October Weekly Update
π "I'm so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers." - LM Montgomery
π£ Hello ALH Families! Here's What's Happening This Month:
Terry Fox Walk, Picture Days, Hot Lunches and more
Terry Fox Walk
The Terry Fox Walk is on Thursday, October 3 @ 1:00 p.m.
We would love to have parents join us on the Terry Fox Walk. If you would like to join, you need to fill out the parent volunteer and confidentiality agreement. Thank you for filling out the form online in advance which can be done here through Permission Click if you have not already done so.
Early Dismissal
Picture Day
Get your smiles ready. Picture days are Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday October 9
Picture days are Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday October 9.
October 8 is for all grades and for Kinder B and October 9 is for Kinder A and for anyone who missed on October 8.
Important Remindersβπ»
Staff Parking Lot
Remember to Sign Your Volunteer Form
Parent involvement plays an integral role in a childβs learning. There will be many opportunities this year for you to be involved at the school and we look forward to having you in the building. If you are unable to make time at the school, parents can support their childβs learning at home by showing interest in their academics and supporting the school in its efforts to educate your child.
For the safety of the children, to go past the office, visitors will need to have the Volunteer Form filled out. Parents and volunteers are allowed at the school if they have a purpose to be there. For example, this could be for volunteering for a field trip, in the classroom or simply dropping off a forgotten lunch in the classroom. Therefore, it is highly recommended to fill out the Parent Volunteer Form as soon as possible to make things easier for you upon arrival. This can be done here through Permission Click. Note: parents only need to fill in one volunteer form if you add multiple children to the single form. All visitors are required to sign in at the office.
Emergency Drills
EIPS' FNMI Newsletter
EIPSβ FNMI Newsletter is now available. Click the following link to view it: September Newsletter
Vegreville Food Bank
There is a new phone number for those inquiring about food hampers. Please reach the Food Bank at 780-208-6002 or book online at vegfoodbank.ca. The new location is 5129 52 Avenue.
Volunteer Opportunites
A.L. Horton Elementary loves parent/family volunteers. There are many ways which volunteers can help at school. There will be opportunities throughout the year to volunteer for school-wide and classroom activities.
The school could use some volunteers for our hot lunches and Hot Dog Wednesdays. Without volunteers, these programs are hard to maintain. If you are interested in volunteering for these programs, regularly or occasionally, please let Connie Bay know at the school at 780-632-3113 or connie.bay@eips.ca
π Coming Up!
Important Dates
Monday, September 30 β NO SCHOOL (Truth & Reconciliation Day)
Wednesday, October 2 β Early Dismissal @ 1:55 p.m.
Wednesday, October 2 β Hot Dog Wednesday (if purchased)
Wednesday, October 2 β Deadline to order October Hot Lunches
Thursday, October 3 β Terry Fox Walk @ 1:00 p.m. β Wear red & white
Friday, October 4 β NO SCHOOL (Professional Learning Day for Staff)
Tuesday, October 8 β School Photos (whole school)
Wednesday, October 9 β School Photos (Kindergarten Monday/Wednesday)
Wednesday, October 9 β Hot Dog Wednesday (if purchased)
Wednesday, October 9 β Jersey/Hat Day
Thursday, October 10 β Bus Evacuations and Little Elk Island Adventure
Friday, October 11 β Little Elk Island Adventure (Kindergarten Monday/Wednesday)
Friday, October 11 β Chinβs Restaurant Hot Lunch (if purchased)
Monday, October 14 β NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving Day)
Wednesday, October 16 β Hot Dog Wednesday (if purchased)
Thursday, October 17 β Chicken Finger Hot Lunch (if purchased)
Monday, October 21 β Book Fair Starts and runs until Thursday, October 24
Wednesday, October 23 β Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 23 β Hot Dog Wednesday (if purchased)
Thursday, October 24 β Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, October 30 β Hot Dog Wednesday (if purchased)
Thursday, October 31 β Halloween
Friday, November 1 β Dairy Queen Hot Lunch (if purchased)