Return to In-Person Classes Monday, January 11
As we continue to follow provincial direction regarding COVID measures, all schools will be resuming in-person classes on Monday, January 11. The decision to move between scenarios is made by Alberta Education in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health.
Alberta Education provides approval for any requests to transition full grade cohorts online as a result of positive cases in schools.
Health and Safety Measures Continue
All health and safety measures must continue to be followed at our schools. These include handwashing, face mask guidelines, physical distancing (where possible) and enhanced cleaning protocols. Please note that Beddington has been removed for outbreak status as there have been no cases connected to Beddington Heights in the last month.
Staffing
Please note that Huilian Chen retired in December and will be missed. Thank you Ms. Chen for your years of support for students here at Beddington Heights. We wish you the best in retirement.
We have 4 new staff members to inform you about. We have hired two new Educational Assistants; Ms. Kaur and Ms. Mazereeuw. Ms Kaur joined us in Dec. and Ms. Mazereeuw has been hired in Ms. Chen's position and began with us on January 4th. These individuals will both be working in various classrooms throughout the school.
Ms. Steele has also joined us as lunchroom supervisor.
Ms Garthus is presently subbing in a long-term capacity in grade 5/6 while Ms. Wallace is on medical leave.
Please join me in welcoming these new staff members to our Beddington Family.
Technology Return
Due to cost and the chance of loss, we are asking that all technology that was borrowed from the school be returned by parents the week of January 11, 2021. We are asking that all technology, regardless of working order, be returned by January 15th. When returning technology, please ring the front bell and someone will come to the door to retrieve the item.
Kindergarten Registration begins Monday
Kindergarten registration for the 2021-2022 school year will begin Monday January 11, 2021. We are asking parents to register electronically where possible. Please refer to the Registration Process during a Health Emergency for Canadian Citizens New to CBE information document found on CBE webpage. The link to the registration form can be located under Step 2 of the document.
Have a great weekend; we look forward to seeing everyone back on Monday,
Brian Hebert, Principal
