Welcome to Principal’s Corner. This update includes information for the summer and Back to School. Have a great summer! See you all in August!

Here is the link to the Summer – September Template. Most of the information is repeated below.

– Susanne Stroud, Principal

Supply Lists

Back to School Info

Due to the large number of changes with student enrollment in June and over the summer, class placements for students in Grades 1-9 will be posted in PowerSchool on Thursday, August 25, 2022 by noon.    Please ensure you know how to log into PowerSchool to see your child’s profile. Please note that the PowerSchool parent portal will be closed to parents from August 22- August 25, 2022.

Class placements are made in consultation with the teachers. When classes are set up we follow a number of guidelines. These include: · Ability Distribution & Class Size (The best conditions for an effective learning community is to place children in an environment where there is a range of abilities.) We also have to maintain class sizes. · Work habits (Some children work more independently than others. It is best to mix these up in order to create a supportive learning environment.) We are asking for your support in trusting the judgment of our professional staff in setting up the classes. Considerable time is allocated to making the best possible decision. The well being of each individual is at the center of our decision. Please do not ask for a class placement change. We are not able to accommodate a specific teacher request or for friends to be placed in the same class.

Click HERE for the 2022-2023 Black Gold School Division Calendar.

Class Times

Kindergarten

Click HERE to see the English Kindergarten Welcome Letter that includes staggered entry dates.

Click HERE to see the French Immersion Kindergarten Welcome Letter that includes staggered entry dates.

Click HERE for the Kindergarten Calendar

Year End Photos 2021-2022

Click on the image above for access to our pictures of the Awards Ceremony.

Click on the image above for access to our pictures of the Talent Show.

Click on the image above for access to our pictures of the Grade 9 Farewell.

Community News

• Once Upon a Time Myths & Legends- Summer Reading Club is back! Our Little Reading Buddies program pairs Little Buddies (finished Kindergarten to Grade 4) with Big Buddies to enhance reading skills throughout the summer. Registration is now open for this fun-filled program.  
• We need Big Buddies, Grade 5-12! Sign up online and help out in this summer fun. 
• Watch for BB the Bibliobike at local parks this summer as we share stories, activities, crafts & games for both the preschool age and the K to Gr. 6 crowd. Check our website for more information.   

• Drop-in Chess Club has started for ages, 9 to 99. Come share the joy of playing. Sundays, 1-3 pm and Tuesdays, 4-6 pm. 

Summer Reading