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L. E. Reinsborough School, New Brunswick – Melanie Arseneault, Behavior Intervention Mentor (BIM) at L. E. Reinsborough (LER) School, is making waves with her contributions to the Walk in My Shoes program, an initiative focused on teaching empathy and inclusivity in the classroom.

As the only Canadian school licensed to offer the program, LER is proud to have Arseneault play a leading role. She completed online training with the program’s founder, Margaret Weiss, and is now a certified facilitator. In addition to teaching lessons from the Inclusive Schools curriculum, Arseneault has contributed new lessons to the upcoming Accessible Worlds K-2 program, which addresses topics like mobility challenges, communication, and the role of service animals.

Arseneault has also been granted early access to deliver the K-2 program to students before its official U.S. release. Her efforts are already making a significant impact, helping students understand the challenges faced by those with ADHD, autism, visual impairments, fine and gross motor coordination, and other topic areas that enable the students to learn that awareness and empathy are the stepping stones to creating a more understanding, inclusive world.

By June 2025, the goal is for all LER students to participate in Walk in My Shoes lessons, strengthening the school’s commitment to inclusivity and respect.

Arseneault’s work is shaping a more compassionate, inclusive future for all students at LER.

This week, 25 middle school students from four schools in the district—Gretna Green School, Dr. Losier Middle School, Nelson Rural School, and Max Aitken Academy—gathered at Dr. Losier Middle School for an inspiring two-day App Dev Bootcamp. The event, held on December 10 and 11, was part of ASD-N’s commitment to fostering creativity and innovation among students.

The bootcamp was organized as part of Computer Science Education Week, an annual event dedicated to inspiring students worldwide to explore computer science and technology. CSEd Week aims to spark interest in coding, computational thinking, and innovation, showcasing the importance of computer science in today’s tech-driven world.

Facilitated by Apple Professional Learning Specialist, Megan McKellar, the bootcamp provided students with hands-on experience in app design and development. Participants engaged in key aspects of app development, including design thinking, user experience, and content creation. Over the course of the event, students developed app prototypes that addressed challenges relevant to their lives.

A highlight of the event was the opportunity for some students to present their prototypes to representatives from Apple Education. The students showcased their innovative ideas, receiving feedback and encouragement from the Apple Education representatives.

By combining creativity, technology, and real-world problem-solving, the App Dev Bootcamp allowed students to develop skills in a supportive and collaborative environment. The event highlighted the district’s commitment to providing meaningful, hands-on learning opportunities that prepare students to succeed in a rapidly changing world.

Due to the freezing rain across the District early this morning, there will be a two hour delay for all schools in ASD-N today, Wednesday, December 11^th.

School buildings will only be opening two hours later than usual. Bus runs will be operating two hours later than usual. Please do not drop off your children at school before this time as there will be no one on site. 

Thank you.

The ASD-N ICE Centre entered year 6 of operations this school year. This semester there are 8 ICE Centre courses happening with students from all 8 high schools across our district.

Through a partnership with the Office of First Nations Education (OFNE) the ICE Centre is offering an Advanced Welding course in Natoaganeg and Advanced Electrical course in Elsipogtog. The Intro to Nursing & Healthcare course is being offered in Miramichi, Bathurst and Campbellton. Miramichi area schools are also able to enroll in the Intro to Aviation course or the Heavy Construction course being offered through a partnership with NBCC. In Campbellton students also have the opportunity to enroll in the Intro to Teaching & Education course this semester.

For more information about the ICE Centre course offerings please visit www.asdnice.com