ÉRE Connection

April 2023 School Newsletter

In the April Newsletter!

No School April 7/10 for Easter
Upcoming Presentations
May Hot Lunch Orders Due April 20
School Talent Show Recap
Growing Smiles Fundraiser
PreK & Kindergarten Registration now open!
Vision Information

1. Principal Message

Hello ÉRE Families!

We are into the last third of the school year and looking forward to a big finish. There are so many success stories already from the year - it was a real treat to walk around the school this week and see students hard a work, starting in on more difficult concepts, and being kind to the people around them. These results are the outcome of a real team effort between students, school staff, ERE Families and the community. Thank You!

There will be several opportunities for learning outdoors and experiential learning on field trips in the final months of the school year. I would like to highlight our Arts Residency with Trickster Theater June 12-16. Trickster might be the most exciting thing to come to ERE. The Trickster artists will work with classes each day bringing a curriculum outcome to life on the stage. The final product will be a 60 minute professional production featuring every student K-5 that will surely impress and entertain. We will be looking for a large number of volunteers that week to assist with costumes, props, and moving equipment. Free tickets for the Trickster Presentation on June 16 (2 pm and 7 pm) will be available in late May.

I hope you are looking forward to spring. If you have any questions, ideas, or accolades to share, please connect with me or the school team.

Tim Bowman

Principal

(403) 845-3541

tim.bowman@wrsd.ca

2. Student Talent Show Summary

We had a brilliant showcase of talent at our annual talent show March 23. This year we had 25 entries representing students from all grades. Thank you to all of the brave entrants and the supportive audience.

This year, we had:

• Theo - Grade 1 - Backwoods Skiing • River - Kindergarten - Ninja Skills •

• Stevie - Grade 4 - Piano • Jace - Grade 4 - Hockey Goalie • Ava - Kindergarten - Cooking •

• Brooklyn - Grade 1 - Art • Georgia, Brielle, & Sarenity - Grade 4 - Song & Dance •

• Clara - Grade 1 - Piano • Sarenity - Grade 4 - Writing • Hugh - Grade 4 - Ski-Doo •

• Mrs. Allen - Fish Finder • Coby - Grade 2 - Drum Solo • Jasper - Grade 3 - Violin •

• Kane - Grade 3 - Hockey Art • Nekoh - Grade 3 - Piano • Livia - Grade 2 - Magic Knots •

• Dedan - Grade 2 - Trampoline & Gymnastics • Brielle - Grade 4 - Snowboard •

• Macsen - Grade 4 - Piano • Valerie - Grade 1 - Violin • Caleb - Grade 1 - Piano •

• Adlynn - Grade 5 - Barrel Racing • Mrs. McLaughlin - Dog Trainer •

• Niela - Grade 5 - Figure Skater • Ka-el - Kindergarten - MJ Impression •

• Blayze - Grade 5 - Mystery Solver • Sariah - Grade 2 - Gymnastics •

• Kallie - Grade 3 - Gymnastics • Mr. Bowman - Guitar •

A video of all the recorded talents can be viewed here: ERE Talent Showcase 2023

3. Upcoming Presentations

ERE Families are invited to our upcoming school presentations:

April 19, 1:45 pm - John Dunn, Arctic Explorer
April 20, 2:00 pm - Earth Rangers
April 27, 2:00 pm - April Assembly
May 8, Time TBA - Evening of French Entertainment at the Lou Soppit Centre
May 31, 2:00 pm - May Assembly
June 5, 2:00 pm - The NED Show
June 9, 10:00 am - Jump Rope for Heart
June 12, 9:00 am - Trickster Kickoff Assembly
June 16, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm - Trickster Performance *ticketed event

4. Growing Smiles Fundraiser for Grade 5 Field Trip

With the spring weather, we are definitely thinking about beautiful summer plants
Hanging Baskets, Strawberries, Vegetables, Herbs, Succulents, Flowers, Soil, and Fertilizer are all available from the Growing Smiles Fundraiser
Orders can be made online at: https://eres.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
Orders Due April 24
Delivery May 9
The grade 5 students are raising funds for their annual Calgary Field Trip June 1/2

5. Eye See. . . Eye Learn

Did you know, if required, kindergarten-aged students can receive a free pair of eyeglasses?
Eye See. . . Eye Learn is a program that provides kindergarten-aged students with a comprehensive eye exam from an optometrist.
There is Alberta Health coverage towards your child’s eye exams up to age 19.
80% of learning is visual.
1 in 4 school-aged children has a vision problem.
An eye exam detects health problems such as crossed eyes or lazy eye.
Children with vision problems are often misdiagnosed as having learning or behavioural disabilities.
The earlier an eye health or visual problem is identified, the more likely it can be corrected.
Children often don’t know they have a vision problem, as they believe what they are seeing is normal.

