Bobcat News

Hello Brentwood Families!

As we approach the final week of school before Christmas Break, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for their dedication and hard work. Your continued support and commitment to our students and Brentwood School have made the first four months of this school year very special.

Thank you for all you do to create an enriching and caring environment for our students. As the holiday season unfolds, we hope you enjoy a well-deserved break surrounded by family, friends, and moments of joy. Be sure to take some time for yourself too—you've earned it!

Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. We look forward to seeing you all in the new year, recharged and ready to continue our journey together. Enjoy the holidays!

Mr. Bill Schlact, Principal

Mr. John Murphy, Assistant Principal

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Monday Dec 16 Waiver of Fees Deadline

Tuesday Dec 17 Christmas Apparel Day/Chapel(Student and staff only)

Wednesday Dec 18 Hot Lunch/Last day for Toasty Heads, Hands and Toes donations end.

Thursday Dec 19 You say Thursday, I say it's Friday Eve

Friday Dec 20 Christmas Pajama Day

December 23rd - January 3rd - Christmas Break

Monday, January 6 - Classes resume

Is now posted on the website under quick links. To find out if a class is skating, please contact the teacher directly. The office cannot find out if there will be skating that day. Thanks in advance. https://www.brentwoodelementary.ca/

January 10, 2025 Sunridge Ski Hill

• Completed Permission Click no later than January 6th
• Pay for Ski Trip on PowerSchool no later than January 6th
• Please note that January 10th is an instructional day, so teachers will leave work for the students that stay at the school.
• If your student will not be attending the ski trip or school, please advise office ASAP
• Please visit our website for ski package information.

**Reminder the office will be closed from December 20th @ 3:30pm until Monday, January 6th @ 8am, so if you have paid your school fees and need the ski trip fee added we will be unable to do this until we return on Monday, January 6th. Deadline for school fees and ski trip fees will be NOON on January 6th.

We understand that financial circumstances may vary, and we are committed to working with families to find solutions if needed. Please reach out to the school office Renae Cameron renae.cameron@eips.ca or Tracy Beaudry tracy.beaudry@eips.ca if you would like to discuss payment plans. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and for your continued support in creating a vibrant and engaging learning environment for all our students.

https://www.brentwoodelementary.ca/about/fees Fees are due within 30 days (October 27th) of the invoice date (September 27th), and parents/guardians will receive a notification when new fees are added on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The simplest, and most convenient, way to review and pay school and transportation fees is by logging in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and clicking on "Student Fees." There you can view your fees and pay them online using Visa or MasterCard or debit card - when available from your financial institution. Don’t forget to also log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly throughout the year. Fees may be added to your child’s account throughout the year to cover the cost of various school activities such as field trips, class projects, athletic-team fees and more.

More information:

EIPS fees and waivers The application deadline is Dec. 16, 2024.

Brentwood Elementary school fees (2024-25)

Student Transportation fees For more information about school fees, waivers and payment deadlines, contact Renae Cameron or Tracy Beaudry, Brentwood Elementary at 780-467-5591.

Dear Families,

We would like to remind you of a few important policies to ensure the safety and well-being of our students and the smooth operation of our school.

1. Sick Students and Outdoor Supervision
   Please note that we do not have inside supervision for students during the day. If your child is not well enough to go outside during recess or other activities, they are considered too sick to be at school. Exceptions may be made in certain circumstances, but these must be discussed and approved in advance.
2. Visitor Procedures
   All visitors to the school must come directly to the office upon arrival. Families are not allowed to go to classrooms unless prior arrangements have been made with the teacher. We’ve had several incidents this week where unplanned visits have disrupted classroom learning, and we kindly ask for your cooperation in avoiding this.

We appreciate your understanding and support in keeping our school a safe and productive environment for everyone.

A notification will be sent home if a book remains unreturned for approximately two weeks. After the third week, we will consider the book lost, and a replacement fee will be added to the Parent Portal. Please be sure to get your books returned or renewed if they aren't lost!

Visit the Counsellor’s Corner on the school’s website!

The holiday season is the perfect time to slow down, reconnect, and enjoy meaningful moments with loved ones. This month, our focus is on Connection - celebrating the joy of togetherness, building stronger bonds, and creating lasting memories. Check out the school calendar for all the exciting things we have planned! Also highlighted are ways to strengthen family connections, reduce holiday stress, and make the most of the festive season. You’ll find information on upcoming community events, mindfulness strategies, and local community resources to support your family.

Thank you to everyone who helped support our Brentwood fundraising by participating in this week's hot lunch! Please click on this link to sign up for the next one: https://www.brentwoodelementary.ca/home/news/post/hot-lunch-is-back

QUESTIONS?: besc.info@gmail.com

December 17 - Chapel(Staff & students only)

December 18 - Hot Lunch Boston Pizza

Dec 21 - Jan 5 - Christmas Break

Dec 25 to Jan 1 Central Services Christmas closure days

January 6 - Classes Resume/Ski Trip Fees Due

January 8 - Early Dismissal

January 10 - Grade 4,5 & 6 Ski Trip

January 21st - Chapel

January 23rd - School Council Meeting

January 29th PD Day no school

Our phones and office are busy! If you don't get through, please leave a message and all calls will be returned in a timely manner. Also, please use:https://www.brentwoodelementary.ca/contact

to get messages to the office through our website!

One measure of keeping students safe is ensuring students have safely arrived at school. If your child is going to be late or absent for any reason, please contact the office as soon as possible via attendance.bwd@eips.ca or by calling the main office and leaving a voicemail (available 24hours/day).

We will be working through attendance letters and reports for Alberta Education shortly and appreciate being able to have all attendance recorded accurately. Thank you everyone for your co-operation and support.

Report an Issue

If you notice any concerns related to our school grounds or facilities, please feel free to report them directly to Strathcona County using the link above. Your vigilance helps us maintain a safe and enjoyable environment for everyone.

www.brentwoodelementary.ca

If you find there is missing information from our website, please let us know.

Please DO NOT park in numbered parking stalls - these are all staff assigned. Staff have staggered start/end and break times. Thank you kindly!

Did you know you can sync the school calendar to your own calendar? Simply, click on the link above and then choose your subscription option. Within seconds, your calendar will contain all Brentwood's important dates including holidays, school-closures days, planned activities, events and more.

PowerSchool Parent Portal

The PowerSchool Parent Portal is an interactive web-based platform where parents and guardians can access attendance, grades and fee information for all students registered in the Division, as well as provide updates to family contact information as needed. One account provides access to the information about all students in your family, and the account remains active for as long as you have students registered in EIPS—there’s no need to create a new account each year.

If you are interested in nominating yourself for this position, please email president@elkislandlogos.ca

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 www.brentwoodelementary.ca.

Download these bus apps for a successful ride! Is your child riding the bus this year? If yes, download the My Ride and Bus Status apps to stay in the know about your child’s bus stop location, route, pickup time and whether their bus is running on schedule.

EIPS has three administrative procedures (APs) that address the Division’s code of conduct:

· AP 311: Welcoming, Caring, Respectful and Safe Learning Environments for Students

· AP 350: Student Code of Conduct

· AP 351: Student Conduct on School Buses

The Division, and Brentwood Elementary, are committed to ensuring all members of the school community are provided with welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments that respect diversity and foster a sense of belonging.

Did you know?

The Board of Trustees meets throughout the school year to discuss and make decisions regarding matters important to students, families, schools, communities and public education overall. Community members are encouraged and welcome to attend in person or to tune into the public livestream on the EIPS YouTube channel. For 2024-25 Board Meeting dates, visit the EIPS website and subscribe to the Division calendar.