First Blog of 2016

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Cheers to you all!

 " I wish the holiday would be over and school would start back up again on Monday," stated a student  after delivering Christmas  baskets to several families. The truth is that the holidays are tough times for many. We have always been excellent at listening to our students. This year will be no exception. The students need to be heard. Thank you for listening to their holiday stories. 

 Hoping you took the time to listen to yourself and get the sleep you needed, the calm you needed and the outdoor time you needed too! It's been beautiful in the north this Christmas. Plenty of opportunities to get out there and breath the clean northern air! but certainly it is time for us to get back into routines. People, animals, nature survive on routines!  

Welcome Back

 In High Level, we welcome back Gayle, our student wellness coordinator, who has managed significant health issues over the past year and a half. I'm sure is ready to be back helping our kids. She is our Wonder Woman and has handled every struggle with grace!!Welcome back Gayle you've been missed.

 Welcome on board to Nicole Muzichuk. She is our Educational assistant in Zama. She is a go getter and will be able to get those kids up to the levels they need to be at. We are so happy to have you as part of the Zama Team. 

Staffing

 Eva is off on Wednesday. 

 Otherwise everyone is in. Yeah!!!

 Monday is a day off for TA's. It is a PD day for other staff. We are inviting educational assistants to join us for a power lunch in La Crete on Monday. You will be paid. But please know it is totally voluntary for EA's and Janet in Zama as she is part time. It will be great to meet with Roger and Kathryn etc... They are willing to answer any questions you may have. 

 Monday, I am in High level until 10:00 when we all leave to La Crete for a catered lunch. 

 Tuesday, I am in Rainbow to drop of some diplomas. 

 Wednesday, I am in High Level. 

 Thursday, High level for the Aboriginal learners meeting. 

 Friday, in High Level for the Post secondary conference 2017 organizational committee meeting. 

 A reminder that I have been asked to go to Thunder Bay to head the recruiting crew from the 19 to the 22nd. 

Events/Programming

 Diplomas are soon. We are doing a mini prep for our kids. Eric and Alex are doing these preps in hopes to support our students in writing exams such as these. Eric and Alex will identify the times for their diploma preps. 

 Power lunch.  Monday in La Crete, lunch begins at about 11:30. We will have a short staff meeting. Work on some projects and head back to our schools. Please come with work to do. High level people will leave from High Level at 10:00.

 Rummage sale in High Level is set to go. We will take all your items except for clothes. This is a fund raiser. Thanks to Holly and Bonnie for organizing it. 

 Here is the Fort schedule while Julie is out for the next two weeks.  
Tuesday 5
Wednesday 6
Thursday 7
Darren all day
learning Store closed
Alex all day
Tuesday 12
Wednesday 13
ELA Diploma Pt. A
Thursday 14
Social Diploma Pt. A
Darren all day
Alex All day
Anne All day




 HERE'S A FUNNY VIDEO TO START OFF YOUR YEAR!!!




Looking forward to seeing you again! 

Anne





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