The Bears' Blog... February 19-2024

The Returning student registration form closes on February 21. If you have not completed yet, please do so before February 21.

Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, opportunities for growth and how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes. Read through the most recent EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2022-23 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.

February Spotlight: Student Growth and Success

· Early Learning: Ensuring early learners reach developmental milestones

· Culture of Literacy: Dive deep into the data and learn how students are developing strong literacy skills

· Math Matters: Enhancing reasoning, understanding and achievement through numeracy-rich classrooms

· Boosting Educational Outcomes: Discover how EIPS supports the growth and achievement of students who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit

· Beyond High School: Supports and strategies that are creating real-life career pathways for learners

RELATED INFORMATION

EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26

EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2024-27

The Alberta Education Assurance Survey is now open. As Pine Street Elementary has less than 120 students in Grade 4 and up, all grades 4, 5 and 6 families will receive the survey in the mail—rather than just Grade 4 families.

In early February, you should have received a letter in the mail from Alberta Education about completing the online survey. I encourage all of you to fill out the survey. It’s completely anonymous and only takes a short time to complete. The results offer Pine Street valuable information that helps inform its school education plan and develop new strategies to further enhance student learning. The survey deadline is March 1, 2024.

In addition to families filling out the survey, so do students and teachers. Throughout February, students in grades 4 to 6 are completing the survey online at the school. As with the parent survey, participation is voluntary and completely anonymous. Students are assigned a random username and password to ensure survey responses aren’t linked to any individual student. The survey also doesn’t take long to complete and is done within the school day during regular class time.

If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to contact the school directly.

“Respect your place and carry your pride wherever you go and praise the accomplishments of all. Do not become arrogant and self-important. Find balance within yourself and all living things.” It is the teaching of the wolf. And all this describes humility.

Monday, February 19 - Family day - schools closed

Wednesday, February 21 -Returning Student Registration closes

• Inuit presentation for grade 2 students

Wednesday, February 28 - Pink shirt day

Friday, March 1 - PD day - schools closed for students

Wednesday, March 6 - Early dismissal 2:15 p.m.
Sunday, March 10 - Last day to order hot lunch for March 15

• Ramadan

March 11-15 - Rocks & Rings (curling in the gym)

• Substitute appreciation week

Friday, March 15 - Hot lunch

• Term 2 Report cards

Sunday, March 17 - St. Patrick's Day
Monday, March 18 - wear green for a late St. Patrick's Day
Friday, March 22 - Monday, April 1 - School closed

Wednesday, April 3 - Early Dismissal 2:15 p.m.