PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Greetings everyone!  As students settle back into school routines, we are still working through Provincial challenges regarding staffing.  We are actively trying to recruit qualified teachers who will be able to provide a comprehensive and robust educational program for students in some classes.

Presently we are very fortunate that we’ve filled several of the positions that were vacant, but we continue to have surprises popping up regarding leaves, absences and the like.  Please be assured that we will endeavour to fill all of our vacancies as quickly as we can.

Thank you to all the parents who were able to attend our first PAC meeting.  It was wonderful to see so many new, and returning faces.  I know how challenging it can be to work all day, rush home, and then out the door to a school meeting.  So, thank you to all who were able to attend.  If you weren’t there, please know that you are welcome to attend any PAC meeting at anytime.  As a parent of a child at this school, you are automatically a member of our PAC and therefore welcome!!!!!  A big thanks to the executive members for all their work and to our amazing co-chairs for hosting such a nice event.  Also- thanks to Mrs. Tornroos for preparing the library and having it looking so sharp.

I want to acknowledge the staff for doing such an amazing job welcoming all our new and returning students- as well as our youngest learners (our new K’s).  School life can be difficult and an adjustment for some… and our staff have really helped to make the transition smooth and seamless.  I also want to acknowledge Ms Hales.  She has interviewed with me for all positions and organized three K classes until we had staff. This was a huge undertaking.  Thank you!  And, while we have very capable staff in place for now, she continues to mentor and assist where possible.  I also would like to acknowledge the work of many staff who are working diligently behind the scenes to provide extra programming to students (e.g., Cross Country- Ms. Shoemaker and Mrs. Humeniuk, Library and bookfair- Mrs. Tornroos, Safety Patrol- Mr. Naipaul and Ms. Adams… and I’m sure there’s more who I’ll mention in next week’s blog).  Thank you also to the wonderful parent volunteers who’ve been busy around the school setting up programs and helping out to provide an engaging school experience for all students.  You bring an amazing skill set to our school- Thank You!