Ecole Hillgrove

• Gr. 9 Colouring Book Fundraiser Sales at Lunch
• Cheer Practice 3:15-5:15 pm

• Gr. 9 Colouring Book Fundraiser Sales at Lunch
• GOALS 5/6-Dollarama 1:00-2:30 pm
• Jr. Boys Volleyball Game-JMD @ HG 3:15-5:00 pm
• Sr. Boys Volleyball Game-WDC @ HG 3:30-5:00 pm
• Sr. Girls Volleyball Game HG @ WDC 3:30-5:00 pm

• Gr. 9 Take Your Kids to Work Day
• GOALS 5/6 RCMP Classroom Visit 1:00-1:30 pm
• Parent Teacher Interviews 4:30-7:30 pm

• Gr. 9 Colouring Book Fundraiser Sales at Lunch
• Sr. Boys Volleyball-JMD @ HG 3:30-5:30 pm
• Sr. Girls Volleyball-HG@ JMD 3:30-5:30 pm
• Parent Teacher Interviews 4:30-7:30 pm

• Gr. 9 Colouring Book Fundraiser Sales at Lunch
• Remembrance Day Theme Day-Wear Red & Black
• Rembrance Day Ceremony 9:30-11:20 am

• Jr. Girls & Boys Volleyball Tournament-Edmonton

• Indigenous Veterans Day

• Schools Closed

• Schools Closed-In Lieu of Parent Teacher Interviews

• Remembrance Day-Schools Closed

• Gr. 7 Science-Muttart Conservatory 9:00 am -3:00 pm
• Art Club 3:00-4:30 pm
• Cheer Practice 3:15-5:15 pm
• Jr. Boys and Girls Volleyball-Wrap Up Party @ HG 3:00-5:00 pm

• Gr. 7 Science-Muttart Conservatory 9:00 am-12:00 pm
• GOALS 5/6 Swimming to Fountain Park (Group 1) 9:30-11:00 am
• GOALS 5/6 Swimming to Fountain Park (Group2) 1:00-2:30 pm

• Gr. 5/6 Goalball Demonstration-8:45 am-2:50 pm
• Gr. 7-9 Cheer Practice 3:15-5:15 pm

• Fit 8A-Servus Place 11:30 am-1:00 pm
• OE 7-Elk Island Day Trip-9:00 am-3:00 pm
• Sr. Girls Volleyball Quarter Final-JMD vs HG 4:00-5:30 pm
• School Council/Parent Fundraising Meeting 5:00-6:00 pm

• GOALS 5/6 Roonie & Poonie Show-Library 9:45-11:30 am
• Fit 7A & 9B-Servus Place 1:00-3:00 pm
• Gr. 5-9 Homework Club-Library 3:00-4:00 pm
• Sr. Boys Volleyball Quarter Finals-JMD vs HG 4:00-5:30 pm

• Cheer Practice Gr. 7-9 Cheer Practice 3:15-5:15 pm

• Art Club 3:00-4:30 pm
• Cheer Practice 3:15-5:15 pm

• GOALS 5/6 Swimming to Fountain Park (Group 3) 9:30-11:00 am
• Fit 7B & 8B-Servus Place 9:30-11:30 am
• Gr. 9 Dr. Gelmini Chemistry Presentation 1:15-2:45 pm

• Cheer Practice 3:15-5:15 pm

• GOALS 5/6-Fire Hall Visit 12:30-2:45 pm
• Gr. 5-9 Homework Club-Library 3:00-4:00 pm

• Gr. 5/6 Assembly 10:30 am
• Gr. 7-9 Drama Field Trip 10:45-2:00 pm
• Art Club 3:00-4:30 pm
• Gr. 5/6 Initiatives Club-Board Games 3:00-4:15 pm
• Cheer Practice 3:15-5:15 pm

• Staff PD Day-No Students

• Gr. 6 Volleyball 3:00-5:00 pm
• Cheer Practice 3:15-5:15 pm

Congratulations to the Junior Girls Volleyball team for placing third place in the Greystone tournament October 2nd and 3rd. Way to go Griffins!

Students from Grades 7-9 particpated in the Zone Cross Country Finals at Strathcona Wilderness Centre on October 13. Congratulations on a first place win! Keep up the good work Griffins!

Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on Wednesday, November 4th and Thursday, November 5th from 4:30-7:30 pm. Please click on the links below to book an appointment:

• November 4th-https://mybookit.app/book/9qxyek8
• November 5th-https://mybookit.app/book/k1yb7ga

We will be putting out lost and found items during the November 4th & 5th Parent Teacher Interviews. Items will be organized down by the large gym. Please stop by and have a look to see if any items belong to your child.

We will be holding our Remembrance Day Ceremony on Friday, November 6th. In order to accomodate all staff and students we will be running two ceremonies back to back. If you are an active or retired Service member, we would love to welcome you to be a part of the ceremony. If you would like to take part, please reach out to Mrs. Cutting (alexa.cutting@spschools.org) or Mme Gagnon (meridith.gagnon@spschools.org).

On Friday, November 6, Leadership students invite all Griffins to participate in our first Monthly Theme Day! Students and staff are encouraged to dress respectfully in red or black and wear a poppy. Let's come together as a school community and show our respect and gradtitude for those who have served and sacrificed. We can't wait to see our hallways filled with red and black!

Colour Your World and Support a Great Cause!

The Grade 9 Art classes are excited to announce the sale of our very own colouring books! Each book features 56 pages of original student artwork inspired by delicious food, desserts, and sweet treats. For just $8 per book, you can enjoy hours of creative fun while supporting an important cause.

All proceeds will be donated to Kids Help Phone, an organization that provides mental health support to young people across Canada.

