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Knightly News
April 7, 2024
Clover Bar Information
Hold the Date! Grade 9 Farewell!
The Clover Bar Farewell for Grade 9's is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2024 and the Grade 9 Farewell Field Trip will be Friday, June 14, 2024. More information to follow!
Peer Tutoring Available
Is your student looking for a little extra help? Clover Bar is offering Peer Tutoring! Students can come to Mrs. Yeo's classroom every Tuesday for some extra help!
Thanks to our Grade 9 Students showing leadership skills within our school community!
Clover Bar This Week
Monday, April 8 - Day 2
9:00am - CLB Admin Meeting
Clover Bar Band Elementary Tour
10:00am to 11:00am - ReSet Room Presentation Planning Meeting - Mr. Shudra - Virtual
Tuesday, April 9 - Day 3
10:00am - CLB Finance Meeting
12:00pm to 4:00pm - EIPS Counselor Cohort Meeting - Mrs. Sorel away
Wednesday, April 10 - Day 4 - Clover Bar Information Evening
8:30am - Clover Bar ReSet Meeting
10:00am - AHS Food Agency Inspection
2:00pm - Emergency Evacuation Drill
5:00pm to 6:30pm - Clover Bar Information Evening
Thursday, April 11 - Day 5
7:30am to 9:00am - EIPS Jr. High School Principal Breakfast Meeting - Mr. Shudra
9:00am - Westboro School Visit - Mr. Shudra and Mrs. Orr
9:45am - Brentwood School Visit - Mr. Shudra and Mrs. Orr
11:15am - Heritage Hills School Visit - Mr. Shudra and Mrs. Orr
Friday, April 12 - Day 6
9:00am to 11:00am - VOIP Phone Committee Meeting - Mrs. Orr
9:00am - Davidson Creek and Mills Haven School Visits - Mr. Shudra and Mrs. Orr
9:45am - Woodbridge School Visit - Mr. Shudra and Mrs. Orr
10:30am - Wes Hosford School Visit - Mr. Shudra and Mrs. Orr
Junior High Information Nights: Running April and May
Junior high schools across EIPS are hosting information nights for all Grade 6 students and their families—taking place in April and May. Make sure to attend to learn everything you need to know about the junior high programs at your child’s school. Those who attend will also have a chance to:
· meet the teachers;
· tour the school and classrooms;
· learn about the upcoming curriculum; and
· ask questions.
The Clover Bar Information Evening is Wednesday, April 10 and is a drop in style from 5:00pm to 6:30pm.
For specific dates and times, see: EIPS Junior High Information Sessions 2024
Parent Council Information
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EIPS Division Information
Download the new My Ride K-12 app
The student transportation routing and planning software used by the Division is getting an app update! The new My Ride K-12 app, which is replacing Ride 360, helps families stay up to date on your child’s bus schedules, route times and scans. Download My Ride K-12 from the App Store or Google Play by April 30.
For more information, visit www.eips.ca/transportation/apps. If you have any questions, contact Student Transportation at st@eips.ca or 780-417-8151.
A big THANK YOU to EIPS Volunteers
National Volunteer Week takes place April 14-20. On behalf of the Board of Trustees at Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), I want to extend my most heartfelt thanks to all EIPS volunteers. Every time you’ve contributed, whether it was helping on a class field trip or planning a school event for families to enjoy, you were there at a moment when we needed you. Students needed you, staff needed you, the community needed you—and you answered the call. These are moments that matter and are ones that make a difference in a student’s experience at their school.
So, thank you again for being there. Without you, EIPS would not be what it is today, and schools wouldn’t be able to do all the wonderful things they do. This National Volunteer Week, I encourage everyone to celebrate the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of hours put into supporting student growth and achievement at schools across the Division.
Cathy Allen Chair, EIPS Board of Trustees
Did you know?
Alberta Reserves are accumulated surplus funds that may be designated to a school, department or priority. The Board of Trustees approves the transfer of funds to and from reserves and has a yearly plan on how those reserves are used—to the benefit of students. EIPS identifies high-demand areas and uses its operating reserves for initiatives like student learning, new curriculum work, consultant support, mental health initiatives, technology upgrades, public-health best practices and other one-time projects. Operating reserves are also used to furnish and equip new schools and classrooms. With its capital reserves, EIPS replaces ageing equipment, purchases technology, modernizes and expands student learning spaces, and funds emergent capital needs.
Learn more:
EIPS Annual Education Results Report
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 this year’s 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.
April Spotlight: enhancing public education through effective engagement
· Rules of Engagement: Using a collaborative approach to improve student achievement and success
· Driving change: Strengthening public education through Board advocacy
RELATED INFORMATION EIPS
The March edition of the Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health Newsletter focuses on breathing. Newsletter
Themes include:
Community and Mental Health Supports
Caregiver Newsletter
Please click HERE for the March edition of the AHS Caregiver Education Newsletter.
Strathcona County Resources
Family Resource Network
The local Family Resource Network (FRN) is a partnership between the County's Family and Community Services, Boys and Girls Club (BGC) Strathcona County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County. The FRN provides programs and services for families with children and youth ages 0-18 years that focus on well-being and resiliency, including:
- Programs to support healthy child development
- Reliable parenting information
- Connection to other local resources
Connections Guide for Spring
Learn about upcoming free and low-cost programs and services for seniors, youth, families and individuals in the Family and Community Services Connections Guide! Find opportunities to connect with others, access support and resources, keep learning, and take care of ourselves and those we love.
The guide contains information about:
- Connecting with others in your community
- Inspiring community stories
- Access counselling services and supports
- Courses and workshops for parents, caregivers and their children
- Activities and supports for teens and pre-teens
- Community resources for everyone at every stage of life
- Resources for those who are new to the County, and more
Affordable Services
Strathcona County offers a number of subsidies to residents with low incomes. Residents can access certain County operated programs and services at a reduced cost or for free.
Alberta Health Services Newsletter
Health Services
EIPS has a partnership with Alberta Health Services to support students and families with coordinated health services. This includes immunizations, but also goes beyond that. Below is a resource page so that you are informed of what that partnership brings.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at general.clb@eips.ca or 780-467-2295.
Resources for Families
Community Supports
Family and Community Service
(FCS) call-in hours 780-464-4044
Monday, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
The Distress Line 780-482-4357
Strathcona Food Bank - 780-449-6413
IMPORTANT DATES
- March 22 to April 1: Spring Break
- May 8: CLB School Council Meeting
- June 13: Clover Bar Farewell Evening
- June 14: Grade 9 Farewell Field Trip