Nov 24 - 30, 2025

www.ecoleparc.ca

Thank you again to our school community for all the support and hard work you are all doing to help our Grizzlies along in the academic pursuits. Whether it is reading daily at home (English or French) with your child, or coming into the school to support teachers and students, attending School Council, or attending our school events, we want you to know just how valuable your support is to us all! Thank you!

Just a few reminders for some upcoming events:

Parent Teacher Interviews

We will be hosting Parent Teacher Interviews for our PALS, Quest, and Kindergarten to Gr. 6 French Immersion families on Monday, Dec. 1 and Wednesday, Dec. 3. For our students with an Individual Success Plans, we will have those ready by the end of November as well. To sign up for an interview time, you will receive an email on Monday, Nov. 24. The bookings will then be open until Friday, Nov. 28. we are trying to arrange a book fair for the event, but with the time constraints, we may not be able to do so. We will keep you updated as we know more.

GRIZZmas Caroling!

Mark your calendars! This year, we are inviting our families to join our students for an afternoon of GRIZZmas Caroling in our gym. The songs will all be familiar Christmas carols. During the caroling each class will have a chance to be featured by leading us in a carol. Parents and families, join us, if you can, and help us to fill our school with cheer!

Our caroling schedule is as follows:

• Grades 3 to 6 will carol on Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
• KE, KA and grades 1 and 2 will carol on Thursday, Dec. 11 from 1:15 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We wish everyone a great week!

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2025-26 student assessment updates

In managing the necessary shift in learning following the labour disruption, the following changes in student assessments and supports have been made for the 2025-26 school year:

· For elementary and junior high schools, there will be only two report cards—to be issued January 28 and June 23.

· Parent-Teacher-Student interviews will take place December 1 and December 3.
· All common exams for grades 7, 8, 10 and 11 are cancelled for semester 1.
· Kindergarten developmental screeners will be issued twice this year—in mid-December and again in June.
· For students with an Instructional Support Plan, schools will be reaching out in late-November or early-December (rather than earlier in November) to finalize these plans for the year.

On October 31, Alberta Education and Childcare cancelled the January 2026 diploma examinations and Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs). Students may opt to write January diploma exams in April or June 2026, on a voluntary basis.

What's happening this week at École Parc:

Nov 24

• Hold and Secure, Lockdown Drill
• Parent Teacher Interviews open for bookings at 3:00 pm.

Upcoming dates:

Dec 1

• Parent Teacher Interviews
• Hot Lunch-Cobs

Dec 2

• Smudging 1:00 - 1:30 pm

Dec 3

• Parent Teacher Interviews
• Superhero Spirit Day

Dec 8

• Monthly Assembly 9:00 - 10:00 am

Dec 9

• Div. 2 Christmas Caroling - 1:15 - 2:00 pm

Dec 11

• Div. 1 Christmas Caroling - 1:15 - 2:00 pm

Dec 15

• Hot Lunch-Canadian Brewhouse

Dec 17

• Quest Christmas Party - Quest Room

Dec 22 - Jan 2

• Christmas Break

In approximately 2 weeks, a portrait proof sheet will be sent home with your child.

Parents will be able to order their photo packages online@ http://edgeimaging.ca/order.

If you have questions about your child’s photo or their ordered package, please have them contact Edge Imaging directly.

This month, for our First Nations, Metis and Inuit students and allies, we will be starting our monthly smudging with Jerome Chabot. If you would like your child to participate in smudging or would like more information, please email shelley.boswell@eips.ca.

Have you seen our special courtyard? A few years ago we installed a "mud kitchen" for the students. It has proven to be a very popular play spot ever since. But it requires a steady flow of kitchen supplies and materials to keep the creative chefs in business.

All year long we accept donations of your unwanted tools and organic materials for creative play. SMALL pots and pans, kitchen utensils, leaves, small wood off cuts, sunflower heads, etc.

No glass, sharp, or pointed objects please. Drop off your donations at the office and Assistant Principal Shelley Boswell will take care of getting it out to the courtyard as needed.

The students are grateful for your support in their creative play endeavors.

