Fort Assiniboine School Week at a Glance March 18-22, 2024

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

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

Thurs. March 21

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