Lunch Calendar

On, Dec. 30, 2021, Adriana LaGrange, the Minister of Education, made an announcement regarding the return to classes following the Christmas break.

Because of the quickly evolving situation with the Omicron variant, the anticipated high number of student and staff absences, and the related concern for the health and safety of students and staff, the province has extended the Christmas break an additional week. School will now resume on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

On, Dec. 30, 2021, Adriana LaGrange, the Minister of Education, made an announcement regarding the return to classes following the Christmas break.

Because of the quickly evolving situation with the Omicron variant, the anticipated high number of student and staff absences, and the related concern for the health and safety of students and staff, the province has extended the Christmas break an additional week. School will now resume on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

On, Dec. 30, 2021, Adriana LaGrange, the Minister of Education, made an announcement regarding the return to classes following the Christmas break.

Because of the quickly evolving situation with the Omicron variant, the anticipated high number of student and staff absences, and the related concern for the health and safety of students and staff, the province has extended the Christmas break an additional week. School will now resume on Monday, Jan. 10, 2022.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in Janaury through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

Did you miss the introductory sessions in the fall? Plan to attend the catch-up session on January 6. Once you've taken the introductory sessions, join us for topics 3-7:

• Being With on the Circle
• The Path to Security
• Exploring Our Struggles
• Rupture and Repair in Relationships

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another—January 11, February 1, February 22 and March 15. Plan to attend the full series.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in Janaury through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

Did you miss the introductory sessions in the fall? Plan to attend the catch-up session on January 6. Once you've taken the introductory sessions, join us for topics 3-7:

• Being With on the Circle
• The Path to Security
• Exploring Our Struggles
• Rupture and Repair in Relationships

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another—January 12, February 2, February 23 and March 16. Plan to attend the full series.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Fine Motor Development in Young Children
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join an Occupational Therapist to learn about how fine motor skills develop in young children, as well as strategies to work on developing their skills through everyday play and activities.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit education team is once again offering a series of virtual gatherings for EIPS families of First Nations, Métis or Inuit children. We look forward to continuing the conversation from last school year and welcoming new families to our virtual circle. These gatherings are an opportunity for First Nations, Métis and Inuit parents and guardians to come together to make connections, create a supportive environment for dialogue, share hopes and ideas for their children within the EIPS family and learn what’s happening around the Division. We’re grateful to Elder Wilson Bearhead for attending our virtual gatherings last school year and agreeing to open each of our gatherings again this year. It’s truly an honour and a privilege to be guided by Elder Wilson, and we hold our relationship with him close to our hearts.

For more information or if you're interested in participating, reach out to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit education lead teacher at your child's school.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Fine Motor Development in Young Children
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join an Occupational Therapist to learn about how fine motor skills develop in young children, as well as strategies to work on developing their skills through everyday play and activities.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current kindergarten families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our kindergarten classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for kindergarteners to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Speech-Sound Development and Strategies
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Does your child have some speech-sound errors that impact how well they’re understood? Developing clear speech, for some children, is a gradual process. As children's speech develops, the number and types of errors they make changes. Many parents have questions about their child's speech-sound errors and what they can do to support the development of clear speech. This interactive online session, hosted by EIPS speech-language pathologists, will review what typical speech-sound development looks like and how to incorporate helpful strategies throughout your child’s day.

The link to register was sent directly to all current kindergarten families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current kindergarten families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our kindergarten classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for kindergarteners to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Speech-Sound Development and Strategies
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Does your child have some speech-sound errors that impact how well they’re understood? Developing clear speech, for some children, is a gradual process. As children's speech develops, the number and types of errors they make changes. Many parents have questions about their child's speech-sound errors and what they can do to support the development of clear speech. This interactive online session, hosted by EIPS speech-language pathologists, will review what typical speech-sound development looks like and how to incorporate helpful strategies throughout your child’s day.

