Bison Tales
November 9 - 20
As we reflect on Remembrance Day, we are grateful for the opportunity to come together as a school community to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Our Remembrance Day assembly was a meaningful opportunity for students and staff to pause, reflect, and recognize the courage, bravery, and contributions of the men and women who have served, both past and present. Thank you to everyone who helped make the assembly so special, and to the families and guests who joined us. It was a wonderful reminder of the importance of remembrance, gratitude, and peace.
As we head into Fall Break, we hope everyone enjoys some well-deserved time to rest, recharge, and spend time with family and friends. We are grateful for the wonderful school community we have and look forward to welcoming everyone back refreshed and ready for the busy weeks ahead.
Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Fall Break!
Mrs. Candler & Mr. Michaud
Monday, November 9 - Friday, November 13
- November Break - No School
Wednesday, November 11
- Remembrance Day
Monday, November 16
- Class Resume
- Bullying Awareness Day 1
Tuesday, November 17
- Bullying Awareness Day 2
- School Council & AEPSA Meeting @ 6:00 pm
Wednesday, November 18
- Bully Awareness Day 3
- Bison Pride: Teacher/Student Swap Day (Teachers dress as students and students dress as teachers)
- Early Dismissal @ 2:16 pm
Thursday, November 19
- Bullying Awareness Day 4
- Bullying Awareness Day 5
- Grade 6 Field Trip to Alberta Legislature @ 9:00 am - 2:45 pm
Wednesday, November 25 - Early Dismissal @ 2:16 pm
Friday, November 27 - Grade 6s go to AJS Cafeteria
Monday, November 30 - Thursday, December 12 - Gym Closed for Christmas Concert Rehearsals
Wednesday, December 2 - Early Dismissal @ 2:16 pm
Tuesday, December 8 - Grade 1 - 4 Dress Rehearsal @ 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Tuesday, December 8 - Grade 1 & 2 Christmas Concert @ 5:45 - 6:45 pm
Tuesday, December 8 - Grade 3 & 4 Christmas Concert @ 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, December 9 - Early Dismissal @ 2:16 pm
Wednesday, December 9 - Grade 5 & 6 Dress Rehearsal @ 1:00 - 2:00 pm
Wednesday, December 9 - Kindergarten Christmas Concert @ 5:45 - 6:45 pm
Wednesday, December 9 - Grade 5 & 6 Christmas Concert @ 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Wednesday, December 16 - Early Dismissal @ 2:16 pm
Thursday, December 17 - Grade 5 & 6 Millennium Place Field Trip from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Friday, December 18 - Grade 6 to AJS Cafeteria
From Monday, November 16 to Friday, November 20, Ardrossan Elementary School will be recognizing Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week. This important week provides an opportunity to raise awareness about bullying, promote kindness and inclusion, and remind students of the important role we all play in creating a safe, caring, and welcoming school community.
Throughout the week, students will be given a new daily task or challenge designed to encourage kindness, empathy, respect, and positive relationships with others. These simple challenges will remind our students that even small actions can make a big difference in someone's day.
Together, we can continue to make AEL a place where everyone feels safe, valued, respected, and included. Let's show our Bison pride by choosing kindness every day!
With the winter season almost here, the school has a few reminders for families:
- Ensure students have clothing appropriate for expected weather conditions.
If weather conditions are bad enough to impact student transportation, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) advises families directly, and posts updates on social media and eips.ca.
Decisions regarding bus cancellations are guided by an EIPS administrative procedure that states, “school bus service may be suspended…when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 C, including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.” Other reasons for suspending or delaying school bus services include adverse weather and poor road conditions.
When school bus services are suspended, schools remain open to students.
For more information, contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151.
Please review the map attached to assist with picking and dropping off. We thank you for keeping our students safe! Do not forget about our new accessible parking. Changes were made to our drive-thru pick-up lane and the drive lane to the south of the school. We added accessible parking stalls to better support families and guests who require easier access to the building.
We kindly ask that parents do not stop or park in these lanes unless your child or guest has accessibility needs. Keeping these spaces available helps ensure those who need them most are able to access the school safely and conveniently.
School fees for 2026-27 are now posted to the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. To help make fee payment as convenient as possible, EIPS offers several payment options, including a brand-new option this year—Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) payments, also known as E-Cheque. EFT payments allow you to pay directly from your bank account with no added fees, giving you added flexibility beyond credit or debit card payments.
When you log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal, click the “Student Fees” icon and proceed to checkout. You’ll now see EFT (E-Cheque) listed as a payment option. Simply follow the on-screen instructions to complete your payment.
To make checkout even faster, you can save EFT to your account for future use.
Log in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account
Click on the “Student Fees” icon
Open the menu in the top-right corner
Select Manage Payment Methods
Add and save your EFT (E-Cheque) details
Once saved, you can select EFT at checkout without re-entering your information each time.
For more information, visit the https://www.ardrossanelementary.ca/about/fees. Alternatively, contact Mrs. Marcoux-Jones at Ardrossan Elementary at 780-922-2066.
Families experiencing financial hardship may apply for a waiver of certain transportation or school fees by completing a Fee Waiver Application.
The application deadline is Dec. 15, 2026.
Do you know a staff member who has gone above and beyond? Take a moment to recognize their hard work and dedication! Submit a nomination to give them a well-deserved Bison Bravo shout-out and help us celebrate the amazing things happening in our school community!