​ Trustees will hold their next in-person, public school board meeting on  September 3, 2024 at 7 p.m. at 2574 Portage Avenue. Meetings during the school year take place on a monthly basis. Previously, meetings were held on a bi-weekly basis. The Board Meeting will also be broadcasted live at the  St. James-Assiniboia School Division - YouTube  account for...

The Winnipeg Public Library's TD Summer Reading programs (for kids aged 0-12) will begin June 10. https://wpl.winnipeg.ca/library/kidsteens/tdsr/tdsr.asp ​

There is a summer reading challenge for teens as well (grades 7-12) beginning June 10.  To 'register'  teens need to pick up a teen bingo card from any branch.
Click...

​Hosted by É​cole Assiniboine Parent Advisory Council on Thursday, June 13th, 2024, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Smoke'n Bob's will be coming out to our event to provide hot dogs, hamburgers, and veggie dogs. Meal orders will be sold by advance purchase. Orders forms were sent home the week of...

​ Here are a few important messages and reminders. 1. There will be a Parent Council Meeting at 6pm on Wednesday, November 1st at the school. Babysitting services will be provided. For those who are unable to attend in person, you are welcome to attend via the following TEAMS link. Microsoft...

​ A few important messages for École Assiniboine Families: 1. École Assiniboine Parent Council AGM will take place on Tuesday, October 4th at 6 p.m. at the school. If you are unable to attend in person, a TEAMS link will be sent out.  Please RSVP to ecoleassiniboinepc@gmail.com to receive the TEAMS link if you are unable to...

Thursday, June 8, 2023 at St. James Collegiate starting at 4:00 PM.
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​The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is steadfast in its commitment to encouraging and providing safe opportunities for exercise and healthy movement. In this commitment and back by popular demand it the SJASD Wheel Challenge for 2023.
Winnipeg has seen an increase in outdoor activities like cross country skiing, hiking, walking...

​ Please join École Assiniboine for our 100-year celebration on June 2 & 3, 2023.  
Friday June 2 (5pm-8pm)   You can connect with our current and former École Assiniboine families and staff. There will be decade rooms to visit with memorabilia, pictures and details about the decades. We will...

​ École Assiniboine is holding a Dance-a-thon fundraiser on Friday, April 28th!
​This event will take place in the afternoon beginning at 1:45 PM (morning kindergarten students will have a mini Dance-a-thon in the morning). ​The Dance-a-thon will feature lots of fun music as well as dance-along videos. To make the...

The ​Spring Musical, presented by Grades 4 & 5 students, will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, with shows at 1:00 PM and 6:30 PM.
"American Pop Forever" is a show stopping revue, which honors each decade from the 50's through the 90's with a special mini-medley of pop hits. This entertaining mix of hits will...

​ From February 6 to 10, SJASD recognizes the contributions that educators, administrative and education assistants, educational clinicians and associates, nurses, bus drivers, custodians and all other school support staff make to students and school communities. In addition to being proclaimed  an official week by the Province of Manitoba, many...

 
École Assiniboine will be having a Project Fair on Wednesday, March 20, 2024. Judging will take place during the day and public viewing will be from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. All students from K-5 are encouraged to enter a display or project into the fair. Projects can be prepared individually or a group (maximum of...

​ Students are dismissed early on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month at 2:45 PM. (There is only one Early Dismissal in June.)
Please look on the School Calendar for the dates.

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The next École Assiniboine Parent Council meeting will be held on February 1st at 6pm at the school. For those who are unable to attend in person, you are welcome to attend online through TEAMS. A message has been sent to parents with information on how to join the meeting via...

A Westwood Collegiate teacher has just received the prestigious Governor General's History Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Kelly Hiebert was recognized for his ongoing work in Holocaust education, including the creation of a student-led documentary on the subject entitled Truth Against Distortion: Survivor's Speech Out Against Hate. The history teacher attended...

​ Dear École Assiniboine Families, Here are a few updates on upcoming events. Thursday, November 10th : Staff and students will take part in a Remembrance Day Ceremony in the gym. We thank you in advance for donations for poppies. Friday, November 11th:  No school - Remembrance Day. Tuesday, November 15th:  early dismissal...

​Bonjour! The next parent council meeting will be at 6pm on November 2 nd  ( There is also a hybrid model – link sent for those who wish to attend on TEAMS and in the school for those who wish to attend in person). The room is TBD. Merci​ ​

​ Bonjour École Assiniboine Families,
Welcome Back! 
Here are some important dates that are coming up in the next few weeks:
Early Dismissal - September 20, 2022​ -students dismissed at 2:45 pm. National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - September 30, 2022 -No School  Early Dismissal- October 4, 2022 -students...

​ School board elections are an important opportunity for residents of St. James-Assiniboia to get involved in public education. By voting for your school trustees, you have a direct link to the people who oversee the running of our schools.
Anyone interested in becoming a School Trustee candidate for the 2022 election should go to the following...

​​ We are pleased to welcome students and staff back to full-time, in person learning this fall. For those who are joining us as new students, parents, and staff, we extend a very a special welcome to the St. James-Assiniboia school community! We look forward to supporting our students to engage...

​                                                                     ​​ School Office is now open Monday to Friday from 8:00am-4:00pm Tuesday, September 6 - Inservice Day...

​Congratulations to our Gr. 4/5 "Speed Stacks" team who represented our school well at the Friendship Tournament on May 4, 2022. Team members are Adriel, Eli, Ellis, Lauren, Zamzam, Lyla, Ellena, Hailey, Dante, Amber, Matteo & Walter. We are very proud of all of them!

