In Our House

It's great to connect with you again.

It's been a busy start-up but we are settling nicely into the school year. It is important for everyone to work together to ensure a successful school year. Please continue to reach out to your child's teacher or our school administration if you have any questions. We appreciate open and transparent communication. You can find our staff directory here.

The COVID-19 - Alberta Daily Checklist has been updated. Please review it by clicking this link We thank you for making this a part of your daily routine!

As shared with our school community last week, the Medical Officer of Health has declared a respiratory illness outbreak at our school. You can view the letter here.

Please continue to visit our school website at https://ckillam.brsd.ab.ca/ for updates and information.

The day honours the lost children and Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process. The BRSD Board of Trustees passed a motion to close schools and worksites on September 30 to recognize this day. We encourage our students and staff to wear orange on September 29.

On Friday, October 1, our staff will engage in staff collaboration and professional development. We value the time we can collaborate and work towards improving the teaching and learning experience. There is no school for students that day.

Please make sure your child is coming to school each day with a water bottle. We have water bottle filling stations around the school.

As per the recent provincial guidelines regarding masks, please note that all students riding the school bus must be wearing their masks at all times. Those students that DO NOT have a mask or refuse to wear a mask, will be refused a ride on the bus unless they present the school or the bus driver with a copy of a medical exemption.

ECKS School clothing is available to purchase from our Entripy shop. Please click this link to browse the options available and place your order.

Team Red Home Tournament - October 15/16

Team White Home Tournament - October 22/23

The Team White League schedule is posted below.

Until further notice, home games and tournaments will be attended only by student-athletes, coaches, and officials. Spectators will be welcome by Livestream. We appreciate your support in helping ensure students can continue to safely participate in sport and other activities.

Grade 6 Volleyball - there will be an informational meeting for all interested grade 6 volleyball players on Monday, Oct. 4th at the eating break in the commons area. Students will need to bring their lunches

We had our first parent council meeting on September 14 th and it was a great meeting where we discussed and got updates on many different topics. Here is a summary of the highlights of the meeting.

- Pam Boyson is this year’s parent council chair. Thanks to Pam for taking on this important

position!

- We received a staff report from Assistant principal Donna Elaschuck where she expressed how excited the staff was to be back in school and to meet the kids new to the school and reconnect with the students who are returning.

- Principal Jerrit Brandt encouraged all parents to view the staff introduction video so they can meet the staff at the school and put a face to a name.

- He gave us an update on enrolment. Currently, at the time of the meeting, there were 453

students doing in-person learning in the school.

- Council gave feedback to the administration about the timing of parent-teacher interviews. Last year interviews were moved closer to the beginning of the year in order to facilitate

communication and introductions between homeroom teachers, parents, and students.

The administration would like to keep the timing the same and the council agreed that the earlier interviews were appreciated last year.

- Fundraising was discussed. How can various groups within the school work together to make the most of our fundraising and not exhaust community and parent support. Items to fundraise for were mentioned by both administration and council and more discussion of fundraising will happen at the next meeting.

- It was mentioned if you are not receiving school emails or newsletters to please contact the

school to let them know.

- Our school council has a Facebook page and we encourage all those on Facebook to follow us you can stay connected with all the exciting things happening at the school. Find us at ” Ecole Charlie Killam School Council “

- We gave feedback on various ways that the school can communicate with parents and help

them feel connected with the school.

- Next parent council meeting will be on October 12th at 7 pm and will be online using Zoom.

Parent Council is a great way to stay connected with what is happening at the school. No experience is necessary and no commitment is required. Come out for the next meeting and see what parent council is all about!

Email: charliekillam@brsd.ab.ca
Website: https://ckillam.brsd.ab.ca/
Location: École Charlie Killam School, 46 Street, Camrose, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-672-7785
Twitter: @ECKSchool