When: Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Where: Coast Plaza Hotel (1316 â 33 Street NE). Time: 7â9 p.m.. RSVP to your school p
Connections CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY NEWS
MARCH 2018
Canada’s Outstanding Principals We are pleased to announce that three of our principals were recognized as Canada’s Outstanding Principals of 2018! Frank Durante from Notre Dame High School, Patricia Makowski from Christ the King School and Norman Martin from Bishop Grandin High School were the three exceptional principals recognized from Alberta and from the 40 educators chosen nationwide. Visit our website under News to learn more. From left: Frank Durante, Patricia Makowski, Norman Martin
March Parent & Trustee Forum Spend an evening with Dr. Jody Carrington, a psychologist and human relationship specialist. In this repeat session, learn how connection and conversation with our children can be the most powerful tool to help children become better students. When: Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Where: Coast Plaza Hotel (1316 – 33 Street NE) Time: 7–9 p.m. RSVP to your school principal by March 8, 2018
Diploma Preparation Courses
Did you know? Our CCSD schools that offer special programs like Fine Arts, French Immersion and Spanish Bilingual hold open houses to allow the community to learn more. Visit our website under News to view dates and times.
The Calgary Catholic School District is now offering diploma preparation courses for April diploma exams. The purpose of the diploma preparation program is to provide students with critical insights into the diploma test-taking process and to review specific curriculum that may appear on a diploma exam. Diploma preparation course teachers have extensive experience with both teaching and preparing students for diploma exams. There is a maximum of 30 students per instructor. Please note that classes may be cancelled or combined with another location if minimum registration numbers are not met. The cost is $60 for nine hours of instruction. There are no refunds except in cases where a class is cancelled. Visit our website under Students/Academic Support/Diploma Preparation Courses for more information.
Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) & Skilled Trades Fair The Calgary Catholic School District, in collaboration with the Calgary Board of Education and Careers: The Next Generation, invites all parents and students to attend the Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and Skilled Trades Fair. This event provides students with the opportunity to explore career possibilities in the skilled trades industries. There are two opportunities for students and parents to attend: • North: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at James Fowler High School from 6:30–8 p.m. • East: Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Father Lacombe High school from 6:30–8 p.m. Visit our website under News for more information.
Spring Break 2018 All Calgary Catholic schools and administrative offices will be closed for Spring Break beginning on Friday, March 30 and will re-open on Monday, April 9. Enjoy your time off!
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