April 7 BUZZ
Happy Monday!
With all the snow and melting happening, please consider sending a change of clothes with your children, as we have had a few slips and had students needing to change into a dry set.
Thank you!
It's a great week for a great week!
Action
Information
- New Glen Allan Playground
- Upcoming Promotional Video Filming at the School
- Kindergarten Information Night
- Junior High Information Nights
- EIPS Annual Education Results Report
- Did you know? - EIPS Budgeting
- Education Week 2025: April 7-11
- First Nations, Metis and Inuit April Newsletter
- Caregiver Series: April Sessions
Opportunity
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- April 15 - Theme Day Panda Day – Wear Black and White
- April 18 - Good Friday (schools and Central Services closed)
- April 21 - Easter Monday (schools and Central Services closed)
- April 22 - Earth Day
- April 26 - Gr. 5 & 6 Badminton Tournament
- April 28 - Election Polling Station here at Glen Allan
- June 26 - New Playground Construction Begins
ACTION
INFORMATION
New Glen Allan Playground
We are so excited to share the design for the new playground. Construction is scheduled to begin the day after school is over for the summer; fingers crossed it is ready when school resumes in the fall. Thank you, thank you, thank you to our Glen Allan School Council (GASC) and to our school and greater community for making this happen! We are so excited!
Upcoming Promotional Video Filming at the School
Elk Island Public Schools is working with an external provider, Orange Fountain, to conduct a video shoot of staff and students for upcoming promotional video projects. Glen Allan Elementary has been selected as one of the filming locations—a film crew will visit the school on Wednesday, April 16.
Parents and caregivers of students in classes that’ve been asked to participate in the filming will be sent a consent form soon. You’ll receive the form through Permission Click, so keep an eye on your inbox! More details of what to expect will be included in the message sent with the form.
Get ready for kindergarten
Do you have a child registered in kindergarten next year? If so, make sure to attend Glen Allan's upcoming Kindergarten Information Night on Monday, May 12 5:00-6:00pm. You’ll get to:
- tour the school;
- meet the teachers;
- gain insight on play-based learning; and
- see what a typical day looks like.
Kindergarten Information Night 2025:
Date: May 12
Time: 5 - 6 p.m.
Location: Glen Allan Elementary School
To make the transition to school as smooth as possible, Elk Island Public Schools has put together a toolkit for families. The kit includes information about registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, finding your designated school, transportation and more.
Junior High Information Nights: Running April and May
Junior high schools across EIPS are hosting information nights for all Grade 6 students and their families—taking place in April and May. Make sure to attend to learn everything you need to know about the junior high programs at your child’s school. Those who attend will also have a chance to:
- meet the teachers;
- tour the school and classrooms;
- learn about the upcoming curriculum; and
- ask questions.
For specific dates and times, see: EIPS Junior High Information Sessions 2025
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.
April Spotlight: cultivating high-quality learning environments and experiences
- Raising the Bar: Evidence-based practices that are enhancing teaching and learning in EIPS
- Power of Kindness: Creating welcoming, inclusive, respectful and safe learning environments in schools
- Building Blocks: How effective planning, management and infrastructure are supporting learning
RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2025-28
Did you know? - EIPS Budgeting
EIPS prepares a budget in the spring based on projected enrolment, funding, estimated costs and Board of Trustees budget priorities. Before the Division can finalize its budget for the next school year, we need to wait for the provincial government to provide the funding manual for school authorities and EIPS’ funding profile. This year’s funding manual is expected to be released in early April and the funding profile should be available mid-March. EIPS plans to publish its spring budget in May. Learn more
Education Week 2025: April 7-11
Education Week takes place April 7-11. Led by the Alberta Teachers’ Association and Alberta School Councils’ Association, the annual event is celebrated by school communities provincewide with activities focused on the importance of education.
First Nations, Metis and Inuit
April (Frog Moon) Newsletter
Caregiver Series: April Sessions
Recovery Alberta offers free online programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth. Sessions are offered through Zoom. The list of April 2025 sessions is now available.
OPPORTUNITY
Strathcona County Community Programs
Circle of Security
Parenting can be challenging, and it’s often hard to know what your child needs. Circle of Security helps parents and caregivers understand their child’s emotions, support healthy development,
and build stronger bonds. Through guided discussions, videos, and reflections, participants gain practical tools to foster a secure, connected relationship with their child.
FREE seven-week program
FOR: Parents and caregivers of children ages 4 months to 6 years
DATE: Thursdays, April 17 to May 29, 2025 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Call 780-416-6730 or email familyresourcenetwork@strathcona.ca to see if this program is a fit for you!
Regulation Strategy - Dual Drawings
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 Dual Drawings.
With a partner and one sheet of paper, take turns drawing a line or shape, silently passing the paper back and forth for one minute. When the minute is up, talk, laugh and explore what you've created together. This is a fun way to build cooperation and collaboration!