All metro Winnipeg schools, including St. James Assiniboia School Division (SJASD), will be closed for tomorrow, Wednesday, April 13, and Thursday, April 14. As a result, there is no school on these days.  
Any child care facilities located in SJASD schools will also close for these two days.
All...

A Winter storm warning is in effect for the City of Winnipeg. Hazardous winter conditions are expected. 
All Metro Winnipeg school divisions, including St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD), are  cancelling all school bus transportation for Wednesday, April 13 and Thursday, April 14 , in anticipation of adverse weather and road...

​ There is less than 2 weeks remaining for our 2022 outdoor soccer registration for 9-18 year-olds. Bord-Aire CC Soccer registration will remain open until March 28th. After this date only teams with open spots will be able to register.

Online registration link for 9-18 year-olds (registration closes March 28th)
https://permission.click/B3DZx/ca#/signee​​

Online registration...

  Please click here​ for information on Soccer Day Camps and other community​ bulletins of interest.

With the increased transmissibility of the Omicron variant of concern, Public Health staff are anticipating high case numbers of COVID-19 in the short term. In addition to the information on the  COVID-19 Dashboard: School-Aged Cases and School Staff Cases in Manitoba,  attendance data for our school has been collated as an  average percentage...

   Our Virtual Kindergarten Information Evening was held on Wednesday, January 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM.  To view the PowerPoint presentation, please click the following link:  Virtual KG Info Night

​ École Assiniboine is currently accepting registrations for grades K-5 for the 2022-2023 school year. I f you have a child you wish to register ​, please call the school office at 204-885-2216 to advise us as we are in the process of staffing for next year.​ ​​
Please Note : Children who are 5 years old by December 31, 2022 (born...

As announced by the province of Manitoba today, students will begin one week of remote learning starting Monday, January 10, while staff implement enhanced measures for return to class. This phased-in approach will: 
-allow schools to plan for staff shortages and absenteeism -create time for distribution of additional rapid tests -allow...

The Manitoba Government has announced that COVID-19 Rapid antigen test kits will be available for students from Kindergarten to Grade 6. The test kit contains five rapid antigen COVID-19 tests that parents can administer to each child every three or four days as students return to school in January 2022.   ...

It has been another challenging start of the school year for our staff, students, parents, and community members. I hope that you, your family, and your friends can spend time together enjoying holiday traditions and creating lasting memories during the holiday break. The treasured time we spend with our family and...

​ ​ Bonjour parents and students, 
Our milk program is underway at Ècole Assiniboine. If you need any additional forms, please print off the form below. Merci! 
Milk order form
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​To: Parents and caregivers,

It has been almost 18 months since the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Manitoba. As a province, we have faced many challenges during that time. Having a vaccine approved and available for every Manitoban born in 2009 or earlier has fundamentally changed the context...

​ Our Virtual Welcome to Kindergarten evening held on Tuesday, May 25 was a big success! If you were not able to attend, or if you would just like to view it, please click on the link below.​​ ​
Welcome To Kindergarten Video​

​We would like to introduce you to our new School Resource Officer, Constable D. Cross.  We welcome her to our school community!

With daily health checks and following the COVID-19 protocols, you and your family can help keep our schools safe. Remember to check every morning to see if you, your child and your family have COVID-19 or flu-related symptoms before they are sent to school. Symptoms may include:
A B Fever/Chills Runny...

​ Registration Information & Forms ​École Assiniboine 2021-2022 Registration Form
Transportation Information​
Kindergarten Registratio​n Information​
French Immersion Kindergarten FAQs​​
​Out of Catchment & Division Registration Information​

Other Registration Information
École Assiniboine French Immersion​ Kindergarten PowerPoint​
Indigenous Identity Declaration Letter
Indigenous Identity Q&A​
Vaccination Information​

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Starting school is an exciting time for kids. It’s also an ideal time to take your child for a comprehensive eye examination.
Surprisingly, one in five children entering school has a vision disorder. Many of these children accept poor vision and other eye problems because they are unaware that their...

​ For thousands of kids, a warm coat can be the difference between getting to school or staying home. Each year, Koats for Kids distributes over 6,000 coats and an additional 22,000 pieces of winter outerwear.
The need is real. You can help by donating new or gently used coats, ski...

​ The photos below show the cover and inside of some of the cards that  the students at École Assiniboine are making for the residents of Kiwanis Courts to help them get through these tough times.   We are so proud! (The cards are being quarantined as per Personal Care Home protocols before being distributed to the...

​ It’s the 40th Anniversary of Terry Fox’s Marathon of Hope and Assiniboine School is on board to help continue Terry’s dream of a world without cancer. The Terry Fox Foundation needs us now more than ever. Please show your support by donating to http://www.terryfox.ca/EcoleAssiniboine Next week (October 5th-9th),...

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Where school bus transportation is necessary, the following guidelines should be followed by school bus drivers and students:
■ Students with symptoms of COVID-19 should not attend school or be passengers on buses (see https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/). ■ Face-masks are required on school buses for K-12 students and any other passengers...

​ Parents & Caregivers: Please see attached documents from Manitoba Government regarding back to school.

COVID-19 Screening Questions.pdf Letter to Parents from Dr. Brent Roussin.pdf
List of Resources.pdf

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​ As students prepare to return to school, all students, drivers, and any other passengers on school buses will be required to wear a mask, as passengers may be close to each other for an extended time without the ability to physically distance from each other.  This new rule is a...

​ The date for mask pick-up for the Grade 4 students only  has been changed to Friday, August 28 as there has been a delay in shipment.

