Thanks to the EBHS community for supporting the work of Mulder and the Paws for Strength Foundation. We raised $2,100 last week through our online auction, float sales and from donations!

<p>Medicine Hat Public Schools, Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and Prairie Rose Public Schools representing school jurisdictions in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas in southeast Alberta have collaborated to request government prioritize school-based staff, as essential workers, to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.</p><p>Together, the three boards strongly encourage the Alberta government to immediately offer vaccinations to school staff. Alberta’s schools have been expected to operate at 100% capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, posing unavoidable increased health risks for staff who do not have the option to work from home. While our schools &nbsp;vigilantly follow the public health guidelines, our education K-12 facilities &nbsp;are the most densely populated buildings throughout the school day. Given this circumstance, our staff deserve the opportunity to access an extra layer of protection vaccines provide.</p><p>Based on the province’s current vaccination roll out plan, it is estimated that approximately 30-35% of school staff, unless they are immune compromised, will not get vaccinated until after the end of June. &nbsp;We are deeply concerned that school-based staff have not been prioritized for vaccinations. Providing the COVID-19 vaccination will minimize significant costs associated with staff replacement and help to avoid disruption to student learning. Additionally, with no approved vaccine for those under the age of 16, staff vaccinations would provide additional protection for all students and their families.</p><p>School-based staff play a vital role in providing high quality education to students, as such, deserve to be protected by the COVID-19 vaccination. &nbsp;Further, keeping schools open Is one of the key elements of maintaining the economy of the communities we serve. Having children in school facilitates parents being able to go to work and keeps business flowing. We strongly urge the government of Alberta to take action immediately and prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for school-based staff.</p>

Earth Day Clean Up, a day delayed due to weather! Mrs.Laturnas’ class volunteered to do some clean up on the school grounds. Awesome work!!

Yesterday student council members, Jack Leifso, Warren Hamill and Judah Kurpjuweit, served Orange Floats for Mulder. It was service with a smile (behind the masks). They worked hard and sold out. DWW Mulder & Medicine Hat Paws for Strength Foundation

Getting to school tomorrow just got easier, it’s PJ Day

REMINDER: Grad photo retakes (or for any Grad who missed having a photo session here in January) will be done April 26-30th at the Holiday Inn Express (#9 Strachan Bay SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1B 4Y2). Please book through the website: www.lifetouch.as.me If you have any questions or concerns please contact Lisa Kennedy at Toll Free: 1.877.327.2658 or [email protected].

<p><strong>1. Procedures related to the April 13, 2021, notice of motion to close New Brigden School</strong></p><p>Moved by L. Bedwell to delay the New Bridgen School procedure until the 2021-2022 school year.</p><p>Board members speaking in favour of the motion included L. Bedwell, L. Hertz, and S. Hammel. Reasons for delaying the motion included the timeframe for potential closure, ability to provide appropriate online community consultation in a remote rural area where internet connectivity is limited, added workload on administrative and school staff who are managing through a pandemic, and stress on the families and students who were completely unaware a notice of motion for closure was coming.</p><p>Board members who spoke against the motion included G. Dennis, P. Cursons, S. Angle and C. Hogg. Reasons for continuing forward with the current timeline of June 2021 were related to facility and maintenance costs, a timeline for consultation and decision-making that meets Education Act guidelines, and the challenges of putting a possible school closure on a newly elected board of trustees following the October election. It was noted that a Special Meeting could be held later in June to extend the timeline for consultation.</p><p>The motion was defeated by a vote of 3-4. A recorded vote was asked for by L. Hertz.</p><ul><li>In favour: L. Bedwell, L. Hertz, and S. Hammel</li><li>Opposed: G. Dennis, P. Cursons, S. Angle and C. Hogg</li></ul><p>Moved by C. Hogg that a public board meeting be scheduled for June 29, 2021, to discuss the motion for closure of New Brigden School. CARRIED.</p>

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Tomorrow is Formal Day

This Week at EBHS (Apr 19-23) Mon, Apr 19 - Parent Council Meeting 6:30 pm Thu, Apr 221 - On-Line Goods and Services Auction ends Fri, Apr 23 - Midterm Report Cards Upcoming events Mon, Apr 26 - SI Day - No Classes

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