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READ IN Week 2014
Quick, grab a good book! From October 6 to 10, we're celebrating the 25th annual READ IN Week. This yearly event highlights the importance of reading in schools, libraries, workplaces and community organizations. READ IN also encourages students to find books they love so that they develop a love...
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Quick, grab a good book! From October 6 to 10, we're celebrating the 25th annual READ IN Week. This yearly event highlights the importance of reading in schools, libraries, workplaces and community organizations. READ IN also encourages students to find books they love so that they develop a love...
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Edmonton Police Service School Resource Officer Unit Recognized by National Association
Yesterday morning, the Edmonton Police Service School Resource Officer Unit (SRO) was recognized by the City for being awarded the Model Agency of the Year Award by the National Association of School Resource Officers. This is the first time a Canadian agency has been recognized.Edmonton’s SROs w...
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Yesterday morning, the Edmonton Police Service School Resource Officer Unit (SRO) was recognized by the City for being awarded the Model Agency of the Year Award by the National Association of School Resource Officers. This is the first time a Canadian agency has been recognized.Edmonton’s SROs w...
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Edmonton Public School Board wants province to restore $1.5M in transportation funding
At yesterday's board meeting, the Edmonton Public School Board unanimously decided to ask the province to restore transportation funding for busing students across the District. More than a million dollars in funding has been cut by the government.“Despite dramatic increases in student enrollment...
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At yesterday's board meeting, the Edmonton Public School Board unanimously decided to ask the province to restore transportation funding for busing students across the District. More than a million dollars in funding has been cut by the government.“Despite dramatic increases in student enrollment...
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Math Intervention/Programming Instrument
This year, Edmonton Public Schools will be using a new tool with all students in Grades 2 to 9 called the Math Intervention/Programming Instrument, or MIPI for short. From September 15-19, students will complete a short assessment on math concepts they learned last school year. So,...
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This year, Edmonton Public Schools will be using a new tool with all students in Grades 2 to 9 called the Math Intervention/Programming Instrument, or MIPI for short. From September 15-19, students will complete a short assessment on math concepts they learned last school year. So,...
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Join us at the 9th annual First Riders
Join us on Wednesday, August 27 at Northlands Park for First Riders! This free educational program gives students and their parents a chance to become familiar with the bus riding experience before the first day of school. Complete a series of fun and educational activities that help the whole fa...
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Join us on Wednesday, August 27 at Northlands Park for First Riders! This free educational program gives students and their parents a chance to become familiar with the bus riding experience before the first day of school. Complete a series of fun and educational activities that help the whole fa...
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Designated Professional Accountant Wanted for Board’s Audit Committee
The Audit Committee consists of the Board of Trustees and two external members. Trustees are seeking one external designated professional accountant to serve as a volunteer on the Committee for the next four years (term expires October 2018). This opportunity will provide valuable experience in t...
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The Audit Committee consists of the Board of Trustees and two external members. Trustees are seeking one external designated professional accountant to serve as a volunteer on the Committee for the next four years (term expires October 2018). This opportunity will provide valuable experience in t...
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Board of Trustees approve 2014-2015 budget
At yesterday's public board meeting, Trustees approved the budget for the upcoming school year, which includes more than 100 new teaching positions and ensuring all elementary schools have security cameras.The board approved the $1 billion budget at its Tuesday afternoon meeting, noting enrolment...
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At yesterday's public board meeting, Trustees approved the budget for the upcoming school year, which includes more than 100 new teaching positions and ensuring all elementary schools have security cameras.The board approved the $1 billion budget at its Tuesday afternoon meeting, noting enrolment...
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Board of Trustees approves replacement school for Greater Lawton area
At yesterday's public board meeting, Trustees unanimously approved the construction of a replacement school at the Rundle site in the Greater Lawton area. They also approved a motion to consider the the closure of R.J. Scott, Rundle and Lawton schools. The District aims to keep these schools open...
