Eckville Elementary News - Parents

April provides a wonderful opportunity to recognize and celebrate a few important days that remind us of the values of kindness, awareness, and care for both our communities and our planet.

On April 2, we will observe World Autism Awareness Day (wearing blue), a day to reflect on the importance of acceptance, inclusion, and understanding of individuals with Autism. It’s a time to support those with Autism and their families, while promoting an environment where everyone can thrive.

On April 7, we recognize Green Shirt Day in honor of organ donation awareness. This day encourages us to wear green and learn about the life-saving impact of organ donation, while also honoring those whose lives have been changed through the gift of life.

Finally, on April 22, we will celebrate Earth Day, a global movement to protect and cherish our planet. It’s a perfect time to engage our children in thinking about how we can all take small steps toward a more sustainable future, whether it’s through recycling, conserving energy, or simply enjoying the beauty of nature.

Let’s take this month as an opportunity to reflect on these causes and teach our children the importance of compassion, awareness, and stewardship in their own lives. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our school a place of inclusivity and care!

Thank you to our school council who are always busy supporting the school with hot lunches and all our other fundraisers.

Thank you to Jim Lawton who donated funds to support brand new volleyball standards and nets! We look forward to having these in the building for this fall!

Thank you to Amber Stauffer for helping out on Spring Picture Day (Wed, April 9).

Thank you to Central Alberta Co-op for continuing to sponsor our wood shop option class!

-Mr. Jay Cottell

Fall registration numbers are important for determining school budgets, class sizes, and in-school supports; particluarly in the early years.

If you know of someone who is interested in our Pre-Kindergarten or Kindergarten program, please let them know they are welcome to set up an appointment to visit either program.

Our Open House was held on March 5 and it was well attended!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW!

After school we held our Celebration of Learning, where students led their parents through classroom activities and showcased their learning. It was great to see so many families in the school! We could see the smiles on your childrens' faces and hear the pride in their voices. It was a great night and we hope that everyone who came out enjoyed it as well!

Thank you for checking out the lost and found collection on your way out. Any items that remain and the end of the school year will be donated.

Students of the Month and Academic Excellence winners all enjoy Pizza with the Principals, thanks to Central Alberta Co-op! We had our assembly on Monday, March 31 and then pizza will be together at noon on Wednesday, April 2.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

Grade 1 - Annie Oja, Briggs Wood

Grade 2 - Wacey Dixon, Nixon Holmen, Charlene White

Grade 3 - Peyton Bohning, Juniper Enns-Bartolf

Grade 4 - Maddox Eluik, Emily Engen, Hudson Martin

Grade 5 - Jocelyn Starkauskas, Casey Tennant

Grade 6 - Roman Mclean, Devyn Rowe, Hailey Rumbolt

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Grade 1 - Ava Murto

Grade 2 - Lylah Lightbown

Grade 3 - Aaron Yang

Grade 4 - Marshall Emery

Grade 5 - Carson Moos

Grade 6 - Ry-Anna Webb

We are happy to announce that Central Alberta Co-op is now sponsoring our monthly student recognition and pizza with the principals! We thank them for their support and for encouraging our students to do their best day in and day out!

Grade 3 - Haislee Gomes, Ella Lawton, Lilly Mitchell

Grade 4 - Kaden Bohning, Bryson Netrefa, Emily Engen, Jaylin Faulkner

Grade 5 - Sullivan Lutz, Willow Lewis, Carson Moos, Kailyr Folvik

Grade 6 - Aislee Cowley, Ry-Anna Webb, Einen Olynyk, Arden Wiebe, Ethan Caron

A Mental Health grant enabled us to book Social Emotional Learning led by WCPS facilitators. Teachers remained in the classroom for programming to see how they might be able to add components into classroom routines.

These programs began in February and wrapped up on March 17.

• Grade 2 - Kimochis
• Grade 4 - Identity PIE
• Grade 6 - Hopeful Minds

From April 9-23 we will be taking orders for Aspen Greenhouse Gift Cards as well as for The Mixing Spoon.

Our pick up date is set for May 7 at the school.

Look for more details to come home next week.

• Monday, March 31 - Month End Assembly 1 pm

• Wednesday, April 2 - Epilepsy Awareness Day (March 26) - Wear Purple
• Thursday, April 3 - HOT LUNCH - Boxcar Pizza
• Monday, April 7 - Green Shirt/Organ Donor Day
• Wednesday, April 9 - Spring Picture Day
• School Council Meeting - 7:00 PM
• Thursday, April 10 - HOT LUNCH - Perogies and Sausage
• Friday, April 11 - PD Day - No School
• Wednesday, April 16 - Jump Rope for Heart Kick Off - 2:30 PM
• Thursday, April 17 - HOT LUNCH - Taco in a Bowl
• Friday, April 18 - STAT GOOD FRIDAY - No School
• Monday, April 21 - STAT EASTER MONDAY - No School
• Tuesday, April 22 - Earth Day
• Wednesday, April 23 - Administrative Professionals Day
• Thursday, April 24 - HOT LUNCH - Hot Dogs
• Friday, Aprili 25 - CANTEEN DAY
• Monday, April 28 - Monthly Assembly - 1:00 PM

Hot Lunches were available to order in your Parent Portal and payment was due at the end of March. If you require support in accessing your Parent Portal, please contact the school office.

• April 3 - Boxcar Pizza

• April 10 - Perogies and Sausage

• April 24 - Hot Dogs

• April 17 - Taco in a Bowl

THANK YOU TO OUR SCHOOL COUNCIL FOR COORDINATING THESE AWESOME LUNCHES!!!

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