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Reminder District of Kitimat Student Free Fares Pilot Program – Extension to August 31, 2021

Posted on June 24, 2021 | Comments Off on Reminder District of Kitimat Student Free Fares Pilot Program – Extension to August 31, 2021

As we welcome the end of the 2020-2021 school year, we wish to remind Kitimat parents and caregivers of the extension announced by the District of Kitimat regarding the Student Free Fares Pilot Program through to August 31, 2021.

In September 2020, the District of Kitimat sponsored the implementation of free fares for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students within the Kitimat Transit System as part of a one-year pilot project.  The District of Kitimat recently announced the extension of the one-year pilot project to August 31, 2021 allowing all Kitimat students to continue to enjoy the “complimentary student fare” over the summer months as follows:

  • Students 14+ are required to show their student ID with the K-6 U-Pass sticker when boarding the bus to ride for free.
  • Students who do not currently possess a sticker are asked to contact their School Principal no later than June 30, 2021 to arrange an appointment to receive a sticker.
  • Students, 14 and under, are not required to show a student ID.

Questions regarding the program can be directed to the District of Kitimat’s Director of Corporate Administration, Ethan Anderson at (250) 632-8900.  For information on Kitimat Transit bus schedules and routes, please visit:

https://bctransit.com/kitimat

Please be advised that BC Transit continues to follow the guidance of the PHO and WorkSafeBC, and face coverings are currently mandatory on all buses and at bus stops.

Wishing you a happy, fun and safe summer with your families and friends!

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Director of Instruction, Indigenous Education Appointment

Posted on June 4, 2021 | Comments Off on Director of Instruction, Indigenous Education Appointment

CMSD82 News Release – Director of Instruction, Indigenous Education Appointment – August 1, 2021  (PDF Format)

The Board of Education for Coast Mountains School District is pleased to announce the appointment of Julia Jacobs to the position of Director of Instruction, Indigenous Education.  Julia will assume her new position on August 1, 2021.

Julia currently holds the position of Vice Principal at Mount Elizabeth Middle/Secondary School, a role she assumed on August 1, 2020.  She previously held a teaching position at Kildala Elementary School from 2011 to 2016 having provided Teacher Teaching-on-Call coverage for three years prior to that assignment.  Julia assumed the position of District Literacy & Aboriginal Education Coordinator on September 1, 2016 and was appointed to the role of Vice Principal at Cassie Hall Elementary School on September 1, 2017.

Julia holds a Master of Education Degree from the Vancouver Island University and a Bachelor of Education Degree from the University of British Columbia.  Her Master’s Thesis was entitled “First Peoples Principles of Learning Through the Lens of Storytelling”.  Julia has always demonstrated passion in her profession, an understanding and respect for local diverse cultures, history and the importance of building positive relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.

Indigenous partners and Coast Mountains School District are united in believing that the knowledge, experience and passion that Julia brings to improving learning success for all students will have a tremendously positive impact on young people of Indigenous heritage across our school district.

Coast Mountains School District is most fortunate to have Julia assume this key role and welcomes her to the District Leadership Team.

Our congratulations are extended to Julia on her appointment and we wish her every success in her new position.

Janet Meyer
Superintendent of Schools

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Tips and Resources for Talking to your Kids or Students about COVID-19

Posted on March 20, 2020 | Comments Off on Tips and Resources for Talking to your Kids or Students about COVID-19


During this time, it is understandable for children to have questions or express concern about the COVID-19 virus.  As parents, teachers or caregivers, it is important to stay informed and communicate in age-appropriate ways that address children’s questions and helps them take steps to keep themselves and others healthy.

Here are some tips and resources to help:

  • Don’t be afraid to talk about it: Convey the facts and set an emotionally reassuring tone.
  • Be age-appropriate: Teens can process and handle a higher level of detail than five year olds. Focus on answering your child/student’s questions. Do your best to answer honestly and clearly; it’s okay if you can’t answer everything.
  • Follow their lead: Invite your child or student to ask questions and share their perspective: Invite them to tell you anything they may have heard about the coronavirus and express how they feel.
  • Check yourself: Feeling anxious?  Take some time to calm down before trying to have a conversation or answer your child’s questions.
  • Focus on actions you can take: Emphasize safety precautions everyone can take to help keep themselves and others healthy: good hand hygiene, cough and sneeze etiquette, social distancing and staying home if you aren’t feeling well.
  • Stick to routine: Structured days with regular mealtimes and bedtimes are an essential part of keeping kids happy and healthy.
  • Keep talking: Tell kids/students you will keep them updated as you learn more.  Let them know the lines of communication are going to be open and as you learn more, you will share the information with them, too.

Resources:

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