Special Board Meeting - 01 March 2010
At the Special Meeting of 01 March 2010, the Board of Trustees
approved the Attendance Boundary change to Millgrove and Parkland
Village Schools, Millgrove Rural Boundary 2224A, effective with the
commencement of the 2010/2011 School Year and further that the
families which include the nine students affected by the
cross-boundary adjustment in 2009, remain at Millgrove School.
Please click on the link to view the new
Attendance Boundary
Map for Parkland Village School.
All families affected by the boundary adjustment will receive a
letter of confirmation from the Board Chair, Richard Gilchrist.
School staff members are committed to working closely together and
with parents to ensure the best transition for students.
Student Medication
Parkland School Division acknowledges that the primary
responsibility for administration of medications rests with the
family and/or the appropriate medical personnel. Whenever possible
medication needs to be given at home. However, it may be
appropriate in certain circumstances for school staff to assist
parents in the administration of medications to students. In each
of these cases, parents are required to have completed the
appropriate paperwork (Request
for Assistance to Administer Medication Form) which
includes written instructions and signatures of the parent and
physician. Forms are also available through the school office. If
you have any questions regarding the distribution of medication to
students please speak with your school Principal.
Fall Stakeholder Representative Meeting
Parkland School Division Board of Trustees was very
pleased to host the Fall Stakeholder Representative Meeting on
Tuesday, 20 October 2009, at Greystone Centennial Middle School in
Spruce Grove.
The focus of the Fall Stakeholder evening was to review the Board’s
current Three Year Education Plan with the intent of focusing on
growing those areas of current success and identifying areas for
further and future consideration. One hundred and fifty invitations
were sent out to a broad range of community stakeholders –
approximately 95 people participated.
For a complete overview of the meeting, including results and
meeting evaluations,
click here.
Parkland Students Uphold Provincial
Standards
Parkland School Division students performed well again
this year on 2008/09 Provincial Achievement Tests, Grade 12 Diploma
Exam and Final Course Marks.
“Parkland School Division continues to be very proud of the
achievements of students and staff,” says Superintendent Mary Lynne
Campbell. “Our continued focus in three priority areas is paying
off.”
Read complete article ...
Parkland School Division Hosts Provincial Media Event
October 16, 2009 - Alberta Students Benefit from WorldSkills Equipment
Spruce Grove... Thousands of Alberta trades and technology
students will benefit from state-of-the-art equipment purchased by
the Alberta government for WorldSkills Calgary 2009.
As a legacy from the international competition, the government has
distributed the equipment to schools and post-secondary training
providers across the province. Computers, water saws, cooking
equipment and moulding machines are among the many items used during
the four-day Worldskills competition held this September.
Read the news release.
Minister of Employment and Immigration Hector Goudreau, Minister
of Education, Dave Hancock and Doug Horner, Minister of Advanced
Education and Technology try their hand at baking, using
state-of-the-art pastry equipment used at WorldSkills Calgary 2009
this September.
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Standard of Conduct
At the 15 September 2009 Regular Board Meeting, Parkland School Division
Board of Trustees approved the
Standard
of Conduct developed with oil companies drilling in the Tomahawk area.
Standards beyond those set by the Energy Resources Conservation
Board (ERCB) are included in this document.
16 Sept 2009
H1N1 Swine Flu Update - 01
October 2009
Alberta Health & Wellness issued a
news release this morning indicating the World Health
Organization (WHO) has raised its alert level of the H1N1 Swine Flu
to Phase 6, declaring the outbreak of the H1N1 virus a pandemic. The
WHO’s declaration does not indicate the severity of the disease, but
the degree to which the disease has spread worldwide.
H1N1 Flu Virus - Prevention Tips
Help prevent the spread of influenza
- Wash hands frequently, using soap and water, especially after coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose. Use hand sanitizer if hands are not visibly dirty or if soap and water are not accessible.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth after touching door handles and other surfaces that may harbour influenza and other viruses.
- Cough or sneeze into your sleeve rather than your hand.
- If ill, stay home from work and avoid public places.
- Before travelling, check the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website at www.phac-aspc.gc.ca for up to date travel advisory information.
What to do if you think you have H1N1 influenza
- Anyone with a fever, cough, or other flu-like symptoms,
should call HealthLink Alberta for advice before visiting a
health care provider’s office, drop-in clinic, or emergency
department.
Call Health Link Alberta:
Toll-free 1-866-408-LINK (5465)
In Edmonton, call 780-408-LINK (5465)
For more information on Parkland School Division's Pandemic Plan, click here.
Parkland School Division Travel Ban is Lifted
As of Monday, 11 May 2009, students and staff are once
again permitted to travel for school trips and professional
development. Pending a change in circumstances, the ban may be
reinstated at any time. Parkland School Division will continue
to be in direct contact with health authorities and will seek
their expertise and wisdom regarding the risks involved. The
health and safety of students and staff continues to be of
greatest importance. We take this responsibility seriously and
will always act with an abundance of caution.
Province aims to empower at-risk youth
Province provides $1.2 million to implement SNAP program
Edmonton…A $1.2-million grant from the province’s Safe Communities
Innovation Fund (SCIF) will enable a partnership group led by the
Society for Safe and Caring Schools and Communities to implement an
intervention and prevention program targeting at-risk youth.
From Risk to Resiliency: Implementing SNAP for High Risk Boys, is a
collaborative effort that will operate at the Kipohtakaw Education
Centre in Alexander First Nation and Stony Plain’s Forest Green
School, in partnership with the Parkland School Division, the
Morinville and Stony Plain RCMP and the Yellowhead Tribal Community.
For complete press release, click here.
School Notes - School Activities during the month of March, 2010.
Board Highlights - February
2010
A Message from the Board Chair -
19 January 2009
Technical Working Group Report -
16 December 2008 (PDF 3.1 Mb)
At their regular Board Meeting of 16 December 2008, the Parkland
School Division No. 70 Board of Trustees accepted, in principle,
the Report of the Technical Working Group.
Partners in Education - Partners in Education is a free monthly newsletter that Parkland School Division is using to communicate with you.
Diploma Exam Schedule &
Provincial Achievement Test Schedule
Alberta Education's 2009/10 Diploma
Exam and Provincial Achievement Test schedules can be accessed
through these links.
Positive Coaching Alliance - With hopes of promoting better sportsmanship and coaching skill, this fall Parkland will be introducing the Positive Coaching Alliance in schools across the jurisdiction. Originating from Stanford University, the Positive Coaching Alliance aims to transform youth sports to provide all young athletes with a positive, character-building experience. Find out all the details here and watch a video concerning the program.
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