Dear Parents/Guardians,
Once again we find ourselves with the winter break upon us.  As the weather continues to fluctuate, please be reminded that when the temperature (with wind chill) exceeds -20 degrees, students are asked to come into the school before 8:15 AM for safety.  These same conditions apply to our students staying in for lunch, they do not go outdoors if these conditions go below –20 degrees.  Please check our school website for the weather conditions used to base these conditions and considerations at the school.  
Our school development plan spans three years time and 2022-2023 is Year Three of this plan. To that end, our 2022-23 goals intentionally continue from last year:
· Literacy Goals 
¨ Student achievement in making personal connections to      ​reading in order to explore, construct, and extend understanding will improve.
· Well Being for Learning Goal 
¨ Student independence in social problem solving, by demonstrating citizenship, collaboration and problem solving strategies, will improve.
· Mathematics Goal 
¨ Student independence in social problem solving, by demonstrating citizenship, collaboration and problem solving strategies, will improve.
A detailed copy of our 2022-23 School Development Plan that includes student goals, instructional actions, resources, key outcomes and measures is posted on our school webpage at cbe.ab.ca/b398 under the About Us > Our School tab.
 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
As you are aware, our crosswalks at our school are very busy at our start and dismissal times. In a Kindergarten to Grade 4 school,  we do not have the Grade 6 school patrols. With the high volume of traffic and more than 700 students, we would like to have 2 adult supervisors at each of our East and West crosswalks. Our SPECIAL REQUEST is to ask if we have any parents who are interested in Volunteering for Crosswalk Supervision BEFORE and AFTER school.
Training will be provided.
Please contact the Office (403-777-6270) if you are interested to volunteer. NOTE: FOR THE PARENTS AND GUARDIANS WHO HAVE ALREADY SIGNED UP TO VOLUNTEER, WE THANK YOU VERY MUCH AND APPRECIATE YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT TO OUR SCHOOL AND THE TARADALE COMMUNITY.
 
 SCHOOL ENROLLMENT
 Taradale School is full. New registrations will be designated to the overflow school,Guy Weadick School. Our enrolment has grown. Originally, our school's projection was 680 students, currently we have 716 enrolled and we are continuously receiving more registration applications. We will continue to monitor our numbers. 
If there is any re-organization for learning required, those families involved will be notified.All decisions are based on the learning needs of the students.  
 SCHOOL COUNCIL
Our next School Council w held on was held on Tuesday, November 29th at 6:15 PM at our Gathering Space, Taradale School. Topics covered in November were:  
*Three-Year Education Plan                                
*Calendar *School Development Plan                                
*Professional Learning *Annual Report for Parents                                
*Nominations *Remembrance Day Ceremony *Elections
 
We encourage our parents and guardians to join us, approximately one hour a month for our School Council Meetings.  The School Council meets once a month at 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM to learn about activities happening at the school.  The Council gives feedback and  support to school initiatives. Everyone's opinion is valid and important!  We need YOU! KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
To register your child, please visit  this link: https://cbe.ab.ca/registration/registration/Pages/Kindergarten-to-Grade-9.aspx
The following documents are required to process your registration:
*Canadian Birth Certificate or Canadian Passport (originals only) *Proof of address Please note: if your child was born outside of Canada, an intake meeting must be booked at our Welcome Centre, please call the school's main office for more information.
Only parents or legal guardians can register a student.
If you have family members or neighbors who may qualify for kindergarten registration, please contact the main office at 403-777-6270
 
Our Winter Celebration this year will create a week of spirit and JOY with our students and parents as they participate in: 
· Winter Celebration Assemblies 
· Winter Celebration     Please watch for another notice coming soon about Winter Celebration.
 
it is my greatest pleasure,
 on behalf of all our staff at Taradale, and from the bottom of our hearts,
   to send PEACE and JOY to all our Taradale Families.       We wish you a safe and healthy Winter Break.
 
Jacki McLaren Principal