June 6 BUZZ
Happy Friday!
Thank you to our Glen Allan School Council for the staff appreciation gifts, we are so lucky to have such an amazing group supporting us.
We also want to send out a huge thank-you to all the volunteers for our Sports Day this morning; we had almost 50 volunteers! To our Bev Facey friends, you were amazing, until next year!! We couldn't have done it without you!
Have an amazing weekend!
Action
Information
- Staffing changes for 2025 - 2026
- Strathcona County Family Resource Network Summer Program Schedule
- EIPS Annual Education Results Report
- 2025-26 Bell Schedule - NEW
Opportunity
- Lunch on the Land - SAVE THE DATE JUNE 20
- Caregiver Education Series
- Glen Allan Spirit Wear
- Regulation Strategy - Body Percussion
WEEK AT A GLANCE
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- June 16 - All library books due back
- June 16 - Silly Hair Day
- June 17 - Math Part B Provincial Achievement Test Grade 6
- June 18 - Social Studies Provincial Achievement Test Grade 6
- June 20 - Glen Allan Lunch on the Land
- June 21 - National Indigenous Peoples Day
- June 25 - Last day of classes
- June 26 - New Playground Construction Begins
- June 26 - Operational Day (schools closed to students)
- August 27 - Meet the Staff 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
- August 28 - First Day of School!
- September 3 - Early Dismissal 2:12 p.m.
ACTION
Lost and Found
All the lost and found items are now set out on tables. If you happen to be around for drop off or pick up, feel free to come into the school and see if any of the items can find their homes!
REMINDER: 2024-25 school fees
School fees for the 2024-25 school year are posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. Throughout the year, fees are often added to cover the costs for various activities, such as field trips, extracurricular activities, and late, damaged or lost textbooks.
To access your fee information, simply log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and go to “Student Fees.” There you can view fees and pay them online using a Mastercard or Visa credit or debit card. Make sure to monitor your child’s account on an ongoing basis.
For more information about school fees, waivers and payment deadlines, visit eips.ca/schools/fees. And, if you have questions, think there’s an error or need help creating a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, contact your child’s school directly before the summer break.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Pursuant to Board Policy 23: School Fees and Administrative Procedure 505: School and Administrative Fees, EIPS will forward any unpaid 2024-25 fee amounts to a collection agency. To prevent this from happening, remember to pay your fees before Aug. 31, 2025.
Student Transportation: 2025-26 registration
Planning to use Student Transportation in the 2025-26 school year? If so, make sure your child is registered so Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) can plan routes and send your child a bus pass before the first day of school.
All students who indicated needing transportation services through the returning student or new student registration processes are now registered. Those families have also received tentative route schedules and invoices—fees are due June 30, 2025.
For those students who did not indicate needing transportation services during the registration process and want to now register, complete a Busing Setup form through the Transportation Service Desk.
NOTE: Families can pay fees online using the PowerSchool Parent Portal. To pay in-person, visit the EIPS Student Transportation building during its office hours—Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on school closure days.
INFORMATION
Staffing changes for 2025 - 2026
For the 2025 - 2026 school year we have some changes in staffing to let our community know about.
We are excited for following individuals as they embark on new adventures:
Chantal Harry
Robyn Lastiwka
Erin Camp
Flor Pasion
Melissa Kemsley
Amber-Lea Parker
We are also excited to welcome Lindsey Arnason who will be our new school counsellor.
Strathcona County Family Resource Network Summer Program Schedule
Please click here for the Strathcona County Family Resource Network Summer Program Schedule. There are many FREE programs and services for Strathcona County families!
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, growth opportunities and how it supports students in achieving the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2023-24 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.
June Spotlight: EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26 (Year 4), which details the Division’s priorities, goals and outcomes over a four-year period.
- Priority 1: To promote the growth and success of all students.
- Priority 2: To enhance high-quality learning and working environments.
- Priority 3: To enhance public education through effective engagement.
The plan also outlines the performance measures, key insights and strategies the Division will use to meet each priority, goal and outcome in the 2025-26 school year.
RELATED INFORMATION
Annual Education Results Report 2023-24: Overview
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2026-29
2025-26 Bell Schedule - NEW
Our bell schedule will be changing slightly for the 2025-26 school year to accomodate early dismissal Wednesdays. Click here and you will be directed to our school website to see the new schedule.
OPPORTUNITY
Lunch on the Land Family Picnic
June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. To commemorate the day with our focus on relationship and connection, we are excited to invite family and caregivers to join us for our Glen Allan Community Picnic on June 20. Students, their families, and staff will take their lunches outdoors and enjoy time spent together in the community. Lunch on the Land will be start at our normal lunch time, 12:02 pm.
Caregiver Education Series
Recovery Alberta is hosting a series of virtual caregiver information sessions focused on ways to support students’ mental health. The sessions are free and geared toward parents, caregivers, teachers and community members who want to learn more about challenges impacting children and adolescents. Session topics include anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-harm, technology, teens and teaching leadership skills, communication, resiliency and more. Learn more
Challenge and Chill - A Special Opportunity Attention Parents and Caregivers: Are you looking to support your children with engaging activities that boost their problem-solving skills and confidence through fun games and activities? Don't wait until it's too late! We're offering a free, experiential program designed to address the topics on your children's minds, such as:
· Enhancing problem-solving skills
· Building confidence through fun games
· Developing social connections
· Enjoying snacks and challenges Book your session today by completing the booking form.
Limited spaces are available!
Challenge and Chill - For Youth in Grades 5 and 6 Date: Friday, July 4, 2025 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM Location: Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Birch Room Event Type: Health and wellness Category: County sponsored event Audience: Youth Cost: Free Contact: For more information, email FamilyResourceNetwork@strathcona.ca
Art to Heart - Unleash Creativity Attention Parents and Caregivers: Help your children dive into a world of art, meet new friends, and enjoy exploring different experiences. No artistic skills needed, just bring a friend and your imagination! This program provides essential tools for creative expression and building social connections.
Art to Heart - For Youth in Grades 5 and 6 Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Time: 1:30 – 3:30 PM
Location: Ardrossan Recreation Complex, Birch Room Event Type: Health and wellness Category: County sponsored event Audience: Youth Cost: Free Contact: For more information, email FamilyResourceNetwork@strathcona.ca
Glen Allan Spirit Wear
Looking for T-shirts, hoodies, jackets? Here is the link to shop for Glen Allan Spirit Wear!
Regulation Strategy - Body Percussion
Here at Glen Allan we are aimed at enhancing capacity to nurture emotional resilience and well-being among students. We are actively involved in collaborating with our staff to introduce effective regulation strategies and deepen understandings of brain development. We continue to work on integrating these strategies into everyday classroom practices. This weeks strategy is Body Percussion.
In this activity we increase blood flow and circulation as we make fists and firmly drum on our arms and legs, back and front, to a specific beat. You can drum to music, or you can create your own chant as you drum. This stimulates blood flow in our bodies.