Anglophone East School District

10/09/2026

🍂 A reminder that all Anglophone East School District schools will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026, for the Thanksgiving holiday.

We wish all students, staff, and families a safe and enjoyable long weekend.

We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, October 13! 🍁

10/02/2026

🗓 One week left to register for this virtual opportunity! 🗓

📚 Is your child struggling with school avoidance or refusal?

Anglophone East School District is offering a free 6-week virtual parent education group for parents and caregivers of students in Kindergarten to Grade 5 who regularly refuse or avoid going to school, frequently stay home due to anxiety or illness, or experience chronic absenteeism.

Based on the SPACE model (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions), the program will help parents and caregivers better understand the cycle of school avoidance, respond effectively to anxiety and school refusal, and support their child in taking brave steps back to school. 💛

📅 Fall 2026 Group: October 27 – December 1
⏰ Wednesdays, 12:00–1:15 p.m.
💻 Virtual via Zoom
👥 In-person orientation: October 13 at 12:15 p.m. or 4:15 p.m.
💲 Registration is FREE — and participants will receive a free book!

Spaces are limited. To register, email [email protected] with your child’s age and school, along with the parent/caregiver’s name and phone number.

📌 Register by October 9, 2026.

10/01/2026

It’s October 1, which somehow means it’s already time to start thinking about Kindergarten for the 2027–2028 school year! 🎒✏️🍎

Kindergarten registration officially opens today! We’re so excited to begin welcoming our newest little learners and their families to AESD. 💛

Children who will turn five by December 31, 2027 can register for Kindergarten beginning today, October 1st. Families are encouraged to complete registration by the end of October to help ensure a smooth transition and access to upcoming Kindergarten events and resources.

📱 Scan the QR code in the image for registration information, or visit our website:
https://asdeast.nbed.ca/registration/ -1-12

We can’t quite believe we’re already saying “Kindergarten 2027,” but here we are! 😊 We can’t wait to meet the newest members of our AESD school communities. 🏫❤️

09/29/2026

🧡 Today, we were honoured to attend a cultural showcase at Salisbury Elementary School, where students had the opportunity to learn about Mi’kmaq culture through dance, regalia, history and teachings from members of the Indigenous Education Team.

Students and staff were invited to participate in some of the dances, making the experience even more meaningful and memorable. We are grateful to the dancers and knowledge sharers who spent time with the school community today and shared their culture, traditions and stories.

A reminder that all AESD schools are closed tomorrow, September 30, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

This day is an opportunity to acknowledge the atrocities committed through the residential school system, honour the experiences of Survivors and those who never returned home, and continue learning about the histories, cultures and contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples.

Every Child Matters. 🧡

09/28/2026

🧡 September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

All Anglophone East School District schools will be closed on Wednesday, September 30, as we honour the children who never returned home from residential schools, Survivors, their families and communities.

Tomorrow, Tuesday, September 29, we encourage students and staff across our district to wear orange as an acknowledgement of the atrocities committed through the residential school system and to honour the experiences and voices of Survivors.

Orange Shirt Day grew from the story of residential school Survivor Phyllis Webstad. In 1973, when Phyllis was six years old, she arrived at St. Joseph Mission Residential School wearing a new orange shirt that her grandmother had bought for her. The shirt was taken from her on her first day and never returned. Phyllis later shared her story, which helped inspire what has become a national movement for truth and reconciliation.

We encourage families to take time to learn together, listen to the voices of Survivors and continue conversations about the history and ongoing legacy of residential schools.

🧡 Learn more about Phyllis Webstad’s story:
https://orangeshirtday.org/about/phyllis-story/

🧡 Explore Orange Shirt Day educational resources:
https://orangeshirtday.org/resources/

Every Child Matters. 🧡

09/24/2026

📱 How is technology shaping youth mental health?

Parents and caregivers are invited to join us for a free webinar, The Anxious Generation: How Technology Is Shaping Youth Mental Health, on October 15 from 12:00–1:00 p.m.

The session will explore the impact of technology on young people, including current trends, the effects of short-form content, healthy vs. “junk” tech, and helpful resources for families.

Presented by Ashley Ross, L.Psych, with Addiction and Mental Health Services for Children and Youth, and Christiane Lagace, RSW, with Anglophone East School District.

📅 Register by October 14 using the information on the poster.

09/22/2026

💙 Understanding Childhood Anxiety: Practical Tools for Parents & Caregivers

Join us for an upcoming webinar designed to help parents and caregivers better understand childhood anxiety and learn practical strategies to support anxious children and youth.

Facilitated by AESD School Social Worker Kari Deschambault, MSW, RSW, the session will explore anxiety and the nervous system, how avoidance can maintain anxiety, and helpful tools families can use at home.

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
💻 Open to parents and caregivers of AESD students
📧 To register, email [email protected].

Please see the poster for additional registration details.

09/21/2026

We love seeing our communities celebrate the beginning of the school year together!

09/17/2026

📣Reminder to our families that there are no classes for students tomorrow, Friday, September 18th. Staff will be engaged in school improvement planning and professional development 📈.

See you Monday, September 21st 🍂!

09/16/2026

🏫 Exciting news for Anglophone East and the Town of Salisbury! 🎉

Today marks an important step forward for the Salisbury community, with the announcement that land has been secured for the new K–5 Salisbury Elementary School.

The new school, scheduled to open in September 2029, will provide a modern, welcoming learning environment designed to meet the needs of students and families in this growing community.

For Anglophone East School District, this is an exciting investment in our students, our staff and the future of Salisbury. We are thrilled to see this project moving forward and look forward to working alongside our provincial and community partners as the new school takes shape.

Find more information here: https://www.gnb.ca/en/news/n-b.2026.09.land-being-exchanged-secure-site-new-school-salisbury.html

A great day for Salisbury and for AESD! 💛📚🏫