Updates for Families: May 17, 2024

Dear KPR Families,

There is lots of excitement in the air, as we approach the final month of the school year and all of the fun activities and special occasions that take place during this time. Thank you for your continued support as we navigate the exciting and busy weeks ahead!

Our schools and workplaces continue to be filled with many examples of positive leadership, community building, and support of student achievement and success. Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Krystal Daskewich at Hillcrest Public School is a shining example of #WeAreKPR values. I invite you to watch this short spotlight reel to learn about some of the many ways Krystal promotes school spirit and spreads joy among students and staff!

This month offers a number of occasions to express our appreciation for KPR staff, including World Education Support Personnel Day and Speech and Hearing Month.

KPR celebrates Educational Assistants (EA) and Child and Youth Workers (CYW) Appreciation on May 16, World Education Support Personnel Day. We recognize the hard work and dedication of EAs and CYWs and their immeasurable contributions towards student success, and creating supportive, safe and inclusive learning environments for all students.

During Speech and Hearing Month, we celebrate the vital role of Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Communicative Disorders Assistants in helping KPR students communicate in many different ways. SLPs and CDAs provide evidence-based services by identifying, assessing, and supporting a range of speech, language and communication disorders.

I also want to take a moment to recognize that today is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia. This day serves as an important reminder of the challenges, discrimination and violence that continue to be experienced by 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. We all have a role to play in bringing an end to gender-based discrimination and creating safe and inclusive spaces in our schools and communities. For information about upcoming days of significance, including Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, please visit the Events Calendar on the board website.  

I wish you all a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

Rita Russo

Director of Education

KPR News

School Climate Survey

As part of our ongoing efforts to create and maintain safe, inclusive, and welcoming schools, all students from Grades 4 to 12 in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, their parents/caregivers, and school staff will be asked to participate in an anonymous School Climate Survey between May 27-June 14.

The School Climate Survey is required every two years by the Ministry of Education and asks for opinions on key areas that research has shown to have an impact on student learning outcomes – with a focus on sense of belonging, relationships, safety, and well-being.

More information about the School Climate Survey will be shared by schools next week and is also available on the School Climate web page.

Summer School

Summer School registration is 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.

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.

Learn more and participate in our online survey before May 31, at kprschools.ca/ptbo-accommodation. Questions about this process can be directed to 705-742-9773, ext. 2201 or by email: kpr_info@kprdsb.ca