The Bears' Blog.. .November 3-2024

Pine Street Elementary School

Principal's Update

Wow, hard to believe it is already November! At the school, we have already had our Student/Parent/Teacher interviews and are heading into fall break. Report cards will be issued on Friday, November 29 both electronically through the parent portal and a printed version will also be sent home with your child on that day as well.

Students have continued to impress being focused on their studies and exhibiting excellent behavior in the school. At Pine Street Elementary we believe that a strong collaboration between parents and school is critical for students to be successful. Collaboration is the most effective way to help our students, your children, show their true potential and prepare them for a successful future. So, if you have any questions about your child’s education, please feel free to email or call you child’s teacher. Together we are all here to make sure your child’s education is as positive and as successful as possible and that we are preparing them for amazing futures.

As the cold weather descends upon us, please be reminded that we do go outside for recess most of the time following the district’s Inclement Weather policy AP 131. So when it gets below -22 (including the wind chill) we remain inside for recess and lunch hour breaks.

Here are a few little reminders to help us provide the best care we can for your children.

Please be sure your child has warm clothing before they leave for school.
Students should have a toque and mittens/gloves with them
It is also a great idea for students to have snow pants as students may head outside for daily physical education as well.
Please make sure your child has a pair of indoor and outdoor shoes/boots

Have a super month and remember to enjoy the unique fall/winter weather.

Thank you for your continued support.

Lost and Found

The lost and found will be donated Friday, November 8 by noon. If you are missing anything, please come take a peek!

Important dates

Tuesday, November 5 - Gr. 6 Students to Alberta Legislature

November 5 - 11 - Veterans' week

Wednesday, November 6- early Dismissal 2:15 p.m. (No PALS or Kinder Quest)

Friday, November 8 - Remembrance Day ceremony

Indigenous Veterans' Day

November 10-16 -Métis Week

November 11 - November 15 -School Closed for Fall Break

November 13- World Kindness Day

Monday, November 18 - No PALS or Kinder Quest (planning day)

November 18-22 Bullying awareness and prevention week

November 20 - National Child Day

Thursday, November 21 - School Advisory Council Meeting 6pm.

Sunday, November 24 - Last day to order hot lunch for November 29
Friday, November 29 - Theme Day - wear Flannel!

Hot Lunch 11:32 a.m.
Term 1 Progress Reports published 3:30 p.m. (Gr. 1 - 6)

Sunday, December 1- Last day to order hot lunch for December 6

Wednesday, December 4 - early Dismissal 2:15 p.m. (No PALS or Kinder Quest)

Thursday, December 5 - Christmas Concert at the Park Church 6:30 p.m.

Friday, December 6 - Hot lunch 11:32 a.m.

Year at a Glance Calendar

School Fees

School fee information for the 2024-25 school year is now posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. To access your fee information, simply log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and go to “Student Fees.” There you can view your fees and pay them online. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 16, 2024.

NOTE: Don’t forget to also log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly throughout the year. Fees are often added to your child’s account to cover the cost of various school activities such as field trips, class projects, extracurricular activities fees and more.

For more information about school fees, waivers and payment deadlines, visit https://www.pinestreet.ca/about/fees . Alternatively, contact Mrs. Waselenkoff in the Pine Street School office at 780-467-2246 ext. 6315.

Parent Engagement

Wecan Food Basket Society

WECAN Food Basket Society is a non-profit organization that offers every person the opportunity to buy nutritious food together at more affordable prices. Membership is available to individuals whose health and overall well-being could benefit from increased access to affordable and nutritious food, and who wish to contribute to facilitating such access.

How it works:

Members pay a small annual fee ($5) to participate and then pay for the number of orders they’d like each month. Items vary from month to month and the order options are fresh produce and frozen meat. Members can buy as few or as many orders as their household needs.

The order options are fresh produce ($15) and frozen meat ($20).

Possible Items in Fruit & Veg Box:

🍌 1 kg of Bananas

🍎 4 x Apples

🍊 4 x Oranges

🥬 1 bunch of Lettuce (green leaf/romaine)

🥦 1 bunch of Broccoli

🥔 1 x 5lb bag Potatoes (russet or red)

Possible Items in Meat Box:

🍔 500 grams of lean ground beef

🍗 1.2kg Chicken (legs, wings, etc)

Sherwood Park / Strathcona County Depot