The Bears' Blog... April 13-2025

Wednesday, April 16 - Grade 1 - Creative Adventures Glass Workshop

Friday, April 18 - Good Friday - School closed

Monday, April 21 - Easter Monday - School closed
Tuesday, April 22 - Earth Day

Friday, April 25 - Theme Day - Hawaiian/Tropical Shirt day!

Saturday, April 26 - Badminton Tournament

April 27-May 4 - National Volunteer Week

April 28 & 29 - Class and team photos

Monday, April 28 - Kindergarten Information Session for Parents & Guardians 4:30-5:30

Tuesday, April 29 - Gr. 6 Immunizations 12:32 p.m.

Friday, May 2 - Professional Learning Day (schools closed to students)

Saturday, May 3 - RunWild

Monday, May 5- Spring Choir performances at local seniors homes

Wednesday, May 7 - Early Dismissal 2:15 p.m. (No PALS or Kinder Quest)

Thursday, May 8 - KB Kindergarten to Safety City 10 a.m.

• Elk Island Invitational Relays 4 p.m. at SAP

Friday, May 9 - KA Kindergarten to Safety City 10 a.m.

• Grade 1 Arbor Day
• Grade 3 Presentation by Saffron "My Body" 12:45 p.m.

Wednesday, May 14 - Gr. 2 Yung to Strathcona County Museum
Thursday, May 15 - School Advisory Council Meeting, AGM and Elections 6 p.m.

Friday, May 16 - Gr. 3 Field trip to the Winspear 10 a.m.

Monday, May 19 - Victoria Day (schools closed)

Year at a Glance Calendar

Have a Hoppy Easter! 🐇

Spring Choir (grade 2 - 6) is underway with rehearsals at lunch recess on Monday & Wednesdays. Students will travel by bus on Monday, May 5 to perform at local seniors residences.

Track practices are also on Monday & Wednesdays at lunch recess. Students are training for the Elk Island Invitational Relays on Thursday, May 8 at 4 p.m.

Badminton tryouts for grade 5 & 6 are also underway with practices Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays at lunch recess. A tournament is booked for Saturday, April 26.

Just a reminder if you are volunteering at the school, please complete the Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement. One form is good for the entire school year.

Volunteer Form

Do you have a child registered in kindergarten next year? If so, make sure to attend Pine Street's upcoming Kindergarten Information Night. You’ll get to:

· tour the school;

· meet the teacher;

· gain insight on play-based learning; and

· see what a typical day looks like.

Kindergarten Information Night 2025:

Date: Monday, April 28

Time: 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

To make the transition to school as smooth as possible, Elk Island Public Schools has put together a toolkit for families. The kit includes information about registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, finding your designated school, transportation and more.

Additional information can also be found on our webpage.

Monday, April 28

Kindergarten Group A

Gr. 1 Moncrieff

Gr. 5-6 Walker

KinderQuest - Lamb

Connections - Mitton

Gr. 3 - Frey

Gr. 6 - Milligan/Lockwood

Gr. 1 Kelly

Gr. 5 Weber

Gr. 4 Vincent

Gr. 2 Yung

Tuesday, April 29

Kindergarten Group B

Gr. 2 Ferguson

PALS - Barkman

PALS - Robinson

Gr. 4 Martyniuk

Gr. 3 Dyer/Zielke

When reporting an absence, please give the reason why your child is away. If your child is ill, please let us know what symptoms they are experiencing. Please email pneattendance@eips.ca or call the school at 780-467-2246 and leave a message.

Thank you for notifying us about your upcoming absence due to your family holiday. While we recognize the importance of family time and the valuable experiences it can bring, it is important to note that classroom learning often involves dynamic, collaborative activities and discussions that are challenging to replicate through take-home work or after the fact.

In accordance with Elk Island Public Schools’ practices, teachers are not required to prepare work in advance for holiday absences. To help maintain engagement, we encourage your child to continue their learning through activities such as free reading and journaling.

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.

For specific dates and times, see: EIPS Junior High Information Sessions 2025

At Pine Street Elementary we strive to do our very best when it comes to meeting the needs of all our students. Our teachers spend a substantial amount of time transitioning with the previous year’s teachers as we build the class lists for the next school year. As educational professionals we match the needs of students, the dynamics of the classrooms and expertise of our teaching staff in order to build optimal learning environments for our students. Our goal is to build academically successful, socially responsible, and emotional stable classrooms that promote optimal student learning and educational success. We consider and take into account a variety of educational factors that include but are not limited to academic performance, work habits, learning styles, interpersonal/social skills and psychological development. We thank you for working with us, as our professionals with their extensive educational expertise and experience build optimal learning environments for the upcoming school year to maximize your child’s success for their future.