EYE of the Storm
SEPTEMBER 2021
Schuler School
Email: janiceherman@prrd8.ca
Website: schulerschool.ca
Location: 20 1st Ave W, Schuler AB T0J 3B0
Phone: 403-839-3732
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SchulerSchoolPRSD8/
Twitter: @SchulerPRSD8
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Lindsay's Lowdown!
Welcome to the 2021-22 School Year at Schuler School!
What a wonderful first week it has been. Parents - I have to share a secret with you but don't tell your kids - our students are top notch. Some things I have noticed include the impeccable manners, good work ethic, and they take pride in their school! We had our first school-wide assembly earlier this week and spoke about the Golden Rule. Conversations have continued throughout the week as we all focus on treating each other as we wish to be treated.
On another note, the new additions to the playground have been an absolute hit! Thank you to our School Council and the Playground Committee for all their work on this. The smiles on the kids' faces and the dirt on their pants says it all.
Finally, as we continue to provide excellent education opportunities for your children and build a school community to take pride in, please reach out if you have any concerns or questions. You can reach me at 403-866-7228 or lisalindsay@prrd8.ca.
Schuler School Calendar
Sept. 6..................... Labour Day ~ NO SCHOOL
Sept. 2..................... Art Exhibit starts
Sept. 17.................... PD Day ~ NO SCHOOL
Sept. 27................... School Council AGM @ 6:00 PM
Sept. 29................... Terry Fox Run @ 9:00 AM
Sept. 30................... Orange Shirt Day (National Day for Truth & Reconciliation)
October 4-8.................. Thanksgiving & Appreciation Week (stay tuned more to follow)
October 8......................School Pictures/Turkey Trot
October 11.................... Thanksgiving Day ~ NO SCHOOL
October 12.................... PD Day ~ NO SCHOOL
October 29................... Halloween Activities
November 9..................... Remembrance Day Ceremony
November 10.................... SI Day ~ NO SCHOOL
November 11/12................ NO SCHOOL
November 19................... Report Cards
November 24/25.............. Parent Teacher Interviews (4:00 – 7:00 PM)
December 14.................... School Family Formal Christmas Dinner
December 16................... Christmas Program @ 7:00 PM
December 17.................... Early Dismissal @ 2:00 PM
December 18 - January 2 ~ Christmas Holidays ~ NO SCHOOL
January 3..................... Back to School
January 10................... Little Caesar’s Pizza Fundraiser begins
January 31.................... Semester 2 begins for options
February 7-18................ Schuler School Olympics
February 21 - 25 ............ Family Day, Teacher’s Convention ~ NO SCHOOL
March 10................... Report Cards
March 11.................... SI Day ~ NO SCHOOL
March 17.................... Parent Teacher Interviews (4:00-7:00 PM)
April 1...................... SI Day ~ NO SCHOOL
April 14.................... Easter Activities
April 15 - April 24 ~ Easter Vacation ~ NO SCHOOL
May 13.................... Track & Field
May 19................... Track & Field (alternate day)
May 20................... SI Day ~ NO SCHOOL
May 23................... Victoria Day ~ NO SCHOOL
May 26................... KinderGrad/Last day Kindergarten
June 3..................... Grade 9 Farewell (TBD)
June 28................... Report Cards, Last Student/Staff Day - Early Dismissal @ 2:00 PM
Prairie Rose Public Schools Calendar
COVID INFORMATION
Student Vaccine Information
Both the vaccine consent form and the letter to parents can be found in the COVID docs on the PRPS website. I have included the direct links below.
Letter
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h5vdHhHLHzxwKcuighuNAB4tT-UEbUbq/view?usp=sharing
Consent Form
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VzzoPfUOFGdwK3FHAs0f5VmOXEmRl_Dg/view?usp=sharing
Fact Sheet
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1KCoA57d4qbbaksaEwkw3lISc0_pWKn9x/view?usp=sharing
New Websites!!
Schuler School
Prairie Rose Public Schools
https://www.myprps.com/ (If you select the waffle menu on the top right corner of the page you will be able to quickly access many of the things you need)
VTRA
Student Fees
Your child will be coming home with an envelope for school fees today. You will also get a notification email when they are set up in School Cash. These fees are due by Thursday, Sept. 30th.
I highly encourage all parents to the link below for SchoolCash Online to pay for their school fees as well as any upcoming expenses.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding the fees, please call Lisa or Janice at the school.
SchoolCash Online
Student Absences & Pickup
If your child is going to be absent at any time, please call the school at 403-839-3732. There is an answering service available 24 hours per day.
We will be following the same protocol as last year if you are picking up or dropping off your child during the school day. Our doors are locked so please call the school or text Janice or Lisa to let us know you are here.
Volleyball
On Wednesdays, Miss Resch will be running a cross country / volleyball developmental program from 3:30 - 5:00. This will be for boys and girls and will run from 3:30 - 5:00. The first day will be Wednesday, September 8. This is for grades 4-9 students.
Picture Day ~ Friday October 8
School Visits
We thank you for your cooperation and patience once again with these protocols.
Terry Fox Run ~ Wednesday, September 29th
The Annual Terry Fox School Run day is set for Wednesday, September 29 at 9:00 AM.
All parents and community members are welcome & encouraged to join us outside the school at this time.
Pledge sheets will be coming home soon for students to raise funds. We highly encourage you to use the online pledging at https://terryfoxschoolrun.org/ .
-select 'Donate to a School' in the top right corner
-under 'School Name' type in Schuler
-under 'Province/Territory' select AB
-select 'Schuler School'
-select 'Donate' in the top right corner in red
-proceed to make your donation
Students can also get on board by setting up their own fundraising page under your school name using https://terryfoxschoolrun.org/
-select 'Menu' in the top right corner
-select 'students' from the drop down menu
-scroll down to 'Setting up your Student or Classroom Page' and follow the prompts
FACES OF OUR SCHOOL
Ms. Lindsay:
DREAM VACATION: I'll go anywhere with a beach - but I would love to go to Bali!
WHO INSPIRES ME: My own children. Watching them handle the past 18 months (and counting) has shown me how resilient they are.
FAVORITE RESTAURANT: I love italian restaurants (free bread and pasta). I love going to Rustic in Medicine Hat.
ON WEEKENDS I LIKE TO: Be outside as much as possible with my family and my dog.
HIDDEN TALENT: I can play Jingle Bells on the recorder.
FAVORITE MOVIE: Gorillas in the Mist (it's an oldie but a goodie). I have always dreamed of travelling to see the Mountain Gorillas in their natural habitat!
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: A Thousand Splendid Suns
GO-TO SNACK OR DESSERT: Ripple Chips with a side of cheese! Ripple Chip Sandwiches!
PERSON I'D LIKE TO MEET: Michelle Obama
I CHEER FOR: Edmonton Oilers and the Schuler Storm
MOST USED EMOJI: Winky Face
SCHOOL COUNCIL
School Council AGM - September 27 @ 6:00 PM
This meeting will be held at the school. Please follow the guidelines below:
- ensure you have done the self-assessment screening checklist prior to arrival (don't come if you are sick)
- practice physical distancing
- sanitize upon arrival and leaving
- adults only
- Get school updates
- Share ideas to build our school community
- Have your voice heard
- Participate in decisions that impact student learning
COMMUNITY NEWS
Schuler Centennial 2023
https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=schuler%20centennial%202023