![]() ![]() 'Darién plug') is a geographic region in the Isthmus of Darien or Isthmus of Panama connecting the North and South American continents within Central America, consisting of a large watershed, forest, and mountains in Panama's Darién Province and the northern portion of Colombia's Chocó Department. The Darién Gap ( UK: / ˈ d ɛər i ə n, ˈ d ær-/, US: / ˌ d ɛər i ˈ ɛ n, ˌ d ɑːr-, d ɑːr ˈ j ɛ n/, Spanish: Tapón del Darién, lit. ![]() The Cobb County School District is committed to parent, family and community engagement, and it is our hope that by providing this tool on our website that we are making our information more accessible to families whose first language is not English and thereby enabling better engagement in public education.The Darién Gap at the Colombia–Panama border Before you act on translated information, the District encourages you to confirm any facts that are important to you and affect any decisions you may make. The Cobb County School District does not guarantee the quality, accuracy or completeness of any translated information. The basic translation’s goal is to capture the general intention of the original English material. Google Translate is a free service and currently offers translation in over 50 languages, although an impressive number, this does not capture all languages or dialects. The quality of the translation will vary in some of the languages offered by Google. ![]() The electronic translation service is hosted by Google Translate. Recognizing and acknowledging the traditional land is an act of reconciliation and a show of gratitude to those whose territory we reside on. We are grateful for Elders and traditional Knowledge Keepers who are still with us today and those who have gone before. We acknowledge and give thanks to all the many First Nations, Metis and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries. We acknowledge the land that Red Deer is now on is also traditional territory of the Metis and we are part of Region Three with Metis Nation of Alberta. Treaty Seven territory is the ancestral and traditional territory of the Blackfoot Confederacy: Kainai (g-ai-nah), Piikani (pee-kah-nee), Siksika (seeg-see-kah) as well as the Tsuu T’ina (soot-tenna) First Nation and Stoney Nakoda First Nation. We also acknowledge Treaty Seven territory to the South of the Red Deer River. Treaty Six territory is the ancestral and traditional territory of the Cree, Dene, Blackfoot, Saulteaux (sawl-toh), Nakota Sioux (sue). Red Deer Public Schools acknowledges Treaty Six territory to the North of the Red Deer River. I am excited to be a part of your journey in becoming a LEADER. There are so many opportunities to grow and explore at Westpark. We encourage all our students to do their best, but it is also important to branch out and try something new, maybe even discover a new passion. ![]() Middle school is an exciting time to try new things and get involved in all the clubs, activities and opportunities we have to offer. Respect for others and the right of all students to learn and be treated with respect and dignity is an expectation of this school. Our school staff are committed to supporting students in their journey of lifelong learning. Through Leadership, Effort, Achievement, Dignity, Excellence and Responsibility, we are excited to see how you choose to be a LEADER at Westpark. Finally, the circle is a representation of how we want to wrap around students to provide holistic supports as they grow through adolescence. As well, the compass and medicine wheel use the four cardinal directions and represent spiritual (E), mental (N), physical (W) and emotional (S) wellbeing. The circle symbolizes equality and that all who enter it have a voice and will be heard. The circle is based on the ideas of the Indigenous Medicine Wheel and also incorporates a compass. Whether this is your first year, your last year, or somewhere inbetween, we want all students to have a great experience at Westpark and to make the most of their middle school experience.Īt Westpark we are committed to supporting students' behavioral and academic needs through the Circle of Recognition. ![]()
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