The link to register was sent directly to all current kindergarten families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Winter Fun with Intellidance
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students

Intellidance® is a wonderful program for children ages 0-5 that focuses on beginning movement and music skills. There’s nothing but fun, and we use things like stories, songs and props to go along with all the moving and shaking we’ll do.

Get ready for a lively, 30-minute, online series of classes in which caregivers and children can experience the joy of music and dance together! There’ll be songs, rhymes, props and simple choreography to keep your kiddos moving the whole class.

Winter Session: Body Parts and Rhythm
In this series of three sessions, we’ll discover and explore movement with all our different body parts! We'll explore how different parts of our body move together or in isolation, as well as how we can apply our body movements to developing more challenging skills and increasing physical literacy vocabulary. Kiddos and parents can look forward to labeling and moving body parts to lively music and using simple props!

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS and kindergarten families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS/kindergarten classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS/kindergarten students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of PALS sessions 
View the full list of kindergarten sessions

Movin’ and Groovin’
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS/kindergarten students

Movin' and Groovin': Ways to stay active and regulated during cold weather months!
Join an Occupational Therapist to discuss activity ideas with your child when the weather is too cold for many outdoor activities.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS and kindergarten families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS and kindergarten families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS/kindergarten classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS/kindergarten students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of PALS sessions 
View the full list of kindergarten sessions

Movin’ and Groovin’
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS/kindergarten students

Movin' and Groovin': Ways to stay active and regulated during cold weather months!
Join an Occupational Therapist to discuss activity ideas with your child when the weather is too cold for many outdoor activities.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS and kindergarten families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Winter Fun with Intellidance
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students

Intellidance® is a wonderful program for children ages 0-5 that focuses on beginning movement and music skills. There’s nothing but fun, and we use things like stories, songs and props to go along with all the moving and shaking we’ll do.

Get ready for a lively, 30-minute, online series of classes in which caregivers and children can experience the joy of music and dance together! There’ll be songs, rhymes, props and simple choreography to keep your kiddos moving the whole class.

Winter Session: Body Parts and Rhythm
In this series of three sessions, we’ll discover and explore movement with all our different body parts! We'll explore how different parts of our body move together or in isolation, as well as how we can apply our body movements to developing more challenging skills and increasing physical literacy vocabulary. Kiddos and parents can look forward to labeling and moving body parts to lively music and using simple props!

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

Returning Student Registration for the 2022-23 school year takes place Feb. 1-28, 2022.

All requests to attend a non-designated school in 2022-23 must be submitted during this timeframe. 

Learn more

Kindergarten registration for the 2022-23 school year opens February 1 at 9 a.m.

Learn more

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in Janaury through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

Did you miss the introductory sessions in the fall? Plan to attend the catch-up session on January 6. Once you've taken the introductory sessions, join us for topics 3-7:

• Being With on the Circle
• The Path to Security
• Exploring Our Struggles
• Rupture and Repair in Relationships

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another—January 11, February 1, February 22 and March 15. Plan to attend the full series.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in Janaury through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

Did you miss the introductory sessions in the fall? Plan to attend the catch-up session on January 6. Once you've taken the introductory sessions, join us for topics 3-7:

• Being With on the Circle
• The Path to Security
• Exploring Our Struggles
• Rupture and Repair in Relationships

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another—January 12, February 2, February 23 and March 16. Plan to attend the full series.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Winter Fun with Intellidance
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS students

Intellidance® is a wonderful program for children ages 0-5 that focuses on beginning movement and music skills. There’s nothing but fun, and we use things like stories, songs and props to go along with all the moving and shaking we’ll do.

Get ready for a lively, 30-minute, online series of classes in which caregivers and children can experience the joy of music and dance together! There’ll be songs, rhymes, props and simple choreography to keep your kiddos moving the whole class.

Winter Session: Body Parts and Rhythm
In this series of three sessions, we’ll discover and explore movement with all our different body parts! We'll explore how different parts of our body move together or in isolation, as well as how we can apply our body movements to developing more challenging skills and increasing physical literacy vocabulary. Kiddos and parents can look forward to labeling and moving body parts to lively music and using simple props!

