The Bears' Blog....June 12
Pine Street Elementary School
Preparing for Junior High
Junior High Jitters
This is a free caregiver education session hosted by Alberta Health Services in collaboration with The Mental Health Foundation. Is your child going into Grade 7 and feeling nervous about it? This session will provide information about developmental changes teens experience, as well as the challenges they may face in this school transition. Strategies for managing these changes and boosting wellness will be discussed. The session is designed for caregivers and pre-teens (grades 6-8) to attend together.
Wednesday, June 15
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Register
Junior High Journey
This is a free, online session hosted by Strathcona County Family and Community Services. Transitioning from elementary to junior high is exciting and can be stressful. Learn strategies to support your teenager at this free workshop for parents and caregivers of youth transitioning from Grade 6 to Grade 7.
Tuesday, June 14
6 to 7:30 p.m.
Sign up
Summer Programs for Children, Teens and Families
Boost your child’s ability to self-regulate, cope with stress and work through challenges this summer. Check out Strathcona County Family and Community Services' free summer programs. New half-day and full-day programs available for children in grades 1 to 6. Space is limited. Programs at a glance | Poster | Full details and registration
Early Years Programs
Some of the programs offered are specifically geared toward families with younger children, including those just starting kindergarten.
- Camp Slumberkins under the Sea – Join our friend, Bigfoot, as he jumps feet first into learning about growth mindset this summer. Bigfoot hears lessons from his friends about what it means to try your best, go with the flow, take breaks and keep trying.
July 4-8 or August 15-19 - Kimochis Start School – Supporting children and their parents starting kindergarten. Get ready for kindergarten with Bug, Lovey Dove, Huggtopus, Cloud and Hero. Bug shares feeling of shy and worried about the first day; Lovey Dove reminds us to be friendly to everyone at school; Huggtopus will teach us about social cues; Cloud shows us how to breath; and Hero lets us know change can bring up big emotions.
July 11-14, July 18-21, August 2-5 or August 22-25
Bus for 2022-23
Student Transportation sent out tentative busing schedules and invoices for the 2022-23 school year to families on May 27. The notices were sent via email. Transportation fees are due June 30, 2022.
Lost and Found
Important Dates
June 11-18 - Pride Week Strathcona County
Monday, June 13 - Last Sports Club of the year 7:20 a.m.
Wednesday, June 15 - Grade 6 Math P.A.T. exam part A
- Kindergarten Group A to the Wilderness Centre
- Class 21-31 (2-3R) to Elk Island National Park
Sunday, June 19 - Last day to order hot lunch for June 24!
Monday, June 20 - Gr. 6 Math P.A.T. Exam Part B
Tuesday, June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day
Wednesday, June 22 - Gr. 6 Science P.A.T. Exam
Thursday, June 23 - Gr. 6 Social Studies P.A.T. Exam
- Last day for PALS students!
- Kindergarten Group B Celebration 2:30 p.m.
- Hot lunch
- Theme Day - Pajama Day!
- Kindergarten Group A Celebration 2:30 p.m.
- Grade 6 Celebration of Learning 10:30 a.m. (School Gym)
- Bowling 1-2:30 p.m. Class 41, 32, 42, 21 and 31.
- Report cards published at 3:30 p.m.
Fundraiser a success!
Pine Street Elementary School
Email: pneattendance@eips.ca
Website: www.pinestreet.ca
Location: 133 Pine Street, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-467-2246
Twitter: @PNESchool