Elements' Weekly Update
October 18, 2024
October Update
It's hard to believe we are already over half way through October! The weather has definitely shifted as mornings have a chill in them but the sun sure feels nice in the afternoons. We are reminding students to dress in layers and make sure they have a warm sweater for the cool mornings. Halloween fun is quickly approaching, please remember to make sure costumes are school appropriate and that weapon accessories for costumes are kept at home. We look forward to a SPOOKTACULAR time! We have beautiful art work throughout the halls. Our grade 5 class did an incredible job at their pastel sunflowers!
Upcoming Dates
- October 21 - 25 - School Bus Safety Week
- October 23 - Parent Teacher Interviews, 4:00 - 7:00pm
- October 24 - Parent Teacher Interviews, 3:30 - 6:30pm
- October 29 - Picture Retake Day
- October 30 - Kindergarten Group A Picture Retake Day
- October 31 - Halloween!
- November 1 - FSE Parent Society Family Movie Night
Information Items
First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Information
We are excited to share that our Connection to the Land Club will be begin running on October 21! During this weekly gathering, students will engage in cultural activities, Indigenous ways of knowing, and learn about the land and ways to care for Mother Earth.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Don't forget our Parent Teacher Interviews are scheduled for the evenings of Wednesday, October 23 from 4:00 - 7:00pm, and Thursday, October 24 from 3:30 -6:30 pm. Kindergarten interviews will also be available the afternoon of Wednesday, October 23. Appointments for interviews are made online at https://www.fortelem.ca/bookings
Be sure to book by 9:00pm on October 21 as the book site closes then.
School Bus Safety Week
Schools throughout Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) are celebrating School Bus Safety Week from October 21-25. The theme: ‘Bus Rule – Be Clever, Dress for the Weather,’ which focuses on how students should dress appropriately for weather conditions—especially when taking the bus.
Action Items
FSE Parent Society Fundraiser
FSE Parent Society has set up a 50/50 Raffle! Proceeds raised will be used to update the projector screen in the gymnasium. Click below for more information and to purchase tickets!
Pay School Fees Online
Pay School Fees Online! School fee information for the 2024-25 school year is now posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. To access your fee information, simply log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and go to “Student Fees.” There you can view your fees and pay them online. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 16, 2024.
NOTE: Don’t forget to also log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly throughout the year. Fees are often added to your child’s account to cover the cost of various school activities such as field trips, class projects, extracurricular activities fees and more.
For more information, visit Fort Saskatchewan Elementary Fee Page. Alternatively, contact Mrs. Marcoux-Jones (Business Manager) at Fort Saskatchewan Elementary at 780-998-7771.
Opportunity
Family Movie Night
The FSE Parent Society will be hosting a Family Movie Night on November 1st at 6PM. Stay tuned for more information!
Book Fair Volunteers
We are stil in need of volunteers to help run our book fair during Parent Teacher Interviews. Please let us know if you can volunteer for an hour or for however long it works for you! We need volunteers on:
Wednesday, October 23 - 3:00 - 6:30
Thursday, October 24 - 3:00 - 6:30
Volunteers would be helping students find what they're looking for, restocking items, and being a cashier for purchases. If you are interested in volunteering to help out during Book Fair, please email your availability to Ms. Zapesocki (Assistant Principal) kimberly.zapesocki@eips.ca
Caregiver Series
Alberta Health Services offers free online programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth. Sessions are offered through Zoom. The list of October 2024 sessions is now available.
Email: general.fse@eips.ca
Location: 9802 - 101 Street
Phone: 780-998-7771
Facebook: https://facebook.com/FortSaskElementary