| Remembering Aaron | http://bax.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/202 | Remembering Aaron | <p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5">On Wednesday May 24th, we will celebrate the life of our dear friend Aaron Lamrche by wearing orange. Orange was Aaron's favourite colour.</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5"> <img class="mimg rms_img" alt="Image result for orange ribbon" data-bm="30" style="margin:5px;width:95px;color:#a94c01;background-color:#a94c01;" /></span> </p><p style="text-decoration:underline;"><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="text-decoration:underline;">Arrangements</span></p><p><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5" style="color:black;">After a courageous battle with cancer, Aaron passed away peacefully at
Sick Kids Hospital on Wednesday May 17, 2017, he was 9 years old.<br>
Beloved grandson of Debbie and Wayne Lamarche of Baxter. Loved son of Mary
McKenzie and Jeffrey Lamarche. Aaron will be sadly missed by his aunts, uncles,
cousins and friends.<br>
A celebration of his life will be held at Living Faith Communi<span class="textexposedshow ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5">ty Presbyterian Church, 206 Murphy Road, Baxter, on
Sunday May 28, 2017 with visitation from 3:00 p.m. until time of service at
4:00 p.m. Reception to follow.</span><br>
<span class="textexposedshow ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5">If so desired memorial donations to Sick Kids Fdn.
(Oncology) would be appreciated.</span><br>
<span class="textexposedshow ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteFontFace-5">Arrangements entrusted to DRURY FUNERAL CENTRE,
Alliston 705-435-3535</span></span></p> | | | |
| Ministry of Education seeks online engagement regarding implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework | http://bax.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/board-news/72 | Ministry of Education seeks online engagement regarding implementation of First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework | <div>The Ontario Ministry of Education is working with researchers to gather feedback and input to inform the development of the Third Progress Report on the implementation of the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education Policy Framework. <br><br>Students, parents/guardians and families, teaching and nonteaching staff, Indigenous communities, organizations and partners, and school boards are invited to participate in an online survey and/or online focus groups to capture successes and help to identify promising practices and opportunities to provide further support to enhance the achievement and well-being of Indigenous students. <br><br>Third Progress Report - <a href="https://sondages.outsidesoft.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=6A64A645-0C53-4CFF-9495-6E1A5E830F36">English survey</a></div><div>Troisième Rapport D’Étape - <a href="https://sondages.outsidesoft.com/Engine/Default.aspx?surveyID=6A64A645-0C53-4CFF-9495-6E1A5E830F36&idlang=FR">French survey</a> <br><br></div><div>It is important to note that:</div><div><ul><li>Participation in this survey is voluntary. </li><li>This survey is confidential. That means that all answers will be combined anonymously (without any identifying information) with the answers received from other participants. No one who sees the answers will be able to link them to any individual person. </li><li>Anyone can stop doing this survey at any time without any repercussions.</li></ul></div><div>All stakeholders are invited to participate in the online focus groups. To participate, RSVP to thirdprogressreport@gmail.com indicating which session you would like to attend. Please note that while we will make efforts to accommodate everyone spaces are limited to 10-12 people per session on a first come, first served basis. <br><br></div><div><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-default"><tbody><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Students</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Parents/Guardians</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Teaching/Non-Teaching Staff</strong></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default" style="width:25%;"><strong>Indigenous Organizations & Partners</strong></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, May 23 </p><p style="text-align:center;">8-9pm EST (English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 12 7:30-8:30 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, May 25 6-7pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1 2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 15 7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 1</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Friday, June 2</p><p style="text-align:center;">2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 19 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Wednesday, June 21</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 15 7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Thursday, June 8 2-3pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(English)</p></td></tr><tr><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 19 7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;"> (French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Monday, June 26</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, June 20</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td><td class="ms-rteTable-default"><p style="text-align:center;">Tuesday, June 27</p><p style="text-align:center;">7-8 pm EST</p><p style="text-align:center;">(French)</p></td></tr></tbody></table><br></div><div><br></div><div>The Indigenous Education Office of the Ministry of Education would be pleased to respond to any questions you may have regarding the process of engagement and data collection to inform the development of the Third Progress Report. Please send any questions directly to Jennifer Feasby, Manager Education Policy and Programs Unit (Jennifer.Feasby@ontario.ca).<br><br><br></div><div><br></div> | | | |
| Baxter Family Night at the Blue Jays Game | http://bax.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/199 | Baxter Family Night at the Blue Jays Game | <p>Tonight is the Blue Jays game at the Rogers Centre. If you are taking the bus provided by School Council, it departs at 4:30 pm sharp from the school. We look forward to seeing everyone who has purchsed tickets at the game. Go Jays Go!</p> | | | |
| Looking for Volunteers for Arts in the Pasture! | http://bax.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/200 | Looking for Volunteers for Arts in the Pasture! | <p>Our annual Arts in the Pasture, end of year bbq celebration will be on Thursday June 8th, and School Council is looking for volunteers to help us make the night a success. We will need extra hands anytime between 4-8pm, for a variety of jobs. If you are able to help out anytime during the evening, please contact <a href="mailto:councilchairbax@scdsb.on.ca"><span style="text-decoration:underline;">councilchairbax@scdsb.on.ca</span></a></p><p>We are also happily accepting high school volunteers, that would like to earn time towards their required 40 hours. </p><p>Thank you in advance for any help, and we look forward to seeing everyone there!<img alt="volunteer.jpg" src="/PublishingImages/Lists/LocalNews/AllItems/volunteer.jpg" style="margin:5px;width:347px;" /></p> | | | |
| Track & Field May 16 | http://bax.scdsb.on.ca/about-us/news/school-news/201 | Track & Field May 16 | <strong><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:arial;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;">Baxter students will be enjoying a spring day outside next week as they participate in our annual track and field meet. We are looking forward to a fantastic day! </span><span style="color:#000000;font-family:arial;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;">Boys will be on the track in the morning and the field events in the afternoon. Girls will be in the field in the morning and the track in the afternoon.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;"><span style="color:#000000;font-family:arial;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;">Currently the weather network </span><a href="https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/weather/ontario/alliston" style="text-decoration:none;"><span style="color:#1155cc;font-family:arial;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;">https://www.theweathernetwork.com/ca/weather/ontario/alliston</span></a><span style="color:#000000;font-family:arial;font-size:11pt;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;font-weight:400;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;background-color:transparent;"> shows conditions to be sunny and 22 degrees. Please ensure that your child has water, extra snacks and sunscreen or UV clothing. </span></p><br><br></strong><p></p> | | | |