Although the weather outside is frightful, inside our common area will be delightful! Christmas concert tonight! We will be live streaming the performance as well using this link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_Z5XjlKGoC2btnEGu3pWqQ Doors open @ 6:30pm, performance begins @ 7:00pm. Also SGS PAC is doing a 50/50 get your tickets by clicking this link: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/sgs?fbclid=IwAR38whRzCEVe4ktUh9GCKiz60TUMPT7lJ2r00wJA7dSbKxXMmRZ_hleY7Es! The current pot is at $1370.

Christmas lunch today at SGS! Always a great time of year as everyone gets a full meal of ham, potatoes, and veggies! Thank you to our Parent Advisory Council for their support, our student council for helping out, Deputy Superintendent Mr. Heinrichs coming to help out, Mrs. Hume and Ms. Cross for their organization, and Lamb Weston for donating the mashed potatoes! Great lunch today! #kindlehearts #ittakesavillage

Many have asked how to pay for the elementary or jr high ski trips in January. Please send cash or a cheque (made out to Senator Gershaw) with your student or stop into the office. Thanks!

Too cold to make it into the gym today ... watch the game here live! Girls @ 6:00pm followed by the boys. Both teams take on Vauxhall today in league action!

This week's parent update. Last week before Christmas break!

Our Parent Council is doing a 50/50 raffle. Be sure to get your tickets and come to our Christmas Concert on Wednesday, December 21 @ 7pm when the winner will be announced. Thank you to our parent volunteers for all their support for our students. AGLC License 626312

Last week Grade 5’s brains were in overdrive as they were working on the Elf on the Shelf Breakout Box. Students had to work together using challenging clues to break out the Elf! Thank you PRSD Instructional Coach Cathy Hynes for coming in and facilitating this for our students! #igniteminds

<p>Prairie Rose Public Schools Administrative Procedure <a href="https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0BwxYarNhDkXYa2lHNWJqTDVIRUU?resourcekey=0-xTAHpDpd0egXnnT47rjOsA"><strong>T201 - School Closures and Bus Cancellations</strong></a> (formerly T-201 Inclement Weather) was recently updated to reflect current criteria related to decisions around closing schools or cancelling school buses. Key changes pertaining to cold weather and/or poor road conditions include the following:</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>When will schools close?</strong></td></tr><tr><td>✔️ All PRPS schools will remain open, unless an actual (ambient) temperature of -36°C or colder is reported by the Weather Network. The <a href="http://www.theweathernetwork.com">Weather Network</a> was chosen as the primary data source for temperature, as it reports temperatures for all areas of the school division.</td></tr><tr><td>✔️ Unlike in previous years, wind chill <strong>will no longer</strong> be considered when making decisions about school closures.</td></tr><tr><td>✔️ Should the decision be made to close a school, notifications will be sent to parents via School Messenger starting at 6:15 a.m. Updates will also be posted on the <a href="https://www.myprps.com/transportation-status">Transportation Status page</a> of the division website.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Will a school still be open if buses aren't running?</strong></td></tr><tr><td>✔️ YES. Schools will remain open even when some or all buses to the school may not be running.</td></tr><tr><td>✔️ Schools will have designated staff at the school to greet students and plan for an instructional day.</td></tr><tr><td>✔️ Bus drivers are expected to use their own discretion in deciding whether or not to operate their bus route. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="/images/cbf3d17e-6e1a-4fba-aa8d-e82600b8512d?fingerprint=ppb20251217030024" alt=""></figure></td><td><strong>The responsibility and final decision to send children on the bus in the morning belongs to the parent(s), even if the buses are operating and the school is open. PRPS takes responsibility for the safety of students upon the point of boarding a school bus.</strong></td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

<p>Alberta Health Services (AHS) has launched an enhanced respiratory assessment tool to provide Albertans with guidance to manage a wide range of respiratory illnesses, and provide advice on caring for symptoms at home, and when to seek additional care.</p><p>The online tool guides individuals to the best care options for their symptoms, including self-care at home, or seeking care through a walk-in clinic, family physician, or pharmacy for mild to moderate symptoms. Those with severe symptoms are still recommended to seek care through an urgent care centre, or emergency department.</p><p>Respiratory Assessment Tool: <a href="https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17058.aspx">https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page17058.aspx</a></p>

LAST CALL FOR BOOK FAIR ORDERS! Today is the final day to help support our book fair with 30% of your order coming back to the school library! There's so much to see from puzzles, to activity books, adult fiction to board books and everything in between! Orders of $45+ receive free shipping.

Door decorating put on by student council last week and the winner is … Grade 10. Honourable mention to a number of classes - great participation by all.

This week's parent update, have a great week!

Gator of the Week - Celebrating student character and leadership. Gator of the week for last week was Madison! Madi has been extremely helpful throughout the school year and even went above and beyond helping shovel a neighbours driveway when the snow came. Great job Madi! #kindlehearts

Big day at the BIE Christmas Market - hundreds of Christmas presents wrapped and ready under the tree for our students families and friends! Thank you BIE PAC for putting this on every year and all those who donated time, wrapping paper, or quality items for our students to purchase and give! Also thank you to SGS Grade 10 class for coming over and helping our little shoppers! Any community members are welcome to come and purchase items in BIE gym from 3:15-4:30! #kindlehearts #giftofgiving

Our Kleenex stock has diminished. If you're able to send a box with your child for their classroom, it would be greatly appreciated!

This week's parent update, have a great Sunday!

On Wednesday this week we wore purple in recognition of November being family violence prevention month. Thank you everyone who participated!

Gator of the Week - celebrating student character and leadership. Gator of the week for last week was Ben! Ben is always very helpful in the classroom, stacking others chairs, has friendly presence in the school, and is an all around great student. Congratulations Ben! #kindlehearts

<p>On November 24, 2022, Alberta Education Minister Adrianna LaGrange issued a letter to Alberta families outlining the government's position regarding the reintroduction of mask mandates and requirements for schools who request shifts to at-home learning.</p><p>The full letter can be found here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z2q-dDxVsftWqIQYaSg8Ke-q7umm_qLn/view?usp=share_link">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z2q-dDxVsftWqIQYaSg8Ke-q7umm_qLn/view?usp=share_link</a></p>