Mar 2, 2016 - The March 1, 2016 Board Meeting of the Rainy River District School Board was held at Donald Young School i
Heather Campbell Director of Education
Dianne McCormack Board Chair
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PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 2, 2016
Rebecca Upjohn (left) helped to celebrate Sturgeon Creek School‘s library re‐opening as a part of her visit to schools.
Rainy River District School Board recognizes Donald Young School, Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program and Sturgeon Creek School at March 1 Board Meeting The March 1, 2016 Board Meeting of the Rainy River District School Board was held at Donald Young School in Emo. At the meeting, the Board presented its monthly Recognition of Excellence to Donald Young School, Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program and Sturgeon Creek School for Bringing Literacy to Life at RRDSB. Author visits encourage students’ enjoyment of reading and writing, and engage students in the development of literacy skills. In the Spring of 2015, renowned Canadian author, Rebecca Upjohn, was hosted by the Rainy River District School Board through support of the Writers‐In‐The‐School program. During her visits to Donald Young School, Sturgeon Creek Alternative Program and Sturgeon Creek School, she shared her published stories along with presentations and writing workshops. Her stories both entertain and teach – kindness, courage, doing what is right and unlikely heroes. Rebecca Upjohn’s visit to Sturgeon Creek School coincided with a special day, the school’s official library re‐opening. To celebrate this event, there was a ribbon‐cutting, the creation of a large school mural including Rebecca Upjohn’s handprint, and a soup drive, with all these activities reflecting various aspects of the author’s published work. The Rainy River District School Board’s Strategic Plan speaks to ensuring the foundation for student success and well‐ being as a goal of the Board. In addition to providing students with sound instructional practices and early interventions, inspiring a love of reading is also a key step for literacy development. ‐30‐
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Mission: “Together, we empower all students to believe in themselves, to achieve, and to dream.”
Vision: “The Rainy River District School Board is an innovative community, nurturing hearts and minds, to build a foundation for tomorrow, today.” This publication is available in accessible formats upon request.
