April 7 -14, 2024

We have another action packed week coming up this week! La Girandole will be coming to our school to put on a workshop with students in K to 6 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Each class will learn various French Canadian dances and moves. Its always a fun time! On Friday our gym will be transforming into a cinema for our Div. 1 (in the morning) and Div. 2 movies (in the afternoon). To ensure we're all nice and cozy for our movie viewing, students can wear PJ's, bring small blankets and pillows for the event.

Just a reminder: EIPS sent out notification that elementary students will be staying inside during the solar eclipse happening from 11:54 a.m. to 1:39 p.m. on Monday, Apr. 8. As such our lunch recess will be inside on Monday. The eclipse will be over in time for us to go outside for our last recess of the day.

Have a great week everyone!

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.

The Panago Hot Lunch (ECS B-Gr 6) that was supposed to be held March 21, has been moved to TUESDAY APRIL 9

Hot Lunch is OPEN!

PANAGO PIZZA

Thurs April 18 - ECS B

Fri April 19 - ECS A -Gr 6

Orders close April 10 @ noon

Next Hot Lunch

PANAGO PIZZA

May 23 - ECS B

May 24 - ECS A - Gr 6

Ordering opens April 22

The Ecole Parc Fundraising Society has been granted a Casino May 20 & 21.

This is the BIGGEST fundraiser for the fundraising society to support our school and it only comes every few years. These funds help to bring in things like new Library books, sports equipment, classroom supplies and playground equipment.

We need Volunteers! Please consider helping our school by signing up for a shift or two.

If you are able to help, please reach out to our Casino Coordinator, Melanie Redfearn at melhoines@hotmail.com.

• Please follow this link to watch our announcement: Le 7 avril

What's happening this week at École Parc:

Apr 8

• Class of the week ECS A

Apr 9

• La Girondole K-6
• Panago Hot Lunch (Kinder B-Gr 6) that was supposed to be held March 21.

Apr 10

• La Girondole K-6
• School Council and PTA Meeting 7:00

Apr 11

• La Girondole K-6

Upcoming Dates to be aware of:

Apr 18

• Panago Hot Lunch ECS B

• Fire Drill
• Panago Hot Lunch ECS A-Gr 6
  

Apr 22

• Class Photos ECS A, Grade 1-6
• Class of the week Kinder Quest

Apr 23

• Class Photos PALS AM, Kinder Quest, ECS B, PALS PM

Apr 24

• Grade 1 Swim Lessons 10:00-10:45 am

• Grade 2 Swim Lessons 10:45-11:30 am

Apr 25

• Vertically Inclined 5C and 6A rescheduled from Mar 21.

Apr 26

• Grade 3 Teacher's Pet In-Class Field Trip on fossils:

  9:00am 3JT

  1:00pm 3T

• PALS Open House

Apr 28

• Class of the week PALS AM

Apr 29

• Grade 1 Swim Lessons 10:00-10:45 am
• Grade 2 Swim Lessons 10:45-11:30 am

Apr 30

• Grade 3 Swim Lessons 1:00-1:45 pm
  

If your child loses a library or home reading book, please contact the school. If the book is not found within 30 days, the cost of the resource will be assigned to the “Fees” section of your PowerSchool account. Please note, if the book is found within 30 days, a refund will be granted. However, if the book is found after 30 days, a refund will not be granted as we will have purchased a replacement for the library’s collection.

At Ecole Parc, we continue to build positive citizenship through the guiding principles of the Seven Sacred Teachings. Each month, we encourage students to focus on one principle or teaching. Our teachers are looking for students who display great examples of this teaching in the classroom and throughout their day. These students may be recognized by earning the Citizenship award for their class. During the month of April, we are focused on the teaching of Truth.

If your student is absent, being picked up early or will be arriving late, we ask that you please email our attendance email at EPEAttendance@eips.ca or call the school at 780-998-3741. Please send any DQ permissions to this email as well.

If your child requires any medication, please click here to access the form. Please note we have 2 medical forms. We have a Personal Care Plan and an Administering of Medication Form. Please do not send medication with your child for safety reasons.

