BASHAW SCHOOL UPDATE

Hello Rebels,

I am very excited to be rejoining the Bashaw school community. I just wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself to those who may not know me as I am looking forward to working closely with everyone.

In 2000 I earned my Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Alberta. That winter I began my teaching career in Victoria School of Performing Arts in Edmonton. The following year I moved to the Bashaw community with my family and began teaching at the Bashaw school. This is where I taught High School Science/Math and option courses. In 2005, I became the Assistant principal at the Bashaw School and commenced my Master of Education degree in Administration from the University of Portland. I became the principal of the Bashaw School in 2014. In 2017, I transferred to the École Camrose Composite High School as an Assistant Principal. Throughout my career, I have strived to be the best servant leader that I could for my staff, students and community.

In my tenure as an administrator, I have been fortunate enough to be involved in the design and construction of the new Bashaw School. Having an opportunity to be in on the ground floor of this project allowed me to learn a great deal of this process and to have a voice in the transition of our students into their new home. I have been involved in the creation of a Vocational program in a rural setting with the additions of welding, construction and mechanics. I am a passionate supporter of all extra curricular activities. Within my career, I have coached many different sports as it has been a passion of mine. I have always been an advocate of the rural community by being a part of this in volunteerism and enjoying the results of this with my family.

I am truly excited to be able to return to the Bashaw school community and I hope that everyone is safe and healthy.

Hello! My name is Shawna Johnson and I am the Assistant Principal of Bashaw School. Last year was my first year as Assistant Principal and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am very pleased to be returning in this role. Bashaw School is an amazing place to be. I am looking forward to working with the students, staff, and parents again this year.

I am the new Grade 3 Teacher at Bashaw School and I am excited to be joining such an amazing team of educators! As part of my assignment this year, I am also teaching Physical Education and Wellness to Grades 2 and 6 students. I have been teaching for 23 years and I have taught in Chestermere, Calgary, Tofield, Camrose, and Viking. I have taught all grades from K-12. For the last 7 years, alongside teaching, I worked in leadership roles as a Division Learning Consultant, Assistant Principal, and Principal.

In my spare time, I enjoy walking my dogs, working out, camping, quadding, and travelling. I am looking forward to meeting families and community members and I would like to thank everyone in both the school and the community for the warm welcome. It's going to be an amazing year!

Hello everyone. My name is Jordan Andriatz and I am the new Grade 4 teacher. I used to be a student at Bashaw school and so I am thrilled to be back as a teacher. I was around in the school during 2021 so you may recognize my face. I have been away in Ontario for the last couple years where I was teaching and got married! While I was away I really missed the staff and students. Everyone is so friendly and kind here! I look forward to getting to know everyone even better and being the best grade 4 teacher that I can be.

This will give you an opportunity to meet the teachers and staff, find out all kinds of information on our programs, volunteering, help with setting up your school accounts, etc.

We look forward to seeing you!

Beginning Wednesday, you can schedule an appointment with Sherry to walk through getting your accounts set up, and information completed (i,e. Re-Registration forms, which are past due).

The portal to schedule an appointment will open on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. To schedule an appointment:

1. On Tuesday, after 1:30 p.m. go to https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/wsbzy - the Code is wsbzy
2. Please enter your EMAIL ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER, in case changes need to be made, along with your name
3. Select what you would like help with
4. Select your time - please plan for 20-40 minutes

If you have any questions please contact Sherry at the school office - 780-372-3800

PLEASE NOTE: AFTER WEDNESDAY select times will be offered. This will be communicated in next Friday's Newsletter.

If you were APPROVED as a driver last year, you will need to RENEW ALL of your documentation in NOVEMBER. HOWEVER....

• Please contact Sherry Jenkins ASAP by email to verify we have valid insurance information sjenkins@brsd.ab.ca

If you are interested in becoming a new approved driver you MUST complete all required documentation BEFORE you transport any students other than your own children.

• Please contact Sherry in the office at sjenkins@brsd.ab.ca or call 780-372-3800.

COMPLETE INFORMATION REGARDING REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION WILL BE COMMUNICATED NEXT WEEK. We are in the process of confirming with BRSD what is required.

To report your child's absence please do the following:

• Email the office - sjenkins@brsd.ab.ca AND dandriatz@brsd.ab.ca OR
• Call the school at 780-372-3800 and leave a message
• ALSO please email your child's teacher(s), so they are aware and can plan for any homework/assignments, etc

Phone calls from our system go home to every child that has an unexcused absence. The automated calls normally go out beginning at 9:20 am. Teachers can ONLY mark students as an unexcused absence - this is why you want to ensure both of us in the office are aware of an excused absence.

Mrs. Krutchen will be here on THURSDAY!

The following Info is for YOU! Click the High School Plus Picture to go to their site for GREAT info!

Check out Open House dates and scholarship and bursary info in High School +

Thursday, October 5 - Dress for Rebel Day!

Remember this year Early Dismissal is at 12:05!!

Stay tuned for more information!

Thursday, October 26

Save this link and even download the calendar to yours! The calendar page will let you know early dismissal's, events, etc. Click HERE

Early dismissals will be the FIRST Thursday of most months. Students will be dismissed at 12:05. THIS IS A CHANGE FROM LAST YEAR.

Email: sjenkins@brsd.ab.ca
Website: www.bashaw.brsd.ab.ca
Location: 5304 51 Street Box 69
Phone: 780-372-3800
Facebook: facebook.com/bashaw_school