Update for Families: May 3, 2024

Dear KPR Families,

Welcome to May! We have much to look forward to over the coming weeks, filled with some of the most memorable and joyful activities of the school year!

As part of our continued recognition of National Volunteer Week, eight exceptional volunteers from across the district were recognized for their dedicated service and presented with Accolade Awards at this week’s Board meeting. Stories highlighting their passion and enthusiasm for volunteering are featured in the News and Announcements section of our board website.

This week we also celebrated National Principals’ Day, extending our appreciation to all principals and vice-principals for their leadership and dedication!

On May 5, we recognize the National day for Awareness of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two Spirit People. Leading up to this day, and throughout the school year, students and staff have engaged in meaningful and age-appropriate learning about this ongoing crisis. This has included participation in the Faceless Dolls Project, led by KPR’s Indigenous Education Department. To learn about this project, and how it supports students in honouring and acknowledging the value of women and the diversity within and among First Nations, Inuit and Métis women, girls and 2SLGBTQQIA+ people, we invite you to watch this short video.

Next week, during Education Week and Canadian Mental Health Week, we are invited to reflect on the importance of creating strong foundations in learning and promoting positive mental health and well-being in our schools and workplaces. We know that prioritizing wellness is fundamental to shaping positive educational experiences for all students.

Lastly, we would like to wish Orthodox Christian communities observing Holy Friday and Easter this weekend a peaceful time of reflection. For more information about upcoming days of significance, including Yom HaShoah and Jordan’s Principle Day, please visit the Events Calendar on the KPR website.

Sincerely,
Rita Russo
Director of Education

KPR NEWS

Summer School

Summer School registration is now open for a wide variety of in-person courses. Guidance Departments at every secondary school are available to help students register. Students can enroll in recovery credits, half or full credit courses this summer. More information is available on our school board website.

STSCO Busing Opt-in Period for 2024-2025 School Year

Starting for the 2024-2025 school year, STSCO, which oversees busing in Peterborough, Northumberland and Clarington, is introducing a new “opt-in” program that will require families to confirm their children’s intent to ride the school bus if they are eligible for transportation. Messaging about opting-in has been shared directly by STSCO with all eligible families. For more information on the opt-in process, visit the STSCO website. The opt-in deadline is May 31, 2024.

Peterborough Area Accommodation Planning

As we consider the best ways to balance student enrolment in Peterborough City and County schools, the school board is proposing possible changes to school boundaries, programs and family of school groupings, which would begin September 2025. Visit kprschools.ca/ptbo-accommodation for information about the process, the initial four Accommodation Concepts, Frequently Asked Questions, and a link to a ThoughtExchange survey. Questions about this process can be directed to 705-742-9773, ext. 2201 or by email: kpr_info@kprdsb.ca