When looking at the draft budget for Louis Riel School Division they discuss how national and international data shows the impact of FDK. It is time for @WinnipegSD to take a closer look at our data and include all the FDK classes. I Jen Chen Chris Broughton @ArleneHReid Linda Schatkowsky Jamie Dumont

This is going to be an amazing addition to @WinnipegSD. Did you know that many of the FDK classes have a large number of immigrant and refugee students? Chris Broughton I Jen Chen Linda Schatkowsky Jamie Dumont @ArleneHReid cbc.ca/news/canada/ma…

The Education Recovery Plan put out by @WinnipegSD emphasizes the importance of play-based learning and extended learning options. By funding FDK you are addressing both goals. Chris Broughton @ArleneHReid Linda Schatkowsky I Jen Chen Jamie Dumont #saveFDK winnipegsdca.civicweb.net/document/62731…

Reason #1 to save FDK: FDK was cancelled based on incomplete data which only included the most vulnerable schools. How can we make this decision without all the facts? @WinnipegSD I Jen Chen Chris Broughton @ArleneHReid Jamie Dumont Linda Schatkowsky

Reason #2 to save FDK: Learning loss due to Covid-19 is significant. Many children are coming into FDK with very limited life experiences and next to no social interactions with other children. Chris Broughton @WinnipegSD I Jen Chen Linda Schatkowsky @ArleneHReid Jamie Dumont

Reason #3 to save FDK: A number of students attending FDK live below the poverty line in @WinnipegSD. Many of these students are of Indigenous descent. @ArleneHReid Jamie Dumont I Jen Chen Chris Broughton Linda Schatkowsky

Reason #4 to save FDK: Many of the FDK classes in @WinnipegSD have large immigrant and refugee populations. The program helps significantly to meet the needs of EAL learners. I Jen Chen @ArleneHReid Jamie Dumont Chris Broughton Linda Schatkowsky

Reason #5 to save FDK: It all comes down to equity. Children, especially now, are coming to school at a deficit, with fewer life experiences. At a time like this, vital programs should not be cut! I Jen Chen @ArleneHReid Jamie Dumont Chris Broughton Linda Schatkowsky @WinnipegSD

Parents and caregivers, remember you have a voice and it matters! If you are upset by the closing of the FDK classes you can call your child’s school, the division or your local Trustee office. Chris Broughton I Jen Chen Jamie Dumont Linda Schatkowsky @ArleneHReid #saveFDK

Sad news out of the board meeting tonight. Looks like FDK is not going to be saved. Thank you to Chris Broughton for your support and being the one vote to save the program. We are so disappointed in Jamie Dumont I Jen Chen @ArleneHReid Linda Schatkowsky. Our hearts are broken. 💔

Why is Pembina Trails SD and Louis Riel School Division able to save and expand FDK but @WinnipegSD is not? Any financial savings from this comes at the expense of our kids and our communities? @ArleneHReid Chris Broughton Linda Schatkowsky Jamie Dumont I Jen Chen

Deeply disappointed in the WSD Board of Trustee's decision to cut Full Day Kindergarten program. Ultimate blame lies with Go follow @mbpccaucus . 6 years of back to back cuts to ED are starting to take their toll. This is a huge step backward for Ed in MB & equity & inclusion in ED.#mbpoli

FDK is being reduced significantly — if not entirely, in two Winnipeg divisions. Friends of Full Day Kindergarten WSD calls the cuts devastating amid recovery work. "COVID-19 has ensured that children are... starting school already at a social and academic deficit." #mbed #wfp winnipegfreepress.com/local/Full-day…

This would be amazing if it could happen. So difficult thinking of going back to half day classes knowing what can be done in a full day program! @nello4transcona Hon. Wayne Ewasko 🇺🇦 Maggie Macintosh Chris Broughton Linda Schatkowsky Jamie Dumont I Jen Chen @ArleneHReid @WinnipegSD

The cutting of Full Day Kindergarten illustrates how the government is not funding education properly. Hon. Wayne Ewasko 🇺🇦 #WorldTeachersDay #MTSLobbyDay22

I want to preserve the no-fee nursery program in WSD, and reinstate optional full-day Kindergarten.

We just heard River East Transcona and Pembina Trails are moving to a full day kindergarten model in at least some of their schools. Come on @WinnipegSD it’s time for you to step up to the plate! Our littles deserve the best!