​ Please read the documents below regarding our school's return to school plans:
École Assiniboine Returm to School Plan   (13 pages)

École Assiniboine Quick Fact Sheet ​ (2 pages)
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Read our updated (now including information about mandatory masks) document here:
SJASD Welcoming Our Students Back Aug 20.pdf​

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​ Report Card Pick Up Schedule: ​ ​Friday, June 26 th :   Kindergarten – Grade 2: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Grade 3 – 5: 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Monday, June 29 th : Grade 3 – 5: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.​ Kindergarten – Grade 2: 12:00 p.m....

The province of Manitoba has provided a supplemental online learning resource for Manitoba families whose children are learning at home during the suspension of in-school classes because of COVID-19.
The My Learning at Home portal provides resources designed to assist families in supporting the work of teachers as they continue to...

On May 21, 2020 the draft plan for Phase Two of Restoring Safe Services: Manitoba’s Pandemic and Economic Roadmap for Recovery was released. This draft plan includes re-opening school facilities for limited use, where physical distancing and Public Health orders can be followed.

What does this mean?

During...

​ To view messages from our staff, please click on the following link:   Staff Video​

Please click here to view the Triple P guide to parenting during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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​Dear Families and Staff,
The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) Board of Trustees would like to take this time to recognize all the hard work our students, parents and staff have put in to make the transition to remote learning possible. We are grateful for the professional agility demonstrated by our...

To assist with the continuation of learning during the suspension of in-school classes, we wish to remind parents that communication with Principals and Teachers is still available:
Please first use the communication method that has already been put in place by teachers and/or school Principals.
Each St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD)...

Available in:
English ; Tagalog; and   Arabic; English Dear Families of SJASD,
I’d like to start by thanking our families and staff for your ongoing patience and understanding. We acknowledge that the recent announcement to suspend classes came without much notice, and we appreciate your cooperation. We know this...

In consultation with the province, please be advised that any students or staff travelling outside of Canada in the past 14 days are asked to self-isolate.

As of Sunday, March 15, our schools have been contacting staff and families that had indicated travel plans, to inform them of the expectation...

Dear families,
As announced on March 13, 2020 by the Province of Manitoba, all schools in Manitoba will close as of Monday, March 23 for three weeks (one week before Spring Break and one week after Spring Break). A week has been provided to allow for families and schools to prepare...

Dear families,

As with any seasonal flu and respiratory infections, there are precautions that we can all take to stay safe and healthy. We are closely monitoring the situation and are following recommendations from the Public Health Agency of Canada​, Manitoba Health and Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. It is wise...

​Deer Lodge Community Club is hosting a Craft & Vendor Sale on Saturday, March 14, 2020 form 9 AM to 3 PM.
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​​ ​​ Congratulations  to the following students who presented their discours (speech) at the school level:
Sara, Airiche, Liz, Callaway, Kezian, Ava, Johan & Zamzam


Below are the winners from each category who will go to the Divisional competition on March 3:
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3e année immersion:   Amber – Le cerf Virginie (White-tailed Deer)

4e année immersion:   Saga –...

Hundreds gathered at the Victoria Inn Convention Centre on Thursday, February 20, to celebrate the 30th Annual 'Yes I Can!' Awards ceremony, recognizing the tremendous accomplishments of children and youth with disabilities. 'The Yes I Can!' Awards are hosted by the Manitoba Council for Exceptional Children to highlight the outstanding achievements of...

Newcomers to Canada face many barriers when they work to navigate and establish themselves in their new country. A key value of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is respect for each other, our diversity, and our community. Both in response to feedback from the community and the existing mandates of...

Last week (January 27 – 31, 2020), the St. James-Assiniboia School Division tackled The Great Kindness Challenge (GKC) at several schools in the Division, joining over 14 million students and over 15 thousand schools in creating a culture of compassion, acceptance, unity and respect. The proactive bullying prevention initiative improves school...

The St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board Office welcomed the spirit of competition to its backyard as the first X- Cross Country Ski race took place on Wednesday, February 26. Bannatyne, Phoenix, Heritage, Robert Browning, Crestview, Sansome, Athlone, Strathmillan, Buchanan, and Stevenson all brought their A-game to the competition. With a...

​ The 2020-2021 SJASD Draft Budget reports on the status of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division's finances, with a focus toward continually improving our students' education while maintaining the lowest possible costs to the taxpayer. SJASD Draft Budget 2020 - 2021 ​
Public Draft Budget Consultation 2020/2021 Presentation ​​


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Registration will be accepted on February 14, 2020. Parents and guardians wishing to register their child at a school outside of their catchment/Division must submit their request online. Registration will be accepted on February 14, 2020.

All requests will be date and time stamped to ensure that there is a...

The St. James-Assiniboia School Division (SJASD) is proud to offer 60 students from the Division the opportunity to participate in the SJASD Adaptive Swim Program. The program allows students living with additional needs access a weekly swimming lessons program with a specialized swim instructor, Jodi Hutchison.
"The adaptive swim program...

Building upon our Division's commitment to the growth and professional development of our employees, we are pleased to announce the launch of the St. James-Assiniboia School Division's (SJASD) Instructional Support Team Newsletter . Upon reviewing the newsletter, and having the opportunity to see and hear the work demonstrated at the...

Head to St. James Library on Saturday Feb. 1st for Take Your Child to the Library Day! They will be celebrating with all kinds of fun activities throughout the day, including crafts, a scavenger hunt and a special performance by Juno nominated children's performer Aaron Burnett. Everything is free, and it's a lovely way for families...

