Knightly News

The Guide to Reporting Student Achievement (GRSA) and School Education Plan (SEP) for the 2024-25 school year are available now! The GRSA explains how we assess student achievement, how we determine grades and more. The SEP details our school goals for the year—with key strategies and measures in achieving these outcomes. You can access our GRSA and SEP through the two corresponding home page tiles at https://www.cloverbar.ca/.

One of the school goals at Clover Bar is "Intentional focus on supporting students to develop and recognize how their student learning is building transferrable skills that will benefit their life outside of school." This happens in a variety of ways in every class with daily work, assessments, working with others, and the hands on skills they learn. It also includes having strong transition plans for our students that we communicate the why and how with them on, clear expectations on attendance, encouraging self-advocacy through student voice, and teaching and promoting regulation strategies.

For our grade 9's specifically, we expose students to the 'World of Work' with the 'Take Your Kid to Work Day' initiative on November 6. Now is a great time to start thinking about placements for your grade 9 student. We have sent a Permission Click home along with more details. Feel free to reach out with any questions.

Thinking about attending post-secondary school after graduation? Not sure on the career or sector? Plan to attend this year’s Your Future: Post-Secondary and Career Fair.

Event Details:

Date: Nov. 5, 2024 Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: Strathcona County Agora 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park

Clover Bar's Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences are right around the corner! They will be held on Wednesday, November 6 and Thursday November 7 from 4pm to 8pm in the Clover Bar gym. We will be using a booking system, but on Thursday, November 7 from 7pm to 8pm families can drop in, but it is suggested that you book in advance if at all possible. You can find the link to sign up below.

https://www.cloverbar.ca/bookings

The school fees for the 2024-25 school year for Clover Bar are now posted and active.

Wondering when and how to pay for school fees? School fee information for the 2024-25 school year will be posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal in late September. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. NOTE: Additional fees may be added throughout the year—for example, at the beginning of each semester, as your child takes part in various activities, or they may be adjusted by changes in selected optional courses in junior and senior high school. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 16, 2024.

For more information, visit the https://www.cloverbar.ca/about/fees on the school website. Alternatively, contact Mrs. Lynette McElheran, Business Secretary at Clover Bar Junior High at 780-467-2295 or lynette.mcelheran@eips.ca.

It is Metis Week! We will be having a variety of activities throughout the week to celebrate!

Monday, November 4 - Day 1

9:00am - CLB Admin Meeting

Tuesday, November 5 - Day 2

8:00am - Jr. High Honours Meeting - Mr. Shudra

10:00am - CLB Finance Meeting

Finger Weaving at lunch in Art Room

Wednesday, November 6 - Day 3 - Take Your Kid to Work Day for all Grade 9's!

10:00am - Front Office Stand up Meeting

4:00pm to 8:00pm - Parent Student Teacher Conferences

Thursday, November 7 - Day 4

7:30am - Junior High Principal Breakfast Meeting - Mr. Shudra

Rock Painting - Using Beading and traditional Metis plant uses as inspiration

Mr. Shudra away - Acting Executive Director at Central Office

4:00pm to 8:00pm - Parent Student Teacher Conferences

Friday, November 8 - Day 5

Period 3 and 4 - Remembrance Day Ceremony

Period 5 and 6 - Clover Bar Activity Afternoon!

Mr. Shudra away - Acting Executive Director at Central Office

There is no school from November 9 to November 17 due to Fall Break. The school will re-open on Monday, November 18.

Please click on the link below for the EIPS First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Newsletter.

Frost Moon Newsletter

October 29 - Emergency Evacuation Drill

November 6 - Take Your Kid to Work Day - Grade 9 Students

November 6 - Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00pm to 8:00pm

November 7 - Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences - 4:00pm to 8:00pm

November 8 - CLB Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 9 to November 17 - Fall Break - School Closed

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Research shows sustained, collaborative and job-embedded professional learning significantly enhances teacher efficacy and student achievement. Simply put, the more times teachers get to learn from one another during the year, the better it is for student success. Professional learning doesn’t mean a day off for staff—they improve upon their knowledge using time dedicated for collaboration, growth and relationship-building. This ensures students continue to receive high-quality education throughout the school year.

With the winter season almost here, 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.

LASTING CONNECTIONS

Information for professionals to determine program fit: Lasting Connections is best suited for adult caregivers and youth experiencing conflict and challenges in their relationship, and, are looking to strengthen their bond. Caregivers could include parents, guardians or other family members responsible for the overall well-being of the youth, in grades 7-10.

Information for participants:

Caregivers and youth will come together for a shared meal before separating into two sessions; one for the caregivers and one for the youth. The session will end with everyone coming back together as a larger group and engaging in some activities where families can practice their skills in a safe and fun environment.

Topics discussed:

October 23 - Relationships and Repair

October 30 - Care, Communication and Consequences

November 6 - Independence, Control and Power of Self

November 20 - Realistic Expectations, Resiliency and Adversity

November 27 - Final celebration, connection and closing

The deadline to register is Wednesday October 16th and spots are limited. We have more copies of the promotion cards.

Lasting Connections Info Sheet Link

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.

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