Bison Tales April 14, 2023
Good afternoon Bison families,
We are so excited to be hosting our Volunteer Appreciation event after our Gr. 4 assembly on Friday, April 21 at 9:30 a.m. If you've volunteered with us this year, we'd love to show our appreciation for all the work you've done for our school community. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP by Monday, April 17 at general.ael@eips.ca or phone the school at 780-922-2066.
On the 21st we will also be hosting another grade 6 Badminton tournament in the afternoon. Make sure to check out the information below.
Lana Lastiwka and Tandy Atchison
Principal and Assistant Principal
WEEK AT A GLANCE
April 17 - 21, 2023
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Upcoming Dates
- April 24 - Kindergarten Information Night 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. (for registered families)
- April 28 - Grade 6's to AJS for lunch
Volunteer Appreciation Event - April 21
Have you volunteered at our school this year? We'd love to show our appreciation for all the work you've done for our school community at our Volunteer Appreciation and Assembly event on Friday, April 21 at 9:30 a.m. If you'd like to attend, please RSVP by Monday, April 17 at general.ael@eips.ca or phone the school at 780-922-2066.
Grade 6 Badminton Tournament
Our grade 6 students will be having a badminton tournament on Friday, April 21. As always, our wonderful volunteers will be having a concession, as classes all have an opportunity to purchase a treat and watch the tournament for a period of time.
Prices:
Chocolate Bars - $2.00
Chips - $1.00
Gatorade (grade 4 - 6 students only) - $2.00
Thank you in advance for sending a maximum of $5.00 with your child. This will help the line go quicker as well as limit the amount of treats students are consuming.
Spring Parent Engagement Events - RVSP Now
We are very excited to share two upcoming free parent presentations with our school communities. We hope to see you there.
Date/Time: April 26, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. -7:30 p.m.
Topic: How to Communicate with Your Youth
Location: Wes Hosford Elementary (207 Granada Blvd.)
Details: (In Person) A presentation for parents and caregivers on having healthy parent-child relationships and talking about healthy relationships with youths. Topics ranging from: healthy and unhealthy relationships to pornography and abuse. The last hour focusses on Parent and Child relationships at different ages and the presentation is designed for parents of elementary students from K-6.
Date/Time: May 17, 2023 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Topic: No Such Thing as A Bad Kid.
Presented by: Strathcona Family & Community Services (SFCS)
Location: Glen Allan Elementary (106 Georgian Way, Sherwood Park)
Details: (In Person) Kids do not come with instruction manuals. Most parents may feel puzzled by their children's feelings and behaviors at some point in their parenting journey. Join Strathcona County Family Resource Network in a presentation that helps parents understand what's behind children's behaviors and learn how to support children with emotional and behavioral challenges.
RSVP for the Parent Sessions here
Personal Communication Devices
Reminder, elementary students are not to access personal communication devices (cellphones, watches that send/receive text messages or phone calls) during the school day. Unfortunately we have had a couple of occasions where these devices have been lost or damaged. The school is not responsible for lost or damaged personal items. AP 145
Flower Orders - AEPSA
FUNDRAISING ALERT
WHAT: Growing Smiles
WHEN: APRIL 17 - MAY 10
PICK - UP DATE: MAY 26TH, 2023 at Three Seasons Landscaping
ORDER ON GROWING SMILES WEBSITE: https://ardrossan.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
PAYMENT: E-transfer to aepsa0@gmail.com or credit card on website
Paper order forms will not be sent home as we are trying to be more environmental!
Complete your Parent/Guardian Information Verification Form
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is currently reviewing and updating all parent and guardian contact information within the Division’s student information system. This one-time, full-scale review is to ensure the Division has complete and accurate data on file as Alberta Education moves to a new way of capturing information in the provincial database.
As part of the data review, EIPS requires all families to carefully review the parent and guardian information on file for each student in your family—even if you’ve recently completed a Student Correction and Verification Form. Families can quickly and easily indicate no updates are needed, if that’s the case, or provide updated contact information as needed. The form also includes a handful of new questions to help the Division understand each parent and guardian’s relationship to the student and their preferences for receiving communication from the school and Division.
To review your information, simply log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal and open the “Parent/Guardian Information Verification Form” from the left-hand menu or notification at the top of the page. Review all information carefully, provide updates where needed and submit your form by April 30. One form is required for each student currently registered at an EIPS school. Only one parent/guardian will complete the form for each student—all associated parent/guardian information for each student is available to review on the same form.
If you have any questions about your Parent/Guardian Information Verification Form, reach out to the school at 780-922-2066.
A big THANK YOU to EIPS Volunteers
National Volunteer Week takes place April 16-22. On behalf of the Board of Trustees at Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), I want to say a huge thank you to all EIPS volunteers and school families who help make the Division what it is today. Whether you volunteered for the first time this year or have committed many years to EIPS, your initiative, hard work and dedication are invaluable. You build a legacy for others to follow and a memory for students to cherish as they journey into their futures.
So, thank you again for your overflowing support. Your actions are a direct reflection of the kindness and compassion found in all the communities EIPS serves. This National Volunteer Week, I encourage everyone to celebrate the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of hours put into making schools across the Division places for students to learn, grow and succeed.
Trina Boymook Chair, EIPS Board of Trustees
Video Intercom System Installation - April 13
Our front office door will now be controlled with a video intercom system. With the VIS staff can see who is at the door before letting the individual into the school. This reduces the risk of having unauthorized individuals in the school building. The door remains locked during the school day until a staff member can verify the identity of the individual wanting to access the building.
PowerSchool Parent Portal
Don't forget to log into the PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly throughout the year. Fees may be added to your child's account throughout the year to cover the cost of various school activities, such as field trips and extracurricular events. If you require any assistance logging in the Portal, please contact the school office at 780-922-2066.
Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!
Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2023? If so, it’s now time to register for kindergarten. To register, simply complete the online registration form at eips.ca/kindergarten.
To help families prepare, Elk Island Public Schools has put together an online EIPS Kindergarten Tool kit to make the transition as smooth as possible. The kit includes information on registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, how to find your designated school, transportation and more.
Pre-kindergarten Programming at EIPS
Is there a preschooler in your life experiencing developmental delays or challenges with speech-language or motor-skill development—big or small? If so, Elk Island Public School’s Play And Learn at School (PALS) program could help.
Early learning lays the foundation for success in primary grades and beyond. As such, EIPS offers the pre-kindergarten PALS program in five of its elementary school locations—including Ardrossan Elementary. In fact, EIPS is now accepting applications for free speech-language assessments for those interested in registering in the PALS program this fall. The assessment helps determine if PALS is appropriate for your child.
If you know a preschooler, born in 2019 or 2020, who could benefit from pre-kindergarten programming or want to book an assessment, fill out the PALS Program Request Form or call 780-417-8219. For more information, visit eips.ca.
Bison Bravo a Staff Member
Did you know that the Ardrossan Elementary Parent Support Association has started a staff bravo initiative? As you might know, Ardrossan staff regularly give out Bison Bravos to students to acknowledge acts of citizenship, kindness or excellence.
AEPSA is offering the chance for students and families to Bravo a staff member! All you have to do is click on the the Bravo a Staff Member box on the right side of the school webpage to fill out an electronic Bravo form. Then our amazing AEPSA parents write you message on a note which is delivered to that staff member along with a sweet treat!