See below for the links for STSCO’s website and some helpful information to get you started with their App which will also notify you of bus cancellations once you know your student's route number. 

This is the link for the STSCO parent portal:  https://www.stsco.ca/Secure/parent_login.asp

If you require assistance/information with using the Parent Portal on the STSCO website, see the attached .pdf file (or click this link) for the Parent User Guide for BusPlanner Web. See page 4 for creating a new account.

Please do not hesitate to call if you have any further questions.  I hope you find this information helpful!

Help

If you need help, the Parent Help Desk for SchoolCash Online contains FAQs and troubleshooting information. 

Make Payments

1. You will be able to view any available items attached to your students that are set up on your account.
2. Select the item which you would like to purchase and click "Add to Cart."
3. Once you have finished adding items to your cart, click "Continue".

NOTE: You can pay for multiple students' items in one checkout.

Print Receipts/View Purchases

On the main page, look at right side of screen, click on “history” to bring up a list of purchases and there should be an option to print receipts (might have to click on the item, then print?).

Signing up for School Cash Online

If not registered, go to https://kprdsb.schoolcashonline.com/ and select the “register” option. Password must contain 8 characters, one uppercase letter, one lowercase letter, and a number.  You will receive a confirmation email.  Click on the link and School Cash Online will open prompting you to sign into your account (use the email and password you just created). 

ADDING A STUDENT:

1. a) Enter the School Board Name. b) Enter the School Name. c) Enter Your Child’s First Name, Last Name and Birth Date.  d) Select.  e) On the next page confirm that you are related to the child, check in the Agree box and select Continue.  f) Your child has been added to your account.

NOTE: important to leave the box checked that says "I don't have the student number."  Do not enter a student number in.

VIEW ITEMS OR ADD ANOTHER STUDENT:

If you have more children, select “add Another Student” and repeat the steps above.  8 students can be added to one parent account.  If you do not wish to add additional children, select “view items for students” option.  A listing of available items for purchase will be displayed. 

SchoolMessenger Parent Help For Attendance/Absence Reporting

If your child is going to be late or absent, please notify the school as soon as possible using the SchoolMessenger absence reporting system.  Options available for accessing SchoolMessenger:

SchoolMessenger App

1. Download the SchoolMessenger app on your mobile device. Be sure to use the email address associated with Thomas A. Stewart Secondary School.  Apple or Android
2. Log in to your account or sign up to create a new account.
3. Select Attendance and follow the prompts.

 School Messenger Website

1. Visit the SchoolMessenger website. 
2. Log in to your account or sign up to create a new account.
3. Select Attendance and follow the prompts.

 Automated Phone System

Call 1-844-434-8119 and follow the prompts.

If you would like to learn more about Edsby, visit the parent help section of Edsby  HERE.  There are also introductory videos you can watch (scroll to the bottom of the screen to find the links to videos).  

• If you have not used Edsby yet, please contact us at the school and we will email you an invitation link to Edsby.
• If you have an account but have forgotten your password, please call the office and we will reset it for you. 
• Click here for a  .pdf file with tips for setting up and using Edsby.  Instructions for viewing report cards is on page 4.

Dear KPR families, 

Welcome back to another exciting school year in KPR!  

On behalf of the Board of Trustees and senior administration, we are pleased and excited to welcome students, staff and families back to our elementary and secondary schools on Tuesday, September 5.  

We hope during the summer that our students and families have found ways to rest, recharge and spend time together. There is nothing that brings us greater joy than welcoming thousands of students back to our schools, and sharing in their excitement and energy. 

Our schools are safe, inclusive and vibrant places where we set high expectations for success. We continue to focus on seeing all students as capable learners, sparking their curiosity and elevating their voices. We know how important it is for students to feel seen, heard and reflected in the learning resources, spaces and people around them.  

Together, we will continue our work to create equitable conditions for positive learning, well-being and success for ALL students.  We remain committed to our mission in all we do - we inspire our students to excel in learning, succeed in life, and enrich our communities.  

As you prepare your child and your family for the excitement of the first day and all of the learning and firsts for the year ahead, please know that we are as excited as you are, and we look forward to continuing to work in partnership to support student success.  

Well-being is just as important as learning, and is foundational to all types of success. In closing we are sharing the Mentally Healthy School Support Package, as a valuable resource to support student mental health and well-being as we enter the 2023-24 school year. 

Please check out the KPR website, or contact your school office, if you have questions about school or need more information. If you are on social media, you can follow us @kprschools. 

Best wishes for the year ahead!  Together #WeAreKPR 

Sincerely, 

Steve Russell                                                Rita Russo 
Chairperson of the Board                         Director of Education 

KPR NEWS 

Student Busing 

As you may know, bus driver shortages have been an ongoing issue for many school boards for several years, including here at KPR. 

