Quoi de Neuf à ÉPK
le 15 janvier au 19 janvier
Office Message
Inclement Weather
Fresh air and free play time are essential breaks for successful learning. Students will have normal outdoor recesses to a windchill of -21 degrees Celsius. With windchill factors of -23 to -25 degrees Celsius, students will have outdoor recess, and the duration outdoor will be reduced. When windchill factors are -25 degrees Celsius or lower, students will remain indoors.
EICS Administrative Procedure 134 - Inclement Weather
EICS Administrative Procedire 133 - Emergency Closings
Parents, thank you for your awareness of these practices and supporting the importance of outdoor fresh air free play. Merci for ensuring that children attend school dressed appropriately with warm mittens, hats, snow pants, winter jackets, boots and scarves.Let it snow! Let it snow! Let it snow!
Noon Hour Lunch & Recess
Currently, we are actively engaged in training our dedicated group of leadership students to assume responsibilities during the noon hour recess and lunch period.
In order to ensure a smooth and efficient operation, we kindly request your cooperation by refraining from unnecessary phone calls to the school during this time. This will allow our student leaders to focus on their assigned duties without interruptions, contributing to the overall well-being and safety of our school environment.
Your understanding and patience in this matter are greatly appreciated.
Merci et bonne fin de semaine
Week At A Glance
Monday, January 15th 2024:
Tuesday, January 16:
- In School Field Trip -1B
- Pre-K & Kindergarten Open House @ 6:30pm
Wednesday, January 17:
- In School Field Trip -1M
Thursday, January 18:
- Clergy Visit - Grade 2 and 3
Friday, January 19:
Community Services
Strathcona County Family Resource Network
Emotion Coaching for Parents and Caregivers of Children ages 2-9
Our emotions are with us wherever we go and impact all that we do in life. Learning how to recognize, understand and manage our feelings is an important life skill. Join us in person to learn some helpful tips for coaching children and youth of all ages to build their emotional competence.
Saturday February 24, 2024 - 9:30am-11:30am
AHS Caregiver Education:
Sleep and Your Family’s Mental Health
These sessions will look at the importance of good sleep quantity and quality for overall health, the factors that interfere with sleep, and sleep scheduling. We will look at healthy sleep hygiene strategies and sleep environments that can prepare our children for a good night’s sleep.
Part 1: The Importance of Good Sleep Hygiene
Date: Wednesday, January 17, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For caregivers of children and youth grades K-12; for adults only.
Part 2: Setting the Stage for Good Sleep
Date: Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For caregivers of children and youth grades K-12; for adults only.
Registration
Sessions are offered online through the Zoom conferencing application. A link to access the online session will be sent by email to those who have registered for the session.
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Understanding Anxiety Series
Part 1: An Introduction
This session will distinguish between normal worries and anxiety that is no longer helpful or productive and will help participants to identify signs that they or their child/youth may be experiencing anxiety.
Date: Thursday, February 1, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Part 2: Calming Our Bodies
In this session, we will review how the body reacts to stress triggers, ways we can start to notice the body’s stress responses, and strategies for regulating ourselves, children, and youth.
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Part 3: Settling Our Minds
In this session, we will look at how anxiety can lead to negative thoughts and thinking traps that can hold us back. Strategies for encouraging more realistic thinking will be discussed.
Date: Thursday, February 15, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
Part 4: Overcoming Avoidance
In this session, we will discuss how avoidance of stressors can increase our stress response over time. We will discuss ways to manage stressful situations in steps and effective coping skills.
Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024
Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
For adults supporting their own wellness or the wellness of children and youth.
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