Summer Learning 2009
July 6 to 31, Vedder Middle School
The Chilliwack School District Summer Learning 2009 Program takes place from July 6 to 31 at Vedder Middle School.
There are two days remaining for registering students in Grades 1 through 9:
- Thursday July 2 (9:00 to 6:00)
- Friday July 3 (9:00 to 3:00)
Registration takes place at the Chilliwack School District Office, which is located at 8430 Cessna Drive (directly across from the Chilliwack Airport). All programs are free for B.C. residents in Grades 1-9. Non-residents of BC and International students pay $400.00 per course.
For more information visit the Summer Learning 2009 website.
For Grade 10-12 programs please contact Fraser Valley Distance Education School at 604-794-7310.
Important School Bus Transportation Information
All bus students must be registered for September 2009.
Contact the Transportation Department for more information 604.792.1255
Information about H1N1
Dear Parents, guardians, students and staff.
The Ministry of Education is providing information to all students, parents, staff and school authorities about the H1N1 virus outbreak and how it may affect members of our schools and communities. In recognition of the concern for clear and informed communication we have been asked to distribute the following FactSheet information and electronic links for updated information.
- Fact Sheet #1 - If you think your child has Swine Flu: [English] [French] [Punjabi] [Chinese]
- Fact Sheet #2 - Protecting your kids from Swine Flu: [English] [French] [Punjabi] [Chinese]
- Fact Sheet #3 - Talking to kids about Swine Flu: [English] [French] [Punjabi] [Chinese]
For more information on this important issue, please visit the following websites:
- Province of British Columbia Human Swine Flu updates
- HealthLink BC
- Public Health Agency of Canada: Swine Influenza in Mexico
- Public Health Agency of Canada: Human Swine Influenza in United States
- FightFlu.ca
- http://www.gov.bc.ca/govt/swine_flu.html
- http://www.bced.gov.bc.ca/edinfo/archives/volume8/090501.pdf
Make a Future
Effective April 1, 2009, all teaching vacancies will be posted through the Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca
Teachers employed by Chilliwack School District who wish to apply as an internal candidate on teaching vacancies after April 1st are required to do so using the Make a Future internal application system.
To be approved as an internal candidate:
- Register as an internal applicant through Make a Future
- Create an electronic portfolio which includes uploaded documents (cover letter & resume) and scanned documents (teaching report and transcripts)
For instructions regarding how to register, create an e-portfolio, and apply on vacancies, go to softwaretraining.sd33.bc.ca or speak with your principal about the DVD tutorial which has been sent to your school.
Locating and Applying on Internal Job Postings
Once registered as an internal candidate, you must follow these instructions in order to view and apply on internal teaching vacancies through the Make a Future website:
- Log into your account through the Make a Future website at www.makeafuture.ca
- Locate the heading Internal Applicants on the left hand side of the screen.
- Click on View Internal Job Postings under Internal Applicants in order to view internal teaching vacancies for SD 33 – you can sort and print the list of active postings.
- Click Yes at the bottom of the screen to be e-mailed when HR posts vacancies
- To view more details on a posting, click on its position/subject name (listed in green)
- To apply, follow the instructions on the screen
- Before submitting your application electronically, please ensure you have checked that your seniority band is correct as of the date and time that the posting will close
- An e-mail will be sent to you confirming that you have successfully applied
Human Resources will continue to send electronic copies of all posted teaching vacancies to schools; hard copies of postings should be displayed in the staff room or teacher prep room.
For technical assistance contact Customer Service 1-877-900-5627 ext 224 (Mon – Fri 8:30 – 5:30 p.m. EST) or email info@applytoeducation.com
2009-2010 Annual Consultation on District Priorities & Budget Development
Documents from Previous Meetings
- Summary: Budget Forum #1 (January 22)
- Summaries: Budget Forum #1 (January 22)
- Individual Responses: Budget Forum #1 (January 22)
- Power Point Slides: Budget Forum #2 (February 5)
- Summary: Budget Forum #2 (February 5)
- Principles for Budget Development - REVISITED
- Power Point Slides: Budget Forum #3 (April 2)
- Summary: Budget Forum #4 (April 23)
- Power Point Slides: Budget Forum #4 (April 23)
For more information please call 604.792.1321. If you have further comments or questions please contact Ray Velestuk, Secretary-Treasurer, Chilliwack School District