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Read about student participation in the recent federal election, fabulous bus drivers and firefighters who support children, the 2025 SD8 Youth Pow Wow and more...

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Good afternoon, Families,

Please enjoy the April 2025 Newsletter

ARES Family Newsletter - April 2025

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This April and May, students from Erickson School, Adam Robertson Elementary School, and Canyon-Lister Elementary school are gathering at Kootenay River Secondary School for a series of fun workshops leading up to Pow wow.

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In this edition, learn more about outdoor learning, scholarships, kindergarten registration and our new School Messenger app.

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Huge congratulations to the incredible cast and crew of The Lion King Jr., who impressed audiences in two sold-out performances on March 7th and 8th at the KRSS Auditorium!

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As we approach spring break starting March 17, the pace of learning in our schools seems to accelerate. Children are working hard to improve their reading, writing, number and math skills, science knowledge...

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This year at ARES, we have placed a strong emphasis on learning the Ktunaxa language. From Kindergarten to Grade 7, students have been participating in language lessons led by Josie Fullerton, deepening their understanding of this First Nations language.

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We’re a month into 2025, and it’s so exciting to see snow! In schools right now, schools are offering ski trips and other opportunities for outdoor activities with great support from our bus drivers and other transportation staff who make sure children and youth get where they are going and back again safely during and after school hours. 

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Please enjoy the ARES Newsletter for January

ARES Family Newsletter - January 2025

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