In
this letter, the Superintendent writes to the community in response to
comments made by a Trustee at the May 18, 2021 Board of Education Public
Board Meeting.
Superintendent's May Long Weekend Message - May 21, 2021
In
this letter, you'll read about heeding province-wide restrictions over
the long weekend, a K-12 vaccine update for staff, how to book a vaccine
appointment for youth aged 12-17, and the North Vancouver School
District's new partnership with North Shore Rescue, plus their "Survive
Your Own Adventure" interactive online video.
Superintendent's Report - May 13, 2021
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_05132021.pdf
In this Issue:
- Extraordinary Learning in Extraordinary Times (Video)
- 2021/2022 School Calendar Update
- 2021/2022 Secondary School Schedule
- Grad 2021 Update
- North Shore Rescue Online, Interactive Video: Coming Soon
- COVID-19 Mouth Rinse/Gargle Test Kits
- Alertable Public Alerting System: Sign Up Now
- Looking Ahead: Homestay Families Needed for the 2021/2022 School Year
- Summer Learning - Registration Open
- North Vancouver Online Learning - Registration Open
- AFK Summer Art Intensives - Registration Open
- Ready, Set, Leap into Learning - Wednesday, May 19
- Mayors' Food Bank Challenge - May 1 to 31
- Public Board Meeting - Tuesday, May 18
- School Trustee By-election 2021: Advance & General Voting Days
- Spring Go by Bike Week - May 31 to June 6
- Good News Stories from around the NVSD
Superintendent's Report - April 30, 2021
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_04302021.pdf
In this Issue:
- Summer Learning 2021 - Registration opens May 1
- North Vancouver Online Learning - Registration Open
- Emergency Preparedness Week - May 2 to 8
- Indigenous Education
- Looking Ahead: Homestay Families Needed for the 2021/22 School Year
- Mayors' Food Bank Challenge - May 1 to 31
- School Trustee By-election 2021: Get to Know the Candidates
- Standing Committee Meeting
- Public Board Meeting
- Spring Go by Bike Week - May 31 to June 6
- Good News Stories from around the NVSD
Superintendent's Report - April 16, 2021
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_04162021.pdf
In this Issue:
- SafeArrival Pilot
- Summer Learning 2021 - Registration opens May 1
- North Vancouver Online Learning - Registration Open
- Indigenous Education
- Looking Ahead: Homestay Families Needed for the 2021/22 School Year
- Help Shape the City of North Vancouver's Mobility Strategy
- School Trustee By-election 2021: Nomination Period Open
- Public Board Meeting
- Standing Committee Meeting
- Good News Stories from around the NVSD
Superintendent's Report - April 1, 2021
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_04012021.pdf
In this Issue:
- Notice of Trustee By-election 2021
- Help Shape the City of North Vancouver's Mobility Strategy
- Water Testing Results
- Standing Committee Meeting
- Public Board Meeting
- Good News Stories from around the NVSD
K-12 Mask Wearing Update - March 31, 2021
03312021_Superintendent Update re K-12 mask update.pdf
Welcome Back Message - March 25, 2021
03252021_Superintendent Welcome Back Letter to Parents and Guardians.pdf
Superintendent's Report - March 10, 2021
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_03102021.pdf
In this Issue:
- A Special Message from the Board of Education
- Engagement Opportunities – Add your Voice
- 2021/22 Budget Priorities (Deadline approaching)
- North Vancouver School Travel Planning Survey
- Approved 2021/22 School Calendar
- Pink Shirt Day
- Standing Committee Meeting
- Public Board Meeting
- Good News Stories from around the NVSD
Superintendent's Report - February 26, 2021
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_02262021.pdf
In this Issue
- COVID-19 K-12 Health & Safety Guidelines Update
- Engagement Opportunities – Add your Voice
- Proposed 2021/22 School Calendar (deadline: Feb. 28, 2021)
- 2021/22 Budget Priorities
- Secondary School Survey
- Strategic Planning – Draft Goals (Update)
- Elementary Temporary Transition Support Option - Update
- Board of Education Update - Trustee Resignation
- Pink Shirt Day
- Black History Month
- Indigenous Education
- AFK Spring Virtual After School Art Classes - Registration Open
- Public Board Meeting
- Good News Stories from around the NVSD
Family Day Long Weekend letter - February 12, 2021
Superintendent's Report - February 11, 2021
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_02112021.pdf
In this Issue
- Extraordinary Learning in Extraordinary Times (Video)
- Engagement Opportunities – Add your Voice
- Strategic Planning – Draft Goals (Deadline: tomorrow!)
- Proposed 2021/22 School Calendar
- 2021/22 Budget Priorities
- Secondary School Survey
- Daily Health Check Update
- Black History Month
- Indigenous Education
- Academies – Information Session, Video and Application Deadline
- Public Board Meeting
- Good News Stories from around the NVSD
Letter to Parents/Guardians - Feb 4, 2021
02042021_Superintendent Letter to Families.pdf
Please
see the attached letter from Superintendent Mark Pearmain, regarding
the February 4, 2021 joint announcement from the Minister of Education,
Provincial Health Officer and BC School Trustees Association President,
on enhanced safety measures for K-12 schools.