​ On January, 15, 2020 all K-4 students will be bringing home the "Intention to Register" form.  This form is to be filled out and returned to the school by Friday, January, 24th 2020.  

​As the new year starts to gain momentum, we need to start looking ahead to the continuation of our extra-curricular sports program for all interested grade 4 and 5 students at École Assiniboine. The basketball program will officially begin our season at the beginning of February of 2020. We will begin our...

G'Day École Assiniboine Families!​​ Room 23 organized a fundraiser to support the wildlife in Australia. We worked very hard to make enough bookmarks to sell at our bookmark sale on Friday, January 10 th . Our bookmark sale was an ABSOLUTE SUCCESS! We were able to raise $659.50 to send to...

Our Project Fair will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2020.  For information about the Project Fair, click on the Newsletter 2020 link below.  For ideas and instructions on the different kinds of projects to choose from, click on the project type below.  You may also print an entry form if you don't have one already....

 Our Kindergarten Information Evening was held on Monday, January 20, 2020. Registrations of in-catchment students began Wednesday, January 29, 2020.  Click here​  ​for more information. Schools of Choice
Non-resident families may apply for schools of choice, with acceptance based on availability as determined by staff and building capacity.  In-Division residents who wish to apply...

During the current school suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, École Assiniboine will be accepting in-catchment kindergarten registrations online. Supporting documents can be brought to the school once school resumes. Please click the following link to download and print a PDF version of our Registration Form . After filling it out...

​​ Presented by SJASD Divisional Musical Theatre from January 25 to February 1 at Westwood Collegiate.

A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen JR. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and...

Our Divisional Report to the Community is a reflection on the previous school year, with a strong emphasis on our strategic outcomes, student data and future planning in SJASD. We invite you to check out our 2019 report for a snapshot of the ongoing work happening in our Division and to learn...

Wit​h the cold winter season upon us, the Division is prepared to address weather-related emergencies or extreme circumstances to keep students safe in the cold months ahead. In the event of an emergency, the Chief Superintendent may decide to close all, or specific schools, and/or discontinue bus service in whole or...

​ Grades 4 & 5 Choir will be performing at Golden West Lodge on  Monday, Dec 16. at 10:15am.

Golden West Lodge, 811 School Rd, Winnipeg

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The Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students will entertain you at this year's Winter Concert with songs celebrating cultures from around the world.
Concert Dates & Times:
December 11, 2019 at 1 PM and 6:30 PM   - Rm 12 (Mme Godin), RM 6 (Mme Carnegie), RM 4 (Mme Pelletier) and the Grade 2s from RM 22 (Mme Chapdelaine)...

​ Sphero Chariot Race 
Put your creativity and design skills to the test as you build your very own chariot creation for Sphero, the robot! 
Will your chariot win the race? 
Ages 9-12. ST. JAMES-ASSINIBOIA LIBRARY 1910 Portage Avenue Saturday, November 16: 2-3:30 pm


To register,...

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We “knead" you, don't be shy, whip up some cookies, cake or pie. To bake, to sell or to eat, it's all a tasty treat!!!    
On December 11 th & 12 th , Ecole Assiniboine Parent Council will be hosting a bake sale after the...

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Ecole Assiniboine will be having a Remembrance Day Service on November, 7, 2019 at 10:30 AM.  All are welcome to attend.

​October 23, 2019 
Dear Parents,    To help your children be safe – and seen – this Halloween, Manitoba Public Insurance is pleased to provide reflective Halloween treat bags to all trick-or-treaters from Kindergarten through Grade 6.    Road safety is important every day of the year, but Halloween presents...

​On November 7, our three Divisional choirs will be performing at Westwood Community Church at 7:00 p.m. The annual Fall Concert is a celebration of music and talent across all grade levels in SJASD. Arrive early to be sure to get a good seat. 

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​ In support of the United Way, Assiniboine staff will be participating in a "Crazy Hair Day" on Friday, October 18.
Students are welcome to come to school with "crazy hair" on that day as well.​

​ Grade 3 Choir will be starting on September 23 from 11:45 - 12:25.  All students in grade 3 are welcome.  We will practice every Day 5 . Grade 4 Orff will be starting on September 27 from 11:45 - 12:25.  All students in grade 4 are welcome.  We will practice every Day...

Bonjour Families, We are so happy to be back in the swing of things! Classes are well into their routines and learning. Things around the school seem to be flowing as best as they can be considering the amount of construction work around us. First, thank you all for your cooperation...

​PL4K is a response to the Early Development Instrument (EDI) scores that inform the school readiness of our students. Join us for an exciting day that highlights the ways that YOU can make a difference in supporting the physical literacy journey of our young people AND get practical ideas for embedding physical...

​An evening for four-year-olds and their families to get a jump start on Kindergarten. Participants rotate through play-based centres that model how to incorporate literacy and numeracy into play at home. Click here to register for the event. 

Each school in St. James-Assiniboia School Division will be holding an Annual Meeting to establish a Parent Council or a Parent Advisory Committee. This is an opportunity to become involved in your school and have a positive impact on your child’s education. Please attend the meeting at your school. We need...

​ Winnipeg Synchro is offering a fun synchro summer camp for beginner and recreational swimmers.  In addition to synchronized swimming every day, campers will also have fun and develop their athletic ability by participating in a variety of other activities, such as crafts, dance, gymnastics, yoga, and outdoor games and activities...

​ Parent Child Drop In Centres offer a warm, friendly and nurturing environment for families with children birth - 6 years of age to come together and play. Each week we offer creative activities, nutritious snacks and circle time with songs, rhymes and story. Drop in and visit and get to...

