Mrs. Laturnas and Mrs. Morrison’s class completed all the semester 2 PRSD Chromebook Challenges. They used their winnings to have a pizza party today!

<p><strong>Occupational Health and Safety Report</strong><br>Occupational Health and Safety Officer Derek Beck provided his annual report to the board for information. Highlights of the report include an update on Prairie Rose’s participation in the AHS ARTSSN student absenteeism program, school safety inspections, fire inspections at all Redcliff schools, first aid training for PRPS staff, an update on incidents and accidents over the 2020-21 school year and annual emergency response training. It was noted that the division had an increase in injuries reported among staff this year leading to an increase in WCB premium surcharges. School leaders have been asked to spend additional time at staff meetings discussing health and safety processes to increase awareness amongst staff. COVID-19 has also made it a challenging year for all schools, with additional protections required to adhere to pandemic requirements such as mask wearing, hand sanitization, and cohort groups.</p><p><strong>South Central High School Trip - Acadia Valley Municipal Reservoir</strong><br>The board approved a request from South Central High School for a trip from June 21-23 to the Acadia Valley Municipal Reservoir that involves canoeing and overnight camping. As it is a level 3/4 fieldtrip request it required board approval. As the group is in the same cohort, it adheres to COVID-19 restrictions.</p><p><strong>Financial Accountability Report</strong><br>Assistant Secretary Treasurer Candice Hintz provided a financial update to the board. The report contains information for 90% of the 2020-21 school year. It was noted there were minor revenue and expenditure changes from the last report. Overall, Prairie Rose is expected to come in $695,400 over budget, with the projected deficit decreasing by $100,000, for an overall projected deficit for the year of $251,220. Reduced PD, lower than budgeted substitute staff costs and reduced travel due to COVID are contributing factors for the decrease in spending.</p><p><strong>Literacy Status Report</strong><br>Due to the move to at-home learning, the MAP testing used for student literacy testing was delayed by two weeks this spring. Testing is now&nbsp;being completed and a full report will be brought to the board in the fall. It was also noted that growth projections are not expected to be on target, due to the varying dynamics each child and family has needed to navigate through the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Accountability Pillar Summary</strong><br>Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this report has been delayed by the province. Also, due to the move to the new assurance model, this report will likely look different coming to school divisions this fall.</p><p><strong>New PR Partnership and Field Trip Request</strong><br>Deputy Superintendent Reagan Weeks shared that Prairie Rose has secured a new partnership with Outward Bound, a globally renowned outdoor education program, who will work in collaboration with the DR Flight Academy program. The academy was seeking board approval for a field trip&nbsp;to Kananaskis through Outward Bound from June 28 – July 2. As part of the trip, students will participate in map and compass navigation, self care, risk management, leadership, communication, group work, plane crash simulation are all part of the program. Throughout the expedition and airplane incident scenario, students will become proficient in mountain travel and technical skills while developing a tolerance for uncertainty and discomfort relating to weather, physical and emotional challenge and group dynamics. The board approved the fieldtrip request. Learn more about Outward Bound here: <a href="https://www.outwardbound.ca/">https://www.outwardbound.ca/</a></p><p><strong>Trustee Election: Additional Voting Stations</strong><br>Secretary Treasurer and Returning Officer Ryan Boser asked the board to approve by-law #1/2021 which allows Prairie Rose to establish more than one voting station within each ward boundary for the upcoming fall municipal election. The board approved all three readings.</p>

Mulder and his handlers from the Medicine Hat Paws For Strength stopped by EBHS after school today. Student Council presented them with two cheques! Not only did our school raise $2,210, The Community Foundation of Southeastern Alberta’s Youth in Philanthropy program allowed our students to direct an additional $1,800 to this cause. Kannan, McKenna, Hannah and Breanna presented the cheques and some toys to Mulder!

Grad 2021 Formal Day - Wednesday, June 23 Cap & Gown Ceremony - Friday, June 25

<p>Superintendent Roger Clarke is pleased to announce that Linda Asham, who has been serving as acting-principal of I.F. Cox School in Redcliff has accepted the principal position, starting this fall.&nbsp;</p><p>Asham has many years of school leadership, having worked as the vice-principal at the I.F. Cox School for the past seven years, vice-principal at Margaret Wooding School for five years, and principal of Jenner School for four years.&nbsp;</p><p>“I am thrilled to be given this opportunity,” says Asham. “I love this community and I am pleased to continue working with our families in this new role. I.F. Cox also has an amazing staff and I look forward to collaborating with our team as we build unique, engaging and creative learning experiences for our students.”</p><p>Linda Asham transitioned into the acting-principal position in late February, as a result of Catherine Usher accepting the principal position at Seven Persons School.</p>

