ÉRE Connection

Mid-May 2025 School Newsletter

In the Mid-May Newsletter

No School May 16-19 - Happy Long Weekend!
June Hot Lunch Orders Due May 20
May Assembly & Career Day, May 29
Evening of French Entertainment, May 22
Upcoming Field Trips

Principals' Message

Hello ÉRE Families!

There are 6 weeks left in the school year. . . and so much to love in the coming finish. There are field studies planned to take the learning beyond our school walls, activities to get active (Jump Rope for Heart), opportunities to entertain (Evening of French Entertainment), and times of celebration (Kindergarten Grad, Grade 5 Farewell). And that is just the tip of the iceberg. . . our students have a lot to be proud of as they enter the final weeks.

Some recent highlights:

Student vs Staff Basketball Game - The recess basketball club took it to another gear challenging the staff to a game of bball. The whole school joined in cheering on the players. The students had some pretty baskets, but the real story was the staff who proved they know their way around the classroom and the court. Special thanks to Mrs. Carbino for coaching the student basketball club and Deputy Superintendent Mr. Wedman for joining us as a guest referee.
Board of Trustees visit - We were thrilled to tour the WRSD Board of Trustees through ÉRE on April 24. We appreciate that they take time to be visible in schools.
Talented Tuesday Recess Concert! On May 6, we held a Recess Concert and invited students to share their musical talents. Several students jumped into the show by singing or playing an instrument. A few students even sang original songs. The coolest part was the encouraging crowd of students who cheered on each performer. (We plan to host another recess concert before the end of the year.)

If you have time, we would like to see you:

Jump Rope for Heart takes place May 22. The entire school will head outside at 10 AM to jump rope as much as we can in 30 minutes while raising awareness for the Heart & Stroke Foundation.

French Evening of Entertainment, May 22 - Our French Immersion classes are invited to show off their new language skills at this special event hosted by the Canadian Parents for French (CPF) at the Lou Soppit Centre. Along with the student entertainment from each Immersion class, there will be a BBQ and Bake Sale starting at 5:30 pm.

Our May Assembly on Thursday, May 29, 2 pm will feature May Award winners, a special Honouring Spirit Award presentation, and student presentations. It is also Careers Day!

Wishing everyone a fabulous May Long Weekend!

With gratitude!

Tim Bowman‎‎‎‎‎‎‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Kim Simo

Principal ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Vice Principal

(403) 845-3541 ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ (403) 845-3541

tim.bowman@wrsd.ca ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎kim.simo@wrsd.ca

Talented Tuesday Recess Concert

Hot Lunch & Milk Program

Our Hot Lunch and the Milk Program is ready to go!
- June orders are due MAY 20.
- Hot Lunch is offered on Mondays and Thursdays.
- The Milk Program offers white or chocolate milk available to order every day.

School Council organizes our hot lunch and milk program

To Order Hot Lunch or Milk the first time:

Go to ere.hotlunches.net
Click "Click Here to Register" (A new registration is required each year.)
Enter Access Code REHL
Complete the rest of the registration form.
Click "Register Now" button at the bottom
Follow the instructions to add each child at ÉRE
Once your child(ren) are registered, click on "Orders"

Hot dog lunches are also sometimes offered for cash pre-orders

Student Vote 2025

Year End Field Trips

We have several year end field trips scheduled. We are excited to offer several off-site learning opportunities:

Eng & Fr Kindergarten - Crimson Lake, June 13

1K & 1M - Crimson Lake, May 30

2S & 2U - Rocky Historic Site, June 9

3H & 3F - Discovery Wildlife Park, Innisfail, June 13

4S & 4K - Fort Edmonton, June 20

5C & 4/5O - Rocky Historic Site Field Trip, June 10 & Wetlands Field Trip, June 18

5C & 2U - Fish Release at Twin Lakes, June 4, 10 am

3F & 4/5O - Field Trip to Drumheller, June 12

Spray Park

3F - June 3, 1:15 pm

1K & 2S - June 11, 11:45 am

5C - June 16, 11:45 am

2U - June 18, 11:45 am

4S & 4K - June 19, 1:15 pm

3H - June 23, 1:15 pm

Many classes also have year end field trips booked to the RMH Swimming Pool and Splash Park
As Field Trips are finalized and teachers send home trip information, please check School Cash for any costs (transportation, tickets) associated with the trip.
If the cost of a Field Trip will be a financial strain on your family, please reach out to the school office to make other arrangements. Often we have generous donations to cover these situations.

