Updates for Families: April 19, 2024

Dear KPR Families,

 During National Volunteer Week (April 14-20), we have been offering thanks to the many incredible volunteers who make a positive impact, share their passion for education, and support KPR students in so many ways!

 With Earth Day approaching on April 22, this week’s rainy weather is a reminder about the significant role our environment plays in all aspects of our lives.  When we reflect on food and energy consumption, waste, and transportation – our choices can have a significant collective impact on our planet.

 On Wednesday, April 24, please join us in saying Happy Administrative Professionals’ Day to school and department secretaries, and all the office professionals at KPR. We have a valuable group of administrative staff who provide important services to our students, our district, families, and school communities, support student success, and help to create safe, welcoming, and inclusive schools.

 There are several days of significance in the coming week. April 20 is the first day of Ridvan, and we extend good wishes to all those in our communities who will be observing this joyous festival. April 22 is the beginning of Pesach (Passover). Over the coming days, we would like to wish all those observing Pesach (Passover) a peaceful time of reflection and celebration. For more information about these and other days of significance, please visit the Events Calendar on the KPR website.

Best wishes for a lovely weekend!

Rita Russo
Director of Education 

KPR NEWS

2024/25 Elementary Virtual School

 KPR offers an elementary (K-8) virtual school option, which is primarily intended for students who learn best in the online environment or require a virtual environment due to underlying medical conditions for themselves or their family members. The purpose of this survey is to gather information from families who are interested in enrolling their child(ren) in the elementary (K-8) virtual school option next year (2024-2025).  If this applies to your family, for September 2024, please complete one survey per child, prior to May 3, 2024, to help inform our planning for the 2024-2025 school year.

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