September

• Sept. 6 – Welcome Back Assembly 1:15 -2:00PM

• Sept. 19 - School Council/Parent Action Society Meeting at 6:30PM - more details below

• Sept. 23 - Kindergarten Group A: Little Elk Island Adventure

• Sept. 23 - School Wide Bus Evacuations at 2:30PM

• Sept. 24 - Picture Day: Kindergarten Group B, Grades 1-3, Connections

• Sept. 25 - Picture Day: Kindergarten Group A, Grades 4-6

• Sept. 26 – Terry Fox School Run Day – We encourage students to wear red and white.
• Sept. 27 – EIPS Commemorating the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• Sept. 27 - Kindergarten Group B: Little Elk Island Adventure
• Sept. 30 – No School - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

October

• Oct. 4 - NO SCHOOL - Professional Learning Day

• Oct. 5 - World Educators Day

• Oct. 7-11 - Read-In Week

• Oct. 14 - NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Day

• Oct. 23 - Parent Teacher Interviews 4-7PM

• Oct. 24 - Parent Teacher Interviews 4-7PM

Be sure to check out our school calendar.

We’re excited to announce that students are allowed to wear hats at school! While we want everyone to enjoy this new freedom, please remind your child to be respectful of their teacher’s classroom rules and expectations regarding hat-wearing. Each teacher may have specific guidelines to ensure a focused learning environment.

Thank you for your support in helping us maintain a positive and respectful school atmosphere!

The EIPS Correction and Verification Form is available online through your PowerSchool Parent Portal—at the top of the left-hand menu. Use the form to access and update your child’s records information—including address, parent and guardian information, emergency contacts and medical information. Reviewing the form and submitting updates ensures the school has the most up-to-date information regarding your child.

When reviewing the form, pay close attention to all listed phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contact information. Also, if you recently moved, now is the time to ensure the Division has your updated address. Throughout the year, the Division and school use the listed information to communicate with families about important information, including updates, the latest news and events.

PowerSchool Correction and Verification Form
Review and update the form by Sept. 25, 2024

If you have questions about the form or your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at 780-464-3330.

On our school website there is information regarding our school's emergency protocols. Visit Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Emergency Preparedness site for more information on the expectations during a school emergency.

EIPS has three Administrative Procedures (AP) 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 Woodbridge Farms 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. We encourage all students, staff and families to review the procedures to understand and practice the conduct expected throughout the Division.

Did you know each EIPS bus is equipped with video surveillance, and many school sites have video monitoring equipment?

Video surveillance and equipment help:

• ensure the safety of all students, staff, drivers and property; and
• discourage destructive acts.

As needed, EIPS school administration and Student Transportation staff review video recordings, in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The recordings assist schools and the Division with monitoring student and driver conduct and may be used as evidence in a disciplinary matter.

For more information about the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, contact the EIPS FOIP Co-ordinator at 780-464-3477.

School zones and parking lots can get very busy at student drop-off and pick-up times and we want to keep everyone safe! Please do not park in the school parking lots or block our bus lane.

Students and families are encouraged to use the crosswalks when crossing the street. Visitors are asked to drive slowly and follow the Traffic Management Plan below. Visitors can also use the Visitor Parking area outlined on the map.

Thank you for your cooperation.

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.

To improve safety and security in schools, the Division has announced a new initiative to keep student safety and learning a top priority. Effective for the 2024-25 school year, all Woodbridge Farms exterior doors, including the front door, will remain locked during operation hours, and opened for student access during specific school entry times.

Learn more about the new building security and door locking initiative.

Here are the specific details to Woodbridge Farms Building Security Protocol.

The Board of Trustees meet 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.