District Highlights
May 2016
Message from the Superintendent
May 5
SJF SPRING FLING
May 6
It has been a busy and exciting time in our schools. During April, many of our
students participated in the junior and senior super soccer competitions. Our
athletes worked hard and played fair and we came away with several banners.
SIP DAY K-8: NO SCHOOL
May 13-14
SJF 31 HOUR FAMINE
The Territorial Skills Competition also took place in April, with 17 SJF students
participating in the full day competition. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers who help organize and run these events, as it is a lot of work and greatly
appreciated.
May 16
SJF SPRING CONCERT
May 19
NJ SPRING CONCERT
I want to highlight some of the exciting things happening at Mildred Hall School
lately. This past month, Mildred Hall won Staples Canada’s “Superpower your
School” Contest, a nationwide sustainability contest. The school will receive
$25,000 to be spent on new technology, which will create many exciting new
opportunities in the school. MHS was also honoured with a visit from the Hon-
May 23
VICTORIA DAY - NO SCHOOL ourable Navdeep Bains, Canada’s Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic
Development as well as The Minister of Education, Culture and Employment
Alfred Moses. Lucky MHS students got the chance to ask Minister Bains
May 26
MHS FINE ARTS NIGHT +
MURAL UNVEILING
May 26-27
RLN SCHOOL MUSICAL
May 27-28
questions about Canadian politics and why he chose to be a Minister. Last but
not least, Mildred Hall will soon be unveiling a new mural on May 26. The 288
square foot piece was painted by YK1’s very own Sarah Bradfield, and MHS
students gave suggestions on what they wanted the mural to represent. The
mural will reflect the four seasons and be representative of traditional teaching.
YK TRACK & FIELD
COMPETITION
Board: John Stephenson; Duff Spence; Allan Shortt; Terry Brookes; Jay Butler; Rajiv Rawat; Tina Drew
Senior Administration: Metro Huculak (Superintendent/CEO);
Ed Lippert (Assistant Superintendent); Tram Do (Director of Corporate Services)
Yellowknife Education District No. 1•5402 Franklin Avenue •Yellowknife • NT • Phone: 766-5050 • Fax: 873-5051•Email: [email protected]
District Highlights
May 2016
Message from the Superintendent
I also want to acknowledge the success of Sir John
Franklin High school’s At Risk Student program
that provides support and resources for students
who are struggling in school, socially or at home.
Each at risk student is assigned a student support
staff person, and they organize weekly check-ins
with the student to ensure they are on track. For
those students that need counselling or suffer from
addictions, weekly visits from Yellowknife
Health & Social Services are organized
for the student. Programs such as these
are very important, as it is a priority at all
our schools to tailor our programming to
meet the diverse needs of our students.
The YK1 School Board has developed
their three year strategic plan and Central
Office staff have developed strategies
and measures to address the specific
initiatives of the plan. Once the Board
approves their plan we will highlight it on
our website.
Board: John Stephenson; Duff Spence; Allan Shortt; Terry Brookes; Jay Butler; Rajiv Rawat; Tina Drew
Senior Administration: Metro Huculak (Superintendent/CEO);
Ed Lippert (Assistant Superintendent); Tram Do (Director of Corporate Services)
Yellowknife Education District No. 1•5402 Franklin Avenue •Yellowknife • NT • Phone: 766-5050 • Fax: 873-5051•Email: [email protected]
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District Highlights
May 2016
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May 5
SJF SPRING FLING
May 6
Congratulations to Mildred Hall School for winning
the Staples “Superpower Your School” Contest!
SIP DAY K-8: NO SCHOOL
May 13-14
SJF 31 HOUR FAMINE
May 16
SJF SPRING CONCERT
May 19
NJ SPRING CONCERT
May 23
Every year Staples Canada awards 10 publically-funded schools
across Canada with $25,000 to be spent on new technology.
The schools had to demonstrate initiatives they had
implemented to help save the planet. Mildred Hall School was
selected because of their outstanding sustainability efforts, which
include recycling, composting and working on their garden. This
is the first time a school from the Northwest Territories has won a
nationwide sustainability contest.
VICTORIA DAY - NO SCHOOL
May 26
MHS FINE ARTS NIGHT +
MURAL UNVEILING
PAC MEETINGS
NJ-May 11, 7 PM
SJF-May 12, 12 PM
RLN-May 17, 630
PM
JHS-May 18,730PM
MHS - May9,430PM
Board: John Stephenson; Duff Spence; Allan Shortt; Terry Brookes; Jay Butler; Rajiv Rawat; Tina Drew
Senior Administration: Metro Huculak (Superintendent/CEO);
Ed Lippert (Assistant Superintendent); Tram Do (Director of Corporate Services)
Yellowknife Education District No. 1•5402 Franklin Avenue •Yellowknife • NT • Phone: 766-5050 • Fax: 873-5051•Email: [email protected]
District Highlights
May 2016
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Open House Schedule
Range Lake North School
Pre K + Kinder Start Days
May 9-13 all day - schedule by appointment.
May 11 at 6:30 PM Range Lake North School
Post Intensive French Open House
Overview of program + classroom tour
To schedule a seperate visit: 920-7567
École Sir John Franklin High School
Grade 9-12 Info Session
May 18 at 7 p.m. in the Gym
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Board: John Stephenson; Duff Spence; Allan Shortt; Terry Brookes; Jay Butler; Rajiv Rawat; Tina Drew
Senior Administration: Metro Huculak (Superintendent/CEO);
Ed Lippert (Assistant Superintendent); Tram Do (Director of Corporate Services)
Yellowknife Education District No. 1•5402 Franklin Avenue •Yellowknife • NT • Phone: 766-5050 • Fax: 873-5051•Email: [email protected]
District Highlights
May 2016
Congratulations
to all of YK1’s Long Term
Service Employees!
5 Years
Janna Kelly
Annie Casson
Manon Radford
Danielle Payne
10 Years
Dawn-Marie Ashlie
Martin Male
Mark Kilbride
Stephanie Rondeau
Brigette Rivet
Landon Kowalzik
Ty Hamilton
15 Years
Veronica Huber
25 Years
Natalie Kelln
Sandra Bowden
Marie-Francoise LeDoze
Colleen Pura
Karin Stinson
30 Years
Archie Johnston
35 Years
Beaton Mackenzie
Retirees
Anita Griffore - 28 Years • Les Cameron - 16 Years
Marie-Francoise Le Doze - 25 Years
Thanks for everything!
Board: John Stephenson; Duff Spence; Allan Shortt; Terry Brookes; Jay Butler; Rajiv Rawat; Tina Drew
Senior Administration: Metro Huculak (Superintendent/CEO);
Ed Lippert (Assistant Superintendent); Tram Do (Director of Corporate Services)
Yellowknife Education District No. 1•5402 Franklin Avenue •Yellowknife • NT • Phone: 766-5050 • Fax: 873-5051•Email: [email protected]