April 7 Fire Wire
Happy Monday!
In addition to some great events last week such as the student vs staff basketball game and Sports Day, we also had our April Assembly focusing on Choosing Respect and Kindness. We talked about how we create community by showing respect and kindness to one another and to stand up for each other. We reviewed what bullying is and how to stand up to bullying. We also revisited lessons Toni Harrison shared during his presentations in January. We reminded all students of the high expectations we hold for how we treat one another at Fultonvale. By cultivating a culture of kindness and respect, we help build a safe and inclusive community where everyone feels valued.
Thank you, families, for your ongoing support in helping us nurture a kind and compassionate school community. More information and resources from the assemblies can be found in the blog post article below and photos from our great week have been captured in the Fultonvale Highlights photo gallery.
It's a great week for a great week!
Please read through the following blog post articles for important Fultonvale information.
Action
Opportunity
- Junior High Communications
- Hot Lunch
- Staff Recognition
- Explore Collegiate Pathways
- Parent Workshop Invitation
Information
Photo Gallery
WEEK AT A GLANCE - April 7 - 11
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ACTION
Yearbook Order Reminder - DEADLINE April 30th
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to preserve your child’s memories from this school year! The 2024/2025 school yearbook is a special keepsake that captures all the unforgettable moments, achievements, and fun experiences your child shared with friends and teachers. It’s a wonderful way to look back on their growth and accomplishments. Go to your Parent Portal student Rycor account to purchase. Yearbooks are $25.00 each. Ensure your child’s place in this cherished tradition!
PAT Information - New Digital Assessment Platform
Alberta Education has implemented a new Digital Assessment Platform (DAP) for all PAT and Diploma exams. Fultonvale and Elk Island Public Schools has a plan to give our students time to practice with the DAP to be prepared for their PAT's in June.
Families can also check out the new DAP through the Alberta Education website:
https://www.alberta.ca/provincial-achievement-tests;
- then clicking on Digital tests and exams;
- students can practice navigating the assessment platform or use the practice exams.
The DAP will only be used for PAT's for our grade 6s and 9s. The grade 7 and 8 Common Exams will NOT use DAP.
PAT and Grade 7 and 8 Common Exam dates are all posted on our website calendar.
OPPORTUNITY
Junior High Communications
- Grade 7 - April 2025 Grade 7 Update
- Grade 8 - April 2025 Grade 8 Junior High Update
- Grade 9 - April 2025 Grade 9 Update
MADD will be visiting with a presentation for our Junior High Students on April 10 taking place in the afternoon.
Please review the informational letter they have provided - MADD Information Letter
Hot Lunch
**UPCOMING APRIL LUNCHES & NOTES**
Happy Monday FTV families. Hope everyone had a great spring break and are ready to get back into the swing of things! Here is the upcoming list and order closing dates of lunches for April along with other info at bottom:
- Wednesday April 9 - Mucho Burrito (closes Fri Apr 4)
- Thursday April 17 - Boston Pizza (closes Sat Apr 12)
- Wednesday April 23 - Nitza's & Confetti Sweets (closes Fri Apr 18)
- Thursday May 1 - KFC & Confetti Sweets (closes Sat Apr 26)
As we are headed into Field trip season, please note your child (rens) schedules before ordering in advance.
If you need your child’s hot lunch sent home with a sibling, please email Carrie at ceckersley78@gmail.com by the day before or no later than 9 AM on the day of hot lunch. To keep things running smoothly, we ask that students do not come to the concession room looking for a sibling’s lunch, as we are busy managing classroom bins and distribution. Instead, Carrie will ensure the lunch is sent to the sibling’s classroom to be taken home.
Thank you for your cooperation and for your continued support of our fundraising efforts! With only 10 hot lunches left before the end of the school year, we’re excited for each one!
Staff Recognition - Celebrate Our Amazing Staff!
At Fultonvale, our staff go above and beyond every day, embodying Heart, Excellence, Attitude, and Teamwork—they Feel the H.E.A.T. in all they do! Their dedication and impact on students and our school community often go unseen, but you can help change that!
We invite you to take a moment to recognize a staff member who has made a difference. Your kind words and appreciation mean more than you know!
Submit a Staff Recognition Form here
Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible people who make Fultonvale shine!
Explore Collegiate Pathways
In 2025-26, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) will be expanding its Collegiate Pathways programming to provide more opportunities for more students across the Division. Opportunities are available for students entering or returning to Grade 12 in the fall. For students entering grades 10 or 11 next year, the available information will help with course planning throughout senior high.
Parent Workshop Invitation
Westboro Parents Society is hosting a Parent Engagement on April 16 and 29th to speak about creating smoother, stress-free routines while building essential executive function skills in their children!
INFORMATION
April Assembly Resources
During the April assemblies we reviewed what bullying is and isn't with students as well as what to do when bullying is occurring. We also talked about the importance of being an ally and standing up to bullying.
In the Kindergarten - Grade 4 assembly we talked about the difference between mean acts, conflict and bullying. In the Grade 5 - Grade 9 assembly we talked about the difference between conflict, being rude or mean and bullying. Below are the definitions shared during the assemblies which we hope also support families you navigate these conversations at home.
Numeracy Corner - Fact Fluency through Games
Fact fluency develops through a balance of strategy-based practice and intentional memorization. Research from Graham Fletcher and Jennifer Bay-Williams highlights the
importance of efficiency, flexibility, and accuracy—helping students recall facts while also understanding and applying them.
Games are a powerful way to build fluency, and the Math Fact Fluency Companion Site offers additional resources to support this work. It includes digital games, strategy videos, and downloadable tools that complement the games found in the Building Fact Fluency kit. Blending strategy, play, and memorization makes fluency practice both meaningful and engaging!
Literacy Corner
- Experience Read Along Poetry Videos
- Find out more about the Edmonton Poet Laureate
- Visit the Strathcona County Library to meet their Writer in Residence and hear local poets share their work
- The League of Canadian Poets has great resources, especially for older children, to explore Canadian poetry
EIPS Annual Education Results Report
Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, growth opportunities and how it supports students in achieving the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2023-24 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.
April Spotlight: cultivating high-quality learning environments and experiences
- Raising the Bar: Evidence-based practices that are enhancing teaching and learning in EIPS
- Power of Kindness: Creating welcoming, inclusive, respectful and safe learning environments in schools
- Building Blocks: How effective planning, management and infrastructure are supporting learning
RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2025-28
PHOTO GALLERY
Fultonvale Highlights
