This Sunday, Nov. 12, is Diwali, an important festival in Hinduism, celebrated in India and by the Indian diaspora worldwide. Known as the festival of lights, it’s about the victory of light over dark, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. 🕯️ #HappyDiwali2023

Have someone on your list that has everything? Give the gift of learning, fun, and experience! You can purchase and register them for a course at retlife.ca River East Transcona School Division #LifeIsForLearning #CreatingCommunitySuccess

The winter solstice is important for many Indigenous peoples, particularly those in Nunavut. ow.ly/lScr50Qkn7y

January 4 is National Ribbon Skirt Day, which celebrates the skirts traditionally worn by Indigenous women. It was inspired by Isabella Kulak, an Indigenous girl who wore a ribbon skirt to her school's Formal Dress Day but was told it did not meet the standard of formal dress.

There's still time to apply for the Dr. Joy Calkin Award - don't miss out on a $5000 scholarship! See the criteria below and visit carleton.ca/landonpearsonc… for more information! 💜 *Please note that scholarship is not funded by the Caring Society*

The Board of Trustees has been left with some tough decisions. Join us on February 29, 7–8 p.m., for our virtual Budget Town Hall. Community members can register for the meeting at: bit.ly/49DQFoC

On Saturday, February 24, a Full Moon Ceremony was held at John Pritchard School. Thank you to all that attended this wonderful event and feast!

Congratulations to the RETSD students and staff who were honoured by the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children on February 29 at their annual Yes I Can! awards ceremony. To read more, visit tinyurl.com/2d96cdxx

Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. this Sunday, March 10, allowing darkness to fall at a later time during the summer. Be sure to set your clocks forward one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.

We hope to see you at the 2024 Powwow taking place at Kildonan-East Collegiate on May 23! This exciting RETSD event is open to all and admission is FREE. For a screen-reader-accessible PDF, visit: bit.ly/3vP8J0R #ManitobaPowwow #2024Powwow

Friday, June 7, is a co-ordinated day and students do not attend classes. All schools are involved in either administration, professional development, or parent-teacher reporting activities.

In this episode of RETSD TV, Jennifer Barr, occupational therapist, discusses self-regulation. What is it? Why is it important? How can we support our children to develop it? Learn all about self-regulation: bit.ly/4eanWuK

Are you and your child getting ready for the adventure of kindergarten this September? Here's a tip to help you prepare for this exciting milestone.

As we continue to transition to our new student information system, please consider downloading the RETSD app from the Apple Store or Google Play. This will ensure you have the most up to date information regarding the division and your child's school.

The province has proclaimed Sept. 30–Oct. 4, 2024, School Support Staff Recognition Week. There are a lot of people who make the education of our students possible—in our schools, administration, maintenance, transportation, and the community. Thank you for all that you do!

With gratitude, we announce the retirement of Asst. Supt. Mark Bruce. For 37 yrs., Mark has dedicated himself to education, serving RETSD for 22.5 yrs. Mark always remained steadfast in his commitment to the creation of spaces for students to feel safe, included & successful.

Congratulations to Kathlyn Swampy-Star from Kildonan-East Collegiate and Bria Cardinal from Murdoch MacKay Collegiate on being chosen to receive Manitoba Indigenous Youth Achievement Awards! They'll be presented with their awards on Nov. 20 at a ceremony held at the Victoria Inn.

During the holidays, our hearts are with those impacted by conflicts around the world. May faith, hope, and the strength of community bring comfort in difficult times. Wishing peace, safety, and love to all. 🕯️

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