In Our House

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Welcome back everyone! We are so happy to have everyone back IN OUR HOUSE! The holiday break was well needed, but we are back and ready to learn.

The sound of voices in classrooms, and basketball teams practicing and playing is a welcome sight and sound. We look forward to continuing our work with you and your child!

Winter has settled in and even though we are seeing balmy minus seven days we need to make sure our children are dressed for the snow and the wind. Please be sure they arrive with outdoor clothing so they stay safe and warm.

Thank you

You can always check out the Weather Network for the most up-to-date weather information.

The next school council meeting will be taking place on January 17th, 2023 starting at 7PM at ECKS or in an online format. If wanting to join virtually, please reach out to ecksparentcouncil@gmail.com. All are welcome!

Parents, a reminder that student learning is reported digitally on PowerSchool in real-time. To see your child's overall mark, please make sure you are moving out of the Q1 and Q2 setting, and using the 22-23 option!

BRSD has tutorials on our website on how to access the portal and the app. You can access them here.

We encourage parents to contact their child’s teachers if they have questions about their child’s learning. You can find our staff directory here.

Every year we are required to provide Alberta Education with a signed and dated Student Verification form for each of our students. We also use the form to ensure all of the information we have regarding your child(ren) is correct. This year we have moved to an electronic verification form for this process. In an attempt to streamline our process, the FOIP and Technology Use forms have been incorporated into the Verification form.

To access and complete this form you will need to log into the PowerSchool parent portal via your Web browser (Google Chrome for example. You will not be able to complete this process on the App). If you have not signed into PowerSchool before please click on "Forgot my password" your user name is your first name capitalized -period - last name capitalized ex: John.Smith then enter the email you have provided us with. You will receive an email on how to reset your password and will then be able to access PowerSchool and School Engage. Once logged in Click on the SchoolEngage icon on the left. You will be redirected to the SchoolEngage site where you can select your child’s name. Click on the 2022-2023 Student Verification Form and then on the blue icon in the first column to review the information. Once you’ve completed your verification, click on the green submit button on the bottom of the page.

• BASKETBALL fees are Due before January 13 2023
  
• January 20 is the last day of Quarter 2 and semester 1
• January 30 no school, Professional Development day
• JAnuary 31 First day of Quarter 3 and Semester 2

Did you know...

ECKS has three Family School Liaison Workers (Crystal Rapson, Dayna Bartman, and Chantal Heck) who provide free general counseling in the school setting. This year, we will also be providing the option for small groups. Groups will be based on school/classroom needs in areas of student mental health and well-being.

Because students learn best when their mental health is supported, the FSLW's work with students and families to manage challenging events they are facing, focusing on mental wellness for each student's individual needs. The FSLW's also provide ideas for support and resources available outside of the school if needed.

Parents and community service providers can fill out a simple form to refer a student for FSLW service. This form can be found in the FSLW Office Area or by following this link: https://www.brsd.ab.ca/learning/family-school-liaison

Once complete, forward the referral form to fslwreferral@brsd.ab.ca

Please note, anyone aged 13 or younger also requires parental consent to see an FSLW or participate in a group.

If you have any questions, call (780)672-7785, ext. 6945 or email crapson@brsd.ab.ca

Treaty 6 Acknowledgement - We acknowledge that Battle River School Division is located on Treaty 6 territory, and we respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community.

Email: cksgenvm@brsd.ab.ca
Website: https://ckillam.brsd.ab.ca/
Location: 4809 46 St, Camrose, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-672-7785