NEWS FROM THE DEN

• By supporting our students' mental health with mindfulness practices, social-emotional learning (SEL) and trauma-informed classrooms, students will demonstrate more resiliency and self-regulation during the school day.

  A part of this goal is ensuring school is a safe and secure place for students to grow and learn. Towards that end, the school has the following measures in place:

• Safety drills throughout the school year: Fire drills, Hold and Secure drill, Lockdown drill. We have already successfully completed all these drills and will continue practicing through the school year.
• New security cameras were installed ahead of the new school year to provide views to all exterior areas of school property and interior hallways.
• Exterior doors are always locked. All visitors must register at the office and have a specific reason to be in the school.
• Supervisors and staff wear visible vests with whistles and carry cell phones when supervising at recess.
• Non-trespassing orders are issued to individuals who are not welcome on school property.
• Exterior lighting illuminate the school when it is dark outside.
• During announcements, safety tips are discussed with students.

From November 1-11, we will be honoring members of our community's armed forces by featuring their photos on the foyer TV screens. If you would like to submit a photo of a family member in uniform, please send it to Ms. Carruthers (stacey.carruthers@eips.ca) . If you submitted a photo last year and would like it to be reused, kindly email Ms. Carruthers to confirm

• School Spirit - Have students dress in school colors or spirit gear for the day. (every early out)

• Jersey Day - Have students wear their favorite sports team apparel. It can be for a professional team, a school team or even a club league. (Days will be decided when events present themselves)

• Orange Shirt Day (September)

• Pajama/Stuffy Days- Let everyone in your school grab a few extra minutes of sleep by having a pajama day. No complicated costumes — just wear what you wore to sleep! This one works well right before winter break. (October 7, December 20)

• Rock your Mocs – (November 6)

• Christmas sweater Days (December 9-16)

• Hat Day/ Hats on For Mental Health - Students wear their favorite hat to school — the weirder and wackier, the better. (May 8) (Bell Let's Talk January 22)

• Pink Shirt Day – (February 26)

• Valentine’s Day - Wear Pink/Red/Purple/White (February 14)

• Wear Green (March 17)

• Beach Day - (TBD-April 17?)

• ABC Countdown (May 23 to June 22)

He is a student teacher working with 4/5K from Faculté St. Jean, University of Alberta. He will be here until the middle of December!

Veronica Jubinville

Richelle McLean

Trisha Kercher

Laurie Rusnak

Jada Prodhal

Lana Saunders

Shannon Robicahud

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.

As we gear up for our Grade 4, 5 & 6 Ski Trip, (More information to come) we want to remind you about the importance of settling any outstanding school fees before your child can participate in extra-curricular activities. The ski trip fee will only be added to students accounts that have paid their school fees.

For more information, visit the school website. Alternatively, contact Mrs. Trach, Business Manager at 780-467-7447

There is a new Counsellor's tab on the school website for parents and students.

• Intramurals - Staff members in charge Mr. Mazur and M Ayuen
• Jump Rope for Heart - Staff member in charge Mrs. Blue
• Lego Club (Grades 1-3 Lunch) - Staff members in charge Division I teachers
• Ski trip (Grades 4-6) - Staff members in charge Mrs. Jordan, Ms. Carruthers
• Track & Field Day/Sports Day) - Staff members in charge Mrs. O'Neill, Mr. Mazur, Mme Macdonald
• Basketball Club - Staff member in charge M Ayuen
• Art Show - Staff members in charge Mme. Macdonald, Mrs. Haraga
• Chess Club - Staff member in charge Ms. Wert
• Running Club - Staff supervisor Mr. Russell - Coach Erran Milligan
• Girls/Boys Volleyball - Staff supervisor Mrs. Trach - Coach's several parents. Practice every Wednesday and Friday at lunch
• French Club - Staff supervisor Mrs. Harding, all year

Contact School Council if you would like to start a club at HHE

Contact the staff member who is running the club for details 👩🏻‍🏫