Nelson Firefighters Helping to Feed Elementary Students in SD8
For the second consecutive year, Nelson area elementary schools in School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) have received a generous donation toward food for students and families thanks to fundraising efforts by the Nelson Professional Firefighters Association Local 1343 and community generosity.
SD8 Completes Five-Year Strategic Plan and 2023-2024 Budget
– Robust public participation and balanced budget
Additional School Leadership Changes for Coming Year
The following school principal and vice-principal transfers and appointments for the 2023-2024 school year will come into effect on August 1, 2023:
Principal Transfers
Principal Dawn Snell will transfer from Salmo Elementary to South Nelson Elementary.
Principal Appointments
Vice-Principal Mark Bonikowsky will move from Trafalgar Middle School to become principal of Redfish Elementary School.
Vice-Principal Jennifer Adams will move from Mount Sentinel Secondary School to become principal of Canyon-Lister Elementary School.
SD8 School Leadership Changes for Upcoming School Year
School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) announced today that the following school principal and vice-principal transfers, appointments and retirements will come into effect August 1, 2023:
District-Wide
Principal Ken Wiens is leaving Erickson Elementary to take on the role of district principal for SD8’s online learning programs including Elev8 DESK – a Provincial Online Learning School (POLS) - and the hybrid online/in-person program, Homelinks. Principal Wiens will take over from District Principal Rob Simpson who is retiring in 2023.
SD8 School Leadership Changes for Upcoming School Year
School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) announced today that the following school principal and vice-principal transfers, appointments and retirements will come into effect August 1, 2023:
District-Wide
Principal Ken Wiens is leaving Erickson Elementary to take on the role of district principal for SD8’s online learning programs including Elev8 DESK – a Provincial Online Learning School (POLS) - and the hybrid online/in-person program, Homelinks. Principal Wiens will take over from District Principal Rob Simpson who is retiring in 2023.
Blewett Receives $500 Grant for Accessible Softball!
Congratulations to Blewett School for receiving a $500 grant to support Blewett’s Accessible Softball Tournament!! The grant is a collaboration between Blewett Principal Tim Mushumanski and Inclusive Education staff Occupational Therapist Rachelle Vogel and Physiotherapist Robyn Kinrade. The tournament highlights accessibility through a variety of equipment and flexible rules that will provide an inclusive experience for all students. Way to Go!!
Spring Sports
Blewett Elementary is busy this May and June trying out different sports as part of Spring Activities. Our two youngest groups of learners get to learn some soccer skills from a certified Whitecaps soccer coach. Our two middle groups of learners visited the Nelson Tennis Club for expert tennis lessons. Our two oldest groups of learners spent some time at Granite Pointe Golf Course with the general manager Reg Clarkson and his team learner some golf basics. It is so nice being out in the community!
Terry Fox Run on September 28
Blewett Elementary will honour the memory of Terry Fox and support cancer research on Tuesday, September 28 at 1:30 pm. Our entire school will participate in the run (weather-permitting) in a spaced-out and organized way. We really would love to have every student and staff member donate a toonie for us to pass along to the Terry Fox Foundation. Students and staff are encouraged to wear bright colours with Mr. Mush on this special day. Who will your family think about as our kids run on that day?
It's the start of another new year!
Hello Blewett families!
Check your email inbox for THE email that gives you all the important information on the start-up of the 21/22 school year. It was sent from our admin system on Thursday, September 2 around 1 pm. For some platforms it can take as much as 24 hours to arrive in your inbox. Hotmail is the slowest provider for our emails to get through and this is province-wide!
Get plenty of sleep for our start-up! It's going to be exciting!
See you all soon!
Mr. Mush and staff
StrongStart Update
StrongStart is a free early learning program for pre-school children 0 – 5 years old and their parents, grandparents or caregivers. Come to enjoy play time, free play, circle time with songs, stories and crafts provided during each session.
