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FWPS office hours: 7:45am - 3:15pm
FWPS office hours: 7:45am - 3:15pm
Please email the front desk at fwps@sturgeon.ab.ca or call 825-349-0021 to excuse your child if they will be absent, late, or leaving school early.
Week at a Glance
Week at a Glance
Nov 3
Nov 3
DAY 2
Vball Boys Practice 2:45-4:15
nov 4
nov 4
DAY 3
Cereal Day
Book Club Meeting: Anxious Generation 5:30pm
Parent Council 6:30pm
Vball Girls Practice 2:45-4:15
nov 5
nov 5
DAY 1
Gr 9: Take Your Kid to Work Day
Vball Jr Teams Practice
Full Moon (see below)
nov 6
nov 6
DAY 2
Vball HOME Game vs. Camilla
nov 7
nov 7
DAY 3
Remembrance Day Ceremony 10:30am
Healthy Hunger: Boston Pizza
Photo Retakes POSTPONED: Date TBD
Immunizations Gr 6/9 TBD
FALL BREAK: Nov 10-14 NO SCHOOL
Healthy Hunger: Nov 7 Boston Pizza (last day to order is Sun, Nov 2)
Healthy Hunger Mon, Nov 17: Subway (last day to order is Nov 12)
The Anxious Generation Book Club Meetings are held before School Council meetings
The Anxious Generation Book Club Meetings are held before School Council meetings
Next club meeting: Nov 4 @ 5:30pm
“Childhood changed in the early 2010s, and so did adolescent mental health. A once-in-a-century transformation occurred as childhood was rewired into something phone-based, screen-centered, and largely indoor, with far less free play and independence.” J. Haidt
Amazon Link to purchase: Anxious Generation
student asn numbers can be found by logging into powerschool and clicking on the student fees and forms tab.
student asn numbers can be found by logging into powerschool and clicking on the student fees and forms tab.
the asn is the 9-digit number under your student's name.
the asn is the 9-digit number under your student's name.
PLEASE RETURN AGENDAS BACK FOR MONDAYS!
Check out our school's Google Calendar to see what's coming up for our Firebirds! Just click the link above.
"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."
"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."
NEW DATE - - - Friday, nov 7: Boston Pizza
NEW DATE - - - Friday, nov 7: Boston Pizza
Order DEADLINE: Sunday, Nov 2 @ 10 pm
Our hot lunch program, Healthy Hunger, is ready to deliver yummy meals to our students. Please visit https://healthyhunger.ca to sign-in or create an account to order.
Our Parent Council and their team of wonderful volunteers have been busy finding all kind of yummy offerings to order throughout the year. More details to follow!
2025 -2026 Junior High: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
2025 -2026 Junior High: Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)
Starting in the 2025-2026 school year, all students in Grades 7 to 9 are encouraged to bring a personal learning device (such as a Chromebook or laptop) to school each day to support their classroom learning.
What is BYOD?
BYOD stands for "Bring Your Own Device." It's an educational approach that allows students at Four Winds Public School to use their personal devices (like laptops, tablets, or Chromebooks) for learning at school.
Click HERE to find out more!
It's autumn out there: warm days, cold days - be prepared!
It's autumn out there: warm days, cold days - be prepared!
The seasons are changing and that means the weather could be very unpredictable. Please ensure appropriate outerwear and shoes for the weather conditions. Indoor shoes for a quick change of footwear is recommended.
Air Quality Guidelines
Air Quality Guidelines
As outlined in Administrative Procedure 255, all strenuous outdoor activities, including sports practices and events such as football, must be cancelled when the AQHI reaches a level of 7 or higher. All outdoor activities, including walking outdoor fieldtrips should be canceled when the AQHI reaches 10 or higher.
Flight snacks, anyone?
Flight snacks, anyone?
Our Firebird Flight Club is heading to Montreal & Ottawa in 2027! To get them closer to their fundraising goals, they have partnered with Indeygo and are offering some sweet treats and yummy snacks. Check out the link below to support them in their travels.
Volunteers
Volunteers
We are grateful for the contributions of our volunteers who play a vital role in our school programs. To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete the annual SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement and adhere to confidentiality standards in line with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). This form can be found in the link above or online in Powerschool where you would find Field Trip forms. Additionally, roles involving sole supervision, such as field trips or coaching, require a criminal record check and vulnerable sector verification, renewed every three years.
The annual SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement will be available for parents to complete through PowerSchool, where you normally complete permission forms. Volunteering is a privilege managed by the school Principal, who ensures that all volunteer work supports school staff efforts. We value your dedication and commitment to our students, our schools and our communities and look forward to continuing to welcome you into our schools.
For further details, please find the updated Administrative Procedure 315: Volunteers.
TCIS
TCIS
At Four Winds Public 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.
The Four Winds Public School, Early Bird Cafe, is up and running again for the third year at school. Our EBC's main focus is to nourish our students experiencing food insecurities by providing healthy breakfast, lunch & snack options everyday throughout the school year. If you would like more information about our program or wish to volunteer, you can email Mrs. Kim deChamplain at: kim.dechamplain@sturgeon.ab.ca
We appreciate any donations, whether it be monetary, food, or your volunteer time. Please contact Kim deChamplain for more information.
Thank you!
Thank you!
Thank you!
We would like to extend our continued gratitude to Breakfast Club of Canada, the Midstream Society and President's Choice Children's Charities for their ongoing financial donations that help us support a nourished environment for our students.
Powerschool
Powerschool
Please check out the PowerSchool How-To Document for any difficulties you may be experiencing. Powerschool is a program used by schools for fees, forms, report cards and registrations. Please create your powerschool parent portal if you have not already done so.
Google Classroom is a system used by teachers for assigning homework. If you would like to know your child's homework, please contact his/her homeroom teacher for instructions.
Parent Council
Parent Council
Check out past minutes, agendas and all things School Council here!
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, Nov 4 6:30 pm
See you then!
School Supply Lists
School Supply Lists
Are you already thinking about next school year? Want to get a head start on your back-to-school shopping?
Supply Lists can be found on our website:
Supply Lists | Four Winds Public School
Community Events
Community Events
3061 army cadets
3061 army cadets
The 3061 Army Cadets parade at FWPS on Wednesdays from 6 - 9 pm.
All students, ages 12 - 18, are welcome to join.
No cost.
Register online @ Join the Cadet Program - Canada.ca
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