​ Is your child's backpack making the grade?  For helpful information on healthy ways to wear a backpack , please open the following link:   backpack infographic.pdf

​ This year we will be hosting a "Colour Run" Fundraiser for  École Assiniboine and the École Assiniboine Parent Council June 13 th at 2 pm on our field. Like past fundraising events, students are asked to raise funds to help subsidize costs of activities that take place in our school....

​ The K-12 Education Review for Manitoba is asking for input from the public. Below your will find information about the Education Review from the Manitoba School Board Association, an SJASD perspective, a listing of our local programming and also a link to the public survey. The deadline to provide feedback and...

​ Throughout the month of May, SJASD staff shared photos on Instagram to highlight a specific word/theme related to education. Each day, the photo map was updated with one selection from each day. The challenge took place under the hashtag #sjasdphotoaday
Click here to view the photo calendar. 
Thank you to all staff...

​ The Winnipeg Public Library is hosting a variety of summer reading programs.  For more information click here for the TD Summer Reading Club and click here for the Early Literacy Workshops.

​ On May 2, students in SJASD participated in the 2019 Red River Heritage Fair. A group of 13 students represented the following four schools: Assiniboine, Crestview, Sansome and Linwood. The students participated in a judging session as well as three workshops, which included a scavenger hunt, learning about the RCMP and a young citizens activity....

On May 2, École Assiniboine participated in the Red River Heritage Fair at the University of Winnipeg. The students participated in a judging session as well as 3 workshops which included a scavenger hunt, learning about the RCMP and a young citizens activity. There was entertainment at lunch where we learned...

This year we will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week during the week of May 6th to May 10th to show how much we appreciate our teachers and staff here at École Assiniboine. We are asking that students write a “Merci” note, provided on the other side of this paper, to any teacher or staff...

​ We are very excited to announce that our school is now accepting online payments on our School Cash Online system .   School Cash Online provides you with the convenience of paying online for school items such as field trips, fundraising and school fees. We really want to save you time when...

Who: The race was started as an event for students, staff and families from our High 5 community of schools (Robert Browning, Sansome, Phoenix, Lincoln  and Westwood). Over the past year, it has expanded it to welcome participants from all schools (students, staff and families) in SJASD.

What: A 5km fun run...

Science Odyssey presents Science Rendezvous on May 11, 2019. For more information:   click here.

The SJASD Spring Concert is taking place on May 9 at 7:00 p.m. at Westwood Community Church. For more details, click here. 

​ You are invited .....     St. James-Assiniboia School Division is proud to announce that it is hosting its 3rd annual Graduation Pow Wow! The Pow Wow is held to honour the academic achievements of Indigenous students within our Division.
Date: Thursday, May 30, 2019
Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00...

​Our school was privileged to participate in a concert called "Le rève de Tom" on Friday, April 12.  The students watched 17 musicians from France perform a concert on the flutes including the piccolo, regular flute, tenor flute, bass flute and piano.  The students were very well behaved and had the chance to...

​ The grades 3, 4 & 5 students will be performing the musical, "The Return of the Glass Slipper", on April 24 and 25. Discover the magic and wonder of wishes come true in this fairytale favourite when Cinderella meets her Prince Charming!
Cast 1 will perform on Wednesday, April 24 at 1:00...

Congratulations to the following students on a job well done at the Divisional Science Fair that took place on April 3, 2019.​ Award                                    Project Gold                    ...

​ April 10, 2019  marks the International Day of Pink. It is a day where communities across the country, and across the world, can unite in celebrating diversity and raising awareness to stop all forms of bullying.
The International Day of Pink was started in Nova Scotia when 2 straight high...

​ Divisional Musical Theatre Students in grades 3 - 5 who are interested in auditioning for the Divisional Musical Theatre received information about the program today.  Please ask your child for the paper and sign up for an audition time.  Practices will start at the end of April.
Grade 5...

​ The 53rd Divisional Science Fair is taking place on April 3 at George Waters Middle School/St. James Collegiate.
All projects must be dismantled by 8:30 p.m. Remaining projects will be disposed of after this time.
For the science fair schedule, click here .
For additional information about the Science...

Congratulations to all the Music Clubs this year for their wonderful performances at the Winnipeg Music Festival.  

The Grade 3 Choir presented "Molly Malone", an Irish folk song in two parts and "J'entends le moulin", a French folk song with some extra percussive instruments. A special thanks to Mme Ross-Ens for...

​ Félicitations to all Concours d’Art Oratoire participants in SJASD. On March 5 and 6, SJASD held its annual Concours d’Art Oratoire event at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate (CSHC). Concours d’Art Oratoire is an annual public speaking event sponsored by Canadian Parents for French. The objective is to help students develop effective...

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The music clubs are preparing for some upcoming concerts.  On February 12, the Grade 3 Choir will be singing at Music Celebration at 5:30 p.m. and the Grade 5 Theatre Club will be performing at 6:30 p.m.  The concert will be at Grace Community Church (280 Caron Road).  The concert is free...

​ Our Project Fair will be held on Thursday, March 14, 2019.  For information about the Project Fair, click on the Newsletter 2019 link below.  For ideas and instructions on the different kinds of projects to choose from, click on the project type below.  You may also print an entry form if you don't...

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​Our Divisional Report to the Community is a reflection on the previous school year, with a strong emphasis on our strategic outcomes, student data and future planning in SJASD. We invite you to check out our 2018 report for a snapshot of the ongoing work happening in our Division and to learn...

