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Connections CALGARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT MONTHLY NEWS
MAY 2017
2017 Edwin Parr Teacher Award Nominees Nominees for the Edwin Parr Teacher Award are first-year teachers who have displayed outstanding skills and performance. We wish to congratulate: Ruth Medrano - St. James, Katrina Ivanco - St. Anthony, Justine Merritt - St. Sylvester, Lydia Wong - St. Martin De Porres, Shana Reilander - Our Lady of Peace, Kevin Lehew - Father Lacombe, Trista Wilson - St. Thomas More, Elaine Weekse - St. Matthew, Lucas Trotta - Our Lady of Grace, Michela Vetere - St. Vincent De Paul, Jessica Lukey - St. Clare, Lisa Keith - St. Pius, Liam O’Brien - St. Benedict, Laura Perry St. Matthew and Rebecca Phelan - St. Luke. We are excited and proud that these wonderful nominees are part of our district. Special congratulations to nominee Kevin Lehew who was selected to represent Zone 5 for the Alberta School Boards Association. A reception for the nominees was held on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at the Catholic School Centre.
Diploma Preparation Courses – June 2017
Did you know? The district’s 21st Annual Art Walk will take place on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. This annual event allows the district to showcase the art work of our talented students from every school in the district, by displaying their art throughout Central Office.
Diploma preparation courses will be offered to students and the general public in June 2017. The cost of each course is $75 for 12 hours of instruction. These courses are taught by teachers with extensive experience preparing students for diploma exams and will help review specific curriculum that may appear on an exam, as well as offer insight into the diploma test-taking process. For more information or to register, please visit our website under Students/Academic Support/Diploma Preparation Courses.
My 1st Ride Reminder Registration is now open for the My 1st Ride program brought to you by the Calgary Catholic School District and the Calgary Board of Education. My 1st Ride is a free program designed to educate parents and kindergarten children about riding the school bus safely. Public and Catholic families with children entering kindergarten are invited to attend a session on May 27 or May 28, 2017. For more information or to register, please visit our website under Parents/Transportation.
CCSD recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers On March 22, 2017, the Calgary Catholic School District was recognized as one of Alberta’s Top 70 Employers for 2017. This is the seventh time that our district has been recognized as a Top Employer since 2009. Alberta’s Top Employers is an editorial competition that recognizes Alberta-based employers that lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Employers are compared to other organizations in their field to determine which offer the most progressive and forward-thinking programs. The annual competition is open to both private and public sector employers.
Steve Bell Concert Fundraiser Success Thank you to everyone who attended the Steve Bell Concert Fundraiser for the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation (CCEF) on Friday, April 7, 2017. Thanks to your generosity, $8,449.25 was raised through ticket sales, Westjet raffle sales and a silent auction. These funds will help enhance programs and equipment at schools in need throughout the district. The CCEF looks forward to your support at their next event with former Canadian astronaut Robert Thirsk on May 23, 2017. Stay tuned for more information.
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