Dates to Remember
January 29- Healthy Hunger- Jelly Modern Donut
January 30- Professional Learning Day- No School for Students
February 12-13- Teachers' Convention (no school for students)
February 16- Family Day (no school for students)
February 27- Non-Instruction Day
March 5- Evening Student-Led Conferences
March 13- Afternoon Student-Led Conferences
As we move through another busy and exciting week at Terrace Road School, we are grateful for the continued partnership between home and school that supports our students’ learning and well-being. This update highlights upcoming events, important reminders, and opportunities for families to stay connected with our school community. Thank you for your ongoing support as we work together to create a safe, welcoming, and engaging learning environment for all students.
TRS Online Store!
Our TRS School Council will be paying for a t-shirt for every child in our building that has our new Student-Designed logo. As well, we will be opening an online store for parents and families to purchase additional adult and children's gear. Please access the store here. Thank you for all of you support as we went through our design process- the students are absolutely thrilled with how it turned out! The store will close on February 8th!
Missing Student Community Response
On Friday, we had a missing student protocol put into place at TRS. Words can not express our gratitude alone to the families that responded in a variety of ways, either by coming to the school to offer support, door knocking, checking yards, and walking the neighbourhood. Thank you so much- we truly appreciate it, and are thankful for a happy conclusion to the event.
Alberta Education Assurance Survey
The Alberta Education Assurance Survey is an important opportunity for students, parents, and teachers to share their perspectives on learning, school climate, and overall well-being at Terrace Road School. Students in Grades 4–6, along with parents and teachers, are invited to participate. Parents will receive their random access codes via email, which are required to complete the survey. In past years, between 18–20 families have completed the parent survey; we are hoping to increase participation this year to ensure we receive clearer, more representative data. The feedback gathered through this survey helps guide school and division planning, supports continuous improvement, and ensures that decisions are informed by the voices of our school community. We greatly value your participation and appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts.
Fees
Two weeks ago, we sent home paper copies of school fees. Please make every effort to pay your fees or come into the office for support with signing waiver forms with the CBE.
Internal Fund-Raiser- New Laminator
Our laminator at TRS is dying a slow and painful death. The laminator is a tool that we use routinely to support learning across each grade in our school. Because our school funds and council have limited resources this year, we have opened up a fundraising and donations page to support us in purchasing a new laminator via Education Matters. The great thing about Education Matters is that nearly 100% of the donation goes directly to the school, which is great when we are fundraising for specific items. Please access the Terrace Road School Fundraising Page here: https://www.educationmatters.ca/schools/terrace-road-school. Thank you so much for your support!
Polar Tigers Club
We are excited to introduce the Polar Tigers Club, an optional opportunity for students who enjoy outdoor play and would like to go outside during inclement weather when temperatures fall below -20°C. Participation in Polar Tigers allows students to remain active and engaged outdoors during extreme cold, provided safety guidelines are followed.
Families who wish for their child to take part must complete and sign the Polar Tigers Club permission form. A communication and consent form were sent home last week. If you have not yet returned the signed document and would like your child to participate, please do so as soon as possible, as students without signed permission will remain indoors during these conditions.
Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep students safe while offering choice and flexibility during winter weather.
TRS Flex Time- After-School Learning Support
We are excited to introduce TRS Flex – Homework Help, a new after-school learning support opportunity for students. TRS Flex will take place every Wednesday from 3:15–4:00 p.m. in the Learning Commons and will be facilitated by Mr. Buchanan and Ms. Hassen, beginning January 21.
This program is intended to support students who may need extra assistance with assignments or learning concepts. Students are encouraged to bring work they would like help with, ask questions, and strengthen their understanding in a calm, small-group environment.
A parent consent form was sent home last week. Once permission is received, students may choose to sign up on a weekly basis, depending on their individual needs. Participation is flexible and designed to respond to student learning needs as they arise.
We are pleased to offer this additional support and look forward to helping our students build confidence, skills, and independence in their learning.
Student Lates
We continue to see a number of students arriving late to school on a regular basis. Prior to the break, we were averaging 20–25 late arrivals each day. While we understand that weather and occasional road disruptions can occur, frequent late arrivals can have a significant impact on both students and classrooms. Students who arrive after 8:43 a.m. miss important instructional time, and late entry into learning spaces can interrupt the learning of others.
Did you know? Arriving just five minutes late each day adds up to approximately 15 hours of missed learning time over the course of a school year. We appreciate families’ support in ensuring students arrive on time whenever possible.
Thank you so much for your continued support of our programming and community at TRS!!
Cheers,
Dan