THE REAL DEAL ABOUT THE FUTURE OF PARKDALE SCHOOL •
The Eastern School District says it wants to close Parkdale School to give our children more programs and learning opportunities. The problem is that their plan will give our children less programs and fewer opportunities.
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The School Closure Report's recommendations about closing Parkdale are based on inaccurate information regarding school services offered, student enrolment numbers, area demographics and development trends.
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PARKDALE SCHOOL IS A SCHOOL WORTH SAVING!
WHAT OUR CHILDREN WILL LOSE IF PARKDALE SCHOOL CLOSES •
If Parkdale School closes, the students will lose use of an award winning physical education program in a modern gymnasium built by taxpayers in 2002, at a cost of $1.3 million.
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If Parkdale School closes, the students will lose use of three acres of green space, a new playground built by the community and a baseball diamond also used by the City of Charlottetown for recreation programs.
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If Parkdale School closes, the students will lose use of a large, safe, off street parking lot for dropping off and picking up students.
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If Parkdale School closes, the students will have less access to quality programs for music, art, French and special needs students.
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If Parkdale School closes, the students will lose a school with the space and potential for future expansion.
WHAT YOU WILL LOSE IF PARKDALE SCHOOL CLOSES •
Your property values will go down without a school nearby.
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Sales of homes will go down because homes in areas without quality schools are less appealing to new buyers, especially young families.
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Use of school facilities by local citizens and community groups.
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The ability to support future development in the area.
IMPORTANT DATES AND EVENTS February 24 – Eastern School Board Public Consultation Meeting, Colonel Gray High School (7 PM) May 12 – Deadline to send public input to Eastern School Board
WHAT CAN YOU DO? To find out more, go to http://saveparkdaleschool.blogspot.com/ Talk to your friends, neighbours and co-workers about why Parkdale School matters. Please show your support by telling the Eastern School District and your elected officials that Parkdale School needs to be saved! Eastern School District
[email protected] 1-800-280-7965 Bob Clow, Board Chair
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Barb Dingwell, Trustee
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Municipal Mayor Clifford Lee
[email protected] 566-5548
Councillor Danny Redmond
[email protected] 566-5548
Councillor Mitchell Tweel
[email protected] 566-5548 Provincial Doug Currie, MLA
[email protected] 368-4930
Rob Vessey, MLA
[email protected] 368-4330
Education Minister Gerard Greenan
[email protected] 368-4610
Premier Robert Ghiz
[email protected] 368-4400
Opposition Leader Olive Crane
[email protected] 368-4360