The next meeting of our Board of Trustees is Tuesday, May 19, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the RETSD Administration Offices. Parents and other stakeholders are welcome to take part, either in person or virtually. Learn more: https://bit.ly/42UVGb4

Innovative musical programming at Wayoata enabled kindergarten students to develop musical skills and work on other parts of their learning while entertaining their families in a one-hour performance of The Carnival of the Animals. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4neUoBl.

Last night, Valley Gardens Community Connections welcomed Indigenous artist Frederick Spence—also known by his spirit name, Thunder Bear—into the school for a soapstone carving workshop. Students and parents/caregivers had the opportunity to create their own unique piece of soapstone art. Some participants knew what they wanted to carve while others let the stone guide them. Thank you, Thunder Bear, for introducing participants to this ancient traditional art, which remains an important cultural expression for Indigenous peoples.

Helping students prepare for the world beyond school is part of our responsibility as a school division. RETSD programming encourages learners to consider careers as journeys with twists and turns with multiple opportunities for ongoing growth and change. Read Branches, Not Boxes in our magazine, Maamawi Gi-bimosemin: https://bit.ly/49nOQhj. #SkilledTradesDay