Please check with the office that your Criminal Record Check is submitted if you plan to volunteer for a School Field Trip. (Criminal Record Checks are valid at the school for 3 years.)

Jump Rope for Heart, May 22

Dear ÉRE families,

Jump Rope for Heart has been a tradition in many schools across Canada for more than 40 years. Generations of students are more active, learned healthy habits and fundraised in support of life-saving heart and brain research.

We want to make sure that Jump Rope for Heart will be available to schools for many more generations to come. However, this school year donations are at risk given the current economic environment.

That’s why today, we are asking you to consider supporting your child’s Jump Rope for Heart fundraising efforts. Every single donation, no matter the amount, has the power to make a significant difference in the lives of people living with and at risk of heart disease and stroke. Plus, until May 31, any donation will have double the impact thanks to Jon and Jill Faber, our trailblazing champions in heart health research who will be matching donations until their gift of $50,000 is reached. If you, your friends or family are able to donate, please visit ÉRE's fundraising page today. Any amount is welcome and appreciated.

Thank you in advance for your support. We are so grateful to the teachers, parents and students of École Rocky Elementary who continue to make Jump Rope for Heart possible.

With heartfelt thanks,

Avril Goffredo
Executive Vice President, Marketing and Fundraising
Heart & Stroke

School Council

A huge thank you to our School Council for their amazing work around the school this year. Our school is truly better because of council initiatives.

Chairperson: Vanessa Lobley

Vice Chair: Vanessa Watt (Council) & Kailey Duffin (Society)

Secretary: Tiffany Hudey & Briana Leal Nadin

Treasurer: Mark Ceelan

Hot Lunch Coordinators: Elaine Crebas, Vanessa Watt

Social Media: Elaine Crebas

The first meeting of the fall is scheduled for Sept 15, 6:00 PM.
The School Council & Society are important to a healthy school. The Council & Society coordinate enhancements at the school, advise the principal, assist with hot lunches, and coordinate some fundraising.
School Council is looking at revitalizing the Peace Garden. Council is gladly accepting donations of soil, seeds, perennials, etc.
The School Council & Society can be reached directly at: ereparentcouncil@gmail.com

Please write after school plans in the student agenda.

Custom School Supplies

School Supply Orders Early Bird Pricing Due May 31.

As a convenience, we have arranged for Custom School Supply to provide 2025-2026 School Supply packages.
These packages are delivered to the school the last week of August and include all the school supplies needed for the upcoming school year, plus 80 name labels.
After May 31, a late ordering fee of $10 is added. Online Order.
Of course, families can still source out their own supplies if they wish.

2025-2026 PreK & Kindergarten Registration NOW OPEN!

If you have a child turning 4 or 5 in 2025, they can start school September 2025
Registration can be made online at: https://www.wrsd.ca/parents/school-registration

2025/2026 Pre-K Program

For students who turn 4 in 2025.

The Pre-K program runs full day Tuesday/Thursday. The program is staffed with a certificated teacher. Program cost is $110 a month. Program subsidies are available for qualifying students. The program is currently 90% registered. We will start a waiting list once we hit the cap of 18 students.

PreK Calendar

2025/2026 English & French Immersion Kindergarten

For students who turn 5 in 2025.

