Hello FEO Eagle Families,
We hope that you had a restful, rejuvenating spring break! We are entering the final push of the school year and going to finish strong!
As you may have already heard, Alberta Education announced last week that Grade 6 English language arts and literature (ELAL) and mathematics provincial achievement tests will not be administered in the 2023/2024 school year. The Grade 6 Science and Social Studies PATs will be administered as scheduled. There are no changes to the Grade 9 PATs schedule.
Precautions for the Solar Eclipse on Monday, April 8
On Monday, April 8 a partial solar eclipse will be visible in Calgary. The solar event will begin just before noon and conclude by 2:00 p.m., with the maximum coverage occurring at 12:43 p.m.
We know that this provides a unique learning experience for students and staff in our schools; however, there can be serious impacts to vision as a result of viewing the eclipse in an unsafe manner.
During this partial solar eclipse on Monday, we would like to invite all students to remain at FEO during the lunch break. Please send a lunch with your child.
If you decide that your child will walk home for lunch on Monday, please discuss with your child not to look at the sun to protect his/her eyes from damage by the solar eclipse.
During a solar eclipse, looking directly at the sun is dangerous. Safe viewing of the eclipse requires wearing specialized glasses or watching through a telescope or solar binoculars that have specialized lenses and should only be performed under the direction of a professional.
F.E. Osborne Parent Association Casino Fundraiser
Please sign up to volunteer and help!
When/Where: Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11 at Ace Casinos Airport (40 Aero Cres NE)
As you may know, F.E. Osborne PA can host a casino about once every 2 years. This fundraiser typically generates around $60,000 for the school. All students at FEO will benefit from the funds raised through this event.
No experience is necessary to volunteer! If you have never worked a casino shift before, be assured that you will be adequately trained and supervised on the day. It is a lot of fun; you will meet other parents from the school, and you will feel happy in the knowledge that each volunteer shift has generated $1,500+ in funds for FEO.
Any questions/need something please email parentassociationfeo@gmail.com Attn: Emma and Tim, Casino Co-Chairs or if needed feel free to call/text Emma at 403.991.2556 and Tim at 403.333.5777
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E44ACAB29ABFDC34-47278572-casino#/
Away for the Day
FEO School is an “Away for the Day” school; We believe that having phones and/or mobile devices put away in lockers is best practice. Science supports an “Away for the Day” policy. When students do not have the freedom of accessing their phones during school hours, they are more engaged socially and academically. Eighth-grade students who are heavy users of social media have a 27% higher risk of depression than students who exceed the average time playing sports or hanging out with friends.
IMPORTANT DATES
April 8 | Solar Eclipse – Please send a lunch with your child.
April 10-11 | FE Osborne Casino Fundraiser
April 19 | Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL for students
May 17 | Non-Instruction Day – NO SCHOOL for students
May 20 | Victoria Day Holiday