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.
DAY 1
Choir @ Lunch Recess
Bball: Girls Practice 2:45-4:15pm
Wrestling 3-4 pm
DAY 2
TECH FREE TUESDAY
Bball: Boys Practice 2:45-4:15pm
STEAM Club 2:45-4pm
Performing Arts Bake Sale @ Recess
Crush 4 A Crush Sales @ Lunch
DAY 3
Esports/Chess Club 2:45-3:45pm
Archery Gr. 7-9 3-4pm
Wrestling 3-4pm
DAY 1
Health & Wellness Day
Bball : AWAY Game @ Lilian Schick 2pm
PD Day
No School
Wrestling: Golden Bear Invitational
Sr Bball Tournament @ Gibbons/LS
Sr Bball Tournament @ Gibbons/LS
Upcoming Events
Teachers' Convention Feb 5 & 6: NO SCHOOL
Healthy Hunger Boardwalk Burgers Feb 13 (order by Feb 8)
🔥📵 Introducing… Tech-Free Tuesdays at Four Winds! 📵🔥
Every Tuesday, our Firebirds will be powering down the screens at recess — no devices, no computers… just connection, movement, laughter, and fun!
Instead of tech time, students can:
🃏 Play cards or board games
🏀 Join in on gym activities
🔥 Hang out at the firepit area
🌲 Enjoy fresh air and outdoor fun
Why are we doing this?
Because healthy habits, real-life friendships, and mental wellness matter. Tech-Free Tuesdays help reduce stress and social pressure — and boost community, play, and joy.
And honestly… we cannot WAIT to see the memories, teamwork, and fun that come from this! 🎉
Let’s unplug to recharge, Firebirds.
Tuesdays just got awesome. ❤️🔥
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.
As stated in the Inclement Weather Policy (Administrative Policy #17):
School bus service may be suspended at a temperature of minus forty (40) degrees Celsius, as determined by the Weather Network at Bon Accord, AB., or as articulated in 2.4.1. Other contributing factors include:
Visibility under 1 km or impassable roads;
Reports from bus drivers, counties or municipalities concerning the conditions of rural roads;
Notification of severe weather provided by Alberta Emergency Alert and or;
Information received from neighboring school jurisdictions.
SCHOOLS REMAIN OPEN.
Parents/guardians shall ensure that their children are wearing weather appropriate clothing. This is extremely important for students riding the school bus.
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.
Feb 13: Boardwalk Burgers
Order by Sunday, Feb 8th
Our Parent Council and their team of wonderful volunteers have been busy finding all kind of yummy offerings to order throughout the year.
Next club meeting: Tuesday, Feb 10 @ 5:30 pm
“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
Check out our school's Google Calendar to see what's coming up for our Firebirds! Just click the link above.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Check out past minutes, agendas and all things School Council here!
NEXT MEETING:
Tuesday, Feb 10 @ 6:30pm
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
Exciting news from the Town of Morinville!
Students who are registered in the Afterschool Hangout Program will now be able to access transportation from their school to the MCCC.
Transportation Program Details:
Who: Grades 3–6
When: Tuesdays, April 14 to June 9
Cost: $50 for the full season (registration required)
Please visit https://www.morinville.ca/things-to-do/program-registration/ for more details.
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