We have an English Kindergarten and a French Immersion Kindergarten program running full day Monday/Wednesday and scheduled Fridays. There are no fees in Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Calendar

This & That

Summer Camp: Makaway Camp on Sylvan Lake has reached out to share they have sponsors available to bring kids to camp who otherwise might not be able to afford it. Our Connection Coach Zaina Giffen can connect you to the camp. https://www.makawaycamp.com/
French Kindergarten Calendar Change - Students in Mme Rose's Kindergarten class will attend June 13 and not June 12. This change allows the students to attend the field trip.
Jump Rope for Heart - May 22, 10 AM - Donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation can be made at: https://jumpropeforheart.crowdchange.ca/85014
Free breakfast is served every morning in our front foyer 8:20 - 8:40 am. All students are welcome to grab a bite to eat.

Lifetouch has shared a 10% off code for ordering school photos. Just enter code: F2410OFF (expires July 2025)
If your child will be absent from school, please connect with our Student Attendance Line by phone 1-855-756-2797 or use the School Messenger App
Please use your child's agenda for writing notes to the teacher and communicating the after school plan.
Students are not allowed to have personal mobile devices during the school day (unless permission is granted by the principal for a medical need eg. diabetes montioring). If you need to communicate with your child during the school day, or vice versa, the school office will be able to facilitate. Thanks for your cooperation.

If at all possible, when paying for items like agendas, field trips or swimming, please pay through School Cash Online located at: https://wildrose.schoolcashonline.com/ This greatly reduces the chances of lost money or discrepancies in payments made.
Our school website is regularly updated with important dates, school newsletters, and useful links along with information about the school. https://ecolerocky.wrsd.ca/
The school updates our Facebook account with good news stories and upcoming events. Please consider giving us a follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ecolerockyelementary

WRSD is hiring!

Wild Rose Public School has career positions that may interest you:

Journeyman Plumber/Gasfitter
Casual Teacher - If you have an Education Degree, we would like to add more casual Teachers to our list. Email your resume and cover letter to ApplytobeaSubTeacher@wrsd.ca
Casual EA - If you are interested in applying to be a Casual Educational Assistant in WRSD send your resume and cover letter to ApplytobeaCasualEA@wrsd.ca
Casual Front Office or Learning Commons - If you are interested in applying to be a Casual Administrative Services or Learning Commons Facilitator in WRSD send your resume and cover letter to ApplytobeaCasualASLCF@wrsd.ca
Casual Caretaker - If you are interested in applying to be a Casual Caretaker in WRSD send your resume and cover letter to ApplytobeaCasualCT@wrsd.ca

Positions starting in the Fall

The ÉRE Team

Regular communication with your child's teacher is essential. Please reach out any time you have questions or information to share. Staff e-mails are firstname.lastname@wrsd.ca

The last day of work for French Language Assistant Étienne Mailhiot is May 31. Étienne is returning to Quebec at the completion of his contract. We have deeply valued Étienne's expertise assisting French Immersion students and wish him well in his future endeavors.
Mrs. Foreman has shared her last day of work will be June 13 as she prepares to welcome her second child. We are excited for Mrs. Foreman and her expanding family. Mrs. Rose will teach English Kindergarten June 16-25, and Mrs. Coetsee will teach PreK June 17-24 to finish out the year.

April Student of the Month

PreK - Jayla S, Vanessa S
Kindergarten - Maisie P, Tuck W, Theo H, Jarvis V, Oaklynn L
Grade 1 - Ryland R, Brayson B, Savannah A, Brooklyn L
Grade 2 - Sebastian B, Morissa M, Kasey B, Lake K
Grade 3 - Hobbes W, Leland B, Cosner B, Kennzyl H
Grade 4 - Coby A, Marley S, Jillian S, Anthony T, Caleb A, Lorali J
Grade 5 - Remi A, Hannah P, Jazlyn G, Asher F, Ainsley E, Jack L, Jesse B

Congratulations Award Recipients!

Upcoming Dates

May 16 - No School - Non-Instructional Day
May 22 - Jump Rope for Heart, 10 AM

May 22 - Evening of French Entertainment, Lou Soppit Centre, BBQ and Entertainment, 5:30 pm
May 23 - Grade 5 Students visit Pioneer School, AM
May 28 - Choir at Westview Lodge, 1:30 pm