Fort Assiniboine School Week at a Glance March 18-22, 2024
- Transfer & Bussing Concerns – The current Pembina Hills AP 50-01 policy states parents may apply to transfer students in K-9 to BCHS or BES before the start of the next school year, but also states that transportation (bussing) is not provided (unless an exception is made by Regional Office Sr. Administration). This is a policy not under my control as a principal. A special meeting is being held on Wed. April 3 at 6:00 pm in the Library for concerned parents to meet with the Superintendent Brett Cooper and our School Board Trustee Melissa Hanna.
Mon. March 18
- Morning announcements for students:
Tues. March 19
- Morning announcements for students: Twin Day
- Parent Society Hot Lunch served today (chicken burger, mac & cheese, juice)
- Leadership meeting
Wed. March 20
- Morning announcements for students:
- Elementary Basketball Game versus Staff at lunch recess in the gym
- Extra Kindergarten Day has been moved to Tues. June 25
- Awana Youth group in the gym after school 4-6
- School Council Meeting @ 4:30 pm in the Library
- Jr. High Basketball Year End Celebration – Family Fun Night 7-8:30 pm
Thurs. March 21
- Morning announcements for students:
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- JH Basketball girls meet for lunch in Mrs. Spitzer’s room
- Progress Reports sent home for K-9
Fri. March 22 – Spring Break Begins
Tues. April 2 – Classes Resume
Information & Reflections from Last Week:
- Celebration of Learning Meetings -Thank you to all the parents that were able to attend. Teachers are currently making arrangements to meet with parents who were unable to attend.
- Music Festival Showcase – what an outstanding accomplishment and experience for our Elementary Choir! The showcase featured amazing musical talent of all ages in piano, guitar, singing, and speech arts. Thank you to our parents who came through at short notice to transport all our students to the showcase. Thank you to Mr. Hawken and Mrs. Betz for all their hard work, including hauling a truck full of instruments. Mrs. Hiemstra received many compliments on behalf of the school while at the showcase, including “They are magicians!” Check out videos of the elementary choir’s performance on these links: https://www.facebook.com/FortAssiniboineSchool/videos/718575510462495
- https://www.facebook.com/FortAssiniboineSchool/videos/292283717043701
- Pi Day – thank you Parent Society for the delicious pie served on Thursday! They canvassed our local Co-op and received free pie.
Next Week & Beyond.
April 12 – Bear Day – No School
April 18 – Spring Tea, recognition of volunteers (time TBA)
Fri. April 19 – NO SCHOOL – ALL Staff attend Ed Plan Planning Day
April 22, 23, 24, 25 and 29 – Swimming Lesson (times TBA)
April 23 – Jr. High Badminton Tournament at the Westlock Spirit Center
April 24 – Kindergarten Open House 1-4 pm
April 26 – Bear Day – No School
May 1 – Science Field trip for Gr. 8&9 – River Watch in Edmonton
May 2 – a musical performance at the school – more info to come
Wed. May 22 – School Council Meeting
May 23 – K-5 Wetlands Day and Fish Release at Schuman Lake
Fril May 24 – Gr. 6&7 going to Huestis Forest (near Whitecourt)
Mon. May 27 – PHSD Jr. High Track Meet @BCHS (backup date is May 29)
- Check out all the pictures of our academic, athletic, and other activities on the Fort School FaceBook page https://www.facebook.com/FortAssiniboineSchool