February 24 Fire Wire
Happy Monday!
Safety is our top priority during morning drop-off. We kindly ask all parents and guardians to follow these important procedures:
- Use the designated drop-off lanes for a quick and safe exit.
- If you need to park, please use the SOC parking lot.
- Do not park in the drop-off lanes—these are for drop-off only.
- Avoid angle stopping/parking during drop off in the upper parking lot in the mornings. Vehicles backing up create serious safety risks for students crossing.
Let’s work together to keep drop-off safe and efficient for everyone. Thank you for your cooperation!
Also, don't miss out on getting your FASC 50/50 ticket! By participating in the 50/50 raffle, you’ll help provide essential classroom resources while winning half of the total prize pool!
It's a great week for a great week!
Please read through the following blog post articles for important Fultonvale information.
Action
Opportunity
- Hot Lunch
- EIPS Round Dance
- David Irvine Presentation - Raising Accountable, Capable Young People - Paving the Way for your Child's Success!
- EIPS Audit Committee
Information
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WEEK AT A GLANCE - February 24 - 28
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ACTION
Fultonvale 50/50 Raffle
Support Our School & Win Big!
Join us in raising funds for new library books and Chromebooks to enhance our students' learning experience. By participating in our 50/50 raffle, you’ll help provide essential classroom resources while winning half of the total prize pool!
How It Works:
- Buy your raffle tickets.
- The more tickets you buy, the bigger your chance to win!
- Half of the proceeds go to the winner, and the other half of the funds will go to library books and Chromebooks.
Don’t miss out—every ticket counts! Please help us create a brighter future for our students, one book and Chromebook at a time.
Pink Shirt Day - Wednesday, February 26
Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 in Canada as an anti-bullying initiative. The movement began in Nova Scotia, when two high school students, David Shepherd and Travis Price, took a stand against bullying.
A Grade 9 student at their school was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. In response, Shepherd and Price decided to take action. They bought 50 pink shirts and distributed them to their peers to wear the next day, encouraging others to stand in solidarity with the bullied student. The act sent a powerful message of support and rejection of bullying behavior. This simple yet impactful gesture quickly gained attention and evolved into an annual event.
Today, Pink Shirt Day is observed in many countries around the world, promoting kindness, respect, and inclusion, while raising awareness about the harm caused by bullying. It is held on the last Wednesday of February with participants wearing pink to symbolize their commitment to creating safe and supportive environments for everyone.
Here are some resources for parents and caregivers to support conversations around bullying at home.
Book Fair - Call for Volunteers
We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting a Scholastic Book Fair, which will take place from March 24-26 in the FTV Learning Commons.
For students, it’s one of the most anticipated events of the school year—but we need volunteers to make it happen. We hope that you can offer your time and talents to help students experience Bookjoy Book Fair firsthand! And every purchase at the Fair directly benefits our school. So, it’s a win-win!
If you’re available to lend a hand at this upcoming event, please contact Mrs. Sargeant (candace.sargeant@eips.ca) and share which times interest you most. Opportunities to assist include:
- March 14 – Book fair set-up
- 8:45 – 11:45am (3 people)
- March 17 – Book fair previews
- 9:45am – 11:45am (1 person)
- 12:30pm – 2:30pm (1 person)
- March 18 – Sales
- 9:45am – 11:45am (2 people)
- 11:45am – 2:30pm (2 people)
- 3:00pm – 6:30pm (2 people)
- March 19 – Sales
- 9:45am – 11:45am (2 people)
- 11:45am – 2:30pm (2 people)
- 3:00pm – 7:00pm (2 people)
OPPORTUNITY
Hot Lunch
We encourage families to check their child’s field trip schedules on the Fire Wire Blog or school calendar before placing orders. This will help ensure your child doesn’t miss out on their meal.
Please also remember that once an order is placed, it cannot be canceled unless it is at least five days before the lunch date. However, if your child is away, you have options:
✅ Donate the lunch to a staff member, student, or volunteer
✅ Pick it up from the office at noon
✅ Have a sibling bring it home
If your child will be away on a scheduled hot lunch day, please contact Carrie at ceckersley78@gmail.com to let her know your preference.