During the 2022/23 school year staff identified that the playground structures were not meeting the needs of all the students, both in type of structure, and space available for students to play. When the playground structure was first built in 2013 there were 180 students in the school. We now have 326. The population has doubled and we have a larger group of students in the PALS and Division 1 (K-3) age group. The existing play structure is designed for ages 5-12. We need an additional play area that meets the needs of students aged 4-8. The goal is to have the project completed within 3 years.

We are excited to hit the ground running with this and officially kick things off this year. We are always looking for more volunteers to join the committee. We meet once a month, time commitment is flexible and there is always lots to do and input needed.

If you are interested in joining the committee or would like more information please feel free to email us at ecoleparcplaygroundexpansion@gmail.com.

A big THANK YOU to EIPS Volunteers

National Volunteer Week takes place April 14-20. On behalf of the Board of Trustees at Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), I want to extend my most heartfelt thanks to all EIPS volunteers. Every time you’ve contributed, whether it was helping on a class field trip or planning a school event for families to enjoy, you were there at a moment when we needed you. Students needed you, staff needed you, the community needed you—and you answered the call. These are moments that matter and are ones that make a difference in a student’s experience at their school.

So, thank you again for being there. Without you, EIPS would not be what it is today, and schools wouldn’t be able to do all the wonderful things they do. This National Volunteer Week, I encourage everyone to celebrate the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of hours put into supporting student growth and achievement at schools across the Division.

Cathy Allen
Chair, EIPS Board of Trustees

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 Ecole Parc. Applications are now open 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 2020 or 2021, 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.

Do you have a child registered in kindergarten next year? If so, make sure to attend École Parc's upcoming Kindergarten Information Night on May 29, 2024. You’ll get to:

· tour the school;

· meet the teachers;

· gain insight on play-based learning; and

· see what a typical day looks like.

Kindergarten Information Night 2024:

Date: May 29, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm

Location: École Parc

To make the transition to school as smooth as possible, Elk Island Public Schools has put together a toolkit for families. The kit includes information about registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, finding your designated school, transportation and more. Find it at: Welcome to EIPS Kindergarten.

Additional information about École Parc’s kindergarten program is available on the school website. www.Ecoleparc.ca.

Kindergarten Registration is Now Open!

Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2024? 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.

Additional information regarding Ecole Parc’s kindergarten program is available at www.ecoleparc.ca.

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 this year’s 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.

April Spotlight: enhancing public education through effective engagement

· Rules of Engagement: Using a collaborative approach to improve student achievement and success

· Driving change: Strengthening public education through Board advocacy

RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2024-27

Have you recently moved or has your contact information changed? EIPS encourages families to review the information the Division has on file to ensure it’s up to date. Using the Student Information Update available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal, families can review the current information on file for each student—including addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, parent and guardian information, emergency contacts, medical details and other related information—and submit any updates needed.

Reviewing and updating the form ensures the school and Division have the most up-to-date information regarding your child. Your review is especially important as the Division prepares for 2024-25 registration processes beginning in the new year.

NOTE: Only submit updates for the changes that have already taken place. If you’re moving later this school year, you’ll submit the necessary updates to your information through the Student Information Update after you’ve moved.

If you have questions about the form or any trouble with your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at 780-998-3741.

Alberta Reserves are accumulated surplus funds that may be designated to a school, department or priority. The Board of Trustees approves the transfer of funds to and from reserves and has a yearly plan on how those reserves are used—to the benefit of students. EIPS identifies high-demand areas and uses its operating reserves for initiatives like student learning, new curriculum work, consultant support, mental health initiatives, technology upgrades, public-health best practices and other one-time projects. Operating reserves are also used to furnish and equip new schools and classrooms. With its capital reserves, EIPS replaces ageing equipment, purchases technology, modernizes and expands student learning spaces, and funds emergent capital needs.

Learn more:

• Board Policy 2: Role of Board
• Administrative Procedure 501: Financial Management

To register: Groups, Programs, and Workshops