Elements' Weekly Update

As we head into the Family Day long weekend, we want to take a moment to wish you all a joyful and relaxing time with your loved ones. We hope you have the opportunity to enjoy special moments together and create lasting memories.

A friendly reminder that students should come to school with appropriate winter clothing each day. When the weather allows, we will continue to spend time outdoors, so please ensure your child is dressed for the conditions.

We also want to extend our sincere thanks to all families who took the time to complete the Mid-Point and Fee Survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable, and we are currently reviewing the responses to consolidate the information. We look forward to sharing the key takeaways with you soon.

Wishing you a warm and wonderful Family Day weekend!

Mrs. Pearn and Mrs. Zapesocki

• February 17 - No School - Family Day
• February 18 - Author Visit - Tololwa Mollel
• February 21 - Kindergarten Group A
• February 24 - Returning Student Registration Closes

• February 26 – Pink Shirt Day

• February 26- Caribbean Calypso Musician Stennie Noel presentation

• February 28 - Kindergarten Group A​

• March 4 – Gr. 5 Blanket Exercise​

• March 5 – Early Dismissal - School Spirit Theme Day

• March 7 - No School - Professional Learning Day​

• March 10-14 – Substitution Appreciation Week​

Every year in the winter, parents/caregivers of Grade 4, 7, and 10 students receive a letter with a survey and/or a random access code to share information with Alberta Education about the quality of education in your child's school and school division.

Sample survey questions/statements can be found online and include some of the following:

• My child finds school interesting.
• My child is safe at school.
• My child is learning useful literacy skills.
• My child is learning important numeracy skills.
• Music, physical education, art, and drama opportunities are available at my child's school.
• Specialized supports to help my child are available at my child's school.
• My child is learning about Indigenous people and cultures at school.
• I have opportunities to be involved in decisions at my child's school.

Families, your survey responses help us to know where we're doing well and where we need to improve. Survey responses are anonymous and results are shared with the school and the EIPS Board of Trustees each spring.

b and d Reversal Practice at Home

A common misconception about reading is that letter reversals are a sign of dyslexia. Did you know that b and d reversals can be changed with practice drills? Here is a link that shows how families can practice this at home to help children “re-wire” their brain to eliminate reversals.

6 Ways to Support Your Child's Mathematical Development

In this resource, Jo Boaler offers strategies to nurture a love of mathematics in children. It emphasizes fostering curiosity, encouraging growth mindsets, and promoting number sense through engaging activities.

The month of February is Black History month. We want to thank the Fort Saskatchewan Multicultural Association for sponsoring Tololwa Mollel to present at Fort Saskatchewan Elementary. Tololwa Mollel is an award winning author of over 20 books and is also a storyteller and dramatist. Tololwa's books have been published in both English and Swahili, which is the national language of his native African country of Tanzania.

We are also thrilled to welcome Caribbean Calypso Musician Stennie Noel on February 26.

Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) returning student registration process is now open. All current students, except Grade 12, must complete the online Returning Student Registration Form to confirm their enrolment in a school and program for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Additionally, students who want to attend a non-designated school or program need to make that request through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space. All current EIPS students are required to complete the form by Feb. 24, 2025.

To complete your child’s returning student registration, refer to the Returning Student Registration Form email you received from Elk Island Public Schools through Permission Click on February 10. Families will receive one email for each student. No log in is required to complete the form.

For more information, contact the school directly.

RELATED INFORMATION:
Returning Student Registration Process
Frequently Asked Questions
EIPS School Boundary Maps
Closed Boundaries 2025-26
Find my designated school
Applying to a non-designated school

The next hot lunch will be Friday, March 14 from The Lunch Lady.

https://www.fortelem.ca/parents/hot-lunch

Families can order until midnight on Sunday, March 9.

We are always in need of volunteers to help organize and hand out lunches in the classroom. If you are interested please contact fseparentsociety@gmail.com.

Upcoming hot lunch dates:

• April 4 - Church's Chicken
• May 9 - McDonalds
• June 6 - Friendly Food Company

For more information please check out the School Council/Parent Society page on our website.

School Council/Parent Society

Checkout the free, virtual Caregiver Series from Recovery Alberta. Sessions are for caregivers of school-age children and youth. A link to access the online sessions will be sent by email to participants who have registered for the session.

Caregiver Series Virtual Sessions