Primary students from King Street Elementary & Jacquet River School have recently embarked on an exciting new STEAM based initiative that has seen them connect with seniors in their respective communities. STEAM representing Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts & Math
ASD-N is pleased to announce that the public portal for PowerSchool is now open. A letter is being sent home with students with the report card that gives a unique access ID and password that can be used by parents/guardians when creating the account. Once you receive the letter, please visit the following website to create the account:
Bonar Law Memorial High School and Eleanor W. Graham Middle School, both in Rexton, received a generous presentation from the Brewer Foundation on Tuesday morning at BLMS. Cheques were presented to each school in the amount of $15 000 to help each fund their vision for ending student hunger within their school.
On Saturday, September 28th, the Waterford Green in Miramichi was filled with students participating in the annual APEGNB Catapult Cup. They came decorated in school colours, dressed as robots and school mascots, and demonstrating their school spirit as they cheered at the top of their lungs. This year, a record number, 16 teams from all corners of ASD-N competed to win the coveted 4th annual Pumpkin Fling trophy and the cheque for $750.
Be sure to register your child in October, and you’ll receive information and invitations to be part of activities to support your child’s learning. We look forward to welcoming your child to kindergarten!
For ASD-N, registration will take place at your local school or online from October 15–18 for children who will turn five by December 31, 2020. Once you have completed the online registration visit your local school with proper documentation.
History has been made in Anglophone North School District, as the first permanent Mi'gmaq Grand Council Flag was dedicated and raised at a provincial school at Sugarloaf Senior High School in Campbellton on September 30th.
The flag raising was the result of many years of dedication and work, and the celebration inlcuded speeches from Superintendent Mark Donovan, Chief Darcy Gray, and SSHS Principal Michael O'Toole. A prayer was read by Grade 6 former Mi'gmaq immersion student Kylie Wilmot-Long. Elder Theresa Wilmot presided over the dedication and smudging.
On September 12th and 13th several teachers from ASDN participated in a professional learning (PL) experience in Halifax that was fully funded by CIVIX Canada.
Keagan Payne is a grade 10 student at Dalhousie Regional High School who has been busy this past month. Throughout the school year Keagan has been working on functional programming and building his culinary skills. Keagan enjoys helping people and sharing his creations, so the team thought this would be the perfect way for him to put his skills to work and help the community at the same time. For the last three weeks he has been making and selling pizzas. All money raised was donated to the Restigouche SPCA. The shelter staff were so pleased with his support.
Anglophone North School District Miramichi/Rexton/Harcourt area schools held their annual Turnaround Achievement Award event at the Rodd Miramichi on June 11th. 23 students along with their families and school administrators attended the event which recognizes their commitment and perseverance in turning their life around whether it be in their attitude, behavior or academic performance. This event is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Chatham, the Beaubear Credit Union and the Cartier Foundation.