We are very excited that our bus operators have shared that, at this time, all KPR bus and transportation routes currently have drivers for the start of the school year, and that they continue to recruit and hire spare drivers. This good news is thanks to a targeted recruitment campaign, to attract more bus drivers in our area.  

Our thanks to staff at Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario (STSCO) who have been working with bus operators on a regular basis and throughout the summer to monitor ongoing recruitment and training efforts. 

We are pleased to be in this positive position as we begin the school year. For more information about bus routes and transportation, please visit the Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario website. 

PA Day Learning 

Throughout the upcoming school year, we will be sharing more information about how KPR staff are learning and working together on Professional Activity (PA) Days to support students’ success.   

Staff at elementary and secondary schools will be engaged in a full day of learning during the August 31 PA Day.  Among the areas of learning for staff on this day are: School Improvement Planning, Workplace Violence Awareness, Curriculum Implementation and Mental Health. 

Further details on PA Day plans can be found on our website.  

The learning focus for the month of September is Truth and Reconciliation. To access weekly activities, reflection questions and resources to support your learning, visit the resource at the following link: September Passport to ReconiliACTION - Google Slides

Hello everyone,  

Just two weeks into the new school year, students are becoming more familiar with routines and school is back in full swing. I have had the pleasure of visiting schools over the last couple of weeks and I continue to be inspired by the curiosity and determination of students, and the innovation and passion of staff. KPR truly is an awesome place to be! 

The start of the school year provides many opportunities for students to make new connections, build meaningful relationships and get involved in their school and community. Participating in activities at school and learning new skills can contribute to student well-being in many ways.  

Next weekend, KPR is participating in the Peterborough Pride Parade. Everyone is welcome to join us to show pride and allyship, and to support and celebrate people of all sexual orientations and gender identities; to honour those who have paved the way for equal rights; and to contribute to building accepting attitudes, safe and inclusive spaces in our schools and communities. Peterborough Pride Parade is Saturday, September 23, at 1:30 pm, beginning at Peterborough City Hall.  

Lastly, with several important days of significance coming up in the days ahead, including two Jewish holidays, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, and Powley Day recognized by Métis communities, I invite you to visit KPR’s Events Calendar to learn more about these important observances and others.  

Wishing you a lovely weekend. 

Take care, 

Rita Russo 
Director of Education 

KPR NEWS 

Curve Lake Pow Wow 

The 70^th annual Curve Lake Pow Wow takes place tomorrow and Sunday. Everyone is welcome to attend the annual celebration of ceremony, dance, and song. The Curve Lake Pow Wow website contains important cultural information to inform your participation. 

Annual Parent Conference 

Save the date – KPR's Annual Parent Conference is returning the morning of Saturday, October 21 as a virtual event, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jean Clinton!  

Through the context of building resilience and healthy relationships, Dr. Clinton will share practical strategies to empower parents and caregivers to support their children during important transitions and create conditions to help them thrive throughout their educational journey and beyond!  

More details and registration information are coming soon!  

Report IT! 

The Office of the Commissioner of Human Rights, Equity and Accessibility (COHREA) is fully accessible and available to all students, staff and families to report any issues of concern, and in particular human rights-based issues of discrimination and harassment that involve a breach of the Human Rights Code, and barriers to accessibility under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The Commissioner’s Office promptly reviews, assesses and determines necessary next steps for addressing all complaints.   

While we continue to encourage students, staff and families to first address concerns directly with those involved in the situation, e.g. the teacher, principal, manager or superintendent, concerns may also be reported confidentially, through the online reporting tool – Report IT!  More information about the COHREA is available on the Board website or by contacting the office directly at cohrea@kprdsb.ca  

New Language Curriculum Grade 1 to 8 – A Guide for Parents 

Ontario’s language curriculum for Grades 1 to 8 was updated last spring by the Ministry of Education for implementation beginning this September. The parent guide below provides an overview of the knowledge and skills that students will learn in each grade. Language, Grades 1 to 8: a guide for parents (gov.on.ca)  

Grade 9 English – A Guide for Parents 

A new de-streamed English curriculum was recently released. More details about the new Grade 9 English course are available on the Ministry of Education website. 

Dear KPR Families,

September is always a flurry of activity at KPR, with many students, staff and families participating in events and community-building opportunities such as the annual Terry Fox days, school council meetings, open houses and so much more.

While this month has been filled with much energy and excitement, our school communities have spent this week engaging in reflection and age-appropriate learning and discussion about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, which is recognized on September 30.

This is a solemn day of remembrance, and a time to recognize the tragic history and harm caused by residential schools. We honour First Nations, Métis, and Inuit children and communities impacted by the residential school system and remember those who never returned home.

In recognition of this observance, flags will be flown at half-mast at KPR schools and education centres this weekend. As a learning institution, we remain committed to Indigenous knowledge, culture, and perspectives and applying a lens of reconciliation to all that we do. More information about this day is available from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation and the Government of Canada.

