Make sure to complete the 2023 EIPS Annual Feedback Survey: For parents and caregivers—open from March 1-23. EIPS conducts the feedback survey to gauge its progress toward meeting the goals and priorities outlined in its Four-Year Education Plan. Families are asked a series of questions about their experiences with EIPS and Next Step, the overall performance of the Division, the quality of education being provided to students and areas for improvement. The survey input helps the Division develop new strategies to better serve students and the wider community. Complete the survey here EIPS Feedback Survey

March 1-23: EIPS Parent & Caregiver Survey EIPS Feedback Survey

March 13: Commonwealth Day

March 13-14: Fort Saskatchewan Grad Photo bookings

March 14: Pi Day activities

March 15: Summer School Registration Opens https://www.eipscontinuinged.ca/

March 15: June Diploma Exam Prep registrations open https://www.eipscontinuinged.ca/

March 15: School Advisory Council 6 p.m. (virtual & in-person) Virtual Link HERE

March 16: Strathcona County Job Fair 4-7pm at the Agora Centre

March 17: St. Patrick's Day

March 17: Alberta Education Assurance Survey closes

March 21: World Poetry Day

March 20-21: Sherwood Park Grad Photo bookings

March 23: EIPS Parent and Student survey closes

March 24: Spring Break starts

Our next hybrid meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, March 15 in Sherwood Park. We hope you can join us in-person or virtually. Meeting starts at 6 p.m. Regular attendance is not required. Please check out our school calendar and NSO Weekly News for scheduled School Advisory Council Meetings. March 15 Agenda and January 25 Minutes are attached below. Sign Up HERE

Remaining Scheduled Meetings: April 19

Registration for EIPS Summer School opens March 15. The Summer School program offers a number of senior high courses that allow students to earn credits, upgrade marks, lighten workloads for the year ahead or finish pre-requisite courses. Summer School classes will take place in person in Sherwood Park. https://www.eipscontinuinged.ca/

Courses include (*Diploma Exam Courses):

• Biology 20 and 30*
• Chemistry 20 and 30*
• English Language Arts 20-1, 20-2, 30-1* and 30-2*
• Mathematics 10-3, 10C, 20-1, 20-2, 30-1* and 30-2*
• Physics 20 and 30*
• Science 10 and 30*
• Social Studies 20-1, 20-2, 30-1* and 30-2*
• Foundations in Industry Workplace Safety Training
• Personal Fitness 10, 20 and 30
• Career and Life Management (CALM) 20
• Physical Education 10
• Work Experience 15, 25 and 35 and Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP)

The survey looks at various measures such as education quality, citizenship, family involvement, engagement levels, school climate and student wellness. We hope that you may be able to assist us and request a Random Access Code to complete the survey prior to March 17. The Alberta Education Assurance Survey data is our report card on the quality of education provided. If you have questions regarding the survey please connect with us.

Next Step Graduation Ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 9 at the Shell Theatre, (DOW Centre) Fort Saskatchewan. Tickets will be available at no cost to families. Each graduate will be able to receive up to 8 tickets. Students will receive their graduation gown, cap, tassel and stole prior to the graduation ceremony. Students keep their cap, tassel and stole. There is no cost to students for taking Grad portraits.

Photos are booked for:

March 13-14 Fort Saskatchewan contact Janet.Clarkson@eips.ca

March 20-21 Sherwood Park contact Aley.Kulbaba@eips.ca

Nominations for the Strathcona County Awards of Excellence are open now! These awards recognize residents of the county for their outstanding contributions and achievements. The deadline to submit nominations is March 27. The awards ceremony takes place at Festival Place on June 1. Awards of Excellence Website

Nomination package

Next in Trades is a free event series that encourages and empowers people aged 16 and up from all backgrounds and abilities to explore careers in the skilled trades industry. As a leading skilled trades training and education provider, NAIT provides training and mentorship to prepare you to succeed in the trades. Explore your potential and discover a career that works for you in the skilled trades. Participants will take part in four 45-minute workshops throughout the day. Registration for participants is open. Next in Trades - NAIT

Upcoming dates:

March 18 - Hands-on workshops and panel discussion centering on lived experiences of Indigenous peoples, Black and racialized communities, newcomers & refugees
March 25 - Hands-on workshops and panel discussion centering on lived experiences of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community in the skilled trades

Students & families can access our campus during the following times:

Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.