How to Order Your Colouring Book:

Books are available by PRE-SALE ONLY from October 28 to November 6. There are three ways to order:

• At school: Visit the sales table in the front foyer during lunch.

• At parent-teacher interviews: Look for our colouring book sales table!

• Online: Place your order through PowerSchool by noon on November 6.

Books will be delivered to students' classrooms in early December, making them a wonderful treat for yourself, or a thoughtful gift for someone special! (And they make EXCELLENT Christmas gifts!)

Thank you for supporting our Grade 9 artists and helping us make a difference in the lives of young people. Every book purchased helps us colour the world a little brighter!

Please contact Mrs. Daly (Art Teacher) at andrea.daly@spschools.org if you have any questions!

November often brings shorter days, busier schedules, and the feeling that the school year is suddenly moving very quickly! It’s a good time to remind ourselves—and our students—that small things can make a big difference: getting enough rest, spending time outside, connecting with people we care about, and taking a break when we need one.

As we head toward the winter months, I encourage families to check in with one another and make space for conversations about how things are really going. A simple “What was the best part of your day?” or “Is there anything on your mind?” can open the door to meaningful connection.

As always, I’m here to support our students and families. Wishing everyone a cozy and caring November!

As always, please feel free to reach out if your child may need additional support tricia.toma@spschools.org.

Hey there! My name is Emily Ray, and I am so excited to be joining the counselling team at Hillgrove! I am a student at Yorkville University in the Master of Arts in Counselling Pychology Program and I am lucky enough to complete my practicum here at Hillgrove. I am also an educational assistant in the district, and I have worked at Wild Rose elementary school for the past 3 years. I am passionate about helping students work through and solve their problems and I look forward to making connections with this community. Please feel free to reach out to me if you child needs support emily.ray@spschools.org

Our School Council and Parent Fundraising Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month (excluding December & June). School council meets first and parent fundraising begins directly after. All meetings take place in the Hill Library with the first on Tuesday, November 17, 2026 at 5pm.

Hello Hillgrove Families,

The Hillgrove Parent Council Fundraising Committee is now getting ready for our next exciting fundraiser, taking place during Parent-Teacher Interviews in November!

In preparation for the holiday season, we’ll be raffling off several themed gift baskets and a gift card wreath.

All proceeds from the raffle will directly support important Hillgrove priorities, including our new playground redevelopment, as well as school needs such as new Chromebooks and library books.

To help make the raffle a success, we are kindly asking our Hillgrove families for donations of new, unopened/unused items or gift cards of any denomination.

Donations can be dropped off at either the Hill or Grove Main Office by October 30th.

Thank you for continuing to support our school and helping us create even more opportunities and resources for Hillgrove students!

Warmly,

Hillgrove Parent Council Fundraising Committee

Pizza by the slice will be available from Pizza 73 each Friday for $2.50 per slice. The items on the menu are available daily.

Homework Club for Grades 5-9 takes place every Wednesday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. in the Hill Library. This is a great place for students to work independently on assignments, study for exams or to receive extra help from teacher or students. If you have any questions, please reach out to sine.aboughoche@spschools.org. Please note Homework Club will be cancelled on Wednesday, November 4 due to parent teacher intereviews.

Beginning on Thursday, October 1st, ART CLUB will be running every Thursday from 3:00-4:30 p.m. for any interested grade 7-9 students. You do not need to be registered in Art Class to attend! Bring a project to work on, or just drop by and let us know what you'd like to try! This is a "drop-in" club, so do not feel pressured to attend every week if it doesn't work out for you. Come paint, draw, sketch, colour or build something cool! Please note that their will not be Art Club on Thursday, November 5th due to parent teacher conferences.

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School doors will open at 8:15am. Please ensure students dress appropriately for the weather if you plan to arrive early. The first bell rings at 8:22am. Registration and attendance begins promptly at 8:25am. Please arrive on time.

• Due to limited parking space and to ensure the safety of our students please do not drive through the staff parking lot to drop off and pick up students.
• Please do not park in the school bus lanes during peak times (8:00am-8:30am and 2:45pm-3:15pm).
• Please keep residential driveways clear in our school community.

Regular attendance at school plays a key role in student learning, achievement and social-emotional health. Should your child be absent from school, please contact the office by:

• Phoning 780-459-4456
• Submitting an online absence report here
• Emailing hillgroveattend@spschools.org

Automated phone messages will be sent out to notify families of any unexcused absences.

If your child is late or is being picked up early, please ensure they sign in or out at the office. The office must receive notice from a parent/guardian before a student can be dismissed early during school hours.

During instructional blocks and transitions between blocks, student cell phones are required to remain secured in their locker. Students may use their cell phone during their scheduled lunch break.

The school is not responsible for lost, broken or stolen cell phones.

Our school has a zero tolerance policy for being in possession or using illegal substances on or off school property during school hours or school sponsored events. As all Hillgrove students are under the age of 18, these substances include:

• drugs of any kind including alcohol or marijuana
• vaping or vape supplies
• cigarettes

Students should be arriving to school with weather appropriate clothing as they need to be prepared to go outside for recess/lunch, physical education as well as times planned by teachers throughout the week. As the weather changes from morning to afternoon we are asking students to always come prepared with appropriate clothing regardless of the weather forecast.

We kindly remind all students to be respectful of our neighbor's properties while waiting for St. Albert Transit. Please avoid gathering on front yards or other private spaces, and remember to keep the area clean by disposing of garbage properly. Let's work together to keep our community a welcoming place for everyone!

School fees for the 2025-2026 academic year are to be paid at the school via cash or cheque (payable to St. Albert School Division) or online through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please ensure any outstanding fees from previous school years are settled.

We kindly ask parents to take the time to read through the below document regarding the use of personal mobile devices in schools.

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