Feb 19 - Feb 23, 2024

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.

We hope everyone enjoyed a fantastic Family Day weekend filled with lots of laughter with your families!

This week we have Cirqtastique coming to put on a workshop with our K to 6 students. We'll be having lots of fun learning new moves and skills!

We also look forward to seeing many of our families on Thursday, Feb. 22 for our first of two Parent-Teacher interview nights. If you haven't yet been able to book an interview please contact our office and we'll see what we can do for you. We'll also have a Book Fair running in the library. It's a great way to not only support literacy but our school at the same time. Please come check it out!

Have a great week everyone!

SkyHy Pizza & Donair Hot Lunch!

March 6 - Kinder A - Gr 6

March 7 - Kinder B

Ordering Open - Feb 14

Ordering Closes - Friday March 1 @ Noon

www.epeschoolcouncil.com/hotlunch

Next Hot Lunch:

Panago!

March 20 - Kinder A

March 21 - Kinder B - Gr 6

• Please follow this link to watch our announcement: Le 19 fevrier

What's happening this week at École Parc:

Feb 19 - Class of the week 3T

Feb 19 - Family Day: No school for students

Feb 20 - Hot Lunch Panago Kinder B, Grade 1-6

Feb 21 - Hot Lunch Panago Kinder A

Feb 22 - Parent-Teacher interviews: ECS to grade 6 4:00-7:00pm

Feb. 22 - Cirquetastic workshop for ECS to Grade 6

Feb. 23 - Cirquetastic workshop for ECS to Grade 6

Feb 26 - Class of the week 3JT

Upcoming Dates to be aware of

Feb 26 - ECS A In school field trip: Puppet Tree House

Feb 27 - Parent-Teacher interviews: PALS, ECS, Grade 1 to grade 6 4:00-7:00pm,

Feb 27 - ECS B In school field trip: Puppet Tree House

Feb 28 - Pink shirt day

Feb 28 - Parent-Teacher Interviews: PALS ONLY 4:00-7:00 pm

Mar. 1 - Professional Learning Day - No school

Register to donate at https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/51361

For over 40 years, Jump Rope for Heart has been committed to enhancing the heart and brain health of children throughout Canada. This initiative not only instills the importance of physical activity and healthy habits in kids for a robust life but also actively engages them in fundraising endeavors. All proceeds from these activities directly contribute to supporting crucial research for heart diseases, benefiting the Heart and Stroke Foundation and saving lives.

The campaign dates for Jump Rope for Heart are set from February 12 to March 6, 2023, providing a dedicated period for participants to make a positive impact on heart health and contribute to this noble cause.

Are you passionate about creating a safe and positive environment for students? We are currently seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Noon Supervisor to join our team! As a Noon Supervisor, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the well-being and safety of students during lunchtime both indoors and outdoors.

This is a paid position for one hour, Monday to Friday following the school calendar. Please contact Jade Jordan at jade.jordan@eips.ca.

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 February, we are focused on the teaching of Honesty.

Come score a goal at our book fair! This is our French book fair so most of the books will be in French, with a small number of English books.

The book fair will be open as follows:

• Thursday, February 22: 3:08 – 7 PM
• Monday, February 26: 3-4 PM
• Tuesday, February 27: 12:45-7 PM
• Wednesday, February 28: 3-4 PM

The book fair is also open for students during the school day. It will be open for K-2 students first recess and lunch recess (when they would normally be outside) on Thursday, Feb. 22, Monday Feb. 26 and Wednesday Feb. 28. Grade 3 – 6 students may purchase items second recess and lunch (when they are normally outside) on Thursday, Feb. 22, Monday, Feb. 26, Tuesday, Feb. 27 and Wednesday, Feb. 28. The book fair will officially close at morning recess on February 29.

As usual, we will have teacher wish lists available if you chose to donate a book a to the classroom.

The proceeds from the book fair allow us to purchase not only new library books but also books and resources for the classrooms. Since our last book fair, we have purchased an art drying rack, wiggly cushions and other fidgets for classrooms, as well as prizes for the Battle of the Books students and other books. We always strive to reach the highest rewards possible for the school. When our sales are $4000 or more, we receive 50% of the proceeds back in Scholastic dollars or the option to take 25% back in cash.

Thank you to everyone who helps make the book fair a success!

A big thank you goes out to the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library for donating the prize for the grade six class in our reading relay! Each student who logged books received a pencil, special pencil topper and a bookmark. Congratulations grade sixes and keep reading!

Jennifer Milanovic

Library Technician

École Parc Élémentaire

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.

January/February 2024

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.

Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) returning student registration process is now open. All current students, except Grade 12, must complete the online Returning Student Registration Form to confirm their enrolment in a school for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Additionally, students who want to attend a non-designated school need to make that request through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space. All current EIPS students are required to complete the form by Feb. 21, 2024.

To complete your child’s returning student registration, refer to the Returning Student Registration Form email you received from Elk Island Public Schools via Permission Click on February 8. Families will receive one email for each student. No log in is required to complete the form.

For more information, contact the school directly.

RELATED INFORMATION:
Returning Student Registration Process
Frequently Asked Questions
EIPS School Boundary Maps
Closed Boundaries 2024-25
Find my designated school
Applying to a non-designated school

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.

The Education Act requires every public school division in the province to have a Board of Trustees. The Board is made up of elected representatives who are accountable to you, the families, and to the community members of a school division who have elected each trustee. For EIPS, the Board provides overall direction and leadership, accepting responsibility for the Division’s policies and procedures. You can view all current policies and procedures on the EIPS website.

Within EIPS, schools consistently offer a broad range of educational choices for students of varied backgrounds and interests—from specialized language and faith-based programs to advanced academic opportunities and competitive sports to specialized supports and continuing education. Through this, students are then able push their limits and find meaningful ways to contribute to and enhance their communities. Learn more about Division programs and services on the EIPS website.

To register: Groups, Programs, and Workshops