Thank you to families for joining us for Meet the Staff on August 28. Students were already deep into learning and building classroom communities on the first day of school as a result of connecting and dropping off supplies the day before school began.
Gratitude to Paige K. for her work on Hot Lunch in September and to parents/caregivers attending our first School Council and PTA meeting on September 23 at 6 PM.
Students are busy designing, building friendships, exercising, making music, leading, and challenging their growth mindset skills this September. Check out our photos from around the school - in this newsletter, on the lobby TV, or on our video announcements Youtube channel.
Appreciation to teachers for their work on classroom newsletters this month and to all support staff assisting students and working in the library, in the office, and on the playgrounds. When you have questions about classroom events or your child's day, remember to reach out to your child's teacher first. Please do so with curiosity and remember that we are here to help and to foster the success and growth of all students.
Happy fall! 🌰 🍂
Mrs. Busenius & Mrs. Richert
Upcoming Events
September 24 - Fort Saskatchewan Indigenous Families Gathering
September 26 - Terry Fox Walk
September 27 - Orange Shirt Day
September 30 - Schools closed; National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
October 2 - Early dismissal at 2:12 PM
October 4 - No school; Professional learning day for teachers
October 5 - World Teachers' Day
October 7 - Photo Retakes & Kindergarten A Photos Day
October 7 to 11 - Read-In Week (guest readers & younger students reading at Rudolph Hennig)
October 9 - Interviews/Learning Conferences from 4:30 - 7:30 PM
October 10 - Interviews/Learning Conferences from 3:30 - 6:30 PM
October 10 - World Mental Health Day
October 14 - No school; Thanksgiving Day
October 25 - Hot Lunch day
October - Family Dance (TBD; stay tuned)
October 28 - School Council & PTA meeting at 6 PM
Pay School Fees Online
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, visit our school's fees information page. Alternatively, contact Mrs. Campbell in our school office at 780-998-1441.
Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: October 5
October 5 is World Teachers’ Day! World Teachers’ Day recognizes the integral role teachers play in providing quality education to students. On October 5, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) encourages all of its students, parents, caregivers and community members to show their appreciation for their teachers and the positive impact they make on our lives. EIPS extends its heartfelt thank you to all Division teachers for their dedication, hard work and commitment in guiding and educating students through their kindergarten to Grade 12 years.