Update for Families: March 1, 2024

Dear KPR Families,

March is upon us and spring is on the way! The changing of the seasons is a wonderful time to reflect on our relationship with the land, water, trees and natural world. It is also a great time for us to appreciate the work of KPR’s custodial staff for their dedicated efforts to keep our schools clean during wet weather! 

During February, schools participated in Black History Month by intentionally recognizing the achievements, contributions and lived experiences of Black communities. Our students and staff engaged in meaningful learning through discussions, school-based activities, guest speakers, presentations and resources. As we continue this learning at KPR, we recognize the value of celebrating and highlighting Black History and Black Excellence every day.

February 28 was Pink Shirt Day in KPR schools – an opportunity to celebrate our differences and promote kindness and compassion to ensure our schools continue to be safe and inclusive places for everyone.

During Social Work Week from March 4-10, we want to purposefully recognize and value the important work of Mental Health Clinicians and Professional Services Staff in our schools. We extend our appreciation to all KPR Professional Services staff for their essential contributions and the profound impact they have in the lives of students.  

Also coming up in March are Black Mental Health Week (March 4-10) and International Women’s Day on March 8, among many other days of significance and celebration. We continue to recognize important dates through our social media channels @kprschools. For more information about upcoming Days of Significance, please visit KPR’s Events Calendar on the KPR website.

Ramadan begins on Sunday, March 10 at sundown and ends at sundown on Tuesday, April 9 and is an important time in the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims. Ramadan is a time for fasting, spiritual reflections, prayer, doing good deeds, and spending time with family and friends.

Schools make prayer space available for all students, of all faiths, who wish to pray at certain times of the school day, or certain times of the school year in accordance with their religious beliefs. We encourage families to let their classroom teacher know if there are any accommodations the school can provide to support your child during Ramadan.

Sincerely,
Rita Russo
Director of Education 

KPR NEWS

School Year Calendar – 2024-2025 

At this month’s Board meeting, the 2024-2025 School Year Calendar was approved. It will now be submitted to the Ministry of Education for final approval. 
Highlights of the approved calendar include: 

1st day of classes – Tuesday, September 3, 2024 
Last day of classes – Thursday, June 26, 2025 
Winter Break – Monday, December 23, 2024 through to Friday, January 3, 2025
(Friday, Dec 20, 2024 will be the last day of school and Monday, January 6, 2025 will be the first day of classes)  
March Break – March 7 to March 14, 2025 

Final approval by the Ministry of Education is expected later this spring.

Voter Information

As of January 1, 2024, Elections Ontario is responsible for managing voter information for provincial and local elections. Go to RegisterToVoteON.ca to confirm, update or add your information to the Register (Voter List). This website is also where the Ontario Register of Future Voters (ORFV) is kept – the list of eligible 16- and 17-year-olds who will be automatically added to the Register when they turn 18. Voter lists were previously the responsibility of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), which is still responsible for school support notification.