We will soon be starting the process of creating class lists for the 2022-2023 school year. This is a very involved process and requires us to work closely as a school team to create class lists that are balanced and equitable for all. We take this process very seriously as we try very hard to create a positive learning environment for students.

We consider a variety of criteria when creating class lists, including:

• Achievement (balanced class composition)

• Social and behavioural considerations

• Male/Female ratio

• Group dynamics

• Learning styles

• Parent input

Given appropriate support at home and at school, it has been our experience that the vast majority of placements are successful. Where a placement is proving to be difficult, we ask that parents and students give it the time required for friendships and classroom community building to develop.

Class placements will be included in your child's June report card. Early information about whether requests have or have not been granted will not be shared prior to June 30, with the exception of students entering Kindergarten. Families of incoming Kindergarten students will be notified of their child's teacher and the days they will attend in mid-June.

Thank you for your continued support and commitment to your child's education.

Every year some staffing changes happen in a school. Here is the list of teachers for Elmdale for 2022-2023:

Principal

Mr. Vince Hiebert

Learning Support

Ms. Rose Friesen

School Counselor

Mrs. Tara Klassen

Literacy Support

Mrs. Pamela Reimer

Kindergarten

Mrs. Nichelle Doerksen

Mrs. Tammy Klassen

Mrs. Susanne Penner

Grade 1

Mrs. Connie Johnson

TBA

Grade 2

Ms. Lyndsey Engel

Mrs. Jo-Anne Giesbrecht

Grade 3

Mrs. Bethany Drewlo

Ms. Melissa Fry

Grade 3/4

Mr. Gavin Barkman

Grade 4

Mr. Mike Martens

Mr. Darnell Thiessen

PE

Mrs. Kelly Tufford

Music

TBA