“We’re going to have a public information session. We’ve asked the public for feedback and input and other ideas, alternatives on how can we best provide transportation in a fiscally responsible manner. We’ve asked for written submissions to be sent to the
board through schools to the secretary treasurer by May 8th,

May

2013

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Badminton tournament
Badminton tournamentArt Day
 
 

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Reading Challenge week #1
 

4pm PAC meetingPublished books due
 

Free Drop-in soccer for children aged 12 and under at the Taylor Elementary School field. Starting May 13th through the summer months on Monday evenings @ 4:30.  Contact Kristine Doerksen @ (250)793-2463 or Shawn Neve @ (250)263-4809 for details.

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Coming Soon!
Parents of Multiples Group Meeting – May 7
Daddy & Me Gym Night – May 8
Preschool H20 Playdays –

Click on the document below for a listing of the StrongStart events happening in SD#60 during the month of May.
Outreach May 2013(1)

 
 
A big thank you to Mrs. Kalas for introducing and facilitating the …
1st Annual Junk Boat Competition
…in recognition of Earth Day this last Monday.

Effective this school year (2012/13), the Ministry of Education removed the funding line item for
transportation and replaced it with what is now referred to as the “Student Location Factor”. This
new allocation process resulted in a change for all districts with some receiving an increase and
others a reduction of funding.

SMART Technology: Taylor Elementary School’s use of SMART Technology
has assisted students’ learning needs!  Mrs. McDonell has been using
her smart board to help her grade 3 students discover new strategies
for numeracy.  Most  classrooms are equipped with interactive SMART
Boards and Document Cameras to enhance the learning experiences for
students.

PALS (Parents As Literary Supporters) After School Program with an
aboriginal focus.  All kids are welcome to attend this once/week event
hosted by Mrs. Law & Mrs. Bigfoot.  Parents and caregivers come as
well to discuss how to support their students’

April

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REGIONAL SCIENCE FAIR

Parents As Literary Support – PALS afterschool program for parents and students3-4pm
snacks provided
Pajama DAY

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PAC meeting 4pm