This year, we are sharing more information about how KPR staff are learning and working together on Professional Activity (PA) Days to support students’ success.

The September 29 Professional Activity (PA) Day will focus on the following areas:

• Student Safety and Well-Being (Anti-Sex Trafficking, Cyber Security and Privacy Awareness)
• Curriculum Implementation Elementary – Literacy  
• Secondary – Literacy, Assessment and Evaluation, and
• School Improvement Planning

Thank you to everyone for supporting a successful start to the school year – and especially to all KPR teachers, custodial, maintenance and trades staff who we will be highlighting in social posts next week on National Custodial Recognition Day on Monday, October 2, and World Teachers’ Day on Thursday, October 5.

For more information on days of significance coming up next month, including Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls and Two-Spirit Peoples (MMIWG2S) Honouring and Awareness Day on October 4, please visit KPR’s events calendar.

Sincerely,

Rita Russo,

Director of Education

KPR NEWS

Parent Conference - What My Child’s Behaviour is Telling Me

We are excited to announce that registration is NOW OPEN for KPR’s annual Parent Conference! Join us on Saturday, October 21, from 9:30am – 11:30am for this FREE virtual event, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jean Clinton.

Through the context of building resilience and healthy relationships, Dr. Clinton will provide parents and caregivers the opportunity to learn about self-regulation strategies, how to overcome and manage challenging behaviours and tips for supporting healthy, positive, social behaviours.

For more information about this event, and to register, please visit our website.

Rowan’s Law Concussion Awareness

The last Wednesday in September every year is Rowan’s Law Day – a day to increase awareness about the dangers of concussions. These Concussion Awareness Resources can help students and families recognize the signs and symptoms of concussions.

The learning focus for the month of October is film. To access weekly activities, reflection questions and resources to support your learning, visit the resource at the following link: October Passport to ReconciliACTION - Google Slides

Dear KPR Families,

I hope each of you had the opportunity to rest, spend time with loved ones, and enjoy the beautiful fall colours this past long weekend.

We continue to be deeply saddened by the violent, tragic events in the Middle East. This week has been very difficult, and our thoughts continue to be with all those mourning the loss of loved ones in the deadly attacks by Hamas on Israel over the weekend, and the devastating impacts of ongoing violence for all those living in the region. We recognize, for the Jewish, Israeli and Palestinian communities, the impacts are profound and deeply personal. Many KPRDSB students, staff, and families are directly affected by these horrific acts through family, community, identity, and history.

We are deeply committed to providing support and care for students, staff and families.

To help guide challenging conversations or questions, families may wish to review this resource to Support Youth Following a Traumatic Event, from KPR’s Mental Health services.

As we look ahead to next week, school communities will have the opportunity to learn more about the important role of school board trustees during Local Government Week. Students and staff are invited to visit our Board website for information about KPR’s Trustees or follow the hashtag #LocalGovWeek on social media to learn about local government.

Next week is also Child Care Worker and Early Childhood Educator (ECE) Appreciation Day, on October 17. This day recognizes the significant commitment, hard work and dedication of ECEs and all staff who work with young children. Thank you for everything you do to support students along their educational journey.

Lastly, we share a special thank you to bus drivers and transportation staff as we recognize School Bus Driver Appreciation Day on October 18. Our schools rely on the dedicated service of bus and transportation drivers each day – and we extend our sincere thanks to everyone who plays a part in school transportation!

Wishing everyone a good weekend.

Rita Russo, Director of Education

KPR NEWS

Immunization Notices

Families with students who are not up-to-date on required immunizations may have already received, or can expect to receive, an immunization reminder letter from their local public health unit.

Children who receive a letter are overdue for immunizations required for school under the Immunization of School Pupils Act. Students who do not have the required immunizations could be suspended from school if they do not provide a record of vaccination to local public health departments.

Families can visit their local public health unit’s website for more details on how to update their records or where to access upcoming immunization clinics.

Durham Region Health Department

Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit 

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

Peterborough Public Health 

Parent Conference - What My Child’s Behaviour is Telling Me

KPR’s annual Parent Conference is Saturday, October 21, from 9:30am – 11:30am. Join us for this FREE virtual event, featuring keynote speaker Dr. Jean Clinton!

Through the context of building resilience and healthy relationships, Dr. Clinton will provide parents and caregivers the opportunity to learn about self-regulation strategies, how to overcome and manage challenging behaviours and tips for supporting healthy, positive, social behaviours.

For more information about this event, and to register, please visit our website.

The learning focus for the month of November is Treaties. To access weekly activities, reflection questions and resources to support your learning, visit the resource at the following link: Passport to Reconciliation - Treaties (google.com)

The learning focus for the month of December is music. To access weekly activities, reflection questions and resources to support your learning, visit the resource at the following link:

Passport to Reconciliation - Music (google.com)