Knightly News

The Clover Bar Super Knights Tree!

This tree represents the amazing students that have be recognized as Super Knights for doing great things around the school!

Under Alberta Education’s School Fee Regulation, schools must consult with parents prior to setting school fees for the upcoming school year.

Our next school council meeting will be taking place on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. During that time, I’ll be sharing information about our current fee structure, posing specific questions about priorities, and asking you to provide your feedback as we plan for the next school year. While many of these activities and services enhance students’ educational experience, we want to ensure these fees aren’t cost prohibitive for families.

Specifically, we will be asking for input on the following:

• Optional courses and associated fees
• Noon hour supervision
• Field trips and associated fees
• Extracurricular activities
• Non-curricular goods and services (for example, student union and yearbooks)

I understand not all families will be available to attend the meeting but it’s still important we get as much input from the school community as possible. Following the meeting, materials will be shared on our website (www.cloverbar.ca/.ca) under the About tab for your review, and parents can email school Administration at principal.clb@eips.ca to provide a written response.

School administration will use feedback provided to help determine fees for next year, which will then be shared at the March school council meeting, posted to our website and shared via link through email.

I look forward to hearing from you on January 21.

Sincerely,

Matt Shudra, Principal

Our student tutors are off and running! This means a leadership opportunity for our grade 9 students, and an extra learning opportunity for all students, including our tutors! In December, we had a ton of students who came for our peer tutoring. The atmosphere was very positive with lots of support from our tutors with the watchful eye of Mrs. Yeo and Mrs. Gotaas.

If your student could benefit from some tutoring, and is interested they can connect with any of their teachers, Mrs. Yeo or Mrs. Gotaas.

We have opened up the Clover Bar Clothing Store again. Please click on the link below to see the options available. The store will close on January 28.

https://cloverbarstudent2025.itemorder.com/shop/sale/

On Saturday, February 8 our Grade 8 Clover Bar Band will be performing at the Oil Kings game! If you would like to attend to cheer them and the team on, check out the QR Code below!

Sign Up Link

Learn how to help your teen with the social and technological pressures they face in the world today. Together we will go through research-based ways we can support teens when they are feeling the pressure of their digital lives. Issues addressed include interacting with strangers online, understanding their digital identity, and healthy relationships.

The content of this workshop is geared for parents and caregivers with children between 9-14 years of age.

The presentation is from 6 to 7:30 pm, with an opportunity for Q & A from 7:30 to 8 pm.

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Audience

Cost

Contact Information

Monday, January 20 - Day 5

9:00am - CLB Admin Meeting

Tuesday, January 21 - Day 6

10:00am - CLB Finance Meeting

2:00pm - EIPS Committee Meeting - Mrs. Orr

6:00pm - Parent Council Meeting

Wednesday, January 22 - Day 1

EIPS Leadership Meeting - Mr. Shudra and Mrs. Orr away

Mrs. Yeo Acting Assistant Principal

Thursday, January 23 - Day 2

EIPS Leadership Cohort Job Shadow - Mr. Ward visiting

9:50am and 10:10am - Front Office 1 on 1's

7:00pm - CLB Band Concert

Friday, January 24 - Day 3

7:30am - EIPS Assistant Principal Breakfast Meeting - Mrs. Orr

Mr. Shudra away all day

January 13 - High School Information Night

January 17 - Educational Assistant Recognition Day

January 21 - Parent Council Meeting 6pm

January 22 - Next Step Sherwood Park Open House 6:00pm

January 23 - CLB Band Concert

January 23 - Advanced Placement Information Night 6:30pm

January 28 - CLB Open House and Sport for Life Information Evening

January 29 - Professional Learning Day - No School for Students

January 30 - Semester 2 Begins - New Option Classes

Feb 4 - International Baccalaureate Information Night at Salisbury

February 6 and 7 - Teacher's Convention - School Closed

Feb 10 - Ardrossan Jr. Sr. Open House 6pm

Feb 11 - Bev Facey Open House 6pm

Feb 11 - Fort High Open House 5:00pm

Feb 12 - Salisbury Composite High School 6:00pm

Are you interested in learning more about EIPS Advanced Placement (AP) program? You are invited to our AP Informational Night in Bev Facey’s Library on Thursday, January 23 at 6:00 pm. We will have testimonials from AP students, guidance from our AP Coordinator, and Administration to help answer questions and guide the discussion. Parents and junior high students welcome to attend.

