Anglophone South School District

We start growing our marigolds today, hundreds of thousands, in the last 24 years over 4 million . Still the Guinness World Record Holders . 64 marigold gardens each year / Marigolds and Murals Saint John, New Brunswick

Yesterday we shared the following information with our ASD-S families about our health region's return to Yellow, including some reminders about mask use during this phase: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/si/ASD-S/news/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx

Congratulations to Monica! Monica was instrumental in ASD-S receiving extra teaching resources to demonstrate that schools in our financially challenged neighbourhoods need additional resources for success. This partnership involves ASD-S, funds raised by the BCAPI partners, and a Social Innovation Fund managed by Living SJ, a local poverty reduction strategy of which Monica is a vital leader.

We wish our staff, and our students and their families a fun, safe, and restful March Break, March 1-5. Classes resume on March 8.

Feb 16 - All ASD-S schools are closed today due to impending weather.Feb 16 - All ASD-S schools are closed today due to impending weather.

Tonight's agenda can be found at https://bit.ly/2Omydwx Tonight's document package is publicly available at https://bit.ly/3cYgSEn Please note that comments on this video are not moderated. Please email [email protected] with comments and feedback.

We shared this message with our ASD-S High School families today about blended learning and engagement. Check it out here: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/si/ASD-S/news/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx

This month information sheets on the high school registration process for the SJEC will be sent home with Grade 8 students. Click here to view the High School registration handbook: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca//High%20School%20Handbook%20Updated

Feb 8 - All ASD-S schools closed today due to weather.Feb 8 - All ASD-S schools closed today due to weather.

Thanks to our custodial staff across the district today! They've been busy this morning cleaning our walk ways and entrances to make sure our schools are safe for staff and students! We appreciate you!

Tonight's agenda can be viewed at https://bit.ly/3m0rXpy All documents for tonight's meeting can be accessed at https://bit.ly/2KdA2Ko Please note that comments are not monitored. Please direct questions and comments to [email protected]

Each year, as we head into winter, we ask ASD-S families to review our Inclement Weather Policy, regarding school closures ("snow days") and bus delays. Click below for the Inclement Weather Policy, or find it anytime on our ASD-S Website: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca//inclement%20weather%20policy%20202

Congratulations to our talented student artist, Amelia Cyr, winner of this year's Holiday Season Card Design Challenge! The Grade 11 St. Malachy's Memorial High School student's designs will appear on this year's ASD-S holiday card as well as that of the NB Office of the Child and Youth Advocate. Amelia is pictured below with her winning designs, beside Principal Stevens, art teacher Ms. Sheehan, and Superintendent Watson.

GNB has updated their screening questions, which are displayed on the entrances to our schools. We ask all families and students to answer these questions to themselves before entering our facilities. Families with younger students should be aware of the screening questions and monitor students for symptoms prior to sending them to school. Click here to see the full poster: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca//Communic/COVID-19_screeningdec.pdf

Congratulations to Talk With Me, the only community-based speech-language pathology program in Canada, whose mission is to build and strengthen the capacity of parents and early childhood service providers by recognizing their important role in language development.

This year our schools will be offering a new, virtual format for Parent-Teacher Conferences, using Microsoft Teams. This is a secure online connection between you and your child’s teacher that is easy to use and schedule. You'll be receiving more info from your child's school, including a link to the site. Mobile device users can download the Microsoft Teams app in advance.

This afternoon we shared a message from the Deputy Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development regarding this year's provincial assessments: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca//ASD-S/Communication/Assessments.pdf

Schools are currently open and unless you have been advised by Public Health or your primary care giver that your child must self-isolate, we encourage you to send them to school. We sent a letter to families this evening about attendance and home learning: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/si/ASD-S/news/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx

Did you know there is a Bring Your Own Device support line for high school students? If your child has questions about: Office 365 Pro Plus (home connection and installation) Teams OneDrive PowerSchool... Desire 2 Learn (D2L) Wi-Fi Call: 1-833-453-1140

EECD, with Public Health, have updated the restrictions related to cross-border travel into Washington County, Maine. Please read this message, shared with all ASD-S families today: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca//Cross%20Border%20Travel%20Nov%206%

For those self-isolating, please note: "Household members of individuals who are self-isolating MUST self-isolate if they are unable to limit direct contact with the individual who is self-isolating. For example, a parent caring for a young child." This would include children and their siblings attending school.

There are many individuals in our province self-isolating. Besides travel reasons, you must self-isolate if you are advised to do so by Public Health because of a possible exposure OR if you have two or more symptoms of COVID-19. Follow this link to GNBs complete guide to self-isolating: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca//A/Communication/Self-isolation.pdf

We're looking for Casual Bus Drivers, especially in the Grand Manan area. Email [email protected] for more information.

Great reminders from Dr. Russell today, especially for our teens and young adults.

Following further guidance from Public Health and EECD, restrictions have been reduced regarding safety precautions related to travel to the Campbellton region. Please read this message, shared with all ASD-S families today: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca//Nov%2004%20Travel%20to%20Orange%20

The Province has provided UPDATED guidelines for staff and students who have or who plan to travel to the Moncton or Campbellton Health Regions, or who have hosted visitors from those regions. This information was sent to all ASD-S families this evening: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca//Travel%20to%20Orange%20UPDATE%20Oc

K-8 Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up soon. This year our schools are offering a new, virtual format to meet, using MS Teams. This is a secure online connection between you and your child's teacher that is easy to use and schedule. You'll receive more info from your child's school. This video shows instructions using a PC or laptop. Those wishing to use Teams on their portable device will need to download the Teams app in advance. Families will also have the option to connect via a phone call.

Meeting documents and agenda can be accessed at the following URL: https://bit.ly/33WYbvR Comments are not moderated in real time, Please direct any questions to [email protected]

We have sent a letter to all families regarding what you should expect if a member of our school community were to test positive for COVID-19. Read it on the main page of the ASD-S website. Please ensure your contact info is up to date with your child(ren)'s school so you don't miss important messages. http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/si/ASD-S/news/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx

Reminder there are no classes Monday, October 12.

The District Education Council for ASD-S will meet in person or virtually (here on Facebook) on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 beginning at 7:00 p.m. *Note: Members of the public who would like to attend in person may pre-register by calling 658-5325. Attendees will be limited to a maximum of 5 people.

Check out this great initiative by the Empty Stocking Fund. They are seeking submissions from children of their stories of kindness. Five entries will be randomly drawn to be featured during the Empty Stocking Fund telethon, via live broadcast or prerecorded video. Five additional entries will be randomly selected to appear in the Telegraph Journal on November 14.

Many congratulations to Lisa Brown, of Lisa's Playhouse Child Care Centre in Roachville (Lisa's Playhouse & Tír na nÓg Forest School : Sussex), winner of Prime Minister's Excellence Award in Early Childhood Education! Read more about Lisa and her philosophy of care here: https://ic.gc.ca/eic/site/pmaece-ppmepe.nsf/eng/wy00716.html

For more information or to nominate an exceptional teacher, visit: https://www2.gnb.ca//2020MinistersExcellenceInEducationAwa

Know a little one ready to start Kindergarten next year? Find out more information about registration here: http://web1.nbed.nb.ca/si/ASD-S/news/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx

Many congratulations to Ms. Standring from Rothesay High School, Prime Minister's Award for Teaching Excellence - New Brunswick Certificate of Achievement Recipient. Read more about her innovative teaching practices here: https://ic.gc.ca/eic/site/pmate-ppmee.nsf/eng/wz02444.html