Moving on

As most of you know,this is my last week as Special Education Teacher here in Hillmond.  Next year my role will be changing as I return to the grade 3/4 classroom and assume the role of Vice Principal.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the EA support staff who have made my job a pleasure for the past five years and to thank the parents of "my students" for all the effort they have put in to making sure that school is the best it can be for their children.

I have filed and sorted and shredded all I can, and leave the job in the capable hands of Ms. Lisa Belanger who will be taking over this role in the fall.

Enjoy your vacation!

Week of Meetings

This time of year is one of my favorite because I have the opportunity to meet with the parents of the children I provide programming for.  I'd like to thank all the parents for their support throughout the year with the education of their children"it takes a village to raise a child" takes on a very personal meaning when we talk about the students who attend our school.

Final exams begin this week and we have a full slate of students who will be receiving the support of a reader or scribe.  Students please remember to take a moment to thank these staff members for the support they give you to ensure your success.

Enjoy your week, study hard!

Keep Raining

Good morning,

Wow, three days in a row out of the building turns out to be at least two too many.  I did want to take time this morning to update my blog and share what a wonderful day we had Monday at the I CAN GAMES.  We took three athletes from Hillmond and I can say with confidence that they all really enjoyed the day.  Thank you to the staff at Dorintosh - you put on an amazing day.

PPP meetings have been scheduled for the next week.  Parents you should have received a letter indicating the time of your meeting, I look forward to seeing you then.

Here's to the rain - hopefully we can keep it coming for another day or two.

June 13 - 17

First off, a correction about the RCMP relay - it has been cancelled.  BUT, there will be RCMP members here with one of the horses from the Musical Ride on Friday at 10:00.

Some notes for next week:

I am working in the school on Wednesday and Friday and will not be working Tuesday or Thursday.

I am working at the I CAN GAMES on Monday so will not be in the school.

Carrie and Amanda (SLP and OT) plan to be here on Thursday of next week.

CREED assembly and Family Fun Day will both happen on Friday, June 17th, and so will the High School Drama presentation.  Hope to see you here!

Running Week

Welcome back and congratulations to our students who participated in 4-H Expo this weekend.  I was in on Sunday, and was once again impressed by the work and the dedication that members and parents put in to their projects.  After listening to the guest speakers, I too was struck by how many people I knew at the Expo, and as I travel around because of my own involvement in 4-H.

As many of you know the RCMP Relay takes place this Friday by Sandy Beach.  Our athletes have been working hard preparing for it - good luck. I believe that we have RCMP members from the Musical Ride (without their horses) coming on Friday afternoon.  Our family has tickets to the ride in Lloydminster on Saturday night, if you have never been I highly recommend it!

Our grade four, five, and six students are off to the Tri-Meet in Marshall on Wednesday while the 2/3 class and the grade 9's are heading for Edmonton.  I will be joining the field trip to Edmonton and am quite excited.

Crystal Heck has completed her Speech and Language Practicum here and we would like to thank her for her efforts.  The progress our students have made over the past year was certainly increased by the extra time she was able to spend with us during the month of May.  Carrie will be here on Friday of this week.

I CAN GAMES

The games will go on!  They have been rescheduled for Monday, June 13th in Dorintosh.  I am thrilled as for the first time I am able to attend with our students.

Parents of students with PPP's you should have found a note with your child yesterday indicating the time for your review/transition meeting this spring.  Please contact me if you have not received your copy.

I will be away Friday and Monday, see you all on Tuesday, June 7th.