

Weekly Update #19
Week of February 2
📣 Here's What's Happening This Week:
Sunday, February 2 - Parent Teacher Interviews Open Click here to book now for Feb. 12 or Feb 13
Monday, February 3 - Alberta Opera Presentation for students
Tuesday, February 4 - Open House 1 - 4 pm - Call school to book a time
Tuesday, February 4 - School Spirit Day - wear blue/yellow or your school apparel
Wednesday, February 5 - Early Dismissal & Hot Lunch Order Deadline
Thursday, February 6 - Teacher's Convention NO SCHOOL
Friday, February 7 - Teacher's Convention NO SCHOOL
New Student and Kindergarten Registration
OPEN HOUSE THIS TUESDAY
On Tuesday, February 4 from 1- 4 pm, A.L. Horton will be hosting an Open House opportunity to come and see what makes our school so awesome!
Tour the school, meet the principal Mr. Howell and Assistant Principal Ms. Rice, see the amazing teachers and support staff in action and see what programs we have available.
Please share this information with anyone you think may be interested in learning more about our school and programming.
Call the school to book a time for your visit at 780-632-3113.
Parent Teacher Interviews
Book your appt now for Wednesday, February 12 or Thursday, February 13.
Times are available from 4:00 - 7:00pm
Bring on the BookJoy
Scholastic Book Fair
Monday, February 10 through Thursday, February 13
Details to be coming home with your children soon!
Attention Grade 6 Students
VCHS OPEN HOUSE - Save the Date
Vegreville Composite Open House.
February 13, 2025
6:00-7:30pm
Come and take a walk through the school, meet the teachers and see what classes are offered!
100th Day Celebration Friday February 14
Free Hot Dog & Juice for Students!
If you would like your child to receive the free hot dog lunch please don't forget to indicate so on your parent portal.
If you would like to purchase any additional hot dogs you may also do that on the portal.
Information
A.L. Horton in the News
Expanding Horizons through Language and Culture Programs at EIPS
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) students are enriching their language learning experience through two Language and Culture (LAC) programs—one in German and one in Ukrainian.
Click here to see what our students have to say about the program.
New Phone System
The division is going through a change in phone systems, so you will now notice an automated message when you call the school. If you are calling to leave a message regarding an absence you will press 1, to get directly put through to the office, press 2. We appreciate your patience!
Spirit Wear
This link will be available throughout the entire school year. Order yours now!
👉 Upcoming Events 👈
February 1 - Kindergarten and New Student Registration opens for 2025-26
Monday, February 3 - Rapunzel by Alberta Musical Theatre Company
Tuesday, February 4 - Open House from 1:00 - 4:00 pm (by appt) ; School Spirit Wear Day
Wednesday, February 5 - Early Dismissal and Hot Dog Wednesday (if purchased)
Wednesday, February 5 - February Hot Lunch Order Deadline
Thursday, February 6 - No School - Teacher's Convention
Friday, February 7 - No School - Teacher's Convention
February 9-15 - Random Acts of Kindness Week
Monday, February 10 - Returning Student Registration for 2025-26 opens
Wednesday, February 12 - Hot Dog Wednesday and Parent Teacher Interviews (details to come)
Thursday, February 13 - Parent Teacher Interviews (details to come)
Thursday, February 13 - Grade 5 Telus World of Science Field Trip
Friday, February 14 - 100th Day - Red/White/Pink Day
Friday, February 14 - Free Hot Dog and Juice Lunch
Saturday, February 15 - National Flag Day
Monday, February 17 - No School - Family Day
Friday, February 21 - Perogies and Sausage Hot Lunch
Monday, February 24 - Returning Student Registration Closes
Wednesday, February 26 - Pink Shirt Day
Friday, February 28 - A&W Hot Lunch
March 3-10 - Wendy Brook Festival