Knightly News

We will follow the same procedures for requests to change options for semester two as we did in our first semester.

Students are expected to stay in their current classes for the first full six day cycle to see what the option class is all about. We have now sent a Permission Click out for parents and guardians to fill out to request an option change. We will accommodate changes where we can, but they are dependent on space availability. Thanks for your support and understanding. Below is the link:

https://permission.click/PAPg6/ca

It's EIGHT IS GREAT Week at Clover Bar! Where it's great to be in Grade 8!!

Monday, February 12 - Day 1 - Grade Eight Activity - RockBand at Lunch

9:00am - CLB Admin Meeting

Tuesday, February 13 - Day 2 - Crazy Bread for all Grade 8's!

9:00am - CLB Finance Meeting

10:00am to 11:30 - New Budget Software Training - Virtual - Mr. Shudra, Mrs. Orr, Mrs. McElheran

12:30pm to 3:30pm - Counselor Cohort Meeting - Mrs. Sorel away

Wednesday, February 14 - Day 3 - Valentine's Day and Grade 8 Intramural Day!

8:30am - Clover Bar ReSet Meeting

1:00pm - Artificial Intelligence Policy Feedback Meeting - Virtual - Mr. Shudra

2:15pm - Visit from Wes Hosford Admin Team

Thursday, February 15 - Day 4 - Reynold's Museum Field Trip for Grade 8's!

7:30am - Junior High Principal Breakfast Meeting - Mr. Shudra away

Mrs. Orr away

Friday, February 16 - Day 5 - Grade 8's student vs staff Floor Hockey!

10:30am - Superintendent School Visit

Mrs. Orr away

The Clover Bar School Council is excited to share that we will be hosting a parent engagement session for parents regarding substance use and abuse in youth. This will include underage drinking and vaping. It is important to talk about the societal and peer pressures that are out there, and this presentation will give parents information to talk to their kids about the risks, challenges, and how to help kids navigate these issues.

The presentation will be from Jack Adkins, also known as AADAC Jack! The presentation information is below:

Where: Clover Bar Library

Date: Wednesday, March 13, 2024

When: 7pm - Right after our School Council meeting at 6pm! Feel free to come to both!

Who: Jack Adkins

Website: http://aadacjack.ca/

To send a Knightly Kudos, you can click on the image above or the link below. Thank you!

Knightly Kudos Form

Thank you to those families that shard their thoughts on a new company to take our school photos for the upcoming school year. Based on parental feedback, we will be reaching out to Edge Imaging for our school photos. Below is their website if you are interested in checking it out! Thank you!!

Thank you!

Edge Imaging - https://edgeimaging.ca/en/

Once again, Alberta Education is surveying teachers, students and families through its annual Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey. The survey gathers feedback on the quality of education provided by school authorities and their schools, which they then use to help understand how they’re doing and plan for the future.

Throughout February, Grade 7students at Clover Bar are completing the survey online at the school. Student participation is voluntary and completely anonymous. Students are assigned a random username and password to ensure survey responses aren’t linked to any individual student. The survey doesn’t take long to complete and is done within the school day during regular class time.

Additionally, parents and guardians of students in these grades are also asked to take a survey online. Alberta Education has mailed families information about the survey directly. As with the student and teacher survey, it’s anonymous and asks questions about your school experiences. If you have a child in these grades, we encourage you to participate. The survey deadline is March 1, 2024.

Results from the AEA Survey are provided to Elk Island Public Schools each spring. The Division then uses the data to inform its four-year education plan, school education plans and strategies for continuous improvement. Each fall, the results are also shared with EIPS families and school communities in the Division’s Annual Education Results Report.

RELATED INFORMATION

AEA Survey: Information for parents and guardians

AEA Survey

Assurance and Accountability: Alberta’s K-12 education system

Within EIPS, schools consistently offer a broad range of educational choices for students of varied backgrounds and interests—from specialized language and faith-based programs to advanced academic opportunities and competitive sports to specialized supports and continuing education. Through this, students are then able push their limits and find meaningful ways to contribute to and enhance their communities. Learn more about Division programs and services on the EIPS website.

Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, opportunities for growth and how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes. Read through the most recent EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2022-23 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.

February Spotlight: Student Growth and Success

• Early Learning: Ensuring early learners reach developmental milestones
• Culture of Literacy: Dive deep into the data and learn how students are developing strong literacy skills

• Math Matters: Enhancing reasoning, understanding and achievement through numeracy-rich classrooms
• Boosting Educational Outcomes: Discover how EIPS supports the growth and achievement of students who self-identify as First Nations, Métis or Inuit
• Beyond High School: Supports and strategies that are creating real-life career pathways for learners

RELATED INFORMATION EIPS

Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26

EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2024-27

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) will once again conduct an online returning student registration process to confirm student registrations for the 2024-25 school year. Families of all current students—with the exception of graduating Grade 12 students—must complete the process to confirm the school their child plans to attend in the 2024-25 school year or advise the Division of their plans not to return to EIPS. Additionally, students who want to attend a non-designated school need to make that request through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space. The 2024-25 returning student registration takes place Feb. 8-21, 2024.

One contact for each current PALS to Grade 11 student will receive the Returning Student Registration Form link through Permission Click on February 8. The recipient is based on which contact has been identified as the one to receive forms as listed on the most recent registration form, Correction and Verification Form or Student Information Update submitted to the Division. To review the contacts listed for each student, refer to the Student Information Update available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Only one contact can be selected to receive forms.

For more information, contact the school office at 780-467-2295.

Family Resource Network

The local Family Resource Network (FRN) is a partnership between the County's Family and Community Services, Boys and Girls Club (BGC) Strathcona County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County. The FRN provides programs and services for families with children and youth ages 0-18 years that focus on well-being and resiliency, including:

• Programs to support healthy child development
• Reliable parenting information
• Connection to other local resources

Website Link

Connections Guide

Learn about upcoming free and low-cost programs and services for seniors, youth, families and individuals in the Family and Community Services Connections Guide! Find opportunities to connect with others, access support and resources, keep learning, and take care of ourselves and those we love.

The guide contains information about:

• Connecting with others in your community
• Inspiring community stories
• Access counselling services and supports
• Courses and workshops for parents, caregivers and their children
• Activities and supports for teens and pre-teens
• Community resources for everyone at every stage of life
• Resources for those who are new to the County, and more

Website Link

Affordable Services

Strathcona County offers a number of subsidies to residents with low incomes. Residents can access certain County operated programs and services at a reduced cost or for free.

Website Link

Please click the link below for the February Caregiver Education Newsletter for January and February where you will find free sessions on:

• Sleep and Your Family's Mental Health
• Understanding Anxiety
• Substance Use: A Harm Reduction Approach
• Body Image and Eating Disorders

Caregiver Newsletter Link

EIPS has a partnership with Alberta Health Services to support students and families with coordinated health services. This includes immunizations, but also goes beyond that. Below is a resource page so that you are informed of what that partnership brings.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at general.clb@eips.ca or 780-467-2295.

Community Supports

Family and Community Service

(FCS) call-in hours 780-464-4044

Monday, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

The Distress Line 780-482-4357

Strathcona Food Bank - 780-449-6413

• January 15: Division High School Information Session at 6:00pm
• January 17: CLB School Council Meeting
• January 25: CLB Band Concert
• March 13: CLB School Council Meeting
• May 8: CLB School Council Meeting