Colts Connection For Parents
February Edition
Parent Teacher Interviews
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on March 14th from 3:30-7:00 pm. Please make sure you take a moment to check your child's progress in Parent Portal before your interview with your child's teacher. This will help better facilitate a conversation about your child and their learning. Click here for instructions on how to see your child's progress once you are logged into Parent Portal.
March Book Madness Kicks Off
Scholastic Book Fair
The Scholastic Book Fair will be returning to PES in March. Students will have the chance to shop the book fair during class time the week of March 11-14th. The book fair will also be open during Parent Teacher Interviews the evening of March 14th. More details will be sent closer to the date.
School Bus Registration for 2024/2025 School Year
Who needs to register for Bus transportation for the 2024/25 school year?
- All urban (in town students - Ponoka, Lacombe, and Blackfalds).
- All students new to transportation (ECS or changing schools and are new to busing).
- All students who are moving to a new address.
- All Cross Boundary students must re-register every year.
Who does not need to register?
- Rural students who have not had a change in address or school location.
Unsure?
- If parents are not sure if they need to register, or are unsure which school they need
to register at, they can reach out to our office transportation@wolfcreek.ab.ca.
What do you need to do to register?
- Street address if urban, Legal land description and complete 911 address if rural.
Applications are submitted online through the Parent Portal or SchoolEngage.
https://www.wolfcreek.ab.ca/school-division/transportation/bus-status-page2
Bus Applications are due June 1st.
$100 LATE FEE FOR APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER JUNE 1
Jump Rope for Heart
The month of February PES Students raised money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. During their Phys. Ed. classes students practiced different skipping skills as well. The school's goal for fundrasiing was $1200. We blew it out of the water and raised $1731 for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
The top fundraisers, Katie H., Rowan T. and Kaden W. got to have a skip off against Mr. McEntee, Mrs. Hagemann, and Mr. Cottell at the Awesome Awards Assembly. Miss Autumn's class raised the most money as a class and won themselves a class pizza party!
A huge thank you to the PES community for supporting a great cause!
Tips for When Your Child is Having Problems At School
As a school community our goal is to educate our students and support them in becoming great humans inside and outside the school. That being said, we all make mistakes. This article from Empowering Parents is a great resource on how to work with the school and support your child(ren) if they are having problems at school.
Winter Walk Day
February 7th was Winter Walk Day, an initiative to encourage Albertans to get outside and be active in the Winter. Staff and Students took some time during the day to get outside and enjoy a wonderful winter walk. We walked a total of 15 073 minutes outside on Winter Walk Day!
School Council Events and Information
School Council Meeting for March
Bobtail Nursery Fundraiser
Ponoka Elementary School and Bobtail Nursery want to brighten up your Mother's Day!
School Council Fundraiser Details:
- Orders are due March 18th, 2024
- Pick-up May 1st – May 7th form Bobtail Nursery
- Pick-up May 8th – Ponoka Elementary School from 3:30-5:30 pm
Check out the ATTACHED ORDER FORM HERE and look for yours to come home from school!
Important Dates
March 4 - Cosmic Pizza Hot Lunch
March 6 - Grade 4 Skiing
March 7 - World Book Day
March 7 - Grade 5/6 Skiing
March 8 - Subway Lunch orders due
March 11-14 - Scholastic Book Fair
March 14 - Parent Teacher Interviews
March 14 - Green Day (Wear Green for St Patrick's Day)
March 15 - No School for Students - Professional Development Day
March 18 - Bobtail Nursery Orders Due
March 19 - Subway Lunch
March 19/20 - Class Photos
March 22 - Awesome Awards Assembly
March 23-April 1 - Spring Break - No School
April 2 - Classes Resume
Phone: 403-783-3583
Email: pes@wolfcreek.ab.ca
Principal: Nathan McEntee Assistant Principals: Shelagh Hagemann & Jay Cottell