Major Pratt school plans positive change for 2008 09
Kowalchuk outlines major initiatives for the 2008/09 school year at Major Pratt Public School including a shift from percentage marks to standards based reporting for K 8, a Positive Behavioral Supports framework, a dual credit program with Assiniboine Community College, absolute tobacco free grounds, added French in grades four and five, and enhanced parent communication through planners and a new bulletin board. Upcoming events include a blood donor clinic a teacher development day drivers ed and Meet the Teachers Night with details on the Park West School Division site.
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Terry Fox Run continues mission for cancer cure
The article recalls Terry Fox and his Marathon of Hope raising 24.17 million by Feb 1981, and the Terry Fox Foundation now tops as a major cancer fundraiser. It notes 400 million raised to date, low admin costs, and ongoing impact on survival and treatments. The 2008 Russell Terry Fox Run is set for Sept 14 with 1 pm registration at the Russell Civic Centre and a 1:30 pm start. local pledges can be dropped at Reavies Pharmacy or Karma Hair Design. head shaving pledges are planned by Georgette Bowley, Greg Bowden, and RCMP participants.
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Foundation For Cancer Research
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Terry
Russell
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Russell Civic Centre
Reavies Pharmacy
Karma Hair Design
Georgette Bowley
Greg Bowden
RCMP
Karma Hair
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