Parent Resources
Welcome to the parent resources page! Please check back often as the content on this page will change.
Parents play an important role in shaping the way their children view learning. As a parent, you understand more than anyone else how your child learns and processes information. The very best resource you have as a parent to support your child's learning is your child's teacher. Ask questions, be involved in the school, and take an interest in what your child is learning. Here are a few links to resources that you may find useful.
1. Curriculum Support for Parents
2. How Do I Help Support My Child's Reading?
1. CURRICULUM SUPPORT FOR PARENTS
Many stakeholders, including parents, play a vital role in the education of Alberta’s students. K-6 students are currently being introduced to new curriculum. As of September 2023, new curriculum was implemented. To learn more about what your child will learn at school, visit the New Learn Alberta website for more information and curricular support materials. LearnAlberta.ca is a web site that offers a wide range of resources directly tied to what Alberta students are learning in the classroom. There are also Toolkits for literacy and numeracy that include curated supplementary resources to help parents and guardians support student learning at home.
2. HOW DO I HELP SUPPORT MY CHILD'S READING?
How do I know that the book my child chooses is right for him/her?Books that your child takes home should be easy to read. Difficult books will be frustrating for your child and will discourage him/her from reading. We expect our students to read a minimum of 15 minutes a night in each language of instruction. Forming lifelong habits of reading and reading for enjoyment is a strong predictor of student academic success. We appreciate families supporting their child at home by having a reading routine.
How does my child choose an appropriate book?
If 2 or more of these are true, the book may be:
Too Easy
- Your have read it lots of times
- You understand the story well.
- You can understand every word or almost every word.
- You can read it smoothly.
Just Right:
- The book is new to you.
- You understand most of the book.
- When you read some places are smooth and some are choppy.
- Someone can read this book with you.
Too Hard:
- There are many words that you don’t know (5 or more on one page).
- You are confused about what is happening.
- When you read it, it sounds very choppy.
- There is no one to read it with you.
Recess for students is time to provide a break from regular school routine and a chance to get some exercise and fresh air. It is expected that children will be dressed warmly enough to be outside for 15 minutes. When the temperature is colder than -23 Celsius, or if the wind-chill factor creates an equally cold situation, or if there is a storm or extreme wind conditions, regular outside recess is cancelled and students are allowed to remain indoors under their teacher’s supervision. Students will be dismissed at the regular time. Division schools are generally not closed during periods of cold weather, heavy snowfall or rain. It can be expected that unless weather conditions become extremely severe, all Edmonton Public Schools will remain open. Any notice of school closures will be made known through television or radio announcements.
We are proud to have a non-profit Out of School Care operate in our building. They provide care for your children in grades K-6, before and after school. They are also open during school holidays and offer full day programs. Their developmental theme based program includes: Arts and crafts, science activities, games, community outings, music, computer, homework support, snacks and so much more!
Child SUBSIDIES ARE AVAILABLE through the Government of Alberta, Children & Youth Services.
Call Michelle at 780-474-7636 for information.
A great deal of learning occurs in the classroom through the use of guided questions, dialogue and problem solving. We therefore request that you try to schedule family holidays during the school breaks. Parents who choose to take their children out of school and go on a holiday or trip are choosing to accept responsibility for their children’s learning during that period of time. Home education imparts responsibility to the parents to provide programming that meets the Alberta Education Curriculum guidelines. If you have scheduled a holiday during school time, we would appreciate notice well in advance, so that teachers can communicate with parents about what the child will be missing. Teachers are not required to develop handouts or specific lessons for extended holiday time. Evaluation may indicate “unable to assess” or “absent during this unit” on the progress report.