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

March 7: Parent Student Teacher Conferences (SPO, VGO) 5-7:30 p.m. BOOK HERE

March 8: Parent Student Teacher Conferences (FSO) 5-7:30 p.m. BOOK HERE

March 8: International Women's Day

March 12: Daylight Saving Time starts

March 13-14: Fort Saskatchewan Grad Photo bookings

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

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

March 17: St. Patrick's Day

March 21: World Poetry Day

March 20-21: Sherwood Park Grad Photo bookings

March 24: Spring Break starts

Elk Island Public Schools wants to hear from you. Make sure to complete the 2023 EIPS Annual Feedback Survey: For parents and caregivers—open from March 1-23.

Every year, 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

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. Sign Up HERE

Remaining Scheduled Meetings:

March 15, 2023, April 19, 2023

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

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.