<p>On Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at 12:45&nbsp;PM the Prairie Rose Public Schools Board of Trustees will be holding their regular public board meeting. All members of the public are welcome to join.</p><p>The complete agenda package can be found here:&nbsp;<a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkygEMdxeA4BBV9_5RaXW6dz8nvVU1uK/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1mkygEMdxeA4BBV9_5RaXW6dz8nvVU1uK/view?usp=sharing</a></p><p><strong>Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the public board meeting will be streamed online.</strong></p><p>The online stream can be accessed here: <a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_NGMwYTkyMTAtM2VkNy00YjQ5LTk5MDUtYzI1NGEyOTBkODM1%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22c1a7f361-4369-4e63-af8a-db541e2c097b%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2248a6a9b8-2a7b-494f-9523-0206f91ffcad%22%2c%22IsBroadcastMeeting%22%3atrue%7d&amp;btype=a&amp;role=a"><strong>Join the Online Meeting</strong></a><br><i>Once you click the link, click cancel (on the pop up), watch on the web instead, join anonymously.</i></p>

<p>Superintendent Roger Clarke and Bow Island schools principal Scott Angle would like to congratulate Paul Brocklesby who has accepted the position of Vice Principal at Bow Island Elementary and Senator Gershaw schools.</p><p>Paul has spent his entire 16-year teaching career working at Northern Lights School Division in northern Alberta in the communities of Bonnyville and Lac La Biche. During this time, he has taught students across grades K-6 focusing on early literacy, language arts, music and learning about indigenous culture. In addition to a Bachelor of Education from the University of Calgary, Paul also holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Lethbridge.</p><p>“I am really excited about this opportunity,” says Brocklesby. “I am originally from the Bow Island area and as a student I attended both Bow Island Elementary and Senator Gershaw schools. Becoming part of the school leadership team is a logical next step in my career as it allows me to move back to my hometown and reconnect with the community, my family and friends. There are many great learning opportunities happening in Bow Island schools and I look forward to exploring and building on these options with my colleagues and students.”&nbsp;</p><p>Paul Brocklesby will officially assume the role of vice principal at the start of the 2021-2022&nbsp;school year.</p>

Today the staff received another yummy treat, Banana Splits, courtesy of Division Office. Thank you.

Not only did Parent Council provide a wonderful lunch for all the staff but they also gave each staff member a cute little succulent to brighten their desks.

Eagle Butte has the best Parent Council. They treated all the staff to a very yummy lunch yesterday. Big Thanks.

If you would like to get connected to the Eagle Butte Track and Field and Cross Country teams please check out the following. Eagle Butte is using the AthleticAPP to communicate this season. Track and Field Team Go to https://www.athletic.net/join-team/8KNDYHQUG to download the app, then sign up with our team code: 8KNDYHQUG Cross Country Team Go to https://www.athletic.net/join-team/J4G82U4SK to download the app, then sign up with our team code: J4G82U4SK

<p>This past weekend the Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc (Kamloops Indian Band) announced that a mass grave of 215 children had been found on the grounds of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School. Of particular sadness, was the absence of no markers and no signs of respect for any of these young children who were left to be forgotten.&nbsp;</p><p>While we cannot change history, we can acknowledge this dark part of our Canadian past by acknowledging these young lives as part of ongoing Truth and Reconciliation efforts. Starting at noon today (May 31, 2021), Prairie Rose Public Schools will join school jurisdictions across the country in lowering the flags at all school facility locations for 215 hours to represent each of the children who were found. All flags will remain down until noon on Wednesday, June 9th.</p><p>Throughout the operation and existence of residential schools in Canada (1880-1997), it is estimated that 150,000 children were taken from their families and sent to school to “assimilate them” to Canadian society. The Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc is one of many indigenous communities who have received funding through the Missing Children Project to locate the burial places of children who died while attending these residential schools. Since the project began, more than 4,100 children who attended residential schools have been identified.</p><p><strong>References:</strong><br>Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc confirms the discovery of a mass grave containing 215 children: <a href="https://tkemlups.ca/wp-content/uploads/05-May-27-2021-TteS-MEDIA-RELEASE.pdf"><strong>https://tkemlups.ca/wp-content/uploads/05-May-27-2021-TteS-MEDIA-RELEASE.pdf</strong></a><br>Missing Children Project: <a href="https://tkemlups.ca/wp-content/uploads/05-May-27-2021-TteS-MEDIA-RELEASE.pdf"><strong>http://www.trc.ca/events-and-projects/missing-children-project.html</strong></a><br>A History of Residential Schools in Canada: <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/a-history-of-residential-schools-in-canada-1.702280"><strong>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/a-history-of-residential-schools-in-canada-1.702280</strong></a></p>