CAPSC Update

Welcome back to the 2011/2012 school year. CAPSC Executive have met and we are getting organized for what we expect will be an eventful year!

After sorting through seventy job applications and narrowing the field down to four interviews, we are pleased and excited to introduce our new Communications Coordinator, Leanne Long. She is getting up to speed and will have the website updated shortly.

In the meantime...

Our first meeting of the school year will take place Thursday, September 22.

We are pleased to be hosting special guests:

Jonathan Teghtmeyer, Executive Staff Officer - Alberta Teachers' Association, who will be travelling down from Edmonton to attend our meeting. Jonathan is a former teacher who taught High School Math, Drama and Physics

Jenny Regal, President - Calgary Public Teachers' ATA Local 38

CBE Trustees Pat Cochrane, Pamela King and Sheila Taylor

CAPSC 2011/2012 Meeting Schedule
Thursday, September 22
Wednesday, October 19
Wednesday, November 16
Wednesday, January 18
Wednesday, February 22 (AGM – 4th Wednesday)
Thursday, March 22
Wednesday, April 18
Wednesday, May 16
Note: We will be meeting in the Library at AE Cross School from 7 to 9 pm.

Listen, Learn & Be Heard David Taylor, MLA and Pat Cochrane, Trustee (Ward 8 & 9) coming to Killarney School

Dear Parents, I’m happy to tell you that our local MLA, David Taylor, and our trustee, Pat Cochrane, have agreed to come and speak with the Killarney Parents. This is our chance to show our elected officials how much we care about the future of public education and how we value Killarney School. It’s also an opportunity for them to show us where they stand regarding our concerns and what actions they are taking. When: 6:30 PM, Thursday, May 5 Where: Killarney School (babysitting and light refreshments will be provided) Do you have questions & comments for David Taylor and/or Pat Cochrane? To insure all voices are heard, please email questions and concerns to me, chair@killarneyparent.ca  before the meeting. I will compile a list in advance of the meeting and submit it to our esteemed guests so they can prepare accordingly. Last week’s Calgary visit by Alberta’s Minister of Education resulted in much heated discussion.  Don't miss this opportunity to continue to be informed and to let our elected officials hear our concerns. Thank you for your support, Sincerely,   Guy Obrecht, Chair Killarney Parent Council

Hon. Dave Hancock to attend CAPSC meeting April 6

CAPSC is very pleased to have the Hon. Dave Hancock, Minister of Education, attend our meeting here in Calgary on Wednesday, April 6. He will be joined by Naomi Johnson, CBE Chief Superintendent, and Pat Cochrane, Chair of the Board of Trustees. This will be a lively education panel discussion and we will be taking questions directly from the audience. The meeting will start at 5 pm in the gym at AE Cross School.

RSVP: In order to help us plan for this meeting, we would appreciate if you would RSVP so that we can anticipate numbers of attendees. All are welcome - please RSVP at madeleine.baerg@capsc.ca.