Bobcat News

Hello Brentwood Families!

🍀 Happy Saint Patrick's Day! 🍀

A big thank you to our Parent Council and all the families who attended the Family Dance on Friday evening. The event was a huge success, and we truly appreciate your involvement. Family engagement is key to building a strong school community!

This week is a busy one with Parent-Teacher Interviews and the Scholastic Book Fair—we look forward to connecting with you.

A reminder that Spring Break begins this Friday! School will resume on March 31. Whether you're spending time with loved ones or simply taking a well-deserved break, we hope you have a wonderful and restful time.

Warm regards,

John Murphy
Acting Principal

Tracy Russell

Acting Assistant Principal

Instagram @BrentwoodEIPS

Facebook @Brentwoodschool

Monday Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day

Tuesday Mar 18 Grade 4/5 Swimming/Parent Teacher Interviews/Scholastic Book Fair

Wednesday Mar 19 Parent Teacher Interviews/Scholastic Book Fair

Thursday March 20 Chapel 1pm

Friday Mar 21 No School

March 24 - 28 Spring Break No School

Bookings are now closed. Please contact your teacher directly via email to see their availability.

https://www.brentwoodelementary.ca/parents/bookings

*Please note Kindergarten and GOALS have their own booking schedule*

Bookings closed Sunday, March 16 @ NOON

Brentwood will be hosting our spring book fair during parent-teacher interviews on March 18 & 19th. Come and join us in the learning commons from 4-7pm, a percentage of the sale proceeds go directly to the library. Thank you and hope to see you there!

Date: April 11

Time: 5:30-6:45

Place: Brentwood School (gym or library depending on numbers attending)

Tickets: Tickets are free, but must be signed up for on Healthy Hunger as we need to know how many are attending. Please add one free ticket per attendee.

You can opt to purchase one Boxcars and One Eyed Jacks math game bag ($7.50) per household on Healthy Hunger.

If you opt to purchase a game bag, please do so using one student name. (For example, Guardian 1: free, student 1: game bag, student 2: free)

If you wish to purchase additional game bags (ie one per child, you can also do this by opting for a bag for each student.)

** Tickets will be available from March 31 to April 10.

Please note that there will be no access to lockers and no coat check. Some complimentary light refreshments will be available.

Students must be accompanied by a guardian.

Please watch for another email when ticket sales start!

This will be a great opportunity to learn some fun ways that you can spend together while improving math skills! We look forward to seeing you there!

QUESTIONS???: besc.info@gmail.com

FOR ONLINE ORDERS:
• Go to www.write-on.ca
• Click on “PARENTS – Order Here”

• School Name: Brentwood School - SHERWOOD PARK

• Choose your grade and place your order.
• Complete your order by clicking ‘PLACE ORDER’
• You will receive an automatic email confirmation to confirm your order has been received
• We accept VISA, MC, AMEX, Visa Debit and Interac On-line.

**Delivery to the school is the 3rd week of June**

**Home delivery available for a charge**

As much as we try to keep them away, the kids love the puddles. Please put a change of socks, underwear and pants in their backpack. Thanks everyone!

Annual School Fee Survey

Kindergarten Registration Now Open!

Logos Program - Calendar/Schedule B

Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2025? If so, it’s almost time to register for kindergarten.

Kindergarten registration opened for the 2025-26 school year on Feb. 1, 2025.

To help families prepare, Elk Island Public Schools has put together an online EIPS Kindergarten Tool kit to make the transition as smooth as possible. The kit includes information on registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, how to find your designated school, transportation and more.

Numerous field trips have been added to PowerSchool, please log on to PowerSchool and pay. Thank you for your support.

Hi Families,

We have noticed an increasing number of lunch deliveries to the school, which has become overwhelming and disruptive to the office.

However, if you must order please ensure it states the students FIRST and LAST name. We have had circumstances that food has been delivered and received by the wrong student.

Thank you everyone for your understanding.

https://www.eips.ca/download/480907

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.

Did you know?

If your child misses just two days a month for any reason for ten of their school years, they’ll have missed the equivalent of one entire year of school. Students who frequently miss school, even as early as kindergarten, are also more likely to have di­fficulty in school, at post-secondary and in their career. As every family has unique circumstances, EIPS uses a multi-tiered approach to re-engage students with chronic absenteeism. In addition, the Division promotes strategies to support and encourage regular attendance for all students. If you’re concerned about consistent student attendance for your child or youth, contact the school for support. An informative video is also available.

EIPS’ Annual Education Results Report 2023-24 is now available online. The report details how EIPS is doing relative to Alberta Education’s performance measures; how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes; and its successes, challenges and priority strategies moving forward. A brief overview of the report is also available.

With the winter season in full effect, 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.

Our next Hot Lunch date is:

Apr 3 - Pasta Pantry The ordering deadline is Saturday, Mar 29.

Apr 16 - Subway The deadline for ordering is Friday, Apr 11.

May 1 - Boston Pizza The ordering deadline is Saturday, Apr 26.

May 14 - KFC The deadline for ordering is Friday, May 9.

May 29 - Carl's Jr The ordering deadline is Saturday, May 24.

Jun 11 - Dairy Queen The deadline for ordering is Friday, Jun 6.

https://www.brentwoodelementary.ca/home/news/post/hot-lunch-is-back

QUESTIONS?: besc.info@gmail.com

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 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!

🌸 March Counsellor’s Newsletter is Here! 🌸

Spring is a time for growth, reflection, and new beginnings! This month’s newsletter includes tips on supporting your child’s well-being, fun family activities to build social-emotional skills, and important info on report cards, parent-teacher conferences, and Spring Break.

Check it out on the Counsellor’s Corner! 😊

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

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.

March 18 Parent Teacher Interviews

March 19 Parent Teacher Interviews

March 21 School Closure

March 24 - 28 Spring Break

April 2 Early Dismissal

April 7 World Health Day

April 7 - 11 Education Week

April 18 Good Friday

April 21 Easter Monday

April 23 Administrative Professionals' Day

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!

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.

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.