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Joanne Alyward

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Kindergarten

Mrs. Alyward here, also known as Mrs. A!  I have been working as a teacher for Fort McMurray Public Division since 2016 when my family and I moved from Newfoundland and Labrador. 
I have a wonderful husband and two beautiful children. 
My passion for teaching leads me to create meaningful connections with all of my students, in hopes of creating an environment where they can be passionate about learning.

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PLF #3 - NO SCHOOL

Thanksgiving Day - NO SCHOOL

PICTURE RETAKE DAY

HALLOWEEN SCHOOL DANCE

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Institute Day - NO SCHOOL

Day in Lieu of PTIs - NO SCHOOL

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Dave McNeilly Public School

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431 Callen Drive
Fort McMurray, AB T9K 0X8

Phone: 780-799-5657

dminfo@fmpsd.ab.ca

Division Notice

ATA Strike Commencing on Monday; School Closures Starting Oct 6th

As a result of the Alberta Teachers Association (ATA) rejecting a proposed deal from the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association (TEBA), all FMPSD schools will be closed to students starting Monday, October 6, 2025, unless a new agreement is reached or strike action is otherwise averted. Additionally, all yellow school bus routes will be suspended for the duration of the strike.

In light of the ongoing strike, all extracurricular activities, including sports, clubs, and after-school programs, will be temporarily suspended.

As there is no definitive end date for the strike, FMPSD is unable to provide a timeline for when normal operations will resume. We will continue to provide timely updates as we receive them from the Ministry of Education and Child Care.

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