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Kindergarten Registration

Posted Dec 24 2023

Kindergarten registration for the 2024-25 school year is open! To be eligible to attend kindergarten in the 2024-25 school year, your child must turn five years old on or before Dec. 31, 2024. Pine Street…

PALS Registration

Posted Apr 1 2024

Pre-Kindergarten Registration Now Open! Is there a preschooler in your life experiencing developmental delays or challenges with speech-language or motor-skill development—big or small? If so, Elk Island…

Elk Island Round Dance

Posted Mar 13 2024

The round dance brings people from all cultures, backgrounds and beliefs together to interact with one another in a good way. We believe the dance brings healing, honour and the ability to celebrate life…

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Posted Jan 21 2024

Parent/Teacher Conferences are Monday, February 5 and Tuesday, February 6, between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Kindergarten will also have extra availability during the day on Monday, February 5, between…

2023

Christmas Break

Posted Dec 22 2023

Pine Street Elementary will close for the Christmas break at the end of the day on Friday, December 22, 2023. The school will reopen on Monday, January 8, 2024. During this time, if you have any school-related…

Christmas Concert - Tuesday, December 12

Posted Dec 7 2023

Our Christmas Concert is on Tuesday, December 12 and we are getting very excited! It will take place at The Park Church on 1 Brower Drive at 6:30 p.m. Please have students arrive between 6 - 6:15p.m. …

Respiratory Illness Guidelines

Posted Dec 5 2023

The health and safety of staff, students and visitors is a top priority. Continue to reinforce the following hygiene habits to protect staff and students from spreading respiratory illnesses, including…

10 Days of Christmas Giving starts November 27!

Posted Nov 22 2023

November 27 to December 8 we will be collecting food for the Strathcona County Food Bank! November 27 - plain cheerios and low sugar cerealNovember 28-  ready to serve soups and whole grain crackersNovember…

Bear Wear Clothing order has arrived!

Posted Nov 11 2023

The Pine Street clothing orders have arrived and will be sent home with students on Monday, November 13. If this is a gift or a surprise for your student, please call the school Monday morning to arrange…

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Posted Oct 23 2023

Parent/Teacher Conferences are Wednesday, November 1 and Thursday, November 2, between 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Kindergarten will also have extra availability during the day on Thursday, November 2, between…

Halloween Family Dance

Posted Oct 17 2023

THE GOBLINS ARE HAUNTING.THE MONSTERS WILL MASH.IT’S TIME TO GET READY FORPINE STREET SCHOOL’S SPOOKTACULAR BASH. FRIDAY, October 27   6 - 8 P.M. Doors open 5:45 p.m. COST: $5 per person. Please…

School Pictures! Important Information

Posted Sep 27 2023

School pictures were taken September 27 & 28.  Pictures should be ready to view and order roughly 3 weeks after the picture days.  Our re-take day has been rescheduled for Wednesday, October 25. To…

Terry Fox Run

Posted Sep 15 2023

Pine Street students and staff will participate in a run on September 22, 2023. Grades 1-3 will run in the back field from 2:15 - 2:45 p.m. Grades 4-6 will run around Cottonwood Park at the same time.…

Bear Wear is back!

Posted Sep 12 2023

Bear Wear is back for the 23/24 school year! Orders can be placed directly using the link below. Order cut off for the first orders of the school year is October 5. Orders will be processed and delivered…

Hot Lunch 2023-24

Posted Sep 5 2023

Please head to our Hot Lunch website www.healthyhunger.ca and sign your child/children up! Click here for instructions. The HOT LUNCH site closes the Sunday before each hot lunch. If your child has food…

Year End Family Dance

Posted May 31 2023

**NO WRISTBANDS WILL BE ISSUED.  FAMILIES WILL HAVE THEIR NAMES CHECKED OFF OF A LIST AT THE DOOR   Year End Family Dance DATE:  Friday, June 9, 2023  6-8pmDoors Open:  5:45pmCOST: $5 per person…

Back to School Information for 23-24

Posted May 24 2023

Our first day back to school is on Thursday, August 31.  On Wednesday, August 30, our teachers will phone families to introduce themselves so students will know who their teacher will be. We will be…

Save your bottles! Bottle Drive May 25 & 26!

Posted May 16 2023

Parent Council are raising funds for the 2023-2024 school year and they need your help! We would like to bring additional programs such as FitKids, so we have organized a bottle drive.  Please save your…

Kindergarten Registration

Posted May 15 2023

Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2023? If so, it’s time to register for kindergarten. To help families prepare, Elk Island Public Schools has put together an online EIPS Kindergarten…

Hat's On! For Mental Health May 3

Posted May 1 2023

May 1 - Happy Bus Driver Appreciation Day!

Posted Apr 28 2023

Join us on May 1 as we recognize and thank our school bus operators for keeping the safety of our students their first priority. We encourage you, and your children, to take a moment to say thanks to…

Parent Engagement Sessions

Posted Apr 12 2023

Date/Time:  April 26, 2023 at 5:30-7:30 PMTopic: How to Communicate with Your Youth Location:  Wes Hosford Elementary (207 Granada Blvd.) Details:  (In Person) A presentation for parents and caregivers…

Autism Acceptance Month

Posted Apr 4 2023

Food Bank Drive

Posted Apr 4 2023

Our food bank drive that we are doing with the Wye-Road Save-On Foods will be picked up on Tuesday, April 11. Thank you for your generous donations!

