École Hillgrove
Friday, March 1st
A Note from Mrs. Bruinsma
Happy March everyone! We have an exciting month ahead of us as we begin to welcome the spring season. We are experiencing more sunlight in our days and warmer temperatures are on the horizon. This month also brings opportunities to showcase student learning at school via our parent teacher interviews and our school wide open house. We know this month will go by fast and be energized by the excitement of Spring Break that provides a wonderful opportunity for us to recharge and rejuvenate for the final stretch of the school year.
Hillgrove Happenings
Outdoor Ed. Jasper Trip
Cheer Competition
Jasper Mountain View
Month of March
Friday, March 1st
- Jr. Basketball SAPEC Tournament
- Grades 7-9 Cheer Competition
Saturday, March 2nd
- Jr. Basketball SAPEC Tournament
Week of March 4th- 8th
- Sr. Basketball Quarter Finals
Monday, March 4th
- Registration opens for 2024-2025 school year
Tuesday March 5th
- Grade 6 (6SAW/6RAL) TWOS Field Trip 9:15am - 2:30pm
Wednesday, March 6th
- Grades 7-9 Assemblies A.M.
- Grades 5-6 Rabbit Hill Ski Club 10:00am - 6:00pm
- Early Dismissal 12:00pm
Thursday, March 7th
- Grades 5-6 Assembly 10:30am
- Grades 5-6 Choir event at LEH 7:00pm
Saturday, March 9th
- Grades 7-9 Cheer Competition
Monday, March 11th- Friday, March 15th
- Sr. Basketball Semi-Finals
Monday, March 11th
- Parent/Teacher Interview booking opens 9:00am
- Outdoor Ed. 7 Strathcona Wilderness Centre Field Trip
Thursday, March 14th
- Pi Day
- Hillgrove Open House 6:30 - 7:30pm
Friday, March 15th
- Grades 7-9 Marmot Ski Trip 4:30am-9:00pm
- Grove Hot Lunch: Panago Pizza
Monday, March 18th
- Sr. Basketball League Finals at SACHS
Tuesday, March 19th
- Grades 7-9 Parent/Teacher Interviews 5:00 - 8:00pm
- Grades 5-6 Celebration of Learning 5:00 - 8:00pm
- School Council & Fundraising Committee Meetings 7:00pm
Wednesday, March 20th
- Grades 7-9 Parent/Teacher Interviews 4:30 - 7:30pm
- Grades 5-6 Celebration of Learning 4:30 - 7:30pm
Thursday, March 21st
- Deadline to hand in Grades 7-9 Option forms to homeroom teachers
- Deadline to complete Grade 10 registrations
- Deadline to hand in Grade 10 Course Selection forms to Hillgrove office
Friday, March 22nd- Friday, March 29th
- Spring Break, No School
Monday, April 1st
- Easter Monday, No School
2024-2025 Student Registration
The 2024-2025 Returning Student Registration form will be released on March 4, 2024. This form is to be completed online through your Parent Portal Accounts.
Please note:
- One form for each student must be completed every school year.
- Registration submissions are important in assisting our planning for the upcoming school year. Course Selection forms and Option forms for Jr. High & High School students will not be processed until the returning student online registration has been completed.
- Do not complete a New Student form, even if you are transferring schools within St. Albert Public Schools next year. The New Student form is for families who are new to the school division.
- Click here to sign into your Parent Portal
- Click here to view Hillgrove's Grades 7-9 2024-2025 Options Booklet
- If you have any questions or need assistance with completing the registration, please contact the school at 780-459-4456 or hg@spschools.org
Attention Grades 5-8 Families
Registration for the 2024-2025 school year will begin on Monday, March 4th.
Registration is a two-part process:
- Part One: For all students, the Returning Student Registration will be available through your PowerSchool Parent Portal beginning on Monday, March 4th. This on-line process needs to be completed by April 15th.
- Part Two: For students going into Grade 7 to Grade 9 next year, Hillgrove Option forms will be handed out to the students next week. These forms need to be returned to the homeroom teacher no later than March 21st.
Attention Grade 9 Families
Conversations about high school have likely started in your home. Paul Kane and Bellerose spoke to our grade nines on Feb 22nd about the registration process and answered many questions. We encourage you to attend their open houses in the coming weeks.
High School registration is a two-part process:
- Part One: The Returning Student Registration will be available through your PowerSchool Parent Portal beginning on Monday, March 4th. This on-line process needs to be completed by March 21st.
- Part Two: The Course Selection form needs to be returned to the Hillgrove School office no later than March 21st.
Open House Dates:
- Bellerose - March 6th, 2024 6:00 - 8:00 pm
- Paul Kane - March 7th, 2024 5:30 - 8:00 pm
Hillgrove's Open House
Our Open House for students and their families will take place on Thursday, March 14th, 2024 from 6:30pm- 7:30pm. The Hillgrove staff, along with students, will be pleased to welcome you and to answer your questions. The Open House will be an opportunity to visit the school and to learn about the variety of programs offered.
Parent/Teacher Interviews
Hillgrove's in-person Parent Teacher Interviews for Grades 7-9, 5/6 GOALS and 5/6 LSP will be taking place on Tuesday, March 19th from 5:00-8:00pm and Wednesday, March 20th from 4:30-7:30pm. School Appointments will open on March 11th at 9:00am for parents to start scheduling interviews.
