The Bears' Blog.... January 3, 2023
Pine Street Elementary School
Principal's Message
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed the winter break. I cannot wait to see the enthusiasm and energy of everyone on our first day back tomorrow, Wednesday, January 4 (Early Dismissal day). Hard to believe it is already a new year. December was a very busy month tying up lessons and curriculum as well as the grade 6 volleyball tournament at Fultonvale, The Strathcona Food Bank drive was incredible, our families are so very generous. We cannot forget the amazing Christmas concert at The Park Church as well. Students have continued to focus on their studies and exhibit excellent behavior throughout the school. Students took that last week before the break to finish up their current lessons and curriculum topics and are moving ahead with new concepts now that they are back in school for the New Year. We are all looking forward to having the students back in the building.
As the cold weather descends upon us, please be reminded that we do go outside for recess most of the time following the district’s Inclement Weather policy AP 131. So when it gets below -22 (including the wind chill) we remain inside for recess and lunch hour breaks but if it is warmer than that we are outside.
Here are a few little reminders to help us provide the best care we can for your children.
- Please be sure your child has warm clothing before they leave for school.
- Students should have a toque and mittens/gloves with them
- It is also a great idea for students to have snow pants as students may head outside for daily physical education as well.
- Please make sure your child has a pair of indoor and outdoor shoes.
Have a super month and thank you for your continued support.
When we work together, great things happen!
School Education Plan
- At Pine Street Elementary we believe in building partnerships with our parents, working together for the betterment of our students and the school. With that in mind, we would appreciate your input regarding our school education plan for next year. I have created this short survey to provide you the opportunity to share your thoughts.
Thank you for taking the time to fill out our survey. https://goo.gl/forms/0asvcVPuHhQSgDPJ2
S.A.C. Meeting January 10!
Click HERE for the meeting agenda!
Wye-Road Save-On Foods Receipts
Yearbook for 2022-23
Click here for more information!
Kindergarten Registration Starts Soon!
Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2023? If so, it’s almost time to register for kindergarten.
Kindergarten registration opens for the 2023-24 school year on Feb. 1, 2023.
To help families prepare, Elk Island Public Schools has put together an online EIPS Kindergarten Tool kit to make the transition as smooth as possible. The kit includes information on registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, how to find your designated school, transportation and more.
Additional information regarding our kindergarten program is available at www.pinestreet.ca. If you have questions, please email lisa.leitch@eips.ca
Food Bank Drive a Success!
Important Dates
Tuesday, January 10 - School Advisory Council Meeting 6 p.m.
Sunday, January 22 - Last day to order for the January 27 hot lunch
Friday, January 27 - Theme Day - Toque Day!
- Hot Lunch
- Family Movie Night in the gym 6 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1 -Early Dismissal 2:15 p.m.
- Kindergarten Registration Opens today!
- Returning Student Registration opens today!
Friday, February 10 - Teachers' Convention - School Closed
Lost & Found
Inclement Weather
Pine Street families, please be reminded that we do go outside for recess whenever possible, following the district’s Inclement Weather Policy AP 131. When the temperature drops below -22 (including the wind chill), or it is raining, we typically remain inside for recess and lunch hour breaks but if the temperature is warmer and conditions allow us to safely go outside, we typically do.
In the morning, students normally remain outside until the 8:30 a.m. bell. If the temperature is below -22 (including wind chill) students will be brought into the building at 8:20 a.m.
Bus Suspension Due to Inclement Weather
Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) Administrative Procedure 131: Inclement Weather forms the basis to suspend busing services as necessary when weather and/or road conditions represent a potential hazard for students. Bus service may be suspended on a region-by-region or route-by-route basis.
- Schools will remain open to students should school bus service be suspended for the day.
EIPS is effectively divided into four regions, each having a distinct location within the region to determine temperature and wind chill factor. When considering bus suspension due to inclement weather or region-specific, adverse conditions, EIPS defines regions in the jurisdiction as:
- Strathcona Region (excluding the Hamlet of Sherwood Park and the City of Fort Saskatchewan)
- Urban Region - Hamlet of Sherwood Park and the City of Fort Saskatchewan
- Lamont Region
- Minburn Region
Weather and Road Conditions
School bus service may be suspended by the Superintendent, in consultation with the Director of Student Transportation, when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 degrees centigrade (-40 C), including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.
In the event conditions are extreme, bus service may be suspended in any or all regions of EIPS when weather or road conditions warrant. In this instance, EIPS will advise parents using various communications tools, including:
- automated telephone messages,
- details posted on the division home page,
- in the Bus Status section of our division and school websites,
- on our main switchboard (780-464-3477),
- Twitter updates, and
- through local radio stations.
We strive to share all information by 6:30 a.m.
EIPS believes it is the parents’ right and responsibility to make choices for their children based on their beliefs and perceptions of safety during inclement weather conditions. Parents must use their discretion when sending their children to school during inclement weather, even when buses are running and schools are open.
For the safety of the students, it is the responsibility of the parents to ensure that their children are suitably dressed for coping with weather conditions and arrangements have been made for alternate shelter for their child if no one is home.
Thank you Salisbury Greenhouse
Pine Street Elementary
Email: general.pne@eips.ca
Website: www.pinestreet.ca
Location: 133 Pine Street, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-467-2246
Twitter: @PNESchool