6. PreK & Kindergarten Registration is now OPEN

We are now accepting registration for 2023/2024 PreK and Kindergarten. Online Registration can be found on our school website: https://ecolerocky.wrsd.ca/home/news/post/new-registrations

2023/2024 Pre-K Program

For students who turn 4 in 2023.

The Pre-K program this year runs full day Tuesday/Thursday/alt Friday. The program is staffed with a certificated teacher. Program cost is $100 a month. Program subsidies are available for qualifying students. The program is capped at 18 students and is currently full. We have started a waiting list and exploring the viability of a second class.

2023/2024 English & French Immersion Kindergarten

For students who turn 5 in 2023.

Our English Kindergarten program runs full day Monday/Wednesday and alternating Fridays.

Our French Immersion Kindergarten program runs full day Tuesday/Thursday and alternating Fridays.

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7. Hot Lunch & Milk Program

Hot Lunch, Milk, and Hot Dogs are ordered month to month and coordinated by our School Council.

May orders are now open and are due by April 20.
Hot Lunch is offered on Mondays and Thursdays.
The Milk Program offers white or chocolate milk available to order every day.
The Grade 5s have added Hot Dog lunch days on some Fridays as a fundraiser for their Calgary Field Trip
Note: If your child is not at school on a day they have ordered hot lunch, please advise the school prior to 10:30 am on how you would like us to handle the order. In the case of no direction, we will give the order to another student.

To Order Hot Lunch or Milk:

Go to ere.hotlunches.net
Click "Click Here to Register" (A new registration is required each year.)
Enter Access Code REHL
Complete the rest of the registration form.
Click "Register Now" button at the bottom
Follow the instructions to add each child at ÉRE
Once your child(ren) are registered, click on "Orders"

Please write after school plans in the student agenda if different than usual.

8. School Council

Chairperson: Vanessa Lobley

Vice Chair: Darlene Nordstrum

Secretary: Tiffany Hudey

Treasurer: Jeanette Plante

Hot Lunch Coordinator: Amanda Mix

Our School Council & Society next meeting is June 8, 5:30 pm at the school.

At our April 5 meeting, we discussed a Family Dance on May 12, the Peace Garden, working with Alberta Health on a Sugar Shocker presentation and Food Fear Factor, some early projections for next year, school budget, and Family Oriented Programming
New parents are always welcome to a meeting or to assist at the school.
New *School Council FAQ*

The School Council & Society are super important to a healthy school. The Council & Society coordinate enhancements at the school, advise the principal, assist with hot lunches, and coordinate some fundraising.
The School Council & Society can be reached directly at: ereparentcouncil@gmail.com
Also find the ERE School Council on Facebook

9. This & That

We are pleased to introduce Tegan Fandrick as our newest Family Wellness Worker for the remainder of 2023. Tegan attended school in Rocky Mountain House (she attended ERE!) before receiving her Sociology Degree from Trinity University. Tegan looks forward to connecting with students and families.
Congratulations Breanna Harder (Family Wellness) who welcomed a baby girl on April 1.
The Canadian Parents for French (CPF) is hosting their next meeting April 12, 4-5 pm at ERE. They are planning future events. All interested families are welcome.
Do you know someone who is looking for a full or part time job? Come work for us! We would love to have a few more people on our casual Educational Assistant and casual Custodial lists. Please see the Careers and Volunteer Opportunities section of the WRSD website. Applying online is quick and easy!
We are excited to have an Artist in Residency with Trickster Theatre, June 12-16. Please save the date of June 16 for an evening performance.
Free breakfast is served every morning in our front foyer 8:20 - 8:40 am. All students are welcome to grab a bite to eat.
If your child will be absent from school, please connect with our Student Attendance Line by phone 1-855-756-2797 or use the School Messenger App
If at all possible, when paying for items like agendas, field trips or swimming, please pay through School Cash Online located at: https://wildrose.schoolcashonline.com/ This greatly reduces the chances of lost money or discrepancies in payments made.
Our school website is regularly updated with important dates, school newsletters, and useful links along with information about the school. https://ecolerocky.wrsd.ca/