École Assiniboine Parent Council will be hosting its annual Family Fun Bingo Night on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Click the link below for more information. FamilyFunBingoNight2019.pdf

​ The Countdown to Kindergarten 2019   booklet is a resource provided by SJASD for families with children starting Kindergarten in our Division. This booklet is packed with helpful information regarding the Welcome to Kindergarten program, student readiness, local programming and much more. The booklet will also be handed out at all Information Evenings taking place at...

École Assiniboine had it's Winter Concerts on December 12 and 13, 2018. One of our grade 4 students, Tristan B., interviewed some attendees at the concert. Here's what Tristan wrote about the interviews:
After asking a couple of people before the concert, the reviews were good. After the concert. the reviews were...

​ Looking for ideas of what to do this summer? Need to find a summer camp or activity for your child? The SJASD Community Bulletin Board features upcoming events, programs, camps and courses being offered in the community all year-long that may be of interest to our students and their families. The board is refreshed...

​ For information about play-based learning in Manitoba, click on the following link: Starting Early,Starting Strong:A Guide for Play-BasedEarly Learning in Manitoba 

Two students from Ecole Assiniboine participated in the 12th annual CopShop on Wednesday, December 12, 2018.  It's a chance for children to pick out Christmas gifts for their family and friends while being accompanied by a police officer.  Each child is given a $200 gift card donated by participating shopping centres.  St. Vital Centre hosted the event,...

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year begins Wednesday, January 29, 2020.  The school accepts registrations weekdays during regular office hours.
Please contact the school if you have any questions about the programs our school offers or about student registration.

A custodial parent must register the child in person and provide the following documents:
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This school year, students are participating in a program called Zones of Regulation. The goal of this curriculum is to teach children about self-regulation and how to strengthen their self-regulation skills. Self-regulation can go by many names, such as self-control, self-management and impulse control. Self-regulation is an essential skill in life,...

​ The Kindergarten, Grade 1 and Grade 2 students are excited to present the book, "Tu me fais sourire!" by Layn Marlow, for the winter concert.  A young child looks forward to the winter season when the beautiful and gentle snow falls.  Despite the cold weather, it is very special when a snowman is...

Put your creativity and design skills to the test as you build a chariot creation for Sphero, the robot! Can your chariot win the race? For more details, click here . 

On December 12 & 13,  École Assiniboine Parent Council will be hosting a bake sale after the Children's Winter Concerts. All money raised will help to enhance the children's school experience.
We are looking for donations of baked goods that are nut free and do not require refrigeration. Please have all...

We will be holding a Remembrance Day Ceremony on Thursday, November 8th at 10:15 in the gymnasium.  All are welcome to attend.

​ What is "W" - Sitting?
When sitting on the ground, the child's bottom, knees, and feet are all touching the ground, with the feet resting outside of the knees.
When looking at the seated position from above, it resembles the lette "W"
What is wrong with "W" - sitting?

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​ The Manitoba School Boards Association (MSBA) and the Manitoba Association of Parent Councils (MAPC) present a helpful guide to talk with your child about cannabis. The fact sheet covers cannabis use, harms and risks associated, laws in Canada and other valuable resources on the topic.
Click here to view...

The Divisional Choir's Fall Concert is taking place on Thursday, November 8 at Westwood Community Church at 7pm.
More details attached.
​Please click here for the Fall Concert Poster. 
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​ During the week of October 15, 2018, CBC Radio One featured the activities of the St. James neighbourhood. As part of their coverage, they featured the SJASD Divisional Children's Concert Choir.  Director Heather Neufeld submitted a recording from the choir's performance at the Winnipeg Music Festival in March 2018. Below is...

​ Please note: The Parenting Symposium scheduled to take place on October 13, 2018 at Jameswood Alternative School has been cancelled due to low registration. More information will be provided in the future for upcoming events hosted on behalf of Educational Support Services. 

Educational Support Services presents: Parent Symposium Free Lunch - Door Prizes Saturday October 13, 2018 1 Braintree Crescent

  Morning sessions (10am-11:30 am) include: Positive Parenting Program (PPP) (Relevant for ages 2-12 years old) Simple and practical strategies to help build strong, healthy relationships with your children and confidently manage...

The City of Winnipeg Municipal and School Board Election Day is October 24, 2018. School boards are elected in our province to carry out the planning and delivery of educational services within geographic regions known as school divisions. The Nomination Period for School Trustee candidates begins Wednesday, September 12 and ends...

Summer hours will commence on Tuesday, July 3 and end on Friday, August 17. Office hours for St. James-Assiniboia School Division Board Office are 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 
As for the Media Centre inside the Professional Staff Development Centre, the summer hours are as follows:
July 3 - July 13, 2018:...

St. James-Assiniboia School Division operates on the six-day cycle. The School Day Calendar includes inservice and holiday information. Additional school specific information may be acquired from our Divisional Calendar at the start of the new school year or individual school websites.  Please see below the School Day Calendar for the upcoming 2018-2019...

Fun, affordable, and French! Camp Soleil is a summer day camp for French Immersions students ages 6-11. Held at KWCC in Westwood in the middle of the summer, the camp will: give your kids something new and different to do allow them to enjoy activities and adventures close to home encourage...

Principal:                                                         Mme Sandra Melo Head Administrative Assistant:                  Mme Darlene Matheos Administrative Assistant:                            TBA Librarian:                                                        Mme Joanne Jeanson Music:                                                             Mme Heather Burdeniuk Reading Recovery / Phys. Ed.:                    Mme Stephanie Craciun Resource:                                                        Mme Yvonne Perry Literacy / Phys....

