Classes suspended for students of Upper Canada District School Board and Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario in towns like Smiths Falls, Perth, Carleton Place, Kemptville on May 30th due to Professional Activity (PA) day.
Calendar Reminder for Upper Canada and Catholic School Boards
Parents and students in Smiths Falls, Carleton Place, Perth, Kemptville, and surrounding communities are reminded that Friday, May 30, will be a Professional Activity (PA) day for the Upper Canada District School Board (UCDSB) and Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario.
The UCDSB has planned its PA day aimed at evaluating student achievement for the reporting period and communicating with parents/guardians and school teams about high-impact practices, professional learning modules, and resources in structured literacy and mathematics currently being implemented within the board. According to the school board's website, these activities are aligned with the UCDSB's emphasis on Improving Education and Wellness.
Meanwhile, details for the CDSBEO's PA day agenda have yet to be found in the available sources. The focus of the UCDSB professional days is on Collaboration, Resources, Educational Programs, and Wellness, as part of their strategic initiatives to streamline education and promote well-being for staff and students.
Parents and students looking for more information are advised to contact their respective school boards or check their official websites for updates closer to the PA day.
[Sources:1. Strategic Plan, Upper Canada District School Board, https://www.ucdsb.on.ca/Page/78372. Strategic Plan, Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario, https://www.cdsbeo.on.ca/template_files/Documents/division/strategicplan2022-2027.pdf]
- Weather permitting, families might consider using the PA day for a learning-focused outing to the local library, where they can engage in books related to education-and-self-development and personal-growth.
- While discussions about business strategies and politics might be a significant part of professional discussions, it's essential for the UCDSB and CDSBEO to prioritize sports, entertainment, and opinion topics in school programs and extracurricular activities to broaden students' perspectives.
- To supplement the learning objectives of the PA day, students and parents may find it helpful to watch informative documentaries or listen to podcasts on topics such as improving education, wellness, and well-being in their free time.
- Awareness of current events in various fields like sports, entertainment, politics, or even world education systems could help stimulate thoughtful opinions among students, fostering a stronger learning environment and promoting personal growth during the PA day and beyond.
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