Cougar Tracks
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January 2023 |
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Christmas Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Christmas Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Christmas Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Early Dismissal: One hour earlier
Time: All Day
Students dismissed one hour earlier than usual
Junior High Honours Program Information Session
Time:
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Location: Virtual
Learn more about the Junior High Honours program within EIPS. All students in grades 7 and 8 and their families are invited to attend this virtual information session.
The EIPS Junior High Honours program is designed for students in grades 8 and 9 with high achievement in their core courses and who enjoy a challenging academic environment.
Deadline for 2023-24 EIPS Junior High Honours Program applications
Time: All Day
The EIPS Junior High Honours program is designed for students in grades 8 and 9 with high achievement in their core courses and who enjoy a challenging academic environment.
On January 9, the application form was emailed directly to the first parent/guardian on file for all current grades 7 and 8 students. Applications for the 2023-24 EIPS Junior High Honours program are due Jan. 18, 2023.
Secondary French Immersion Information Session
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Ardrossan Junior Senior High
Learn more about secondary French immersion programming within EIPS. All students in grades 5 to 11 and their families are invited to attend to learn more about the program.
Attendees will gain insight about the program, curriculum, instruction, diploma requirements, related career paths and optional course offerings. In addition, families will have a chance to ask questions from representatives of both Ardrossan Junior Senior High and Sherwood Heights Junior High, and learn about post-secondary options at the University of Alberta’s Campus Saint-Jean.
Professional Learning Day: No school for students
Time: All Day
Senior Girls Practice
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Senior Boys Practice
Time: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Division High School Information Session
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: The Park Church, 1 Brower Dr., Sherwood Park, AB
To help you make an informed decision about senior high, EIPS is hosting a Division high school information night. All EIPS students in grades 8 and 9 and their families are invited to attend to learn more about the senior high program. The session will provide information about senior high courses, instruction, programming and extracurricular opportunities throughout the Division, as well as details about diploma requirements and various career path options.
Jr B Girls Practice
Time: 7:00 am - 7:00 am
Seniors @ SAB
Time: 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Boys 4 PM
Girls 5:15 PM
Juniors @ Home vs. OLPH
Time: 4:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Boys 4 PM
Girls 5:15 PM
Returning student registration 2023-24 opens
Time: All Day
Returning Student Registration for the 2023-24 school year takes place Feb. 1-28, 2023.
All requests to attend a non-designated school in 2023-24 must be submitted during this timeframe.
Learn more
Early Dismissal: One hour earlier
Time: All Day
Students dismissed one hour earlier than usual
Junior Girls Practice
Time: 7:00 am - 7:00 am
Senior Boys Practice
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Junior Boys Practice
Time: 4:45 pm - 4:45 pm
Senior Boys Practice
Time: 7:00 am - 7:00 am
Senior Girls Practice
Time: 3:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Jr B Boys Practice
Time: 4:45 pm - 6:15 pm
Junior Girls Practice
Time: 7:00 am - 7:00 am
Junior Boys Practice
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Public Engagement: French Immersion Programming
Time:
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Heritage Hills Elementary, gymnasium
As you know, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is exploring ways to enhance its French Immersion program, address enrolment pressures and boost retention at the junior high and senior high levels. Before any decisions are made, several public engagement efforts are planned with school families, students and community stakeholders. Phase 1 took place in fall 2022. Thank you to everyone who participated and shared their thoughts.
The Division wants to continue the conversation with the community. As such, another public consultation is planned for February 7. Childcare will be provided. EIPS French Immersion families, students and community members are invited to attend. At the session, attendees will review the What We Heard Report; discuss French Immersion programming successes, challenges and concerns; and explore possible solutions. Attendees will also have a chance to ask questions and offer feedback.
Part 1: Presentation (5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.)
Part 2: Breakout-room sessions (6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
Can’t make the meeting? That’s OK. You can still provide input by completing an online survey—open from February 8-21. EIPS will send the survey link to the school community, post it online and share it through social media on February 8.
EIPS encourages everyone to attend the upcoming public engagement session and share their thoughts. The Division will use the feedback to inform next steps, guide the next public engagement efforts and develop possible options.
North Central Teachers' Convention
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
North Central Teachers' Convention
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Family Day - Statutory holiday
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Central Services closed
Returning student registration 2023-24 closes
Time: All Day
Returning Student Registration for the 2023-24 school year takes place Feb. 1-28, 2023.
All requests to attend a non-designated school in 2023-24 must be submitted during this timeframe.
Learn more
Early Dismissal: One hour earlier
Time: All Day
Students dismissed one hour earlier than usual
Professional Learning Day: No school for students
Time: All Day
Report Cards - elementary and junior high
Time: All Day
Excluding Ardrossan Junior Senior High, Lamont High, SCA Secondary and Vegreville Composite High
Spring Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Spring Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Spring Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Spring Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Spring Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Spring Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Spring Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Spring Break
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Early Dismissal: One hour earlier
Time: All Day
Students dismissed one hour earlier than usual
Good Friday - Statutory holiday
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Central Services closed
Easter Monday - Division closure day
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Central Services closed
Early Dismissal: One hour earlier
Time: All Day
Students dismissed one hour earlier than usual
Professional Learning Day: No school for students
Time: All Day
Grade 9 PAT: English Language Arts (including K&E) Part A
Time: 9:00 am - 10:20 am
Grade 9 PAT: Français/French Language Arts Partie A
Time: 9:00 am - 11:00 am
School Closure Day
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Victoria Day - Statutory holiday
Time: All Day
Schools closed to staff and students
Central Services closed
Early Dismissal: One hour earlier
Time: All Day
Students dismissed one hour earlier than usual
Grades 7 and 8 Exam: Français/French Language Arts Partie B
Time: All Day
Each school will determine the specific time for the exam
Grade 9 PAT: Français/French Language Arts Partie B
Time: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Grades 7 and 8 Exam: English Language Arts Part B
Time: All Day
Each school will determine the specific time for the exam
Grade 9 PAT: English Language Arts (including K&E) Part B
Time: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
National Indigenous Peoples Day
Time: All Day
Grades 7 and 8 Exam: Mathematics Part(ie) A
Time: All Day
Each school will determine the specific time for the exam
Grade 9 PAT: Mathematics Part(ie) A
Time: 9:00 am - 9:30 am
Grades 7 and 8 Exam: Mathematics Part(ie) B
Time: All Day
Each school will determine the specific time for the exam
Grade 9 PAT: Mathematics Part(ie) B (and K&E Mathematics)
Time: 9:00 am - 10:20 am
Grades 7 and 8 Exam: Social Studies
Time: All Day
Each school will determine the specific time for the exam
Grade 9 PAT: Social Studies (including K&E)
Time: 9:00 am - 10:20 am
Grades 7 and 8 Exam: Science
Time: All Day
Each school will determine the specific time for the exam
Last day of classes
Time: All Day
Report Cards - elementary and junior high
Time: All Day
Grade 9 PAT: Science (including K&E)
Time: 9:00 am - 10:15 am
Operational Day
Time: All Day
Schools closed to students