Monday, September 2
- Labour Day - No School
Tuesday, September 3
- Grades 1-4 - Staggered Entry - Last names A-L attend
- Kindergarten - Staggered Entry
- Pre-Kindergarten - Staggered Entry
Wednesday, September 4
- Grades 1-4 - Staggered Entry - Last names M-Z attend
- Kindergarten - Staggered Entry
- Pre-Kindergarten - Staggered Entry
**Please note that Kindergarten and Pre-Kindergarten have a different staggered entry process, and this was previously shared with families by email in the spring.**
Thursday, September 5:
- All students attend
- Criminal Record Check Night at the Nexsource - 4:30pm - 7:30 pm
Friday, September 6:
- M/W Kindergarten attend
Upcoming Events:
- September 11: School Council Information Session - 2:00-3:00pm & 6:30 - 7:30 pm
- September 18: Opening Mass @ OLA Parish - 9:15 am
- September 20: PD Day (No school for students)
- September 22 - Blessing of the Animals - 4:00-5:00 pm
- September 23 - School Council AGM - 1:30-2:45 pm
- September 30 - No School - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
As your School Council Chair, I want to welcome you all back to the wonderful world of routine and cool Fall weather. With the start of a new school year also comes the requirement to form a School Council. We are looking forward to welcoming back experienced members and brand new ones. But, what is the School Council (SC) and what do they do? Keep reading for some brief information about SC and what we do. Please also join us for some upcoming information sessions (see the school's upcoming events list). Finally, anyone is always welcome to contact me at eolrschoolcouncilchair@gmail.com to chat more.
Why join School Council?
Did you know that research overwhelmingly supports that when parents are involved in their children's education there is: increased scholastic achievement, better attendance, higher grad rates, and increased overall student happiness? The research is so strong that section 55 in the Alberta Education Act mandates the formation of a school council in all schools. It also outlines our purpose and role.
What is School Council?
Our role is to create multiple and value opportunities for increased parental involvement and community engagement. It is also a forum where parents are able to provide their input and advice on student learning and success.
Who is School Council?
Members of School Council are the parents, principal, teacher representatives, and other community members. In other words, you!
What does School Council do?
We advise the principal and board respecting any matter relating to the school. We consult with the principal so that the principal may ensure the students in the school have the opportunities to meet the standards of education set by the Minister, as well as ensure the fiscal management of the school.
Our meeting topics may include:
Current events such as new curriculum, cell phone use in schools, classroom sizes and complexities, etc. We also discuss the school mission and vision statements, policies, annual plans, reports and their results, the school budget, and results from provincial assessments.
Please consider joining your School Council. Your input into our children's learning and our school community is invaluable!
Stephanie Bugbee, Chair