Celebration of Learning (Grades 5-6)
The Celebration of Learning for student in 5-Ho, 5-Morris, 6-Ralph, and 6-Sawdon will be held on Tuesday, March 19th from 5:00-8:00pm and Wednesday, March 20th from 4:30-7:30pm. Information will be sent out by your child's homeroom teacher.
"Better Together" Choir Event
The Grades 5-6 Hillgrove Choir will be singing at "Better Together," a concert put on by the Bravo Choral Academy, Kinosayo and Hillgrove choirs on Thursday, March 7th. The performance begins at 7:00pm at Lois E. Hole Elementary School and there is no charge for the event.
Winter Clothing Reminder
Students should be arriving to school with weather appropriate clothing as they need to be prepared to go outside for recess/lunch and their physical education classes.
As the temperature changes from morning to afternoon we are asking students to always come prepared with their winter clothing, regardless of the weather forecast.
Parent Parking Reminder
To ensure the safety of the students:
- Do not drive through the staff parking lot to drop off and pick up students during peak times (8:00am-8:30am and 2:45pm-3:15pm) unless an arrangement as been made with the school administration.
- Do not park in the school bus lanes during peak times (8:00am-8:30am and 2:45pm-3:15pm)
- Do not park in the school's designated accessible parking stalls unless you have a valid provincial parking placard.
- Please keep residential driveways clear in our school community. Do not park within 1.5 meters of the neighbourhood driveways or garage entrances.
Homework Club
Homework Club will be available Tuesdays from 3pm - 4pm in the Hill Library for all students in grades 5-9. During this time students can access teacher support for their course work or utilize a quiet space to get caught up on their homework. Please reach out to Mme. Girard, megan.girard@spschools.org for any specific queries regarding Homework Club.
Parent Council & Parent Fundraising Committee
Hillgrove's Parent Council and the Fundraising Committee meet the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Parent Council will begin at 7pm, directly followed by the Fundraising Committee meeting.
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, March 19th, 2024.
Please note that no meetings are held in June.
School Division News
High School Open Houses for Grade 9 Students
Attention School Bus Riders
2024-2025 Bus Pass Application
The 2024-2025 Bus Pass: Application and Kindergarten Bus Pass Application 2024-2025 are now available on the BusPlanner Portal. Bus routes and stop locations are set based on applications received before June 1, 2024. Please do not wait to apply.
A few factors that come into play when assigning a stop include:
- central location in relation to students in the area (based on applications received by June 1st)
- transit stop location
- accessibility to neighbourhoods (new and established)
- traffic pattern/congestion
- direction of bus path (side of road)
Please ensure that all transportation fees are paid or a payment plan has been established with Transportation Services before submitting your application.
If you have any questions please contact Transportation Services at 780-460-3712.
Kindergarten Information
Internet Child Exploitation ( ICE ) Resources
Understanding Grade 1 - 6 Proficiency Scales for Reporting
Please visit the link below for information on the three levels of the proficiency scale along with student learning outcomes.
Provincial Funding Information
Community News
Important School Reminders
Morning Routine
School doors will open at 8:15am. Please ensure students dress appropriately for the weather if you plan to arrive early. The first bell rings at 8:22. Registration and attendance begins promptly at 8:27. Please arrive on time.
Student Attendance
Regular attendance at school plays a key role in student learning, achievement and social-emotional health. Should your child be absent from school, please contact the office by:
- Phoning (780)459-4456
- Submitting an online absence report here
- Emailing hillgroveattend@spschools.org
Automated phone messages will be sent out to notify families of any unexcused absences.
If your child is late or is being picked up early, please ensure they sign in or out at the office. The office must receive notice from a parent/guardian before a student can be dismissed early during school hours.
Student Cell Phones
During instructional blocks and transitions between blocks, student cell phones are required to remain secured in their locker. Students may use their cell phone during their scheduled lunch break.
The school is not responsible for lost, broken or stolen cell phones.
Zero Tolerance of Illegal Substances
Our school has a zero tolerance policy for being in possession or using illegal substances on or off school property during school hours or school sponsored events. As all Hillgrove students are under the age of 18, these substances include:
- drugs of any kind including alcohol or marijuana
- vaping or vape supplies
- cigarettes
Inclusive School Environment
Non-Perishable Food Items for Families
We have non-perishable food items available for families that could benefit. If you are interested, please email jacqueline.brown@spschools.org or call Jacqueline at school, (780)459-4456 to connect.
Hillgrove Student Services
Referrals can be made to outside agencies where families and students need access to more intensive support.
Please get in touch by phone at (780)459-4456 or email; jacqueline.brown@spschools.org: justin.pysar@spschools.org
Class Connect
Class Connect is a homeroom-based class activity that occurs every Friday from 8:30am - 9:00am. The objective of Class Connect is to provide the homerooms with the gift of time to connect, share, and build a sense of community and belonging within our buildings. Topics that are covered during Class Connect include mental health, healthy relationships, goal setting, organization, special celebrations such as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation or celebrating Terry Fox, and whole school-wide activities. You can check out Hillgrove's Class Connect website here.
Transportation Information
Bus Location
The following buses park in front of the "Grove" building: 103, 105, 109, 118, 119 (shuttle bus), 128
The following buses park in front of the "Hill" building: 101, 104, 110, 124, 129, 130, 131
Going to both locations: 152, 153, 154
If you have questions regarding transportation you may contact the transportation department at transportation@spschools.org or (780)460-3712.
Contact Us
50 Grosvenor Boulevard, St. Albert, AB, Canada, T8N 0X6
780.459.4456