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Dear Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ families and caregivers,Ìý

As we near the end of Veterans’ Week, and approach Remembrance Day and Indigenous Veterans’ Day, we join Canadians across the country in honouring and reflecting on the service, courage and sacrifice of those who served, and those who continue to serve courageously in times of war, conflict, and peace.ÌýÌý

During November, designated in Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ as Indigenous Peoples Awareness Month, we recognize intentional time for students and staff to expand their learning, celebrate Indigenous excellence, and amplify the voices of First Nation, Métis and Inuit peoples. Today is Inuit Day, and this week was Treaties Recognition Week, an important opportunity to learn more about Treaty rights and relationships. As many of you know, Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ schools are situated on land within the Williams Treaties of 1923, signed with the Mississauga and Chippewa Nations.Ìý

I am grateful to Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ students and staff for their thoughtful engagement not only during November, but throughout the entire year. Schools and classes are so fortunate to learn directly from authentic Indigenous voices, Indigenous Elders and Knowledge Keepers, and I encourage everyone to share what they learn with others.Ìý

For information about significant days and events at Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ, such as Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week from November 17-21, please visit and follow @kprschools on Facebook, YouTube and Instagram.Ìý

Have a wonderful weekend,Ìý

Rita RussoÌý
Director of EducationÌý

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ NEWS Ìý

Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Every Student Matters CensusÌý

Help us improve programs and services for all Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ students! Parents/caregivers and students can share their voice by completing Ë¿¹ÏÊÓƵ’s Every Student Matters Census from November 26-December 10.ÌýÌý

The Census gathers demographic data about the backgrounds and experiences of students and communities to help schools, and the broader school community:ÌýÌý

• better understand the diversity and needs of students and school communities,ÌýÌý

• identify and address barriers to student success, inclusion and well-being,ÌýÌý

• allocate resources and improve programs and services for the benefit of ALL students.ÌýÌýÌý

Parents/caregivers, students and staff are invited to learn more about the Census, at an online Community Information Session on November 19, at 6:00 p.m.ÌýÌý

Completion of the Census is voluntary and confidential.ÌýÌý

More information is available at . Ìý