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Cher parents;

As we gather with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving, we want to extend my warmest wishes to each and every one of you. May this holiday weekend be filled with gratitude, joy, and moments of togetherness. It's a time to reflect on the blessings in our lives and appreciate the bonds that connect us.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Monday October 9:

• NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Day

Tuesday October 10:

• 1M Linking Generation Field Trip
  

Thursday October 12:

• Grade 4 Field Trip - Bible blessing retreat

Friday October 13:

• K to 4 Mass at OLPH Parish - 10:00 AM
• Parents are welcome to attend at church

Students photos are now available online. Check your child's kanga pouch for their individualized code. Email the office at epk@eics.ab.ca if you are unable to find said individualized code.

Please notify your homeroom teacher if you wish to have your child participate in retakes.

We’re excited to announce that the ability to submit student absences is now available in PowerSchool!

PowerSchool can also continue to be used to view grades and report cards, pay fees, and update student information (including medical information).

You can view the EICS Parent Technology Handbook for further details on these items.

Our Elk Island Catholic Schools IT department is continuing to work on implementing additional features, so keep an eye out in our Smores for future updates!

Upcoming Webinars with Alberta Health Services Caregiver Education Sessions

Keeping Scattered Kids on Track Supporting Children and Adolescents with ADHD

In this 90-minute session, we will discuss common signs and symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and strategies for supporting success in children and youth with

ADHD.

Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm

Click here to register

Upcoming Webinars with Alberta Health Services Community Education Services

Avoiding Power Struggles

Monday October 16 at 6:30pm

Click here to register

**Password for webinar is - AHSFamilies2023

Navigating Technology with Our Youth

Thursday October 17 at 12pm

Click here to register

Sibling Rivalry: We all want harmony and to reduce rivalry between our children

Monday October 23 at 6:30pm

Click here to register

**Password - AHSFamilies2023

Strathcona County Family and Community Services

Triple P Group - for parents/caregivers of children ages 2-12 years

Struggling with your child’s behaviour? Learn how to turn challenges into opportunities for success. This course is designed to address specific behaviour by developing a parenting plan for children 2 to 12 years.

Date: Saturday October 21, November 4 and 18 (must attend all 3 sessions)

Time: 9am - 12pm

Click here to register