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THE WEEKLY ANCHOR
PAGE 24 MONDAY DECEMBER 24, 2018
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAYJANUARY 7, 2019 PAGE 21
A year of growth for GYPSD s CHOOL
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division participation on provincial achievement tests
(GYPSD) is proud to release the 2018-21 Three- (PATs), diploma exams, and feedback collected Times
Year Education Plan (3YEP) and the Annual from stakeholders on education matters such as
Education Results Report (AERR) for the 2017- from the annual provincial Accountability Pillar
18 school year that was approved at the Public Surveys. innovative programs, supports, and exemplary
Board Meeting on November 28, 2018.The Carolyn Lewis is pleased with the division's teaching practices that create engaging learning
detailed publication is divided into two parts: the positive growth in her first year as GYPSD's environments for all students to achieve their full
3YEP provides an outline of the goals and Superintendent of Schools. "We have potential.
objectives for the enhancement of educational strategically focused on our work this past year As part of their commitment to engaged the
opportunities for students, and to keep school to align with the board's priorities of student communities, the board will be hosting
communities informed of the direction GYPSD learning, teaching and leadership excellence, and engagement sessions for staff, students, parents,
is committed to following in the current school community engagement." and community members to provide input and
year. The AERR section reflects the division The board encourages the public to review this share ideas as part of the creation of the 2019-22
results from the past year from students' year's report to learn more about GYPSD's Three-Year Education Plan in early 2019.
GYPSD representing their communities
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division Alberta and Alberta School Board Association's the goal of coordinating activities and ensuring
(GYPSD) trustees shared key messages from (ASBA) Fall General Meetings. Trustees were that community needs are met with the limited
their attendance at various school events and proud to share that the division was recognized public resources available.
provincial conferences at today's meeting. at the ASBA Fall General meeting with an Other notes of interest:
School board trustees represent both the division Innovation and Excellence Award for their 2018 Trustees approved the completed audited
and their communities at different functions to GYPSD Kick Off Event. The board also recently financial statements for the year ending August
help build understanding and advocate in the met with MLA Rosendahl to discuss 31, 2018, after its review from the division's
best interest of K to Grade 12 public education. jurisdictional concerns including transportation Audit Committee. GYPSD had projected a $2
Their active involvement also assists the board to funding, at a MLA function hosted by the ASBA. million deficit budget, and with strategic internal
stay abreast of trends within education, and posi- The board will be issuing invitations to controls, the 2017-18 school year closed with a
tion GYPSD to anticipate the needs of our stakeholders to join them at the upcoming 2019 smaller deficit than anticipated. Superintendent
schools for all students to be successful in their Alberta Rural Education Symposium (ARES) on C. Lewis thanked Secretary-Treasurer C. Wang
educational goals. March 3-5, 2019, in Edmonton, Alberta. This and her financial services team for their
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: Over the last couple of weeks, trustees have year's theme is Schools and Communities: diligence and careful planning to ensure that the
participated in community and school Partners in Action. These meetings provide division's assets and accounting records were
Remembrance Day services; audit committee elected representatives with opportunities to properly administered so that the board's
meetings; local chamber of commerce meetings; discuss issues of mutual interest, and to share jurisdictional priorities could be met.
school council meetings; Public School Board of information regarding strategic planning, with
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling
Quality Work
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
780-723-5152
Janneke Eliuk, representing Bonavista Energy Corp, presented the Edson Boys and Girls club with a cheque for $1,000. Pictured are Program Director
Sarah Wells, Janneke Eliuk, and Daycare Supervisor Corry Detillieux along with some of the children from the Boys and Girls Club. photo Dawn Olsvik
PAGE 24 MONDAY DECEMBER 24, 2018
THE WEEKLY ANCHOR MONDAYJANUARY 7, 2019 PAGE 21
A year of growth for GYPSD s CHOOL
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division participation on provincial achievement tests
(GYPSD) is proud to release the 2018-21 Three- (PATs), diploma exams, and feedback collected Times
Year Education Plan (3YEP) and the Annual from stakeholders on education matters such as
Education Results Report (AERR) for the 2017- from the annual provincial Accountability Pillar
18 school year that was approved at the Public Surveys. innovative programs, supports, and exemplary
Board Meeting on November 28, 2018.The Carolyn Lewis is pleased with the division's teaching practices that create engaging learning
detailed publication is divided into two parts: the positive growth in her first year as GYPSD's environments for all students to achieve their full
3YEP provides an outline of the goals and Superintendent of Schools. "We have potential.
objectives for the enhancement of educational strategically focused on our work this past year As part of their commitment to engaged the
opportunities for students, and to keep school to align with the board's priorities of student communities, the board will be hosting
communities informed of the direction GYPSD learning, teaching and leadership excellence, and engagement sessions for staff, students, parents,
is committed to following in the current school community engagement." and community members to provide input and
year. The AERR section reflects the division The board encourages the public to review this share ideas as part of the creation of the 2019-22
results from the past year from students' year's report to learn more about GYPSD's Three-Year Education Plan in early 2019.
GYPSD representing their communities
Grande Yellowhead Public School Division Alberta and Alberta School Board Association's the goal of coordinating activities and ensuring
(GYPSD) trustees shared key messages from (ASBA) Fall General Meetings. Trustees were that community needs are met with the limited
their attendance at various school events and proud to share that the division was recognized public resources available.
provincial conferences at today's meeting. at the ASBA Fall General meeting with an Other notes of interest:
School board trustees represent both the division Innovation and Excellence Award for their 2018 Trustees approved the completed audited
and their communities at different functions to GYPSD Kick Off Event. The board also recently financial statements for the year ending August
help build understanding and advocate in the met with MLA Rosendahl to discuss 31, 2018, after its review from the division's
best interest of K to Grade 12 public education. jurisdictional concerns including transportation Audit Committee. GYPSD had projected a $2
Their active involvement also assists the board to funding, at a MLA function hosted by the ASBA. million deficit budget, and with strategic internal
stay abreast of trends within education, and posi- The board will be issuing invitations to controls, the 2017-18 school year closed with a
tion GYPSD to anticipate the needs of our stakeholders to join them at the upcoming 2019 smaller deficit than anticipated. Superintendent
schools for all students to be successful in their Alberta Rural Education Symposium (ARES) on C. Lewis thanked Secretary-Treasurer C. Wang
educational goals. March 3-5, 2019, in Edmonton, Alberta. This and her financial services team for their
Kids Make A Difference is sponsored by: Over the last couple of weeks, trustees have year's theme is Schools and Communities: diligence and careful planning to ensure that the
participated in community and school Partners in Action. These meetings provide division's assets and accounting records were
Remembrance Day services; audit committee elected representatives with opportunities to properly administered so that the board's
meetings; local chamber of commerce meetings; discuss issues of mutual interest, and to share jurisdictional priorities could be met.
school council meetings; Public School Board of information regarding strategic planning, with
Sand & Gravel Sales/Hauling
Quality Work
Serving Edson & District Since 1974
780-723-5152
Janneke Eliuk, representing Bonavista Energy Corp, presented the Edson Boys and Girls club with a cheque for $1,000. Pictured are Program Director
Sarah Wells, Janneke Eliuk, and Daycare Supervisor Corry Detillieux along with some of the children from the Boys and Girls Club. photo Dawn Olsvik
