Nominate a Great Kid Today

Nominations for the 2014 Great Kids Award have opened. 

Nominate a special young person whose generosity, leadership, courage, and compassion made a positive impact.

Every year, young leaders make outstanding contributions – at home, at school, and in their communities. 

Why not thank them for their great achievements and share their stories to inspire other Albertans to reach their full potential and build a better Alberta?

The Alberta government will honour all nominees and 16 great kids at an awards ceremony at the Fantasyland Hotel in Edmonton in April 2014. All winners will receive a trophy and a prize package from Fantasyland and IBM.  Investing in youth is one way the Alberta government is investing in families and communities to build a better Alberta.

How to nominate a great kid

Go to the website below, print off the nomination form; fill it out; and fax, mail or e-mail it to:

GREAT KIDS AWARD Alberta Human Services Community Partnerships Branch 10th Floor, Sterling Place 9940 106 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5K 2N2 f | 780-644-2671 e | HS.greatkids@gov.ab.ca

All nominations must be received by Dec. 9, 2013 at 4 p.m

For more information, please visit www.greatkids.alberta.ca, call 780-415-8150 (for toll-free access, dial 310-000) or email HS.greatkids@gov.ab.ca.

CBE Chief Superintendent is Stepping Down

From the Calgary Herald:

"The hunt for a new chief superintendent for Calgary’s public school board unofficially began Tuesday with the surprise announcement that Naomi Johnson plans to retire next April.
Johnson, who joined the Calgary Board of Education 33 years ago, made her decision known at the last public board meeting before the Oct. 21 election.
She was contractually required to give the board six months’ notice, and her five-year term that was set to end July 2014.
Her resignation takes effect April 8."

Read the full story here.

From the CBE

"CBE celebrates another year of strong student achievement:

Calgary Board of Education students demonstrated another year of strong academic results on those 2012-13 Provincial Achievement Tests and Diploma exams that were written. ... 'Alberta continues to be one of the highest achieving jurisdictions in the world,' says Naomi Johnson, chief superintendent of schools. 'Our objective is to exceed provincial targets and we have done so in almost every subject and grade level. For another straight year, our student results are outstanding.' "

Read the full post here.

From CAPSC

CAPSC October Meeting Oct. 16 development session for CBE school councils – hosted by CAPSC and CBE The Calgary Association of Parents and School Councils (CAPSC) and the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) are pleased to co-host a development session for CBE school councils. This session will be delivered by Alberta School Councils’ Association as follows: Date: Wednesday, Oct. 16 Time: 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Place: Multipurpose Room, Education Centre, 1221 – 8 Street S.W. Parking: free underground parking provided (access off 12 Avenue) Topic: Tools for effective school councils We were planning to have ASCA at our October meeting this year, and when we learned that CBE also wanted to host an ASCA workshop evening, it seemed natural to join up for this project. ASCA has offered workshops to schools now for some time.  One of our executive members participated in their workshop at her school recently - here's what she had to say As CAPSC executive, we feel that your school council will be greatly enhanced by attending this evening workshop.  It is the kind of information that is fundamental to operating a successful school council and working with your administration in a positive, collaborative way.  Attending this ASCA session will be a great benefit to the children of your school, and, in the end, that is our ultimate goal!

Trustee Forums CAPSC is still set to co-host two public school board trustee forums this month, prior to the October 21st elections.  Please see the information below for how you can participate. Citizens’ Public School Board Trustee 5+10, 6+7, 8+9 Forum  Thursday, October 10, 2013, 7pm Triwood Community Association Hall 2244 Chicoutimi Drive NW Citizens’ Public School Board Trustee 1+2, 3+4 Forum (corrected) Tuesday, October 15, 2013, 7pm Thorncliffe Greenview Community Association Hall 5600 Centre St. N Calgary

CAPSC Memberships Don't forget to purchase your CAPSC membership now!  For questions regarding your membership status or to receive a copy of the membership form, please contact our Communications Coordinator.

Fundraiser Information

Magazine Fundraiser: The end of our magazine fundraiser is fast approaching. October 19th will mark the final day you can support this effort. The Canadian Community Reading Plan is owned and operated in Western Canada and is a great way to promote reading and raise funds for our group. Click here to complete your order.