École Hillgrove
Friday, April 5th
A Note from Mrs. Bruinsma
Welcome Back Families,
It is officially the season of spring as we return from March Break and prepare for the final three months of the school year. Thank you to all of our families who completed your registration for the 2024-2025 school year. The timely completion of this process plays a significant role in our programming and planning for the upcoming school year. If you still need to complete next year’s registration your prompt attention to this task is greatly appreciated.
Hillgrove Happenings
Month of April
Monday, April 1st
- Easter Monday, No School
Tuesday, April 2nd
- Classes Resume
- Autism Awareness Day
Wednesday, April 3rd
- Early Dismissal 12:00pm
Thursday, April 4th
- Gr. 7-9 Sr. Boys & Girls Badminton Tryouts 3:00pm
Friday, April 5th
- Gr. 7-9 Jr. Boys & Girls Badminton Tryouts 3:00pm
Saturday, April 6th- Thursday, April 11th
- Grade 9 French Immersion trip to Quebec
Monday, April 8th
- Gr. 5-9 Adjusted schedule/activities during partial solar eclipse 11:50am-1:40pm
- Gr. 7-9 Sr. Boys & Girls Badminton Tryouts 3:00pm
Tuesday, April 9th
- Gr. 9 FI Servus Place Field Trip
- Gr. 7-9 Jr. Boys & Girls Badminton Tryouts 3:00pm
Wednesday, April 10th
- Outdoor Ed. 7A/7B Elk Island Park Field Trip 8:45am-2:15pm
- Gr. 9 FI Servus Place Field Trip
- Gr. 7-9 Band Tour parent meeting in Hillgrove Lunchroom 6:00-7:00pm
Thursday, April 11th
- Gr. 6 Ralph & Sawdon Profiles Art Studio Field Trip 1:00-2:45pm
- Gr. 9 FI St. Albert Bowling Field Trip
- Outdoor Ed. 8B Rock Climbing Field Trip 12:00-2:45pm
- Bellerose High School visit to Hillgrove
Monday, April 15th
- Grade 9 Science Presentation
Tuesday, April 16th
- Paul Kane High School visit to Hillgrove
- Parent Council/ Parent Fundraising Committee Mtgs. 7:00pm
Wednesday, April 17th- Saturday, April 20th
- Grades 7-9 Band Tour to Calgary
Friday, April 19th
- Outdoor Ed. 8A Rock Climbing Field Tip 12:00-2:45pm
Monday, April 22nd
- Staff PD Day, No School
Tuesday, April 23rd
- Fit for Life 9B Soul Fitness Field Trip
- Badminton Singles Game
Wednesday, April 24th
- Fit for Life 7A & 9A Soul Fitness Field Trip
- Badminton Singles Game
Thursday, April 25th
- Parent Workshop at Hillgrove 6:30-8:00pm
- Badminton Singles Game
Friday, April 26th
- Grove Hot Lunch: Lunch Lady
Monday, April 29th
- Fit for Life 8A & 8B Soul Fitness Field Trip
Tuesday, April 30th
- Gr. 9 Riverwatch Field Trip
- Badminton Singles Game
2024-2025 Student Registration
The 2024-2025 Returning Student Registration is to be completed online through the Parent Portal.
Please note:
- One form for each student must be completed every school year.
Even if you are expecting to move or your child will not attend our school next year, please complete the registration to let us know that your child will not be back for the next 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.
- Deadline to complete High School Registration was on March 21st. Please complete this process as soon as possible if you have not yet done so. Paul Kane High School has reached capacity for the 2024-2025 school year, pre-enrollment submissions received after April 1st will be referred directly to Bellerose High School.
- 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 is a two-part process:
- Part One: For all students, the Returning Student Registration must be completed through your PowerSchool Parent Portal accounts. 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 were due back on March 21st. Please complete and hand in as soon as possible if you have not yet done so.
Attention Grade 9 Families
Bellerose and Paul Kane will be visiting École Hillgrove School on April 11th and April 16th, respectively. High school counsellors and administrators will be meeting with students individually to assist students in signing up for their grade 10 courses. This will also be an opportunity for students to ask questions or seek clarification on high school-specific information.
If you have any questions, please reach out to jacqueline.brown@spschools.org
Grade 6 Provincial Achievement Tests
Due to new curriculum implementation, Alberta Education has communicated that students will not be writing the English Language Arts and Literature (ELAL) and Mathematics Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) for grade 6. As our school is also piloting the new Science 6 curriculum, grade 6 students will only be writing the Social Studies 6 Provincial Achievement Test this coming June.
Please click here to see the June Assessment Calendar for more information regarding final exams and PATs for École Hillgrove Students.
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.
Dress for the Weather
Students should be arriving to school with weather appropriate clothing as they need to be prepared to go outside for recess/lunch, physical education as well as times planned by teachers throughout the week. As the weather changes from morning to afternoon we are asking students to always come prepared with appropriate clothing regardless of the weather forecast.
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, April 16th, 2024. Please note that no meetings are held in June.
On Thursday, April 25th the Parent Council will be hosting a Parent Workshop with presenter Sue Huff. Please click here to register.
Grades 5-6 Spring Concert
Hillgrove's Grade 5 & 6 students will be performing their Spring Concert "Fiesta! A Musical Adventure" in Hillgrove's large gymnasium on Thursday, May 9th at 6:30pm. No ticket sales for this year's Spring Concert.
School Division News
April 8th Eclipse
On Monday, April 8th, there will be a partial solar eclipse in our area. It is expected to begin at 11:54am, peak at 12:46pm and finish by 1:39pm. Please note schools will be adjusting their schedules and activities to keep students indoors during the time of the partial eclipse.
Attention Grade 9 Families
St. Albert Public Schools, in partnership with Encore Master Builder, is excited to launch our new Building Futures initiative – a first for St. Albert!
Building Futures is an opportunity for incoming Grade 10 students to spend the school year building a house from the ground up. Students will earn high school credits while learning hands-on construction-focused trades.
If you're interested in learning more about the program, please attend the parent information night next Thursday, April 11th, 6:30-7:30 pm at Bellerose Composite High School (49 Giroux Road). More information can be found on the att'd flyer or our division website at https://www.spschools.org/programs/off-campus-learning-dual-credit/building-futures
Registration is limited to 24 students so don't delay! Attend the information night to see if this initiative would be a good fit for your child!
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.
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.
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.
School Fees
2023-2024 School Fees are to be paid at school (cash or cheque- made payable to St. Albert School Division) or online through the PowerSchool Parent Portal.
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