Elements' Family Weekly
May 15, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear FSE Families,
This was a short but busy week! Thank you to all the volunteers who attended our Volunteer Tea, as well as to the staff and students who organized this wonderful event! I feel so incredibly fortunate to be a part of such an amazingly supportive and collaborative school community!
A gentle reminder that next week is another short week, as Monday, May 20 is Victoria Day, so there is no school on this day.
We are excitedly looking forward to having our Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, May 23 from 5-6 p.m. This will be followed by our School Council/Parent Society Annual General Meeting at 6:15 p.m. All are welcome to attend!
As we get ready for the final weeks of school, I hope that all our families are able to find time for fun to enjoy the extended long weekend!
As always, if you have any questions, please email me directly at shelby.labrecque@eips.ca or call 780-998-7771, during regular business hours.
Warm regards,
Shelby Labrecque, M. Ed.
Principal
Fort Saskatchewan Elementary School
OPPORTUNITY!
FSE School Council ~ Parent Society
Our next AGM school council meeting is on Thursday, May 23 @ 6:15 p.m. right after our Kindergarten Information Night! All parents/caregivers are welcome!
If you have questions or want more information please email fseparentsociety@gmail.com.
Shout out to our amazing FSE Parent Society!
Our heartfelt appreciation goes out to the FSE Parent Society for purchasing an emotional regulation kit for our school community to use! We are so incredibly grateful for your generous donation!
Get ready for Kindergarten!
Do you have a child registered in kindergarten next year? If so, make sure to attend Fort Saskatchewan Elementary's upcoming Kindergarten Information Night on May 23, 2024.
You’ll get to:
· visit the classroom;
· meet the teacher;
· gain insight on play-based learning; and
· see what a typical day looks like.
Kindergarten Information Night 2024:
Date: May 23, 2024
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Fort Saskatchewan Elementary School
To make the transition to school as smooth as possible, Elk Island Public Schools has put together a toolkit for families. The kit includes information about registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, finding your designated school, transportation and more. Find it at: Welcome to EIPS Kindergarten.
Additional information about Fort Saskatchewan Elementary’s kindergarten program is available on the school website.
NOTE: We are planning on having our School Council meeting right after our Kindergarten Information Night so please plan on attending to learn more!
ACTION!
Health & Wellness
Alberta Health Services offers free online programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth. Sessions are offered through Zoom. The list of May/June 2024 sessions is now available.
INFORMATION!
Upcoming important dates!
- May 16: School Closure Day
- May 17: School Closure Day
- May 20: No School ~ Victoria Day
- May 23: Kindergarten Information Night 5-6 p.m.
- May 23: School Council/Parent Society AGM @ 6:15 p.m.
- May 24: Hot Lunch
- May 28: First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Family Gathering 6-7 p.m. @ West River's Edge Pavilion
- May 29: Red Shirt Day
Looking ahead to June...
- June 5: Early dismissal @ 2:05 p.m.
- June 7: Track Day
- June 14: Rainout Track Day
- June 19: Gr. 6 PAT Social 9-10 a.m.
- June 20: Gr. 6 PAT Science 9-10 a.m.
- June 21: National Indigenous Peoples Day
- June 21: Talent Show 1-2 p. m.! Families welcome!
- June 25: Gr. 6 Birch Bay Field Trip
- June 26: Gr. 6 Farewell 1 p.m.~ Families welcome to attend!
- June 26: Report Cards Published ~ Last day for students!
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Newsletter
In this space, we'll be sharing information and resources related to First Nations, Métis and Inuit education throughout EIPS. We'll highlight what's happening in our Division schools, provide resources available for students and families, and share upcoming school and community events. Here is the latest!
Community Services Providers in the Fort Saskatchewan Area
Family – School Liaison Workers – (780) 619-1042
Boys and Girls Club – (780) 992-0103
Alberta Health Services for Fort Saskatchewan (780) 342-2366
Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services – (780) 342-2388
Family Community Support Services – (780) 992-6267
Families First Society – (780) 998-5595
Alberta Heartland Primary Care Network – (780) 997-0046
About Us
Email: general.fse@eips.ca
Website: www.fortelem.ca
Location: 9802 - 101 Street
Phone: 780-998-7771
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FortSaskElementary
Twitter: @FortElementary