Please click on the link below to RSVP:

Bev Facey Advanced Placement (AP) Information Session Event

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Knightly Kudos Form

The Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) returning student registration process for 2025-26 takes place Feb. 10-24, 2025. Through the online form, all families will confirm the school and program their child will attend next year or advise the Division if they aren’t returning. For students who want to attend a non-designated school next year, these requests must be submitted through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space.

On February 10, the parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool identified as the Permission Click contact for each pre-kindergarten to Grade 11 student will receive an email through Permission Click with a link to the form. If your family hasn’t received any Permission Click forms this school year, contact the school office so we can investigate any technical issues before registration season.

EIPS’ Annual Education Results Report 2023-24 is now available online. The report details how EIPS is doing relative to Alberta Education’s performance measures; how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes; and its successes, challenges and priority strategies moving forward. A brief overview of the report is also available.

With the winter season in full effect, we have a few reminders for families:

· Ensure students have clothing appropriate for expected weather conditions.

· If weather conditions are bad enough to impact student transportation, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) advises families directly, as well as posting on social media and eips.ca as early as possible. · Decisions regarding bus cancellations are guided by an EIPS administrative procedure that states, “school bus service may be suspended…when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 C, including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.”

· Other reasons for suspending or delaying school bus services include adverse weather and poor road conditions.

· When school bus services are suspended, schools remain open to students.

For more information, contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151.

Is your child considering the Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Junior High Honours program for the coming school year? The program is designed for students in grades 8 and 9 with high achievement in their core courses and who enjoy a challenging academic environment.

Applications for the 2025-26 EIPS Junior High Honours program are open Jan. 13-26, 2025.

When applications open, the parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool identified as the Permission Click contact for all current grades 7 and 8 students will receive an email through Permission Click outlining the application process for the program—including a link to an application form. Refer to the EIPS Junior High Honours program information page for details about specific courses within the program and eligibility requirements.

If your child misses just two days a month for any reason for ten of their school years, they’ll have missed the equivalent of one entire year of school. Students who frequently miss school, even as early as kindergarten, are also more likely to have difficulty in school, at post-secondary and in their career. As every family has unique circumstances, EIPS uses a multi-tiered approach to re-engage students with chronic absenteeism. In addition, the Division promotes strategies to support and encourage regular attendance for all students. If you’re concerned about consistent student attendance for your child or youth, contact the school for support. An informative video is also available.

The Caregiver Newsletter provides resources, sessions, and support to families on a variety of topics. Click on the link below to access to latest Newsletter.

Strathcona County Family and Community Services is excited to share the details for a cross-cultural parenting program called Parenting in Canada that will be running on February 12, 19, and 26 (6:00 pm - 8:00 pm). A light supper will be provided. Transportation support is available as needed. Childcare is not available.

Topics of discussion may include:

· cultural similarities and differences in parenting

· programs and supports for children and families (recreation, education, health care)

· tips for raising children in a multi-cultural environment while maintaining home language and culture

If you are new to Canada and are interested in connecting with other parents and learning about resources and tips for raising children in Canada, please share the attached postcard with them.

The program will be facilitated in English, so participants need to feel comfortable communicating in English. Any parent who is not originally from Canada is considered an immigrant parent no matter how long they have been in Canada. Priority is given to Strathcona County residents.

Immigrant parents who are interested can call 780-416-6730 or email FamilyResourceNetwork@strathcona.ca. Schools can make a referral by reaching out directly to the program facilitators, German Villegas (german.villegas@strathcona.ca) and Linh Nguyen (linh.nguyen@strathcona.ca).

EIPS has a partnership with Alberta Health Services to support students and families with coordinated health services. This includes immunizations, but also goes beyond that. Below is a resource page so that you are informed of what that partnership brings.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at general.clb@eips.ca or 780-467-2295.

Community Supports

Family and Community Service

(FCS) call-in hours 780-464-4044

Monday, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

The Distress Line 780-482-4357

Strathcona Food Bank - 780-449-6413