This has been a year like no other! Our students have demonstrated incredible resiliency amidst an evolving pandemic and we are so proud of their accomplishments. Our extraordinary staff worked hard from the onset to ensure that our students' safety came first and learning was their central purpose. Staff kept essential outcomes in mind and were on top of our students wellbeing through frequent check-ins and focused strategies addressing mental health. Not only did our students learn in the dual environments of in-person and on-line settings (a few times) but they also navigated physical distancing, mask wearing, hand sanitizing and bouts of isolation.
June is a time to reflect and celebrate! Despite the challenging year we reflect on all the things we accomplished together as a community and celebrate the growth of our students as individuals and learners. Now that summer is upon us, take the time to relax and enjoy your amazing child(ren). We look forward to our return to school in the fall where we can hopefully meet in person again and reconnect. Please access the main CBE website for up to date information about school re-entry, over the summer. Our calendar for the 2021-22 school year is posted on our website: https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/chinookpark/about-us/calendar/pages/default.aspx.
Families will be notified at the end of August via email from their child's teacher regarding placement.
On behalf of the Chinook Park Staff, we'd like to wish our families a wonderful summer!
Confirmed Staff for 2021-22
Regular ProgramMr. Morand Ms. Watson
Ms. McKenzie Ms. Weicker
Mr. Brown
French Immersion ProgramMme Corine Mme Katie Mme French Mme Julia
Mme Wendy Mme Annie Mme Sarah M. Beland
Mme Isabelle M. Hewitt Mme Caroline
EES II – Enhanced Educational SupportsWe look forward to welcoming our EES II students to Chinook Park, along with Mrs. McGarvey their teacher. MusicMs. BohanWe look forward to having the following support staff in the fall:
Administrative Assistants: Mrs. Powell
Library: Mrs. Higgins
Lead Lunch Supervisor: Joyce Nisker
Lunchroom Supervisors: Gay, Dean, Peggy, Tania, Roya, Maryam
Educational Assistant: Ms Aslam
Facility Operators: Mr. Gurevitch & Ms. Lawine
Farewells
At this time we would like to recognize Mme Gina, who is retiring after 30+ years of service to the Calgary Board of Education, specifically dedicating her life to students in French Immersion. You have touched many lives, Mme Gina and will be sincerely missed.
We are also saying farewell to Mrs. Swan in kindergarten, Ms. Mondegarian who taught in Hub from CP and Ms. Ward, educational assistant. We were very fortunate to have additional help in our caretaking team with Andre and Millie helping to keep our school clean and sanitized.
Congratulations
We will be saying goodbye to some of our seasoned staff who were successful in obtaining new positions at other schools. Congratulations to Mme Sherry who will be going to Erin Woods School as a Learning Leader, Ms Craig who will be joining the middle school staff at Mckenzie Highlands, Mrs. Coulling who will be joining the team at Le Roi Daniels School and Mme Karen who is taking a professional leave to complete her Masters degree.
Welcome
We have a few new teachers joining us in French Immersion. Bienvenue à M. Mathieu Beland, Mme Sarah Barr, Mme Julia Holgate & Mme Caroline Carrier. We also have Ms. Weicker joining us in our Regular Program. We are so pleased to have these teachers join our Chinook Park learning community and look forward to their contributions to our school.
Bonnes Vacances!!! Have a great summer!!!
Aliki Avdicos & Dawn Poole
Leadership Team, Chinook Park School
