April

Hello OAP & HGE School Families,

I hope that you all had a wonderful spring break,  even though the weather was a little on the chilly side!

Looking Back

The last week before the break was a whirlwind of excitement for both staff and students! March Madness brought energy to our hallways as we started each day with a school-wide march and ended with a fun, themed snack. A major highlight was the hockey game at the Multiplex – thank you to the Jets players for joining us and making it such a memorable event!

We also had the pleasure of experiencing a live performance of Rapunzel, brought to us by the Alberta Musical Theatre Company. A big thank you to the School Council for bringing this event to our schools!

Additionally, we hope you enjoyed connecting with your child’s teacher during Parent-Teacher Interviews. We tried a new format this year and would love to hear your feedback – please feel free to call or stop by the office to share your thoughts.

Looking Ahead

• Education Week (April 7th - 11th):  We are excited to showcase some of the quality learning happening in our schools! 
• New for Next Year:  We are introducing Junior Kindergarten programming and KinderCare in partnership with Rural Roots Child Care. Be sure to check out our registration information!
• Early Years Parent Evening: We will host an interactive parent information event for you and your child to attend. We are planning for an evening during the third week in April. Watch for the date and further information on our website.

Important Dates

• Professional Development Day – April 17 (No school for students) 
• Easter Holiday – April 18 - 21

We appreciate your continued support in making our school a safe, inclusive, and engaging place for all students. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office. 

Sincerely,

Cheryl Gascoyne

On April 16 Heartland Training & Support Hub will be coming to our school and doing farm safety presentations with each class.

Reminder that the school doors open to students at 8:35am.  Please do not drop your child off prior to this time as supervision is not available.

As you drop off or pick up your children from school, please be mindful of where you park your vehicle. It's important to avoid parking in designated bus pickup and drop-off spots, as these areas need to remain clear for the seamless and safe transportation of all students.

Additionally, pay close attention to any No Parking signs around the school premises.

Abiding by these rules ensures the safety and efficiency of school transportation, and helps maintain a smooth flow of traffic for everyone involved. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

It is important to check your child regularly for head lice.  While not dangerous and cannot spread illness or disease, they can be a nuisance and create a lot of work.

If you child has head lice, it is important to start treatment right away. 

Click Here for more information about checking for and treating head lice.