weekends*
DRAFT 2018-2019 SCHOOL CALENDAR
Statutory Holidays*
SEPTEMBER 2018
DECEMBER 2018 JANUARY 2019
FEBRUARY 2019 MARCH 2019
OCTOBER 2018 NOVEMBER 2018
AUGUST 2018
Grades 8-12: required 952 hrs/yr 952.4
May
April
to January
Good Friday statEaster Monday stat
JanuaryFebruaryFebruary
First Day of Second SemesterSchool-based Pro-D DayFamily Day stat
to March
Extra Vacation Day
MarchSpring Break
Kindergarten: required 853 hrs/yr 853.0Grades 1-7: required 878 hrs/yr 879.6
Administrative Day
April
JuneJune
MayMay
Last Day of SchoolAdministrative Day
Bonus Vacation Day 11
School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)
2001 Third Avenue, Trail, BC V1R 1R6
Tel: (250) 368-6434 Fax: (250) 364-2470
Supporting the journey of all learners
January 2017 Over a year ago, the Board of Education of Kootenay-Columbia (School District 20) embarked on a project to articulate strategic directions and reset its vision and mission. Work on this project began with several forums for stakeholders to engage in; forums for parents and community members, staff, and students occurred during the 2015-16 school year. Ten guiding questions served as the basis for soliciting feedback from attendees at these forums. Essentially, the feedback focused on what kind of school district we wanted to be, what kinds of learning experiences we wanted for our students, and what kind of students we wanted to graduate. The feedback from these events was collected and transcribed; the feedback documents were shared and read by the Board, and were used as a foundation for work done to create the strategic directions and accompanying statements. The Board of Education recognizes that this project is an opportunity: to articulate seminal directions for the district and its work, and to frame and share publically its thinking around what it stands for (including stating its mission, vision, values and beliefs). At its December open Board meeting, the draft work was approved by the Board of Education. It is now being presented publically for feedback. Feedback will be solicited and collected during January and February, 2017 (end date for feedback is February 24, 2017). The Board will review all feedback and consider revision to the Strategic Directions work accordingly. The final draft of the Strategic Directions work will be presented to the Board for approval at its open Board meeting in May. Operational plans in support of the approved Strategic Directions work will be developed in the 2017/18 school year. This work provides for other opportunities as well, including the creation of a new District logo and a redesign of the District website. We are hopeful you will take the time to read the document and then comment. Your feedback is important to the Board of Education. The document, the link to the survey where you can provide feedback, and the notes from the forums of last year, can be found at the School District website: www.sd20.bc.ca Or, if you simply want to head to the document and the survey, you can go to: https://surveyplanet.com/5876c51c11136977c365e040 Thank you! Bill Ford, Superintendent of Schools
School District No. 20 (Kootenay-Columbia)
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION for the 2017-2018 school year
will be held during the week of January 30-February 3, 2017
Children who turn 5 years old between January 1, 2017 and December 31, 2017, should plan to be registered for Kindergarten September 2017 during Kindergarten registration week, January 30-February 3, 2017. Please note the following: x Kindergarten is a full-day, every day program.
x Parents/Guardians should bring their child’s Birth Certificate, Care Card and, if applicable, legal
documents regarding custody, with them when registering. x All Kindergarten students should register at their catchment area school. x Once registered, parents/guardians can opt to:
- fill out a Student Transfer Request form if they would like their child to attend a different school, or
- fill out a Language Program Application Form if they would like their child to attend the Russian Bilingual Language Program or the Early French Immersion Language Program (both Language Programs are offered at Twin Rivers Elementary School in Castlegar).
o Families opting to transfer, or applying to a Language Program, are reminded to read all information and to follow all directions as noted on each form.
o Families requiring bussing should also complete the on-line Bus Transportation Form: www.sd20.bc.ca – Transportation – Bus Registration
o All forms will be available at all elementary schools. For further information regarding the language programs offered at Kindergarten, please contact Kere MacGregor, Principal, Twin Rivers Elementary (250-365-8465 ext 650) or Kristi Crowe, Director of Instruction (250-368-2234).