October 5, 2020
Dear colleagues,
I want you to know how appreciative I am of the extraordinary work that you do every day.
You who are in the field and must wear the mask, in addition to the smile, every day — you who are tasked with ensuring the success of each student …
Dear Parents and Guardians,
Allow me on this very first day back to school to thank you for your invaluable collaboration during the last several months in supporting your child’s success. I am convinced that the measures put in place in our schools, and the virtual classes offered, will continue to ensure the success of every Fransaskois student.
August 25, 2020
Dear CÉF families,
Across the province, our teams are busy preparing for a memorable return to school. We can call it the COVID back-to-school event, a seasonal step worth remembering this year. There will be precious reunions guided by passionate teachers and dedicated support staff. As a backdrop: the health and safety of each student and of our staff.
If you have questions about the support offered for your child with special needs, call 1.877.273.6662 to consult a Student Services professional in confidence. You have questions related to the impact of COVID-19 on CÉF activities? Send an email to: covid19@cefsk.ca. You can also contact 1.877.273.6661, for any general questions concerning the 2020-2021 academic year at CÉF.
August 11, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
In the light of the most recent information communicated by provincial authorities, CÉF has updated its Restart Plan. This update includes additional details as to guidelines and measures put in place to reduce contamination in schools and CÉF offices.
You will also notice that CÉF offers families who might be unable to reintegrate their child into the physical school environment for medical or other reasons, the option of proceeding with their learning activities in virtual mode.
March 30, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I would like to bring to your attention some key information for the successful continuation of our school year, as we close this week without school during which staff was on leave.
Principals and school staff will resume their activities in telework mode (working from home) as of today. Schools and the head office will remain closed to ensure the effectiveness of efforts to counter the spread of COVID-19. If you wish to communicate with the school, you can do so starting today, by calling your school’s regular phone number.
This week, school staff will plan virtual educational activities for your children, which will be delivered starting Monday, April 6. Before then, teachers and educators will communicate with the children on Wednesday, April 1, based on a schedule which will be given to you.
March 19, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
I would like to bring some clarification as to what drives CÉF to put into place the best educational services it is able to provide students under current circumstances. There are almost 4 months left in the 2019-2020 school year. Much learning remains for students as they prepare for next year and, in some cases, for their journey into post-secondary studies.
The Ministry of Education has requested that all school divisions pause students’ educational activities over the coming week, in order to allow school staff and families to adjust to the new reality. The week-long break will also help counter the spread of COVID-19, thanks to social distancing.
March 16, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
The Government of Saskatchewan has announced this morning that all schools are to be closed. CÉF will therefore implement these directives and schools will close on Friday, March 20, until further notice.
With the cancellation of parent-teacher meetings on Thursday, March 19, parents will have the choice of keeping their children at home that day, or to bring them to school where they will be under teacher supervision during school hours. No school transportation will be available on Thursday.
March 16, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
We recognize that the increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases this weekend raises several questions and concerns. CÉF is in constant communication with the Ministry of Education and follows the recommendations of Saskatchewan’s Chief Medical Health Officer regarding school closure options.
We expect everyone who is not feeling well to stay home and monitor for possible symptoms of COVID-19. We also invite parents to continue to report their child’s absence from school.
As a precaution, the parent-student-teacher meetings that were to take place on Thursday, March 19 are postponed to a later date.
March 12, 2020
Dear parents and guardians,
Given the recent developments surrounding the coronavirus (COVID-19), we would like to inform you that our teams at CÉF are already taking steps to ensure your children and our employees have access to a safe and healthy learning and work environment. CÉF has implemented an Action Plan in our schools to counter COVID-19 – this Action Plan is available on the CÉF website.
We are committed to preventing possible cases of contagion. All our schools have therefore started phase 1 of the Action Plan: Prevention.
On November 9th, 2016, École Beau Soleil (ÉBS) and École Mathieu de Gravelbourg (ÉMG) held its Remembrance Day Ceremony. After some words of welcome offered by the schools’ principal, Mrs. Rosalie Lizée, the grade 8 to 11 students in the school band played «Ô Canada» under the direction of the music teacher, Mrs. Janique Wilson.