Hello Grizzly families,

Hot lunch will be offered on the following days

Nov 17th Tom Horton

Dec 1st Cobs

Dec 15th Canadian Brewhouse

Jan 5th Booster Juice

Jan 19th Panago

Feb 2nd Tim Horton

Feb 17th Cobs

Mar 2nd Canadian Brewhouse

Mar 16th Booster Juice

Mar 30th Panago

Apr 13th Tim Horton

Apr 27th Cobs

May 11th Canadian Brewhouse

May 25th Booster Juice

Jun 8th Panago

Hot Lunch is ordered through Munchalunch. I have included a document with steps to complete this account. If you need to create an account check out this info:

Munchalunch https://munchalunch.com/schools/parc to create your account

For any other questions, please reach out to EPESchoolcouncil@gmail.com.

Please cancel any future orders you have purchased with Lunchbox. Follow the attached instructions to do so.

If your child loses a library or home reading book, please contact the school. If the book is not found within 30 days, the cost of the resource will be assigned to the “Fees” section of your PowerSchool account. Please note, if the book is found within 30 days, a refund will be granted. However, if the book is found after 30 days, a refund will not be granted as we will have purchased a replacement for the library’s collection.

Check out our Grizz Toques! The cost is $22.50. We have 3 options to choose from: grey, black and cream. Please contact the office if you would like to purchase. No cash please. We will add the fee to your parent portal account. Thank you.

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If your student is absent, being picked up early or will be arriving late, we ask that you please email our attendance email at EPEAttendance@eips.ca or call the school at 780-998-3741.

**NEW**

Please email any DQ permissions(Grade 5 and 6 only) to EPEAttendance@eips.ca by 11:00 am on the day you wish your student to go to DQ. Please do not send paper notes or write in the agenda.

We ask that you contact us ahead of time for early pickups so that we may have your student ready on time. We understand that there may be last minute situations. Thank you.

Wondering when and how to pay for school fees? School fee information for the 2025-26 school year will be posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal in late September. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. NOTE: Additional fees may be added throughout the year—for example, at the beginning of each semester, as your child takes part in various activities, or they may be adjusted by changes in selected optional courses in junior and senior high school. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 15, 2025.

For more information, visit the Fees page on the school website. Alternatively, contact Sherri Prince, Business Manager at École Parc at 780-998-3741.

For the safety of our students, a reminder that this lane is for QUICK student drop off only. There is to be no parking for any reason in the express lane. Please park on the street if you need to walk with your student into the school.

The Guide to Reporting Student Achievement (GRSA) and School Education Plan (SEP) for the 2025-26 school year are now available! The GRSA explains how the school assesses student achievement, determines grades and more. The SEP details the school’s priorities and goals for the year—with key strategies and measures in achieving these outcomes. You can access Ecole Parc’s GRSA and SEP through the two corresponding home page tiles.

Is your child riding the bus this year? If yes, download the My Ride and Bus Status apps to stay in the know about your child’s bus stop location, route, pickup time and whether their bus is running on schedule.

Did you know you can sync the school calendar to your own calendar? Simply, visit the schools calendar, click on “Subscribe to Calendar” and follow the instructions. Within seconds, your calendar will contain all École Parc’s important dates including holidays, school-closures days, planned activities and events, and it will remain synced with all the latest updates throughout the school year.

EIPS has three administrative procedures (APs) that address the Division’s code of conduct:

· AP 311: Welcoming, Caring, Respectful and Safe Learning Environments for Students

· AP 350: Student Code of Conduct

· AP 351: Student Conduct on School Buses

The Division, and École Parc Élémentaire, are committed to ensuring all members of the school community are provided with welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments that respect diversity and foster a sense of belonging. EIPS encourages all students, staff and families to review the procedures to understand and practice the conduct expected throughout the Division.

Did you know each EIPS bus is equipped with video surveillance, and many school sites have video monitoring equipment?

Video surveillance and equipment help:

· ensure the safety of all students, staff, drivers and property; and

· discourage destructive acts.

As needed, EIPS school administration and Student Transportation staff review video recordings, in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The recordings assist schools and the Division with monitoring student and driver conduct and may be used as evidence in a disciplinary matter.

For more information about the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, contact the EIPS FOIP Co-ordinator at 780-464-3477.