Knightly News
April 28, 2024
Clover Bar Information
Order your Yearbook!
The 2023-24 Clover Bar Yearbooks are now available for order! You can add the fee through the Parent Portal of PowerSchool. The cost is $31, and the yearbook must be purchased in advanced. Students will receive their 2023-24 Yearbook during the 2024-25 school year.
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Track Meet Volunteers
Our schools annual track meet day is fast approaching on Tuesday, May 7. We are hoping to recruit a few volunteers to help us out that day at the Strathcona Athletic Park between 8:30 and 2:30. Volunteer position may include organizing runners, marking throws or recording jump distances. If you are available to help please email Ms Haring as soon as possible at sara.haring@eips.ca
Grade 9 Farewell Information
We have sent information home regarding the Grade 9 Farewell Celebration for our Clover Bar students to all families. We have also spoken with all of the Grade 9's to share information directly with them. We will have further updates, and Permission Click Field Trip form coming out in the future.
The Clover Bar Farewell for Grade 9's is scheduled for Thursday, June 13, 2024 and the Grade 9 Farewell Field Trip will be Friday, June 14, 2024.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Orr or Mr. Shudra
Peer Tutoring Available
Is your student looking for a little extra help? Clover Bar is offering Peer Tutoring! Students can come to Mrs. Yeo's classroom every Tuesday for some extra help!
Thanks to our Grade 9 Students showing leadership skills within our school community!
Clover Bar This Week
Monday, April 29 - Day 5
9:00am - CLB Admin Meeting
4:15pm to 6:00pm - Elk Island Athletics Association AGM - Mr. Shudra and Mr. Kuny/Mr. Gerrie
Tuesday, April 30 - Day 6
10:00am - CLB Finance Meeting
12:00pm to 4:00pm - Student Conference - Mrs. Orr and Mrs. Gottas away
Wednesday, May 1 - Day 1 - Early Dismissal Day - Staff Meeting
Facilities Project Visit
8:30am - Clover Bar ReSet Meeting
Thursday, May 2 - Day 2
2:00pm to 3:00pm - Budget Allocation Meeting - Virtual - Mr. Shudra, Mrs. Orr, and Mrs. McElheran
Friday, May 3 - No School for Students! Staff Professional Learning Day
Assessment Plan and Course Outline discussion, development and refinement
Respect in the Workplace Division PD
EIPS Internal Intranet Training
Parent Council Information
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EIPS Division Information
THANK YOU! Bus Driver Appreciation Day is May 6
Join us on May 6 as we recognize and thank our school bus operators for keeping the safety of our students their first priority. We encourage you, and your children, to take a moment to say thanks to our bus operators—who go above and beyond to provide safe and timely transportation to our students.
On behalf of Clover Bar School, THANK YOU to all of our school bus operators for a job well done.
EIPS Annual Education Results Report
Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, opportunities for growth and how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2022-23 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.
May Spotlight: the EIPS Annual Education Results Report: Overview. Learn about EIPS’:
· mission and belief statements
· Alberta Education Assurance Measures results
· successes and challenges;
· four-year education plan;
· plus, more.
RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2025-28
Community and Mental Health Supports
Caregiver Newsletter
Please click HERE for the March edition of the AHS Caregiver Education Newsletter.
Strathcona County Resources
Family Resource Network
The local Family Resource Network (FRN) is a partnership between the County's Family and Community Services, Boys and Girls Club (BGC) Strathcona County and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Strathcona County. The FRN provides programs and services for families with children and youth ages 0-18 years that focus on well-being and resiliency, including:
- Programs to support healthy child development
- Reliable parenting information
- Connection to other local resources
Connections Guide for Spring
Learn about upcoming free and low-cost programs and services for seniors, youth, families and individuals in the Family and Community Services Connections Guide! Find opportunities to connect with others, access support and resources, keep learning, and take care of ourselves and those we love.
The guide contains information about:
- Connecting with others in your community
- Inspiring community stories
- Access counselling services and supports
- Courses and workshops for parents, caregivers and their children
- Activities and supports for teens and pre-teens
- Community resources for everyone at every stage of life
- Resources for those who are new to the County, and more
Affordable Services
Strathcona County offers a number of subsidies to residents with low incomes. Residents can access certain County operated programs and services at a reduced cost or for free.
Alberta Health Services Newsletter
Health Services
EIPS has a partnership with Alberta Health Services to support students and families with coordinated health services. This includes immunizations, but also goes beyond that. Below is a resource page so that you are informed of what that partnership brings.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at general.clb@eips.ca or 780-467-2295.
Resources for Families
Community Supports
Family and Community Service
(FCS) call-in hours 780-464-4044
Monday, Fridays: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868
The Distress Line 780-482-4357
Strathcona Food Bank - 780-449-6413
IMPORTANT DATES
- March 22 to April 1: Spring Break
- May 8: CLB School Council Meeting
- June 13: Clover Bar Farewell Evening
- June 14: Grade 9 Farewell Field Trip