<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Jubilee Elementary School is looking to fill 6 temporary Educational Assistant positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Both part-time and full-time hours are available.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The EA role is crucial to student success. Bring your resume and references, and let us guide you through the application process. Join us in shaping the future! See you at the Open House!</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, October 9 from 11 am - 3 pm at Jubilee Elementary School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">OR</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Wednesday, October 16 from 11 am - 3 pm at Jubilee Elementary School</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">To view the online application and find out more, </span><a href="https://www.applitrack.com/nwsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Student+Support+Services" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">click here</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NWSD is offering ASIST training on December 5 & 6, 2024 at our Meadow Lake Division Office.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The training runs from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm both days. Registration is free for NWSD staff. Non-NWSD personnel are also welcome to register and there will be a $100 registration fee.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Lunch and snacks are included.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">What is ASIST training?</span></p><ul class="editor-list-ul"><li value="1" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">LivingWorks ASIST is a two-day in-person workshop featuring powerful audiovisuals, discussions, and simulations.</span></li><li value="2" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">At a LivingWorks ASIST workshop, you’ll learn how to recognize when someone may be thinking about suicide, and how to provide a skilled intervention and develop a safety plan with the person to connect them to further support.</span></li><li value="3" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">You will also consider how personal and community attitudes about suicide affect someone’s openness to seek help and your ability to provide it.</span></li><li value="4" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">This workshop will increase your willingness, confidence, and capacity to provide suicide first aid.</span></li><li value="5" class="editor-listitem" style="text-align: start;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Two knowledgeable, supportive trainers will guide you through the course, ensuring a comfortable and safe learning environment.</span></li></ul><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=k_MH23VqUESNA8CR54xuHHrWK8wJy1tBr_B-AF9dR0hUMkozQUNGUk82SUg5Nzk1UEc3UUVaMzZLQS4u" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Registration Form</span></a></p><p class="editor-paragraph"><br></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have questions about the training, please contact Danielle Williamson at the Turtleford Office or by </span><a href="/sys/api/forms?structure_key=staff_contact_form&to=e73ca3e7af41149367ab5f8aa270888d75f84dcee50b23e98624c0a2cc0916403df9a3ed6cfb7fe9bcdb110f99a4f433d0803653261626" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">email</span></a><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></p>
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">August 26, 2024</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">RE: Provincial Cell Phone Policy</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Dear Parents and Caregivers,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope this message finds you well as we prepare for the upcoming school year. I am writing to inform you of an important new policy introduced by the Ministry of Education regarding the use of personal electronic devices, such as cell phones, in K-12 classrooms.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Starting in the 2024-2025 school year, all schools within the Northwest School Division will be required to develop and implement school-specific policies that align with this provincial mandate. This policy will limit the use of personal electronic devices during instructional time across all grade levels, from Kindergarten to Grade 12. The intent behind this policy is to create a safe, focused, and effective learning environment for all students, free from the distractions and potential negative impacts of electronic device usage.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">While the use of these devices will be generally limited, there will be some allowances for students in Grades 9 to 12 if a clear instructional purpose is identified and approved by school administration. Additionally, exceptions will be made for students with medical or additional needs that require the use of a personal electronic device.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Each school within our division will be developing its own policy in alignment with these provincial guidelines, and we are committed to ensuring that these policies are communicated clearly to all families. You can expect to receive detailed information about your child’s school policy early in the school year, including the expectations for students, responses to not following the policy, and any specific procedures that will be followed.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">We understand that this may be a significant change for students and families, and we are here to support you through this transition. Our goal is to ensure that all students can thrive in a learning environment that promotes focus, safety, and well-being.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to your child’s school administration.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your continued partnership in supporting your child’s education.</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sincerely,</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Duane Hauk</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Director of Education</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Northwest School Division</span></p>
<p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><img src="/images/4c95c277-e4ca-5741-bcae-80f4380f839c?fingerprint=ppb20251217014955" alt="" width="inherit" height="inherit"></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Exciting news! NWSD is pleased to share that a new local bargaining agreement with the North West Teachers' Association (NWTA) has been signed. This renewed partnership will strengthen our commitment to supporting teachers across the school division.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Thank you to all members of the negotiating teams -</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">The LINC agreement covers locally determined benefits and responsibilities for teachers, such as extra-curricular service, teacher preparation time, before and after school voluntary service, pay for sub teachers, and other non-salary items.</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">It is </span><b><strong class="editor-text-bold" style="white-space: pre-wrap;">not</strong></b><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> part of the current STF and Government Trustee Bargaining Committee negotiations.</span><br><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Board: Duane Hauk, Davin Hildebrand, Charlie McCloud, Michelle Pickett, Carol Ferguson</span><br><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">NWTA: Anita Hamm, Brent Keen, Desiree Klarner, Allison Powell</span></p><p class="editor-paragraph" dir="ltr"><a href="/documents/70fb2590-32da-5b25-b0af-09a4eaaa13aa?fingerprint=ppb20251217015037" target="_blank" class="editor-link"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Linc Agreement</span></a></p>
