March 31 Fire Wire
Happy Monday!
Welcome back! We hope all our families had a wonderful Spring Break!
Thank you to all our parents who attended interviews prior to the break! It was great to see families out with their children. We'd like to thank Mrs. Sargeant and the incredible volunteers who were busy all week at the book fair.
Before we left for the break we also celebrated our Grade 6 students who completed the DARE program. Thank you to Officer Donaldson who led our students in learning around topics related to making safe life choices.
As we bid farewell to March and welcome in April, please continue to stay informed through the weekly Fire Wire communications and our school calendar on the website.
It's a great week for a great week!
Please read through the following blog post articles for important Fultonvale information.
EIPS Upcoming Events and Important Dates
Action
Opportunity
Information
Photo Gallery
WEEK AT A GLANCE -March 31 - April 4
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EIPS Upcoming events and important dates:
- April 2: Early dismissal
- April 7: World Health Day
- April 7-11: Education Week
- April 18: Good Friday (schools and Central Services closed)
- April 21: Easter Monday (schools and Central Services closed)
- April 22: Earth Day
- April 23: Administrative Professionals’ Day
- April 23: National French Immersion Day
- April 23: World Book and Copyright Day
- April 27 to May 4: National Volunteer Week
ACTION
Join Our Fundraising Council – We’re Looking for Board Members!
Are you passionate about making a difference in our community? We’re seeking dedicated individuals to join Fultonvale School Advisory Council and help drive impactful change! We’re currently looking for a President, Secretary, and Treasurer to provide leadership, oversight, and strategic guidance for our fundraising efforts.
Positions Available:
- President: Lead the council, provide direction and vision for fundraising activities, and represent the organization at events.
- Secretary: Manage meeting notes, maintain records, and ensure communication within the council.
- Treasurer: Oversee financial records, manage budgets, and ensure financial transparency.
We meet every other month for 30-45 minutes.
Without volunteers to fill these positions, the Fultonvale School Advisory Council (FSAC) may be forced to dissolve. This would mean the loss of Hot Lunches, the Welcome Back BBQ, Provided Lunches, and valuable funding that directly supports our school.
If you're interested in stepping up, please email ftvhotlunch@gmail.com. Elections will take place at our AGM on May 20, and you must be present to be voted in.
Your support makes a difference—let’s keep these important programs going for our students!
OPPORTUNITY
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:
- Thursday April 3 - Little Caesars & Confetti Sweets (closes Sat Mar 29)
- 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!
Youth Market
Calling all Strathcona County young innovators and entrepreneurs! Showcase and sell your creations at your own market table. Strathcona County Child and Youth Coalition is hosting a Youth Market for students in Grade 7 and up to be vendors on April 28. Deadline to submit your application is April 14.
For more information visit the following website: https://bbbsstrathcona.ca/child-and-youth-coalition-youth-market/
Do more this summer! EIPS Summer School: Register now
July 7-31
Registration for EIPS Summer School is now open. The program, organized through Next Step, offers more than 40 senior high courses. Students can earn credits, upgrade marks, lighten workloads or finish pre-requisite courses.
Courses include:
Open to EIPS students entering grades 10-12 next fall, and students in their Grade 12 year.
- Core senior high courses
- Career and Life Management (CALM)
- Physical Education
- Land-Based Learning
- Work Experience and the Registered Apprenticeship Program
- Workplace Safety
Plus, choose from a variety of complementary courses—offered online.
Learn more about EIPS Summer School 2025—including 2025 course offerings, registration, important dates and more.
INFORMATION
April Counsellor's Corner
Mrs. Walker has published April's Counsellor Corner. This month it includes information about Neurodiversity as April is Autism Acceptance month. Community resources and programs through AHS and Strathcona County, including summer programming, are also included.
https://www.fultonvale.ca/about/counsellors-corner
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!
Did you know? Attendance Matters
If your child misses just two days a month for any reason for ten of their school years, they’ll have missed the equivalent of one entire year of school. Students who frequently miss school, even as early as kindergarten, are also more likely to have difficulty in school, at post-secondary and in their career. As every family has unique circumstances, EIPS uses a multi-tiered approach to re-engage students with chronic absenteeism. In addition, the Division promotes strategies to support and encourage regular attendance for all students. If you’re concerned about consistent student attendance for your child or youth, contact the school for support. An informative video is also available.
Watch for Thin Ice
Remember, be aware of thin ice this time of year. Depending on changing temperatures, ice can form and melt to varying degrees on outdoor bodies of water. Try to remind your child about the dangers of thin ice, obey all posted signs, take proper care and remain a safe distance from the ice.
For more information about ice safety, visit the Canadian Red Cross.
Did you know?
The colour of ice may be an indication of its strength. Clear blue ice is the strongest. White opaque is half as strong as blue ice. And, grey ice is unsafe—greyness indicates the presence of water.
PHOTO GALLERY
Fultonvale Highlights