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At yesterday's public board meeting, Trustees unanimously approved the construction of a replacement school at the Rundle site in the Greater Lawton area. They also approved a motion to consider the the closure of R.J. Scott, Rundle and Lawton schools. The District aims to keep these schools open...
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Edmonton Public School Board approves wellness policy
The Edmonton Public School Board unanimously approved a wellness policy for staff and students at its meeting Tuesday.The new policy replaces and consolidates five previous policies: Health and Wellness of Staff and Students, Occupational Health and Safety, Employee Assistance, Health Instruction...
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The Edmonton Public School Board unanimously approved a wellness policy for staff and students at its meeting Tuesday.The new policy replaces and consolidates five previous policies: Health and Wellness of Staff and Students, Occupational Health and Safety, Employee Assistance, Health Instruction...
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Promoting excellence in the arts with pARTnership
Student artists from Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools had their artwork unveiled on June 16 at the opening celebration of the Shaw Conference Centre’s 2014 pARTnership Gallery.Now in its fifth year, this annual event showcases a collaborative partnership between the two Edmon...
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Student artists from Edmonton Public Schools and Edmonton Catholic Schools had their artwork unveiled on June 16 at the opening celebration of the Shaw Conference Centre’s 2014 pARTnership Gallery.Now in its fifth year, this annual event showcases a collaborative partnership between the two Edmon...
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Student Transportation Fees Update for Parents
On June 10, the Board of Trustees approved the 2014-2015 bus pass fees. In order to maintain the same level of service we have now, we’ve had to increase the costs for bus passes for elementary and junior/senior high students. The last time the District increased bus fees was four years ago.If fa...
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On June 10, the Board of Trustees approved the 2014-2015 bus pass fees. In order to maintain the same level of service we have now, we’ve had to increase the costs for bus passes for elementary and junior/senior high students. The last time the District increased bus fees was four years ago.If fa...
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Celebrating The Journey of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Graduates
Sixty First Nations, Métis and Inuit high school graduates attended the 7th annual Honouring Celebration on May 27, 2014. The celebration started with a pipe ceremony, followed by a feast and community round dance to honour the graduates. Board Chair Sarah Hoffman and Superintend...
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Sixty First Nations, Métis and Inuit high school graduates attended the 7th annual Honouring Celebration on May 27, 2014. The celebration started with a pipe ceremony, followed by a feast and community round dance to honour the graduates. Board Chair Sarah Hoffman and Superintend...
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2014 Excellence in Teaching Awards Announced
This week, Alberta Education announced the 20 educators from across Alberta that will receive Excellence in Teaching Awards for 2014, including eight teachers with Edmonton Public Schools. The recipients will be recognized at a gala hosted by Alberta Education in Calgary on May 24. They will each...
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This week, Alberta Education announced the 20 educators from across Alberta that will receive Excellence in Teaching Awards for 2014, including eight teachers with Edmonton Public Schools. The recipients will be recognized at a gala hosted by Alberta Education in Calgary on May 24. They will each...
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Alberta Health Services Declares Measles Outbreak in Edmonton
Following several consecutive weeks in which new cases of measles disease have been confirmed in the Calgary, Central and Edmonton Zones of Alberta Health Services (AHS), AHS has declared a measles outbreak in these three zones. AHS are advising Albertans of the following changes to the routine c...
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Following several consecutive weeks in which new cases of measles disease have been confirmed in the Calgary, Central and Edmonton Zones of Alberta Health Services (AHS), AHS has declared a measles outbreak in these three zones. AHS are advising Albertans of the following changes to the routine c...
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Edmonton Public Schools releases Annual Education Results Report (2012-2013) and Three Year Education Plan (2013-2016)
Public Schools has released its Annual Education Results Report and Three Year Education Plan (2012-2013). The combined report details the progress we’re making in a number of key areas, and the values, supports and strategies that will help us build on areas of strength, address our challenges a...
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Public Schools has released its Annual Education Results Report and Three Year Education Plan (2012-2013). The combined report details the progress we’re making in a number of key areas, and the values, supports and strategies that will help us build on areas of strength, address our challenges a...
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