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

Posted Mar 12 2023

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will be held Monday, March 20, Tuesday, March 21 and Wednesday March 22 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The conference times will coincide with our Scholastic Book Fair.…

Pine Street Students take First Place at WISEST Conference!

Posted Feb 24 2023

Four of our grade 6 students attended the WISEST conference at the University of Alberta and won first prize in the zipline egg challenge! Just under 50 schools sent students to the conference. Congratulations…

Pre-Kindergarten Registration for 2023-2024

Posted Feb 24 2023

Is there a preschooler in your life experiencing developmental delays or challenges with speech-language or motor-skill development—big or small? If so, Elk Island Public School’s Play And Learn at…

Strathcona County Family Fun Night!

Posted Feb 23 2023

Come spend some quality time with your family as you connect with others in the community. There’ll be a light meal provided, exciting activities and opportunities to learn about local resources. There’s…

Pink Shirt Day - February 22

Posted Feb 7 2023

Wear a pink shirt to promote inclusion and kindness!

Teachers' Convention

Posted Feb 7 2023

Pine Street will be closed Thursday, February 8 and Friday, February 9 for Teachers' Convention

Winter walk day - February 1!

Posted Jan 27 2023

This Wednesday, February 1, Pine Street classes will be participating in Winter Walk Day. This will occur during the school day. Classes will be walking at various times throughout the day. Winter Walk…

Movie Night - Volunteers needed

Posted Jan 24 2023

Please email: events.pinestreet@gmail.com if you’re able to volunteer before or during the movie! Thank you!

Family Movie Night!

Posted Jan 13 2023

We will be playing DC League of Super-Pets. Please note that DC League of Super-Pets is rated PG. Don’t want to be rushed on Movie Night? You can pre-order pizza for supper and enjoy it in the gym!…

School Council Meeting & School Fees

Posted Jan 6 2023

Our School Advisory Council Meeting will be held at the school on Tuesday, January 10 at 6 p.m. We will be reviewing the school fees that will be charged for the 2023-24 school year and would love your…

2022

School Closed for Christmas Break

Posted Dec 20 2022

We will be closed for the Christmas break at the end of the day on Tuesday, December 20, 2022. The school will reopen on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 (early dismissal). During this time, if you have any…

December 12 6:30 p.m.

Posted Dec 6 2022

Students and staff will be bussed to the Park Church for a dress rehearsal on December 12 from 8:45 to 11 a.m. Concert Date:  Monday, December 12 at 6:30 p.m. No tickets required – general admission…

Hot Lunch - December 16

Posted Dec 2 2022

Please go to the Hot Lunch website www.healthyhunger.ca and sign your child/children up! Click here for instructions. The HOT LUNCH site closes the Sunday before each hot lunch. If your child has…

10 Days of Christmas Giving

Posted Nov 28 2022

November 29 we will kick off our foodbank drive for the Strathcona County Foodbank. Below are the items requested by the food bank. November 29 - Kleenex & Toilet paper November 30 - Razors, tampons and…

Theme Day - November 25

Posted Nov 21 2022

Wear your favourite sports jersey/shirt on November 25!

Next Hot Lunch November 25!

Posted Nov 16 2022

Pine Street School Council is excited to offer your students Hot Lunch for the 2022-23 year! Hot lunch will now be held ONCE a month starting on October 28th and ending in June 2023. Orders will be placed…

Fall Break

Posted Nov 3 2022

Pine Street Elementary School is closed Monday November 7 to Sunday November 13 for Fall Break.   

Remembrance Day Ceremony

Posted Oct 31 2022

Due to the large number of respiratory and gastrointestinal outbreaks throughout the school Division, coupled with a higher than normal amount of illnesses among our student population, we need to cancel…

Book your time for Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences

Posted Oct 13 2022

Parent/Teacher/Student Conferences will be held Tuesday, October 25, Wednesday, October 26, and Thursday, October 27 between 3:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. The conference times will coincide with our Scholastic…

Halloween Family Dance - October 28

Posted Oct 7 2022

Click HERE for more information on the Pine Street Halloween Family Dance! FRIDAY, October 28 6:00 – 8:30 P.M. *Doors will open at 5:45 P.M.* COST: $5.25 per person. Please login to www.healthyhunger.ca…

Celebrating World Teachers’ Day: October 5

Posted Oct 1 2022

October 5 is World Teachers’ Day! Launched in 1994 by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually around the world as a…

Orange Shirt Day - September 29

Posted Sep 29 2022

Since schools are closed on Friday, September 30 for Truth and Reconciliation, Pine Street staff and students are invited to wear ORANGE on Thursday, September 29.  

Terry Fox Run - September 23

Posted Sep 19 2022

Pine Street will participate in the Terry Fox Run on Friday, September 23.    Families wishing to donate can send a Toonie for Terry into the school  or can donate online 

School Picture Days September 27 & 28

Posted Sep 19 2022

Tuesday, September 27 Kindergarten B PALS  (AM and PM) Connections Grade 1 Grade 2 Grade 3 Wednesday, September 28 Kindergarten A Grade 4 Grade 4-5 Grade 5-6 Grade 6  

Elk Island Regional Honor Choir

Posted Sep 1 2022

Auditions are now open for the 2022-2023 choir season.  We will be holding our Registration Day on Sunday, September 11th from 1:00 until 2:00 pm at the Sherwood Park United Church, 20 Fir Street,…

Meet the Staff - September 1 3:30-5:30

Posted Aug 25 2022

Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards

Posted Jun 27 2022

The Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards recognize First Nations, Métis and Inuit students across Alberta who model strength and commitment in the pursuit of their personal education path and…