Superintendent's Report - January 29, 2021
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_01292021.pdf
In this Issue
- Engagement Opportunities – Add your Voice in the following school district areas:
Strategic Planning – Draft Goals; Proposed 2021/22 School Calendar; 2021/22 Budget Priorities - Indigenous Education
- Academies – Information Sessions and Application Deadline
- Standing Committee Meeting
- Elementary Band and Strings – Information Session
- Public Board Meeting
- Good News Stories from around the NVSD
Superintendent's Report - January 14, 2021
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_01142021.pdf
In this Issue
- Black History Month and Black Shirt Day
- Upcoming Engagement Opportunities
- FSA Update
- Fall 2020 COVID-19 Feedback Survey Results
- Severe Weather Information
- SMS Text Messaging via SchoolMessenger
- Secondary Enhanced Programs & Academies – Information Sessions
- Board of Education Public Board Meeting
- Good News Stories from around the NVSD
Superintendent's Message - January 13, 2021
2021 FSA Letter from Superintendent to Families.pdf
Please see the attached message from Superintendent Mark Pearmain, regarding the upcoming Foundation Skills Assessment.
Superintendent/Board Chair Message - January 7, 2021
Superintendent's Report - December 18, 2020
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_12182020.pdf
In this Issue
• Holiday Greetings from the new Minister of Education• Superintendent’s Holiday Card• Argyle Secondary School – Video Tour• Temporary Elementary Transition Support Option Update• Winter Break• Policy 310: Concussion Awareness, Prevention and Management• Indigenous Education• Board of Education Standing Committee Meeting• Board of Education Public Board Meeting• Good News Stories from around the NVSD Superintendent's Report - November 27, 2020
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_11272020.pdf
In this Issue
• Board of Education Chair and Vice Chair Update
• Temporary Elementary Transition Support Option Update
• Argyle Secondary School – Honouring the Past
• All-Gender Washrooms at the Education Services Centre
• Indigenous Education Flyer
• Place-based, Outdoor Learning
• AFK Winter Holiday Print Sale
• Board of Education Public Board Meeting
• “Class of 2020” Photo Frame Sale
• Good News Stories from around the NVSD
Superintendent's Report - November 13, 2020
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_11132020.pdf
In this Issue
• Argyle Secondary School Replacement Project Update
• November is Adoption Awareness month
• Expanded French Immersion Course Offerings – Registration is Now Open
• Severe Weather Information
• SMS Text Messaging via SchoolMessenger
• Indigenous Education
• School Visits: A Time for Observation, Reflection and Learning
• Board of Education Public Board Meeting
• Good News Stories from Around the NVSD
Superintendent's Report - October 29, 2020
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_10292020.pdf
In this Issue
• Frances Roberts: Outstanding Secondary Music Educator Award
• October is Canadian Library Month
• Kindergarten Orientation Presentation Video Now Available
• Kindergarten Registration Now Open
• Outdoor Learning
• Indigenous Education
• Capital Projects Update – Recording Now Available
• Board of Education Standing Committee Meeting – Date Change
• Board of Education Public Board Meeting
• Good News Stories from Around the NVSD
Superintendent's Report - October 22, 2020
10222020_NVSD Superintendent Update to Parents, Guardians.pdf
Please see the attached update from Superintendent Mark Pearmain, regarding encouraging your participation in three initiatives directly related to the North Vancouver School District September restart.
Superintendent's Report - October 16, 2020
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_10162020.pdf
In this Issue
• NVSD Fall 2020 Survey
• National Principals’ Month
• Foster Family Month
• Indigenous Education
• Celebrating Halloween Safely
• Provincial Election Reminder
• Walk/Roll to School – Staying Safe in the Darker, Wetter Weather
• Board of Education Public Board Meeting
• Kindergarten Information Session
• TransLink Webinar: Where We’ve Been & Where We’re Going
Halloween Celebrations Message - October 16, 2020
NVSD Superintendent Message_Halloween 2020.pdf
Please see the attached message from Superintendent Mark Pearmain regarding Halloween celebrations.
Superintendent's Report - October 5, 2020
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_10052020.pdf
Superintendent's Report - September 18, 2020
Superintendent's Report to Parents and Guardians_09182020.pd
Superintendent's Update - September 9, 2020
09-09-2020 NVSD Superintendent Back-to-School Preparation Letter to Parents, Guardians.pdf
Please see
the attached parent/guardian letter from NVSD Superintendent Mark
Pearmain regarding Important Updates for back to school.
Superintendent/BOE Message - September 8, 2020
Please see the attached parent/guardian letter regarding Labour Day activities.
Superintendent's Update - September 2, 2020
NVSD Superintendent Letter to Elementary Parents, Guardians.pdf
Please see the attached
parent/guardian letter regarding the Elementary Return-to-School survey
results and educational support options.
Superintendent's Update - August 26, 2020
Please see the attached parent/guardian letters regarding our approved Back-to-School 2020 Plan.
Please click on the link above for information regarding the NVSD Back-to-School 2020 Plan.
Please click on the link above for information on the Ministry of Education's announcement regarding Orientation Week.
Please click on the link above for information on the Ministry of Education's announcement on the back-to-school plan for 2020/21.
