Spaghetti for Sea Protection
Each class at Canyon-Lister Elementary works on a UNESCO project, selecting as a class an issue that they would like to learn more about, and then they take action to make a positive change.
This month Ms. Ziefflie's Grade 1-2 class has been learning about the importance of water for all living things. They have collaborated with our Be the Change club to raise money for the Emerald Sea Protection Society.
The Emerald Sea Protection Society searches for and removes "ghost nets", which are abandoned fishing nets that contribute towards pollution and harm sea life.
New Vice-Principal at Mount Sentinel Secondary School
School District No. 8 (Kootenay Lake) announced today that Mr. Ryan McAllister will be appointed to Mount Sentinel Secondary School as the new vice-principal starting on August 1, 2023.
Mr. McAllister will take over from Vice-Principal Jennifer Adams who will become principal of Canyon-Lister Elementary School in the Creston Family of Schools.
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.
Hotdog Fundraiser, Family Dance
Our Be the Change group has been conducting hot dog sales in February to raise money to support people affected by the earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Just under $1000 was raised with the first sale, with more raised at the end of the month. Hot dogs were purchased via donation.
Also in February, our PAC organized the first CLES Family Dance in the gym on Friday, 24th February from 6-8pm. Students helped their parents decorate, and families came together to enjoy a social event together. Thanks to our amazing PAC for organizing this!
French Immersion Information Session A Success
Canyon-Lister held our French Immersion information session in early January to provide information for families who are interested in applying for a place in the Late French Immersion Grade 5/6/7 multi-age class for September 2023. Nineteen people came out, and applications have started to come in.
End-of-School-Year Transitions
Spring is the time of transitions, and at Canyon-Lister Elementary all staff have been working together to make sure we provide transition opportunities for our students so that their experience is a smooth as possible. Events we have recently held:
Creston Students Help Restore Wetlands
"Creston students got their hands dirty and their heads full of knowledge thanks to an environmental education program recently.
Students in Brian Ewashen’s Grade 3-5 class at Canyon-Lister Elementary explored the forest ecosystem in the Creston Valley and took part in a collaborative restoration project that saw them plant 150 trees and shrubs!"
