École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary

Volunteer Thankyou

We would like to take a moment to invite all of our fabulous volunteers in for coffee or tea and donuts on the morning in Thursday, April 12^th from 9:45 - 10:45 a.m. in room 103. Please join us for a visit if you are available and allow us the opportunity to say a big thank you for all you do to help make École Élémenatire Ardrossan Elementary School the fabulous place that it is! It is a small but sincere thank you for all that our amazing volunteers do to help our school community.

How fortunate we are to have such a dedicated and hardworking group of parents to support our school and programs. Your work in our classrooms, in our Hot Lunch program, field trips, in the library, laminating, photocopying and around the school, as well as the support each of you shows for fundraising help to make our school the fantastic place it is. Thank you for demonstrating that you care in so many ways.

Somebody

Somebody did a golden deed.

Somebody proved a friend in need.

Somebody said I'm glad to give.

Somebody said that's how I live.

To help with service as one can,

Deeds small and great - you lend a hand,

Making the load a little lighter,

And the outlook so much brighter,

To each volunteer, we wish to say,

Thank you, each and everyday.

Somebody noticed and wants you to know,

Somebody cares and thanks you so.

Kindergarten Registration

We will be pleased to start accepting registrations for our Kindergarten programs for the 2012-2013 school year as of January 9, 2012. If your child is five years old as of March 1, 2013, then they are eligible for this program. We offer both French Immersion and English Kindergarten programming. English programming runs full days on Tuesdays, Thursdays and some Fridays, and on Mondays and Wednesdays and some Fridays, depending on numbers. The Tuesday, Thursday classes will be filled first before we open up the second option. When you register your child, please ensure that you make a note of your preference for days on your registration form.

French Kindergarten will be offered mornings to begin with. Sufficient registrations will allow us to consider additional classes in both of our programs.

For parents considering registration in either of these programs, English or French Immersion programs, both follow the same Alberta Curriculum for Kindergarten. The difference in the two programs lies in the primary language of instruction.

If you wish to register, please download and complete the registration form off of the EIPS website. You may also stop by our office to pick one up if you wish! Return the completed form to our office, accompanied by a copy of your child's birth certificate. For more specific information about our Kindergarten program, please attend our Kindergarten Information evening which will be held on Thursday, April 12 from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. in our Kindergarten classrooms. We look forward to meeting with you and welcoming you to our wonderful school!

Check out Elk Island Public Schools' (EIPS) division website at www.eips.ca for additional information about Kindergarten programs, registration details, and system information.

For more specific information about our Kindergarten program, please contact our office directly with any questions you may have. We look forward to meeting with you and welcoming you to our wonderful school!

Thank you again for your interest in École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School.

Welcome to École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School

Welcome and "bienvenue" to École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School

Success for All ~ le succès à la portée de tous

Mission Statement

The École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School community believes that all students can succeed in our respectful, safe and caring learning environment.La communauté de l'école Adrossan Elementary School croît que chaque élève peut réussir dans un environnement d'apprentissage entouré de respect, de sécurité et de soins.

Vision

We believe that the École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School provides an exemplary learning environment that fosters success through:

-a warm, welcoming, caring and respectful school community

-meaningful learning experiences for all

-high expectations for academics, behavior and citizenship

-a strong focus on Character Education

-diversified programs which allow students to achieve to their full potential

-the recognition of individual differences, interests and abilities

-language learning opportunities in French Immersion and French as a Second Language

-a love of life-long learning

-a respectful and collaborative active partnership between students, staff, parents and our community

-the use of 21^st Century technology to develop learning

-respectful and kind behavior of students

-effective communication

-best practices in teaching, assessment and instruction.

If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact the office at 780-922-2066 and someone would be happy to help you!

We are the school of choice for parents looking for a strong school community supported by high expectations in their education. Our students, parents and teachers work collaboratively and supportively to develop their potential in an environment based on trust, respect and hope. Students are supported through conflict resolution skills and character education. It is a place where people are filled with a positive outlook on life; it is a place where people work hard, celebrate their accomplishments and provide support during difficult times.

École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School, a dual-track school offering both a regular English program and a French Immersion program, is located 10 minutes east of Sherwood Park. All but a few of the approximately 500 students are bussed to school, and come from acreages and farms and communities in the surrounding area. Since this is the designated French Immersion School for this area, a number of out of boundary students attend here to take advantage of the French Immersion Program, K-6. French Immersion Junior High and Senior High programs are also available at the nearby Jr. / Sr. High School. The school houses a system programs as well: REACH (Resources in Early Childhood) Program.

École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School is known for its strong emphasis on academics. The teachers and support staff work closely with parents to provide learning opportunities for all students.

École Élémentaire Ardrossan Elementary School offers a variety of opportunities for students to maximize their achievements in the areas of fine arts, academics and physical education. We offer a Daily Physical Activity program to encourage the development of a healthy lifestyle. We are very proud of our students and their achievements.

To find your Designated School, use the Versatrans e-Link tool on EIPS' website at http://www.eips.ca/content.php?page=312

Any questions about registration can be directed to our office at 780-922-2066 or through the email contact form on this site. Additional information is also available at Elk Island Public Schools by calling 780-464-3477.

New Math Curriculum

A variety of documents outlining the new math curriculum can be found under our About Us tab / Documents / New Math Curriculum Info. Please feel free to check them out!

Parent / Student Handbook

A copy of our Parent / Student Handbook can be downloaded from the About Us Section under documents.

School Supply Lists

School Supply Lists for 2011-2012 School Year are available under the About Us section in Documents. Look for School Supplies and then click on your appropriate grade level or program.