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Dear ˿����Ƶ Families,

Welcome to May, a time of growth, reflection, and celebration! Students are working towards important milestones in their educational journeys, preparing for, or actively participating in provincial testing, and getting ready for what’s next. We are proud to celebrate student achievement and recognize the meaningful role of families and ˿����Ƶ staff in supporting student success.

My message today comes on National Principals’ Day! We recognize principals and vice-principals and celebrate their commitment to fostering safe, welcoming and vibrant school communities. Their leadership and dedication are fundamental to the well-being and success of students, staff, and school communities.

May is also Speech and Hearing Month – an opportunity to celebrate the vital role of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Communicative Disorders Assistants (CDAs) in helping ˿����Ƶ students learn and communicate in many different ways!

In keeping with the theme of student achievement and staff recognition, we look forward to highlighting Education Week from May 4-8. This week offers an intentional moment to recognize all who contribute to public education and bring to life our shared #WeAre˿����Ƶ values and mission as a school board.

Next week, as part of Canadian Mental Health Week, students and staff are encouraged to reflect on the importance of connection to mental health and follow on Instagram and Facebook to take part in a fun, daily connection challenge!

And as we approach the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People on May 5, we are reminded of the importance of continued learning in our journey toward reconciliation. This observance and other days of significance are available through ˿����Ƶ’s and .

Sincerely,

Rita Russo
Director of Education

˿����Ƶ NEWS

Getting Ready for Kindergarten Webinar: Special Education & Inclusive Classrooms

New and current Kindergarten families are invited to join us May 20, at 6:00 p.m. for a free webinar designed to support families and caregivers of children with special education needs as they prepare for Kindergarten at ˿����Ƶ.

Join us to learn more about Kindergarten in ˿����Ƶ, how ˿����Ƶ supports diverse learning needs, and how families and schools work together to help every child feel safe, supported, and successful. We’ll walk through the transition to Kindergarten process, share helpful resources, and answer common questions.

STSCO's Annual Opt-In for Transportation Requests

Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO), which oversees busing in Peterborough, Northumberland and Clarington, is continuing the “opt-in” program for next school year. The opt-in program requires families to confirm their children’s intent to ride the school bus if they are eligible for transportation. Messaging about opting-in is shared directly by STSCO with all eligible families who have a Parent Portal account.

For more information on the opt-in process, visit the