Week at a Glance (March 17-21)

It was a busy week at HHE! We celebrated math this week with our Week of Inspirational Math. Classes were able to participate in daily virtual math read alouds with guests who love math and use it in their jobs every day. Students ended the week with Pi Day where we had pizza (yay for circles!) for hot lunch.

Today we enjoyed a performance from our students who have been in the ukulele ensemble this year. The different groups performed for their invited guests in the foyer, showing off their ukulele skills and ending with a whole group performance of Best Day of My Life. Thank you to Dr. Boyer who put a lot of hard work into working with these students this year!

Throughout this week, we also took the opportunity to thank our substitutes. It was Substitute Appreciation Week and we really appreciate all that they do at HHE!

It’s Survey Season!

EIPS Annual Feedback Survey

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) wants to hear from you. Every year, EIPS conducts a feedback survey to gauge its progress toward meeting the goals and priorities outlined in its Four-Year Education Plan. Collectively, the Division uses the survey feedback to help guide future planning, decision-making and strategies—all aimed at enhancing student learning and better serving the wider community

Complete the 2024-25 EIPS Annual Feedback Survey: For Parents and Caregivers by March 21.

 Alberta Education Assurance Survey

The Alberta Education Assurance survey gathers feedback on the quality of education provided by school authorities and their schools. Schools and school authorities use this information to understand how they are doing and plan for the future. Grade 4 parents and caregivers have received information directly from the school on how to complete the survey. Complete the Alberta Education Assurance survey by March 21—learn more. For questions or concerns, contact the school.

New Club Starting After Spring Break- Welcome to the Run Club!

Hey there, future runners! We’re thrilled to invite you to join our Run Club – a place where fun, fitness, and friendship come together! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just starting to lace up those sneakers, this club is for you.

Meet Your Coaches:

Mat – He’s the ultimate running expert! With tons of experience under his belt, including half ironmans and marathons, Mat is ready to share his knowledge and passion for running. He’s here to help you level up your skills and push yourself to new heights.

Erran – Erran loves running for the fun of it and has tackled everything from sprint triathlons to 10k and 21k distances. She’s passionate about helping you enjoy running and building up your skills in a supportive and friendly way.  

When and Where:

• Practices: Mondays & Fridays from 12:00 to 12:30 PM. The club will start March 31st and end on May 2nd.

Who Can Join?

• Grades 3 to 6 are welcome!
• If we have younger runners (Grades 1-2) interested, we’ll need a few extra volunteers/coaches to ensure safety and fun for everyone. We love seeing younger runners join the action! Please contact Erran Milligan (erranmilligan@gmail.com) if you want to help with the club.

The Goal: Zebra RunWild Marafun Run – Saturday, May 3rd!
The big finale! Our goal is to get all the kids ready to participate in the 1.2 KM Zebra RunWild Marafun Run on Saturday, May 3rd. It’s the perfect way to wrap up the season – getting outside, testing your abilities, and having tons of fun while doing it! This is optional, but we’d love to see you there! Registration for the run can be done here: https://www.runwild.ca/register

Get ready for some great times, new friends, and tons of motivation. Lace up your shoes and let’s get running! 

Purdy's Fundraiser
Chocolate anyone? FAHHE will be doing a Purdy's fundraiser from March 10-30, just in time for Easter treats. Details were emailed to all families on Monday, March 10th. 

Caregiver Education Series- Free Online Sessions
The Alberta School Councils Association has a new seminar available this month in the Caregiver Education Series. There are free online sessions on fostering effective problem solving with your child and test anxiety in teens. Please click here to see the information about the session as well as the registration instructions. 

Here is a quick glance at what is happening next week: