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Kinosayo Elementary School
Email: kn@spschools.org
Website: https://kino.spschools.org/
Location: 40 Woodlands Road, St. Albert, AB, Canada
Phone: (780)459-3114
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KinosayoElementary
Important Upcoming Dates
- Monday, Mar. 04: Returning student forms available on PowerSchool (you will be emailed)
- Monday, Mar. 04: School Council + KPA Meeting (7pm)
- Wednesday, Mar. 06: Early Dismissal (12:20pm, Grades 1-6) + No School (Kindergarten)
- Thursday, Mar. 21: Spring Collective (times TBC)
- Friday, Mar. 22 - Monday, Apr. 01: No School (Spring Recess + Easter Break)
Returning Student Forms
It's that time of year again! Returning student forms will be live on your PowerSchool ParentPortal on March 4th. High school forms will be emailed out, then junior high, then elementary school, so don't be alarmed if you see one appear for your older child before your younger child.
It is important to remember that because your child currently attends a school in the St. Albert Public School Division (Kinosayo), you must fill in the RETURNING STUDENT FORM for them for next year, no matter which school in the Division you intend on having them attend next year (including current Grade 6 students who are moving on to junior high school). Completing the incorrect form (i.e., a NEW student form) will not pull through in our PowerSchool system, will not allow registration, and will result in you having to complete the RETURNING student form anyway.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to Angie in the school office for more information.
Junior High Open Houses
Click the pictures below to visit each school's webpage.
KPA Information
The KPA would like to remind parents that the Purdy's Fundraiser Closes March 5, 2024. You can order at https://fundraising.purdys.com/1566243-116604, and order pickup will be (approximately) March 20th, 2024.
Please see the link below, which includes the agenda for the upcoming meeting on Monday evening.
Healthy Hunger ("FUN LUNCH Thursdays")
The next Hot Lunch is March 6th! (As usual, orders must be placed by the previous Saturday.) Confetti Sweets and Kernels Popcorn will be options for this upcoming Wednesday (early dismissal).
Hot lunch will offered each Thursday of the week, throughout the school year. Parents please log onto the Healthy Hunger website (www.healthyhunger.ca), where you may view the available options for your child(ren). Here you are able to select the date, class room and food/drink choices you want for your child. Payment is made online at this time.
Looking dairy-free or gluten-free options? Check out the items from Booster Juice and Boston Pizza!
Did you know that money raised from this program is given back to the school, helping to enrich our kiddo’s school experience? If you have any questions or comments, or would like to volunteer, please email Kasia at kasiamiller.kawshaw@gmail.com. Fun Lunch is driven by volunteers from the Kinosayo Parent Association.
Transportation Information
The 2024-2025 Bus Pass: Application and Kindergarten Bus Pass Application 2024-2025 are now available on the BusPlanner Portal.
Bus routes and stop locations are set based on applications received before June 1, 2024. Please do not wait to apply.
A few factors that come into play when assigning a stop include:
- central location in relation to students in the area (based on applications received by June 1st)
- transit stop location
- accessibility to neighbourhoods (new and established)
- traffic pattern/congestion
- direction of bus path (side of road)
Please ensure that all transportation fees are paid or a payment plan has been established with Transportation Services before submitting your application. If you have any questions please contact Transportation Services at 780-460-3712.
Community News
ICE (Internet Safety) Parent Presentation
Here is the list of resources for families and staff that were shared at the ICE presentation:
Neutral Ground
Neutral ground is a wonderful youth program in our community that is fuelled by wonderful volunteers who want to provide a place for all students to connect and find new interests.
This free program is for all ages (including adults) and may be just the right thing for students who struggle to connect, or have limited extra curricular opportunities.