The Bears' Blog.... April 1-2024

Hard to believe it is already April! March has flown by, and although the weather has been nice, spring is officially sprung. March was a very busy month with all kinds of great learning activities for both students and staff. On March 1, we had our professional development day, which consisted of Mardi Hardt (our division’s Mental Health Advisor and Registered Nurse) taking our teachers through trauma based educational practices showing the impact trauma has on brain development. March 7, our grade 3s went to the Ukrainian Village. Our track team participated in the Running Room Indoor Games on March 6 with our boys and girls A groups qualified to race again on the Saturday, March 9 heats. We had the Rocks and Rings curling kits the week of March 11 where students had fun learning how to curl in our gym. March 14, Grade 5 students were off to the TELUS World Of Science. Term 2 Report cards were released and published on the parent portal March 15. Saturday March 16 our grades 5 & 6 basketball teams participated in the BFH basketball tournament. Then spring break started with students and staff returning tomorrow, Tuesday April 2. As you can see, March was an exciting and busy month at our school.

Have a great April. Working together, we are able to do amazing things for our students.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

At Pine Street Elementary we strive to do our very best when it comes to meeting the needs of all our students. Our teachers spend a substantial amount of time transitioning with the previous year’s teachers as we build the class lists for the next school year. As educational professionals we match the needs of students, the dynamics of the classrooms and expertise of our teaching staff in order to build optimal learning environments for our students. Our goal is to build academically successful, socially responsible, and emotional stable classrooms that promote optimal student learning and educational success. We consider and take into account a variety of educational factors that include but are not limited to academic performance, work habits, learning styles, interpersonal/social skills and psychological development. We thank you for working with us, as our professionals with their extensive educational expertise and experience build optimal learning environments for the upcoming school year to maximize your child’s success for their future.

Our fabulous assistant principal, Murray Howell has been appointed as the principal of A.L. Horton Elementary School in Vegreville for the 2024-25 school year. Way to go Mr. Howell!

Monday, April 1 - Easter Monday

Wednesday, April 3 - Early Dismissal 2:15 p.m.

Tuesday, April 9 - EID

Wednesday, April 10 - Clover Bar Junior High Open House 5-6:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 13 - Young Authors Conference
Tuesday, April 16 - FR Haythorne Open House 5-6:30 p.m.

• Sherwood Heights Open House 5 - 7 p.m.

Sunday, April 21 - Last day to order hot lunch for April 26

Monday, April 22 - Earth Day

Wednesday, April 24 - Performance by Elk Island Junior Choir & the Pine Street spring choir 12:32 p.m.

Friday, April 26 - Hot lunch

• Theme day - Jersey Day!

Saturday, April 27 - Gr. 5 & 6 Badminton Tournament at SCA

Monday, April 29 - Kindergarten Info Session for parents & guardians 4:30 -5:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 1 - Early Dismissal 2:15 p.m.

• Hat's On! For Mental Health

Friday, May 3 - School closed for professional learning day

Sunday, May 5 - Last day to order hot lunch for May 10

The student transportation routing and planning software used by the Division is getting an app update! The new My Ride K-12 app, which is replacing Ride 360, helps families stay up to date on your child’s bus schedules, route times and scans. Download My Ride K-12 from the App Store or Google Play by April 30.

For more information, visit www.eips.ca/transportation/apps. If you have any questions, contact Student Transportation at st@eips.ca or 780-417-8151.

Do you have a child registered in kindergarten next year? If so, make sure to attend Pine Street Elementary School's upcoming Kindergarten Information Night for parents & guardians on Monday, April 29. You’ll get to:

· tour the school;

· meet the teachers;

· gain insight on play-based learning; and

· see what a typical day looks like.

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Junior high schools across EIPS are hosting information nights for all Grade 6 students and their families—taking place in April and May. Make sure to attend to learn everything you need to know about the junior high programs at your child’s school. Those who attend will also have a chance to:

· meet the teachers;

· tour the school and classrooms;

· learn about the upcoming curriculum; and
· ask questions.

Junior High Info Nights:

Wednesday, April 10 - Clover Bar Junior High Open House 5-6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 16 - FR Haythorne Open House 5-6:30 p.m.

• Sherwood Heights Open House 5:30 - 7 p.m.