École Assiniboine Class Placement Process At École Assiniboine, the creation of balanced classes is fundamental in supporting the instructional program and      diverse needs of  all the learners within the classroom setting.  The class creation process is a complex one involving the gathering of information about student needs and the making of...

​ Monday June 4, 2018 – Colour Day (wear your grade's colour): Kindergarten –   RED Grade 1 – YELLOW Grade 2 – GREEN Grade 3 – BLUE Grade 4 – WHITE   Grade 5 – BLACK Tuesday June 5, 2018 – Beach Day (school appropriate clothing) Wednesday June 6, 2018...

Please see below two assessment schedules outlining provincial dates and programs for the 2018-19 School Year. 
Early and Middle Years Assessment Schedule Senior Years Assessment Schedule



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​ Bourkevale Community Centre is hosting a scavenger hunt in the neighbourhood!  Open to all ages. Walk, run, bike - but no motorized vehicles. We will gather at the club on Friday June 8 at 6:30 pm and fan out from there. Put a team together of no more than six...

The Provincial Exhibition is pleased to announce that, thanks to the support of generous sponsors, we will again be offering free gate tickets to children aged 6-12 for our Manitoba Summer Fair (to be held June 6-10, 2018).  


Please see the attached letter and tickets for more...

Hello there,   I hope that all is well with you on this sunshiny day. The sky is blue, birds are singing, the grass is growing, it’s all good!   All of these good things also means that summer isn’t far away, and with summer comes summer reading at WPL! As...

Hello there,     I hope that all is well with you on this lovely summery day. The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and it’s time to be outdoors as much as possible.   If you’re like me, that means spending time in the yard, tending flowers and growing...

With the warmer weather upon us and students choosing to use active transportation, such as biking to school, the Winnipeg Police Service would like to remind the public of the importance of both registering your bicycle with the Online Bike Registry and reporting bike theft. The Online Bike Registry...

​ A total of 18 students represented SJASD at the Red River Heritage Fair on May 3 at the University of Winnipeg. Students from the following schools took part in the 15th annual event: Assiniboine, Bannatyne, Crestview, Linwood, Sansome and Strathmillan. Throughout the day, students engaged in a number of history-themed workshops, enjoyed a scavenger...

Tackle Football Registration and OPEN HOUSE for the  St. James RODS Football Club Click here for details

We are hosting a Welcome to Kindergarten evening for students registered for kindergarten at École Assiniboine starting in September 2018.  There will be lots of fun activities and a bag full of goodies to take home to use during the summer. Date: Tuesday, May 15th Time: 6:00 PM Place: École Assiniboine gymnasium...

École Assiniboine will be piloting a new absence management system starting Monday, April 9, 2018.  Please use this system to report all future absences. Absences will now be reported via the SchoolMessenger app, website or mobile web, or by calling the toll-free interactive telephone system at 1-844-434-8116. To view the information letter sent...

Divisional Science Fair - April 4 at St. James Collegiate Below is a list of the students who represented our school at the Divisional Science Fair and the award they received.  Congratulations to all for a job well done! Grade 3: Kaitlyn K. - Slime Time  SILVER Jasper N. & Olive...

​ Dig It!  A Musical Tale of Ancient Civilizations, by John Jacobson and Roger Emerson Travel back in time and join inquisitive archaeologists Taki and Tut, along with their fossil friend Lucy, as they explore the wonders of ancient civilization. From the farm laborers of early Mesopotamia and Egyptian mummies who...

Students and staff will be wearing pink on April 11th in support of anti-bullying.  To find out how Pink Shirt Day started, click here.

​The third issue of CONTACT is here! Read the latest initiatives, projects and achievements in SJASD all in one place. This issue highlights JT students departing on a mission trip to Ecuador,  Buchanan growing tower gardens, Phoenix studying the long-told stories of the sky and much more. Click the icon below to...

Below is the list of the students, along with their project titles, who received a gold award for their heritage project at our Project Fair on March 15th and will be moving on to represent our school at the next level of competition at the Red River Heritage Fair.  Bravo! Red River...

​ Please click here to view the latest media release on behalf of SJASD highlighting the 2018-2019 Budget Summary. 

The annual SJASD Concours d’art oratoire event was held on March 6 and 7 at Collège Sturgeon Heights Collegiate. The public speaking event, sponsored by Canadian Parents for French, is an opportunity for students to grow their public speaking abilities, strengthen their second language skills and test their creative writing skills. Each participant...

  Congratulations to the Grade 5 Theatre Club who received a gold award in the Winnipeg Music Festival on March 1st. Congratulations to the Grade 3 Choir who received a gold award in the Winnipeg Music Festival  on March 8th.  Congratulations to the Grade 4 Orff Club  who received a gold...

​ Monday, March 5 - All schools in SJASD are open. Bus service is cancelled. There will be no bus service. Once again, all schools are open but bus service is cancelled for the day.

​ Please find below the 2018-2019 Public Budget Presentation that was shown on Thursday, March 1 at our annual Parent/Public Draft Budget Meeting at the Board Office.  Our Draft Budget presentation has focussed on how our public schools are funded through provincial grants and local taxes. Equally important is what will be...

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Spring Picture Day is Monday, March 19th, starting at 8:45 AM.  Flyers will be sent home with your child soon. If you are available to volunteer to help out with picture day, please contact the school office at 204-885-2216.

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The Université de Saint Boniface is hosting a French Immersion summer camp program! Student from the ages of 7 to 12 will be able to learn to use their french skills in real life settings along side loads of fun activities.  From July 3rd to August 24th, each week will hold a...

