Dear Famlies,

Curriculum and Assessment:

 The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (EECD) worked with educators in the summer of 2020 to choose the most important outcomes for learning, knowing teaching would look different this year. Report cards will also reflect some change, with the fall report card going out at the usual time this year. Please see the attached “Reporting and Learning” document(s) and reach out to your child’s teacher or principal if you have any questions about the report card.

Social Emotional Learning/ Guidance and Mental Health:

Guidance counsellors are now able to connect with students and families using the secure platform of Microsoft Office Teams. Microsoft Teams opens the possibility for both video and audio connections with students who have an account. Please reach out to your school counsellor for more information.

In addition to what school guidance counsellors offer, the World of Wisdom platform provides students access to a certified career development practitioner from the New Brunswick Career Development Association (NBCDA). This service is available to virtually support students as they explore their preferred future.

Parents are asked to please report their child's/ren's absence by using 1 of 3 convenient methods:

1. Using mobile device, download & install the SchoolMessenger app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (or from the links at https://go.schoolmessenger.ca. The first time you use the app, select Sign Up to create your account (use the email address you have on file with the school). Select Attendance then Report an Absence.

2. Use the SafeArrival website, https://go.schoolmessenger.ca. The first time you use the website, select Sign Up to create your account.  Select Attendance then Report an Absence.

3. Call the toll-free number 1-833-294-4832 to report an absence using the automated phone system.

These options are available 24 hours/day, 7 days a week.  Future absences can be reported at any time.