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Routine-Based Intervention
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

The Early Learning team will explore research-based ways to help children learn new skills that fit easily into your day! Routine-based intervention is a strategy used in Early Learning classrooms and is often used in home programs to support children with their development. The session will provide simple and practical ways to help your child grow and learn in many areas!

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Routine-Based Intervention
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

The Early Learning team will explore research-based ways to help children learn new skills that fit easily into your day! Routine-based intervention is a strategy used in Early Learning classrooms and is often used in home programs to support children with their development. The session will provide simple and practical ways to help your child grow and learn in many areas!

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit education team is once again offering a series of virtual gatherings for EIPS families of First Nations, Métis or Inuit children. We look forward to continuing the conversation from last school year and welcoming new families to our virtual circle. These gatherings are an opportunity for First Nations, Métis and Inuit parents and guardians to come together to make connections, create a supportive environment for dialogue, share hopes and ideas for their children within the EIPS family and learn what’s happening around the Division. We’re grateful to Elder Wilson Bearhead for attending our virtual gatherings last school year and agreeing to open each of our gatherings again this year. It’s truly an honour and a privilege to be guided by Elder Wilson, and we hold our relationship with him close to our hearts.

For more information or if you're interested in participating, reach out to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit education lead teacher at your child's school.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current kindergarten families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our kindergarten classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for kindergarteners to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Fine Motor Development in Young Children
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join an Occupational Therapist to learn about fine motor-hand strength, dexterity and grasp, and scissor skills. We’ll share information beforehand for parents to review at a time convenient for them. Those who’re unable to attend are still encouraged to register to receive access to handouts and resources available.

The link to register was sent directly to all current kindergarten families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current kindergarten families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our kindergarten classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for kindergarteners to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Fine Motor Development in Young Children
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join an Occupational Therapist to learn about fine motor-hand strength, dexterity and grasp, and scissor skills. We’ll share information beforehand for parents to review at a time convenient for them. Those who’re unable to attend are still encouraged to register to receive access to handouts and resources available.

The link to register was sent directly to all current kindergarten families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in Janaury through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

Did you miss the introductory sessions in the fall? Plan to attend the catch-up session on January 6. Once you've taken the introductory sessions, join us for topics 3-7:

• Being With on the Circle
• The Path to Security
• Exploring Our Struggles
• Rupture and Repair in Relationships

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another—January 11, February 1, February 22 and March 15. Plan to attend the full series.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in Janaury through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

Did you miss the introductory sessions in the fall? Plan to attend the catch-up session on January 6. Once you've taken the introductory sessions, join us for topics 3-7:

• Being With on the Circle
• The Path to Security
• Exploring Our Struggles
• Rupture and Repair in Relationships

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another—January 12, February 2, February 23 and March 16. Plan to attend the full series.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

Returning Student Registration for the 2022-23 school year takes place Feb. 1-28, 2022.

All requests to attend a non-designated school in 2022-23 must be submitted during this timeframe. 

Learn more

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Early Literacy: Preschool Fun!
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join us to talk about how literacy starts from birth! Learn a little about how reading develops for most children, and how we might approach this area for children with diverse learning needs. We'll also discuss ways you can have fun and help to provide a solid foundation for future literacy skills through the many activities you already do with your child throughout the day.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Early Literacy: Preschool Fun!
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join us to talk about how literacy starts from birth! Learn a little about how reading develops for most children, and how we might approach this area for children with diverse learning needs. We'll also discuss ways you can have fun and help to provide a solid foundation for future literacy skills through the many activities you already do with your child throughout the day.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in Janaury through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

Did you miss the introductory sessions in the fall? Plan to attend the catch-up session on January 6. Once you've taken the introductory sessions, join us for topics 3-7:

• Being With on the Circle
• The Path to Security
• Exploring Our Struggles
• Rupture and Repair in Relationships

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another—January 11, February 1, February 22 and March 15. Plan to attend the full series.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The First Nations, Métis and Inuit education team is once again offering a series of virtual gatherings for EIPS families of First Nations, Métis or Inuit children. We look forward to continuing the conversation from last school year and welcoming new families to our virtual circle. These gatherings are an opportunity for First Nations, Métis and Inuit parents and guardians to come together to make connections, create a supportive environment for dialogue, share hopes and ideas for their children within the EIPS family and learn what’s happening around the Division. We’re grateful to Elder Wilson Bearhead for attending our virtual gatherings last school year and agreeing to open each of our gatherings again this year. It’s truly an honour and a privilege to be guided by Elder Wilson, and we hold our relationship with him close to our hearts.

For more information or if you're interested in participating, reach out to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit education lead teacher at your child's school.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current kindergarten families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our kindergarten classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for kindergarteners to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Developing Drawing and Printing Skills
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join an Occupational Therapist to learn how to encourage and develop drawing skills and when and how to work on printing skills. Those who’re unable to attend are still encouraged to register to receive access to handouts and resources available.

The link to register was sent directly to all current kindergarten families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in Janaury through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Circle of Security Parenting™
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

At times, all parents feel lost or without a clue about what our child might need from us. Imagine what it might feel like if you were able to make sense of what your child was really asking from you. The Circle of Security Parenting™ program is based on decades of research about how secure parent-child relationships can be supported and strengthened.

Learning objectives of the training:

• Understand your child’s emotional world by learning to read their emotional needs.
• Support your child’s ability to successfully manage emotions.
• Enhance the development of your child's self-esteem.
• Honour your innate wisdom and desire for your child to be secure.

Did you miss the introductory sessions in the fall? Plan to attend the catch-up session on January 6. Once you've taken the introductory sessions, join us for topics 3-7:

• Being With on the Circle
• The Path to Security
• Exploring Our Struggles
• Rupture and Repair in Relationships

This will be a series of sessions that build on one another—January 12, February 2, February 23 and March 16. Plan to attend the full series.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current kindergarten families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our kindergarten classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for kindergarteners to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of sessions

Developing Drawing and Printing Skills
Audience: Parents/Caregivers

Join an Occupational Therapist to learn how to encourage and develop drawing skills and when and how to work on printing skills. Those who’re unable to attend are still encouraged to register to receive access to handouts and resources available.

The link to register was sent directly to all current kindergarten families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS and kindergarten families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS/kindergarten classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS/kindergarten students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of PALS sessions 
View the full list of kindergarten sessions

Social Communication
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS/kindergarten students

What is social communication and why is it important? Come and learn about typical social development and how to embed vocabulary into your everyday activities that supports social learning. This session will help you to encourage your preschooler to grow socially and will cover some of the social vocabulary often used in both pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS and kindergarten families or contact your school for more information.

The EIPS Early Learning team has planned several upcoming sessions for current PALS and kindergarten families to help children build on the skills they’re learning in our PALS/kindergarten classrooms and offer some fun activities you can participate in with your child.

We invite you to join us for any or all upcoming sessions that fit your schedule in January through March. Many sessions have both a daytime and evening option. Some sessions are designed for parents/caregivers while others are designed for PALS/kindergarten students to join in as well! Sessions will generally take place via Microsoft Teams or Zoom, and the links to join will be sent to all registered families prior to the session date.

View the full list of PALS sessions 
View the full list of kindergarten sessions

Social Communication
Audience: Parents/Caregivers and PALS/kindergarten students

What is social communication and why is it important? Come and learn about typical social development and how to embed vocabulary into your everyday activities that supports social learning. This session will help you to encourage your preschooler to grow socially and will cover some of the social vocabulary often used in both pre-kindergarten and kindergarten classrooms.

The link to register was sent directly to all current PALS and kindergarten families or contact your school for more information.