​Come join us for an evening of BINGO FUN on Thursday, February 22nd!  This is an annual fun family event organized by the École Assiniboine Parent Council.  There will be prizes to be won and a snack bar with refreshements available for purchase. Pizza slices will be available on a pre-order basis so you will be...

Click Here for details on the upcoming games for our grade 4 and grade 5 Basketball teams.

Project Fair is March 15th , so it’s time to start thinking about what kind of project your child would like to do. We encourage all students to participate in the fair!  Information and entry forms were sent home January 18th.  Extra forms are available at the school office or by using...

This March break, check out the Day Camp activities offered by the Personnel Support Programs (PSP) in your Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) community. From March 26th to March 29th, keep your young ones busy with all day quality activities! 

March Break Programs Details Sign up now! ...

Join our efforts in spreading kindness this month as part of our 'I Love To Read' celebration.

Friday  January 19, 2018:  Character Day -  Dress up as your favorite book character
Friday January 26, 2018: Fuzzy Buddy Day - Wear your favorite Pyjamas and bring your favorite stuffed...

The students in the following classrooms made cards and a beaded candy cane to give to the residents at Golden West Centennial Lodge during our visit on December 19th: Mlle Van Damme (Rm. 3/4-15), Mme Noël (Rm. 4/5-17), Mme Lachance (Rm. 4/5-11) & Mme Van Damme (Rm. 5-21). 
This project...

Our school's "Student Voice" committee has decided on the themes for Spirit Week, which will run the last week before Winter Break, as follows: Monday, December 18: ​  Hat & Jersey Day (wear a hat and/or a sports jersey to school) Tuesday, December 19:   Fancy Day (dress up in your fanciest clothes)...

Registration for the 2018-2019 school year starts on Friday, January 26, 2018 .  École Assiniboine will be accepting kindergarten registrations from of 8:00 am to 6:00 pm on January 26, 2018.  Thereafter, we will accept registrations Monday to Friday, from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. A custodial parent must register the child in...

​ The 'Alliance Française' of Manitoba is inviting families to enroll their French Immersion pupils into their after-school program. Starting in January 2018, students will be able to participate in various French activities outside the classroom to perfect their skills and make it fun to be a 'P'tits Francophone'. Click here for more information....

​Our Parent Council will be holding the  Scholastic  “Saddle Up & Read”  Book Fair next week during our Student-led Conferences.  Profits from the Book Fair are used to buy books for the school library and classroom book collections.  So the more books purchased, the more books the school will receive.  It's win-win!  You get the convenience of shopping while...

​ The Grade 4/5 Choir will be singing at Golden West Centennial Lodge, 811 School Road, on December 19th at 10:15 AM.   Students will be will be leaving by school bus at 9:40 AM and returning around 11:30 AM.   Permission forms will be sent home at the end of November.

United Way Winnipeg's Koats for Kids program is desperately short of winter outerwear, especially boy's sizes 5 through 16 . They are asking for our help in keeping Winnipeg children safe and warm!  For some children, having a warm coat means attending school on a cold day instead of staying home. Please send any...

T h is year's K-2 winter concert is called Fafounet et la tempête de neige (Fafounet and the Snow Storm) .  The story is about a cow, named Fafounet, who goes outside to enjoy a little bit of snowfall.  The snow turns into a snowstorm with very high winds.  Fafounet hangs onto...

On December 13 th & 14 th , École Assiniboine Parent Council will be hosting a bake sale after the Winter Concerts.  All money raised will help to enhance the children's school experience. We are looking for donations of baked goods that are nut free and do not require refrigeration .  Please have...

​ Click here  to view some winter safety tips.

The Grade 3 Swimming program will take place Thursdays ​ starting November 9th through to December 14th at the St James Civic Centre    (2055 Ness Ave.).  The students will be picked up from school by bus at 9:15 a.m. - Group 1 will swim from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. -...

The first term report cards will be sent home on Wednesday November 22nd. The Conferences will be held on Thursday November 23rd and Friday November 24th. For booking online beings on November 13. For more details Click  here .

All details related to school supplies for the 2017-18 school year are now available on our website. Click here for more details.​

Each school in St. James-Assiniboia School Division will be holding an Annual Meeting to establish a Parent Council or a Parent Advisory Committee. This is an opportunity to become involved in your school and have a positive impact on your child’s education. We need your input and ideas!  Please click here to...

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Little Free Library is a nonprofit organization that inspires a love of reading, builds community, and sparks creativity by fostering neighborhood book exchanges around the world.
Through Little Free Libraries, millions of books are exchanged each year, profoundly increasing access to books for readers of all ages and backgrounds.
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​ Suit Up Winnipeg is a volunteer organization that helps high school students obtain a suit for their graduation. Dana and her team provide a fantastic service and over the past two years 8 JT students have received free suits, tuxedos, shirts, shoes, ties etc.
They are currently accepting donations at...

Safe Schools Community Forum, "Wellness Today: Building Healthy Futures"
As part of our commitment to keep our schools safe, St. James-Assiniboia School Division hosts a Safe Schools Forum once every two years.

On Wednesday, April 12, our Division teamed up with local organizations to present the 2017 Safe Schools Forum "Wellness Today: Building Healthy Futures."...

​ S t. James-Assiniboia Divisional Science Fair 2017 Special Awards Report The 51st Annual SJASD Divisional Science Fair took place on April 5th, 2017 at George Waters Middle School and St. James Collegiate. The special award winners are listed below.  Top Project Awards
The Top Project award is presented to a project in Grade 3, 4, and...