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Principals Message

February 2026

Dear Camilla Families,

As we move into February, there are a few important updates and reminders to share with our school community. In the next couple of weeks, parents of students in Grades 4 and 7 will receive an email with directions for completing the upcoming parent survey. This survey provides valuable information that helps guide our school planning and decision-making for the future, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We also look forward to sharing more information soon about all the great things happening in our school—there is a lot to celebrate.

Basketball season is well underway, and February is shaping up to be a very busy month with many exciting activities and events taking place, including our Jasper ski trip, Grade 9 tours of Sturgeon Composite High School, and Pink Shirt Day at the end of the month. A big thank you to all of our coaches for the time and commitment they give to our basketball program. We are grateful to our staff members who support teams alongside their school responsibilities, as well as our community coaches who generously volunteer their time to help our students grow, improve their skills, and build confidence.

February also includes a few shorter weeks due to Teachers’ Convention this week and the upcoming Family Day long weekend. Thank you for your flexibility and continued support during these times. As always, if you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to email me directly or give me a call. Open communication is important, and I am always happy to connect.

Warm regards,
Kevin Elias
Principal, Camilla School

REMINDERS

School opens to students at 8:25am and pick up is 3:00pm
Parent drop off and pick up must be done in the school parking lot not on the road. If the parking lot infront of the school is full please use the additonal parking in the staff parking.
If your child is taking a different bus home we need each parent to please email cam.absences@sturgeon.ab.ca or phone the office at (780) 939-2074
Please email cam.absences@sturgeon.ab.ca if your child will be away or will be late.

Inclement Weather Policy

As the weather is getting colder, and busses may be cancelled due to weather please review the Inclement Weather Policy

Board Policies and Administrative Procedures | Sturgeon Public School Division

Religion Students

On Wednesday, February 18th, Camilla School religion students will attend an Ash Wednesday Mass at 10:30. We are seeking a few volunteers to help escort the students to Mass at 10:15. If you are willing to volunteer, please complete the Google form below.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3zrBdcAiyiRgKjgkfZO9v6DOsE-BKWD7h_mstDQA9p37ThA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Counsellor Corner

News

February 9,2026 - Unplugged Canada

To register for this event please follow this link Unplugged Event

Come and support the Jr. High Drama production of A Nose for the News!!
You can purchase tickets at: Tickets

Our Maritimes Trip will officially be closed to new registrants on January 22nd.

31 students are confirmed to join us in Halifax, Moncton, and Charlottetown in May.

There will be another junior high trip in 2029.

Raising children in a digital world can be challenging. The Unplugged Pledge helps families work together to support healthy technology habits and student well-being.

1. Mental Health

Early smartphone use is linked to increased anxiety and social pressure. Delaying smartphones helps students grow with fewer digital stresses and more emotional support.

2. Better Focus & Sleep

Without constant notifications, children sleep better and focus more—supporting learning, mood, and daily routines at home and at school.

3. Real Connection

Phones can distract from friendships and family time. Unplugging encourages in-person play, meaningful conversations, and stronger relationships.

4. Community Support

When five families in a grade pledge together, Unplugged connects them. Shared expectations make healthy habits easier to maintain.

5. A Positive Culture Shift

Each pledge helps build a school-wide culture that prioritizes balance, well-being, and responsible technology use.

Learn More and Sign the Unplugged Pledge.

"Sturgeon Public Schools is proud to be the first school division in Alberta to partner with Unplugged Canada, a parent-led movement encouraging families to delay giving children personal smartphones until at least age 14. Research shows that waiting can positively impact children’s mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. While technology is an important part of learning in our classrooms, personal smartphone and social media use present different challenges. By sharing the Unplugged Canada Pledge, we hope to support open conversations at home and connect families with the resources they need to make the best choices for their children. Participation is completely voluntary—learn more and sign the pledge here."

Thank you to all the parent volunteers for organzing another great year of Hot Lunch!! Reminder to get your orders in 5 days prior to the dates.

At Camilla School, we are committed to fostering safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environments for all students. One of the key tools we use to achieve this is the Therapeutic Crisis Intervention for Schools (TCIS) system. TCIS is a trauma-informed, division-wide framework designed to help staff prevent crises, de-escalate potential conflicts, and support students in developing healthy emotional regulation and coping skills. This system not only enhances safety and well-being but also promotes stronger relationships between students, staff, and families.

Highlights

Our Camilla Hockey Option students represented our school well last night at the Edmonton Oil Kings game. Students had the exciting opportunity to skate the flags on the ice during the opening ceremony.

Kindergarten having fun at skating!!

Grade 7 Field Trip to the Muttart Conservatory

Congrats to all our Run Club Teams who participated in the Indoor Running Room Games on
January 22. Our Girls and Boys A Teams will be advancing to the next rounds on February 14 back at the Butterdome!