Knightly News
October 20, 2024
Clover Bar Information
Grade 9 - Take our Kids to Work!
One of the school goals at Clover Bar is "Intentional focus on supporting students to develop and recognize how their student learning is building transferrable skills that will benefit their life outside of school." This happens in a variety of ways in every class with daily work, assessments, working with others, and the hands on skills they learn. It also includes having strong transition plans for our students that we communicate the why and how with them on, clear expectations on attendance, encouraging self-advocacy through student voice, and teaching and promoting regulation strategies.
For our grade 9's specifically, we expose students to the 'World of Work' with the 'Take Your Kid to Work Day' initiative on November 6. Now is a great time to start thinking about placements for your grade 9 student. We have sent a Permission Click home along with more details. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Your Future: Post-Secondary and Career Fair
Thinking about attending post-secondary school after graduation? Not sure on the career or sector? Plan to attend this year’s Your Future: Post-Secondary and Career Fair.
Event Details:
Date: Nov. 5, 2024 Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Strathcona County Agora 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Par
Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences
Clover Bar's Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! They will be held on Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday November 7 from 4pm to 8pm in the Clover Bar gym. We will have sign up information in a separate School Messenger this week.
WIN A STUDENT EXPERIENCE AT THE INVICTUS GAMES
As we lead into Remembrance Day, we take the time to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice of those who served their country, on and off the battlefield. This year, ATCO is offering a new way for Alberta students to share their feelings about the heroes who make up our Armed Forces and Veteran communities.
ATCO is inviting Alberta students in grades 4 through 9 to enter a creative composition on WHY MILITARY MATTERS for a chance to win one of 10 trips for two (student and parent/legal guardian) to attend the Invictus Games in Vancouver from February 15-17, 2025.
Competition runs from October 15 – November 11, 2024.
Submit Your Entry online and learn more at www.atco.com/IG25contest
Creative Composition instructions:
Each creative composition should describe Why Military Matters? (between 150 – 650 words). The composition must be relevant to the theme, whether there is a personal connection, an understanding of the importance of the military in Canada or the need to support our military veterans.
The composition can either be completed in the form of a short essay, poem, song or video. Compositions should be interesting, creative, inspirational or heartwarming.
Eligible entries will be judged on the content of the composition. Judging criteria will include:
- Interpretation: How well the theme “Why Military Matters” is interpreted
- Creativity: How original the theme “Why Military Matters” is depicted
- Composition: The overall design and quality of the composition
- Emotional impact: Whether the piece evokes emotion
All compositions must be original and written in English to be considered valid for the ATCO IG25 Student Competition.
Learn more about the Invictus Games and ATCO’s support.
For more information about the contest, please contact us at community@atco.com
School Fees are Active
The school fees for the 2024-25 school year for Clover Bar are now posted and active.
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.
Clover Bar This Week
Monday, October 21 - Day 3
Mr. Shudra away all day - Covering at Central Office
Tuesday, October 22 - Day 4
9:00am - CLB Admin Meeting
10:00am - CLB Finance Meeting
Classroom visit to Drama
Wednesday, October 23 - Day 5
Probationary Teacher visits and meeting
10:00am - Front Office Stand up Meeting
6:30pm - CLB Awards Evening
Thursday, October 24 - Day 6
Friday, October 25 - Day 1
Picture Retake Day
IMPORTANT DATES
October 23 - Clover Bar Awards Night
October 25 – Photo Retake Date
October 29 - Emergency Evacuation Drill
November 6 - Take Your Kid to Work Day - Grade 9 Students
November 6 - Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
November 7 - Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
November 8 - CLB Remembrance Day Ceremony
November 9 to November 17 - Fall Break - School Closed
Parent Council Information
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Division News
Bev Facey Advanced Placement Information Night – October 24, 2024
Are you interested in learning more about EIPS Advanced Placement (AP) program? You are invited to our AP Informational Night in Bev Facey’s Community Library on Thursday, October 24 at 6:30 pm. We will have testimonials from AP students, guidance from our AP Coordinator, and a University of Alberta Admissions Officer to help answer questions and guide the discussion. Parents and junior high students welcome to attend.
Please click on the link below to RSVP:
EIPS Calendar Survey
All EIPS families should have received an email with a link to a survey on two proposed calendars. The deadline for that survey to be completed is October 17. Please take a few moments to complete that survey to have your voice heard on any possible changes.
School Bus Safety Week: October 21-25
Schools throughout Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) are celebrating School Bus Safety Week from October 21-25. The theme: ‘Bus Rule – Be Clever, Dress for the Weather,’ which focuses on how students should dress appropriately for weather conditions—especially when taking the bus.
For more information, visit EIPS Student Transportation or contact 780-417-8151.
Elk Island Public Schools is on Instagram!
Want reminders and news about EIPS? You can now follow the Division on Instagram @elkislandpublicschools. Stay in the know about what’s going on, from divisionwide celebrations to reminders about important dates and deadlines. You can also connect with EIPS on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and the EIPS website.
Interested in school-specific updates? Follow Clover Bar on Instagram @cloverbarjh
Sync the School Calendar to your calendar
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.
Did you know?
EIPS is committed to a productive and collaborative relationship with parents and caregivers. As such, the Division has a Committee of School Councils (COSC) comprised of representatives from school councils across EIPS. From October to May, COSC members meet monthly with the Board of Trustees and senior EIPS administration to discuss educational issues and trends, while sharing valuable information with one another to best enhance student success. In recognition of the effort and dedication of EIPS families and staff in engaging with their school communities, the Division was honoured to receive the Division School Council Engagement Award from the Alberta School Councils’ Association last April. To learn more, visit the EIPS website.
Community and Mental Health Supports
LASTING CONNECTIONS
Information for professionals to determine program fit: Lasting Connections is best suited for adult caregivers and youth experiencing conflict and challenges in their relationship, and, are looking to strengthen their bond. Caregivers could include parents, guardians or other family members responsible for the overall well-being of the youth, in grades 7-10.
Information for participants:
Caregivers and youth will come together for a shared meal before separating into two sessions; one for the caregivers and one for the youth. The session will end with everyone coming back together as a larger group and engaging in some activities where families can practice their skills in a safe and fun environment.
Topics discussed:
October 23 - Relationships and Repair
October 30 - Care, Communication and Consequences
November 6 - Independence, Control and Power of Self
November 20 - Realistic Expectations, Resiliency and Adversity
November 27 - Final celebration, connection and closing
The deadline to register is Wednesday October 16th and spots are limited. We have more copies of the promotion cards.
Caregiver Newsletter
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.
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