AT THEIR MEETING THIS WEEK THE FLIN FLON SCHOOL DIVISION TRUSTEES REPORTED BEING INVITED TO TOUR THE RUTH BETTS FACILITY EARLIER THIS MONTH. TRUSTEE TYLER KITTLE MENTIONED HE REALLY ENJOYED WHAT EACH OF THE CLASS ROOMS WERE DOING LIKE ART AND MATH AND IT WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE. THE STAFF AND STUDENTS PUT IN A LOT OF EFFORT TO SHOW THE TRUSTEES WHAT THEY ARE DOING AND THE BOARD GAVE A BIG THANK YOU TO PRINCIPAL MIRANDA BOWMAN.

THE PROVINCE OF MANITOBA HAS A NEW MINISTER OF EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING TRACY SCHMIDT. TRUSTEE TIMOTHY DAVIS EXTENDED HIS CONGRATULATIONS OF BEHALF OF THE BOARD AND SAID HE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO WORKING WITH HER.

SUPERINTENDENT TAMMY BALLANTYNE GAVE A REMINDER TO PARENTS WHO HAVE STUDENTS THAT RIDE THE SCHOOL BUS THAT THERE IS NOW AN APP THAT CAN BE DOWNLOADED TO TRACK THE BUSES TO THEIR PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCATIONS. IF PARENTS ARE INTERESTED AND DID NOT RECEIVE THE INFORMATION TO ACCESS THE APP, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR CHILD'S SCHOOL. THE NAME OF THE APP IS FIRST VIEW.