Helpful information

Please remember that if you are dropping off your children or they are getting to school on their own, students should not be arriving before 8:35. Our school buses start letting children off the buses at 8:35 and that is when we have supervision in place. There is no supervision before this time. We are also asking children to refrain from playing on the playground equipment when they arrive in the morning as there is no supervision.  After dismissal at 3:05, only children with parental supervision should be playing on the playground. Thanks for your help in keeping our children safe. 

Please refrain from parking in the parking lot and instead utilize the drop off loop at the end of the parking lot to let your children out safely or park on the street. Thank you for your cooperation. 

To keep our students and staff safe, strict Policies and Procedures are in place regarding medication and medical treatment at school for students.  Sturgeon Public Schools recognizes that the administration of medication and/or medical treatment to students is the responsibility of parents, guardians and medical practitioners.

If a student must receive medication or medical treatment prescribed by a medical practitioner during the school day or during extra-curricular activities and the student is incapable of self-administration, the parent must request in writing to the Principal that the school store medication and medical treatment equipment to enable: student self-administration where appropriate (e.g. asthma inhalers); administration of medication and medical treatment. Written instructions must be signed by the parent/guardian and the physician. Non-prescribed medication shall not be distributed to any student enrolled in a Division school. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the school.  The Sturgeon Public School Division Policies and Procedures regarding Medication and Medical Treatment to Students can be found on our division website.

All permission forms for student activities and excursions are now available to be signed  electronically via the parent Powerschool portal. Please note that this has to be done on a web browser and not the app.  If you need help accessing the parent portal, please call or come into the office. 

If you wish to volunteer in our school, here are a couple things to know: 1. Please contact your child’s teacher to arrange a day and time to come in.  2. A vulnerable sector check is required every three years. These are completed Tuesdays and Wednesdays at the RCMP station. Contact the school office for a letter to waive the records check fee.

Our school council is a collective association of volunteer representatives, including parents, teachers, principals, staff, community members and others, who work together to effectively support and enhance student learning. We follow the guidelines specified by Alberta Education and Sturgeon Public Schools.

For more information about the roles and responsibilities of School Councils in Alberta, please refer to the Alberta School Councils’ Association.

Meetings:

School council meetings are held in person on the second Thursday of each month at 5:30pm. All parents are welcome.

Get Involved:

Joining a school council is one way members of the school community can get involved. Our council plays an important role in our school by providing advice and assistance to school principals and Trustees regarding educational issues. Involvement on these councils includes:

- Focusing on educational matters

- Providing input on topics such as program planning, school budgets, and school operations

- Serving as a liaison between parents, the school and community groups

- Locating resources such as speakers and volunteers

- Gathering information and sharing experiences

- Supporting the goals and objectives of the school (may include fundraising initiatives)