Upcoming Hot Lunch Dates (February – April 2025) https://healthyhunger.ca
- Thursday, Feb. 27 – Panago & Confetti Sweets (closes Feb. 22)
- Thursday, Mar. 6 – Wokbox & Confetti Sweets (closes Mar. 1)
- Wednesday, Mar. 12 – McDonald's & Confetti Sweets (closes Mar. 7)
- Thursday, Mar. 20 – Subway & Jugo Juice (closes Mar. 15)
- Thursday, Apr. 3 – Little Caesars & Confetti Sweets (closes Mar. 29)
- Wednesday, Apr. 9 – Mucho Burrito (closes Apr. 4)
- Thursday, Apr. 17 – Boston Pizza (closes Apr. 12)
- Wednesday, Apr. 23 – Nitzas & Confetti Sweets (closes Apr. 18)
Thank you to our amazing FTV community for your continued support of FSAC fundraising—we appreciate you!
Annual EIPS Round Dance
Join Bev Facey Community High and the EIPS First Nations, Métis and Inuit Education team for the Division’s third annual Round Dance. The event will include food and a pipe ceremony with Terry Paskemin.
Join Elder Wilson Bearhead to learn teachings about the round dance and its lasting significance to truth and reconciliation today. The event is free, and everyone is welcome to attend. Event poster
- Friday, February 28
- 5:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
- Bev Facey Community High, 99 Colwill Blvd., Sherwood Park
- RSVP by February 24
David Irvine Presentation - Raising Accountable, Capable Young People - Paving the Way for your Child's Success!
Fultonvale School Council has joined forces with Bev Facey, Ecole Parc Elementaire, Mundare, and Rudolph Hennig to host David Irvine on March 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m..
Raising a child to become a responsible, respectful, resilient citizen requires deliberate action, intentional focus, and a strong, supportive community. Raising kids to be accountable and capable can be challenging and it takes courage to be a parent. With over forty years of experience as a family therapist, leadership advisor, author, parent, and grandparent, David Irvine offers a unique perspective for raising capable young people in a post pandemic world. Come prepared for an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation that will support, challenge, and shift the way you parent.
Click here for more information and to RSVP for this wonderful opportunity - https://secure.smore.com/n/pr9tq
Did you know? - Audit Committee Opportunity
EIPS is seeking two volunteer community members to serve on its Audit Committee. The Audit Committee reports to the Board of Trustees and is comprised of three elected trustees and two volunteers residing within EIPS boundaries. This opportunity provides valuable experience in the financial oversight of one of Alberta’s largest school divisions with an operating budget of approximately $210 million. The committee keeps EIPS accountable for every dollar spent to enhance student success. The closing date for this opportunity is March 7, 2025. For more information and to apply, visit the EIPS website.
INFORMATION
Junior High Communications
February Junior High Communication Updates have been posted.
https://www.fultonvale.ca/home/news/post/february-junior-high-communications
If you have any questions related to individual subjects, please contact the teacher. Teacher email addresses are listed in the communication documents.
Grade 4 & 7 Assurance Surveys
The Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) survey gathers feedback on the quality of education provided by school authorities and their schools. Schools and school authorities use this information to understand how they are doing and plan for the future.
Assurance survey information sheets and random access codes will be sent home with all grades 4 and 7 students today (Monday). We encourage parents of students in grades 4 and 7 to complete the survey.
Students in Grades 4 and 7 will complete a student survey and teachers will complete a teacher survey.
The deadline to complete the Assurance Survey is March 21.
Summer School 2025
Make the most of your summer with more than 40 senior high courses, students can earn credits, upgrade marks, lighten their workloads or finish needed prerequisites.
March 17 Summer School registration opens via Rycor, June 23 registration closes
https://www.eipsnextstep.ca/summer-school
Dates and times:
- July 7th – 31st (5 credit) 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- July 7th – 18th (Session 1) 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- July 21st – 31st (Session 2) 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
- August 5th – 13th Diploma Exams
Locations:
- Bev Facey (most classes), Salisbury (gymnasiums), F.R. Haythorne (gymnasiums)
Staff Recognition
Staff Recognition – Celebrate Our Amazing Team!
At Fultonvale, our staff go above and beyond to support students and create a positive school community. If a staff member has made a difference in your or your child’s experience, we invite you to share your appreciation!
Click this link to recognize a staff member for their dedication, kindness, and impact. Your message will be shared with the staff member, Ms. Ference, and Mrs. Vicic.
You can also find the Staff Recognition Form under Quick Links on our website, making it easy to give a shout-out anytime!
Thank you for helping us celebrate the incredible people who make Fultonvale such a great place to learn and grow!
