Knightly News

We have our first Parent Council Meeting on Tuesday, September 17 at 6pm in the CLB Library. Our Parent Council meetings are a great way to stay plugged into the school. We know that having caregivers that are supportive of the school community leads to more engaged students. Please see the link below for our agenda. We hope to see you there!

September Parent Council Agenda

To send a Knightly Kudos, you can click on the image above or the link below. Thank you!

Knightly Kudos Form

Please see below for a letter from our Alberta Health Services team that will be supporting our school with immunizations.

AHS Health Nurse Letter

Our school photos were completed this week with Offspring Studios. All students were sent home with an individualized order form. Below is the link to their website for additional ordering information.

https://www.offspringstudios.ca/

We have made some changes in collaboration with EIPS Transportation and Strathcona County. The map below indicates new staff and visitor parking locations, as well as where families can access to drop students off.

The big change is with the front loop. This area is now only for staff parking and bus access during the school day. Students who are being dropped off will use Main Blvd or the back parking lot as a drop off loop.

The big reason is for student safety in the front bus loop during the morning and after school rush. We thank you for your support and understanding!

Monday, September 16 - Day 5

9:00am - CLB Admin Meeting

1:00m - EIPS Principal Committee Meeting - Mr. Shudra away

Tuesday, September 17 - Day 6

10:00am - CLB Finance Meeting

6:00pm - CLB Parent Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 18 - Day 1

9:50am and 10:00am - Front Office 1 on 1's

Thursday, September 19 - Day 2

Friday, September 20 - Day 3

Mr. Shudra away

EIPS has three administrative procedures (APs) that address the Division’s code of conduct:

· AP 311: Welcoming, Caring, Respectful and Safe Learning Environments for Students

· AP 350: Student Code of Conduct

· AP 351: Student Conduct on School Buses

The Division, and Clover Bar Junior High, are committed to ensuring all members of the school community are provided with welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments that respect diversity and foster a sense of belonging. EIPS encourages all students, staff and families to review the procedures to understand and practice the conduct expected throughout the Division.

Wondering when and how to pay for school fees? School fee information for the 2024-25 school year will be posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal in late September. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. NOTE: Additional fees may be added throughout the year—for example, at the beginning of each semester, as your child takes part in various activities, or they may be adjusted by changes in selected optional courses in junior and senior high school. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 16, 2024.

For more information, visit the https://www.cloverbar.ca/about/fees on the school website. Alternatively, contact Mrs. Lynette McElheran, Business Secretary at Clover Bar Junior High at 780-467-2295 or lynette.mcelheran@eips.ca.

The EIPS Correction and Verification Form is available online through your PowerSchool Parent Portal—at the top of the left-hand menu. Use the form to access and update your child’s records information—including address, parent and guardian information, emergency contacts and medical information. Reviewing the form and submitting updates ensures the school has the most up-to-date information regarding your child.

When reviewing the form, pay close attention to all listed phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contact information. Also, if you recently moved, now is the time to ensure the Division has your updated address. Throughout the year, the Division and school use the listed information to communicate with families about important information, including updates, the latest news and events.

PowerSchool Correction and Verification Form
Review and update the form by Sept. 25, 2024

If you have questions about the form or your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at 780-467-2295.

Did you know you can sync the school and athletics calendar to your own calendar? Simply, visit https://www.cloverbar.ca/about/calendar for the school calendar and https://www.cloverbar.ca/athletics for the athletics calendar and click on the applicable subscription option:

· Download to iCal

· Add to Google Calendar

· Subscribe to Calendar

NOTE: Options are located above the calendar.

Once you click on the desired subscription option, follow the instructions. Within seconds, your calendar will contain all of Clover Bar's important dates including holidays, school-closures days, planned activities, events and more.

The Board of Trustees meets throughout the school year to discuss and make decisions regarding matters important to students, families, schools, communities and public education overall. Community members are encouraged and welcome to attend in person or to tune into the public livestream on the EIPS YouTube channel. For 2024-25 Board Meeting dates, visit the EIPS website and subscribe to the Division calendar.

The Caregiver Newsletter provides resources, sessions, and support to families on a variety of topics. Click on the link below to access to latest Newsletter.

Caregiver Newsletter Link

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.

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

September 17 - Parent Council Meeting - 6:00pm

September 19-21 – EIPS Jr Volleyball Tournament at STT

September 24 – Bus Evacuation Drill – 2:00pm

September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – School Closed

October 25 – Photo Retake Date