Edmonton Public Schools

First week of classes 2018-19

The Student Spaceflight Experiment is (soon to be) out of this world. Over the course of nine weeks, Grades 6 to 9 students at some schools will develop experiments, and one team will have their experiment sent into space for testing. We can't wait to see what they design!

Searching for some family fun this Saturday? Kids (age 17 and under) get in to the Edmonton Eskimos game for free on September 8! Get tickets at the Eskimos team store or at the ticket wickets on game day to avoid online fees. Learn more at https://www.esks.com/kidsdeal/.

We knew today would be awesome! Five-year-old Finley let us tag along for his first day of Kindergarten at Grovenor School. His energy and excitement for learning was contagious, and we hope everyone else in the District enjoyed their first day of classes as much as our new friend. Now let's keep the good times rolling. Share photos of your first day in the comments below.

We're ready to welcome you to 2018-19! Use emojis to tell us how you feel about the first day of school.

The new SchoolZone gives families and students lightning speed access to school essentials: news, progress reports, fee payments, yellow bus tracking and more. To help parents keep track of what’s new, we send a notification email to tell you what’s been added every day. Make sure you don’t miss any important news by checking if the correct email address is saved in your account. Find more SchoolZone tips at https://goo.gl/8Kanz5.

For most schools, September 4 is the first day of classes. Grab your back to school FUNdamentals, and get ready to learn! Whether you’re sporting cool kicks to showcase your funky style, tissues to take care of your proud parent tears, a whistle to complement your coach’s uniform or a rubber band ball for a quick game of catch with new buds, we hope you have a fun year. What are you most looking forward to in 2018-19? 😀🤸‍♀️🎉👍

Have you checked out SchoolZone, our revamped tool for communicating with parents? SchoolZone is organized intuitively to help you find homework, school news, yellow bus tracking and more, quickly and easily. It also sends you detailed notifications about what’s new daily. Learn more about the sleek new site and its updated features at https://goo.gl/MLvDF8.

As students head back to class, please continue to watch for playground zones during your commute. Drivers must slow down to 30 km/h between 7:30 a.m. and 9 p.m. every day where playground signs are posted. Learn more about this limit and why it's important at https://www.edmonton.ca/transpor…/traff ic_safety/why-30.aspx.

Oh snap, school starts September 4! With some assembly required, the trusty rubber band ball (also known as back-to-school FUNdamental #4) is perfect for an impromptu game of catch with new buds or a lifetime supply of hair ties. And if you’re feeling those first-day-of-school jitters, give this item a squeeze to help de-stress. What’s your favourite multi-tasking tool for school?

They say variety is the spice of life. Explore your interests or discover a new passion with Adult Continuing Education classes this fall.

Next on the back-to-school list: explore the new SchoolZone! Through SchoolZone, you get quick and easy access to homework, school news, progress reports, attendance records, yellow bus tracking and more. All you need is sign-in details from your school, the Internet and an insatiable desire to stay in-the-know. Learn more about our main online tool for communicating with families and how we transformed it for 2018.

Back-to-school FUNdamental #3: Loud and proud, the whistle is always ready to celebrate good times, and this back-to-school item screams versatility. It’s perfect for accenting your I-can’t-wait-to-see-my-friends dance moves and also specializes in signalling the start of a three-legged race at recess. Although the whistle can be worn as an accessory with any outfit, it pairs especially well with a coach’s uniform. So are you ready, team? Let’s make some noise for back to school!

Ready to hit the books? The first day of class is September 4. For more important dates, check out the 2018-19 school year calendar. https://goo.gl/75fh4x

Back-to-school FUNdamental #2: From fresh canvas to well-worn favourites, shoes can lift you up or keep you grounded. This back-to-school basic is excellent for bounding across the field to reunite with friends, racing out the door with kids in tow, kicking off a spontaneous soccer game, or displaying your edgy fashion sense on the first day of school. Put your best foot forward!

Back-to-school FUNdamental #1: The lowly tissue is in high demand this time of year. This back-to-school essential wipes proud parent tears, covers student sneezes, soaks up snacktime spills and polishes eyeglasses for a clear view of the classroom. Are you ready for classes September 4? What are you doing to prepare for back to school?

At this time of year, even ordinary items are infused with new potential. To get you in the September spirit over the next few weeks, we’re reimagining some everyday objects you thought you knew. What back-to-school item sparks your enthusiasm for class Sept. 4?

Before the start of the school year, you may receive a text message from SchoolMessenger or ‘978338’ asking to sign up for Edmonton Public School’s urgent message system. These messages will be sent to new District families and families who have recently updated their phone number.
SchoolMessenger is our District’s new message system that will call and text you when there’s a major emergency at your child’s school. Learn more about how to sign up at http://bit.ly/2nB8VKF.