Budget Forums 2010
- Budget Forum #2: February 18, 2010
- Budget Forum #3: April 15, 2010
- Budget Forum #4: April 22, 2010
These forums are open to everyone and will be held from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at the Kipp Centre (46370 Portage Avenue)
Related Documents
The Chilliwack School District is considering an Alternate School Year Calendar for the 2010-2011 school year. Please preview the calendar (above) and provide your feedback before March 16, 2010 through this online survey. This proposal will be brought forward to the March 23rd regular board meeting for consideration.
Thank you for your participation.
Chilliwack Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement
The Chilliwack Board of Education is pleased to announce that there will be a Signing Ceremony for the Aboriginal Education Enhancement Agreement.
- Monday February 8, 2010
- 10:00 a.m.
- Cheam Hall, Kipp Conference Centre (46370 Portage Avenue)
Click here for the official press release
Ready, Set, Learn 2009/10
Ready, Set, Learn will help parents give their children a good head start to Kindergarten. At each open house, families will receive an information kit with helpful tips for supporting preschoolers’ learning and development. Families will receive a book to read to their preschoolers as well as tools to enhance their preschoolers learning.
Information for Parents About the Importance of Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) 2010
BC Foundation Skills Assessment (FSA) are given to students in Grades 4 and 7 every year to assess basic knowledge and skills in reading, writing, and numeracy.
Full Day Kindergarten Coming to Eleven Elementary Schools in Chilliwack
The Chilliwack Board of Education is pleased to announce that Full Day Kindergarten will be offered in eleven of its elementary schools for September, 2010.
Click here for the official press release
By September 2011, full-day kindergarten will be available across the province. It is still up to parents to decide whether to enrol their children in kindergarten, but by the 2011/12 school year it will be available to all who want it.
For more information visit http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/early_learning/full_day_kindergarten.htm
Science World Visit Report
Make a Future
Paperless Application System for ALL Employee Groups
Make a Future (www.makeafuture.ca) is a paperless, electronic application system. It’s green, easy to use and free to all school district employees.
During the 2008-09 school year the Human Resources Department successfully implemented the Make a Future internal application system with the CTA employee group. Teaching vacancies are now posted through the Make a Future website and teachers apply electronically on vacancies with the touch of a button.
Human Resources is pleased to announce that effective APRIL 1ST 2010, job postings for all employee groups in the Chilliwack School District will be posted through the Make a Future website.
This change applies to permanent, temporary and casual employees including
- CTA
- CUPE
- Management
- CAA
Any employee who wishes to apply on vacancies for the 2010-11 school year will be required to use the Make a Future internal application system by registering as an internal applicant and applying electronically through the Make a Future website.
More information regarding this important change will be published in the Superintendent’s Memo in the upcoming months; check your staff room for posters and brochures that outline the change in more detail. Talk to your principal, supervisor or union rep for more information.
The district will also provide training opportunities for employees who need assistance with registering and creating an electronic application package.
Important School Bus Transportation Information
All bus students must be registered for September 2009.
- Morning Bus Routes beginning September 8th
- Policy and Registration of Bus Riders
- Registration Form
- User-Pay Information
- Snow Plan
Contact the Transportation Department for more information 604.792.1255
Yarrow Elementary School and Rosedale Elementary/Middle School Design-Build Project
In December 2008, the Board of Education of School District No. 33 (Chilliwack) and the Minister of Education entered into Project Agreements to replace Yarrow Elementary School, and to consolidate Rosedale Elementary School and Rosedale Traditional Middle School into a new Elementary/Middle School on the existing Rosedale Traditional Middle School site.
Click here to visit the Chilliwack Schools Design-Build Projects website
Click here for August 19, 2009 Update