Quoi de Neuf à ÉPK
le 9 octobre au 13 octobre
Message from Parish
Office Message
Cher parents;
As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. May this holiday weekend be filled with gratitude, joy, and moments of togetherness. It's a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives and appreciate the bonds that connect us.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Week At A Glance
Monday October 9:
- NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Day
Tuesday October 10:
- 1M Linking Generation Field Trip
Thursday October 12:
- Grade 4 Field Trip - Bible blessing retreat
Friday October 13:
- K to 4 Mass at OLPH Parish - 10:00 AM
- Parents are welcome to attend at church
School Student Photos
Students photos are now available online. Check your child's kanga pouch for their individualized code. Email the office at epk@eics.ab.ca if you are unable to find said individualized code.
Please notify your homeroom teacher if you wish to have your child participate in retakes.
Reporting Absences
Upcoming Absence reporting now available directly in PowerSchool
We’re excited to announce that the ability to submit student absences is now available in PowerSchool!
PowerSchool can also continue to be used to view grades and report cards, pay fees, and update student information (including medical information).
You can view the EICS Parent Technology Handbook for further details on these items.
Our Elk Island Catholic Schools IT department is continuing to work on implementing additional features, so keep an eye out in our Smores for future updates!
News from our Family Wellness Worker
Workshops
Upcoming Webinars with Alberta Health Services Caregiver Education Sessions
Keeping Scattered Kids on Track Supporting Children and Adolescents with ADHD
In this 90-minute session, we will discuss common signs and symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and strategies for supporting success in children and youth with
ADHD.
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
Upcoming Webinars with Alberta Health Services Community Education Services
Avoiding Power Struggles
Monday October 16 at 6:30pm
**Password for webinar is - AHSFamilies2023
Navigating Technology with Our Youth
Thursday October 17 at 12pm
Sibling Rivalry: We all want harmony and to reduce rivalry between our children
Monday October 23 at 6:30pm
**Password - AHSFamilies2023
Strathcona County Family and Community Services
Triple P Group - for parents/caregivers of children ages 2-12 years
Struggling with your child’s behaviour? Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities for success. This course is designed to address specific behaviour by developing a parenting plan for children 2 to 12 years.
Date: Saturday October 21, November 4 and 18 (must attend all 3 sessions)
Time: 9am - 12pm
Student Contest
Important Dates
No School
Thanksgiving Day -
October 9th 2023
Book Fair
Week of Oct 30th to Nov 3rd 2023 - More details to come
EICS Division Calendar
2023-2024 School Year