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Provincial Parent-Friendly Report Card Initiative [11.01.12]	In September 2010, Premier Greg Selinger announced the introduction of a parent-friendly report card to ensure that parents get the information they need to be full partners in their children's education. The new report card is written in plain language, allowing teachers to enrich the reporting with personalized information about each student. The provincial report card will help to enhance the quality of education in Manitoba and to build strong partnerships amongst students, teachers and parents. The 2012-13 school year is a voluntary implementation year for school divisions. Mandatory implementation for school divisions begins in the 2013-14 school year. For more information go to the Manitoba Education website or click on the link in the column to your left entitled Provincial Report Cards.
Killarney School Students Transform Used Restaurant Grease Into Bio-Diesel [10.15.12]	Killarney Guide - Friday, October 12, 2012 Edition High school students from three school divisions in southern Manitoba, Prairie Rose, Southwest Horizons and Turtle Mountain, attended a hands-on, bio-diesel workshop at Killarney Collegiate on Thursday, October 4. Read more...
TMSD Fall 2012 Highlights [10.12.12]	The Fall 2012 Division Highlights are now available online. Included in theHighlights are updates on the 2012/2013 Board Committee Representatives, K-8 Learning Outcomes, 2012 Grad Student Survey results and other information regarding the . Click on the image to the right to view a PDF version of the Highlights.
Division Class Size Tracker [09.30.12]	The Province of Manitoba announced a class size initiative, which is being referred to as 20K3. The initiative states that by September 2017, 90% of the Kindergarten to grade 3 classrooms within a school division shall have 20 or fewer students. The remaining 10% of K to 3 classrooms within a school division will be permitted to exceed the 20 student cap, but not exceed 23 students. Click here for TMSD's Class Size Tracker of non-colony schools.
Message From the Superintendent - Neil Finch [09.05.12]	Welcome to the 2012-2013 school year. The Turtle Mountain School Division is excited to be entering into another school year. This year we will begin working towards our strategic plan that was set out by various stakeholders during the 2011/12 school year. Each of our schools will develop school plans which will align with the priorities set out in the four-year strategic plan. Schools will be employing a number of different strategies and approaches as they work to improve the learning outcomes for all of our students. To the community and parents, we invite you to take an active role in your child’s education. Our students will be successful with your support. As a school community we can create a positive learning experience where all students will learn in an environment that begins in the home, continues in the school and is supported by the community. To our students, we will focus our efforts on ensuring you are successful in your learning environment. We will continue to build your toolkit by providing an education that will prepare you for a world that is changing at a rapid pace. Please continue to reach for the highest of standards as you push yourself to be the best you can be in all areas of life. I encourage you to navigate through our website to learn more about the innovative and exciting work that is being done in the schools within Turtle Mountain School Division. If you have questions regarding any of the exciting learning opportunities available in the Turtle Mountain School Division, please contact us. We will be pleased to provide you with more information. Yours in Education, Neil Finch Superintendent
Standard of Behaviour [02.14.12]	The Turtle Mountain School Division, in co-operation with parents/legal guardians, and supported by the community, believes an integral part of its mission is to provide a safe learning environment for students and staff. We believe when all adults and students in a school community work together in a respectful and supportive manner, the outcome is a safe learning environment for everyone. To read more, click here.
Manitoba Public Schools DVD - "Making a Difference"	Making a Difference is a new video in support of public education produced by the Manitoba Association of School Superintendents. The video has been produced with assistance from: The Winnipeg Foundation, The Manitoba Teachers Society, Manitoba Council for Leadership in Education, Manitoba School Boards Association, Manitoba Association of School Business Officials, and Manitoba Education. Click on the following link to view the video: www.mass.mb.ca.

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