When space is limited, so are parents’ options. The growth in #CSSDedu schools continues to outpace the available space. We need adequate funding to accommodate growing enrolment. #CCSDAdvocacy #CCSDedu #abed @demetriosnAB

It takes 3-5 years to build & open a new school. In the latest capital announcement, we only received full construction funding for 2 new schools (1 EL/JH & 1 HS). We currently need 11 elementary/junior high schools and 4 high schools. #CCSDAdvocacy #CCSDedu #abed Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾

By 2028-29, we’ll be out of available space. We would need 21 new schools in the next 10 years to accommodate our targeted enrolment growth. We need adequate funding to accommodate growing enrolment. #abed funding #CCSDAdvocacy #CCSDedu #abed #ableg Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾

A reminder that there is no school for all #CCSDedu students tomorrow, May 17, for a Professional Growth Day and Monday, May 20 for Victoria Day.

Every year, more students enroll in CCSD. With rapid growth (4.6 per cent per year) and few new school announcements, existing schools are put under greater pressure. We need adequate funding to accommodate growing enrolment. #CCSDAdvocacy #CCSDedu #abed Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾

CCSD is proud to host this year’s conference and we look forward to seeing you.

Will your child ride the bus for the first time this fall? The free My 1st Ride program provides bus safety tips and tricks for parents, kindergarten students and all other first time bus riders. Learn more: ow.ly/cuwP50RgxoM

Christ is risen! Alleluia, alleluia!⁣⁣⁣⁣
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Brothers and sisters: If you have been raised with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. (Colossians 3:1) — Taken from the readings for Easter Sunday #HeIsRisen

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Today is the last day of classes before Easter Break! School will re-open Monday, April 8. We hope you have a wonderful break.

Through Alberta Government Mental Health in School pilot, we received a $1.8 M grant to ensure there was a 0.5 mental health professional available for each CCSD school. This 2-year pilot was a good start, but sustainable resources are needed. #CCSDAdvocacy #abed Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾

The March issue of the Creating Calgary Catholic Together newsletter from our Board of Trustees is now available: ow.ly/LwKp50QL9kt Shannon Cook YYC Mary Martin Lory Iovinelli Linda Wellman Myra D'Souza

We need appropriate funding to continue to expand access to our wide range of supports for @CCSDedu students struggling with mental health and other issues that affect their wellbeing. #abed funding #CCSDAdvocacy #abed #abpoli #ableg Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾

Utilization in Sector 9 West is 95%, a 5% increase from last year. We need appropriate funding to accommodate growing enrolment. #abed funding #CCSDAdvocacy #abed #abpoli #ableg Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾

Utilization in Airdrie is 88%, a 3% increase from last year. We need appropriate funding to accommodate growing enrolment. #abed funding #CCSDAdvocacy #abed #abpoli #ableg Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾 CCSD

We need appropriate funding for education in this province. All Albertans, including CCSD families, have the right to choose education that works for their families. #CatholicEducation #abed funding #CCSDAdvocacy #abed #abpoli #ableg Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾

@CCSDedu has consistently needed to add more diverse learning programs based on the increasing number of students with complex needs. #abed funding #CCSDAdvocacy CCSDedu #CatholicEducation #abed #abpoli #ableg Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾

#CCSDedu has been named one of Alberta's Top 80 Employers! We're blessed to be named one of the best places to work in Alberta. We could not have made this happen without the dedication of our amazing staff & community members. Learn more: cssd.ab.ca/news/albertas-… Canada's Top 100 Employers

There are nearly 3,000 Chillicothe Schools­­_edu students not funded under abed Weighted Moving Average Formula. #abed funding #CCSD Advocacy
#CCSD ­_edu #CatholicEducation #abed #abpoli #ableg Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾

@CCSDedu High school utilization is 100%, that’s an 11% increase from last year. Seven of 13 high schools are over 100%. We need funding for schools and resources. #abed funding #CCSDAdvocacy #abed #abpoli #ableg Demetrios Nicolaides 🇨🇦 🇨🇾