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www.oakvillebeaver.com · OAKVILLE BEAVER Thursday, April 15, 2010 · 4 Parents asked to participate in Catholic board online survey As part of the Halton Catholic District School Board's ongoing Strategic Planning and Renewal process, the parents of students in the system are being invited to provide their input via an online survey. A letter from Michael Pautler, the board's director of education, has been sent home to all parents to get feedback on their family's experiences with their child's school. "Earlier this year, our board unveiled a new vision statement and introduced a Strategic Planning Renewal process that will provide a framework to allow the board to develop a meaningful multi-year plan to support our growth and to reflect our commitment to continuous improvement," said Pautler. "In the initial phase of the Strategic Planning and Renewal process, we asked parents, through the Catholic School Councils, to tell us what they thought about the vision statement and to describe the ways in which the vision is evidenced in their school communities today. The survey answers will provide Halton Catholic board administrators with information to use in the Strategic Planning and Renewal process. The survey is anonymous, no individual parent or child can be identified. Responses will be reported only as group data. The survey is available for parent participation on the board's website until Friday. For more details about the parent survey, and the survey, visit www.hcdsb.org/news/2010%2004/ParentSurve y2010.pdf. Spinning wheels Nominations sought for special education awards The Halton District School Board is looking to recognize individuals at its schools who have made valuable contributions to special education. Nominations will be accepted until Friday, April 30. The two awards are the Support for Special Education Students Award and the Outstanding Achievement Award. The former may include teachers, parents, educational assistants and volunteers Anne who contribute understanding, compassion and strength in the area of special education. The latter will recognize a student with an exceptionality who has demonstrated achievement, through hard work and determination, to reach their potential and beyond. Nominations can be made on the school board website at www.hdsb.ca by clicking on the Boardroom and Trustee tab and clicking the SEAC Awards Process link. Designed by Neil Faulkner HN 5332 MICHAEL IVANIN / OAKVILLE BEAVER Your Special Day Canadian Exclusive HN 5396 Canadian Figure of The Year 2010 HN 5390 Hayley Join Us! Large selection of figurines available. 57 RIDING AGAINST CANCER: Sam Leung was one of many Hatch Engineering employees who helped raise $38,000 during the company's Inside Ride event to combat childhood cancer on Monday. The event saw team members taking turns riding on 22 spin bikes set up at the company's Speakman Drive office. Anniversary th Celebration Storewide Free Gift t Savings Purwhiah c se* Wednesday, April 21st ~ 11:00am to 3:00pm Michael Doulton Signing Event Great opportunity to have a Royal Doulton figurine signed for a Mother's Day gift. Every se Purchaes to QualifiRIZES WIN P Dania Unique China Collectibles Crystal 3350 FAIRVIEW ST., BURLINGTON 905-681-0048 Gifts www.daniaunique.com