March 2026
SCHOOL NEWS
IMPORTANT DATES
- March 3 – Immunizations for Grades 6 and 9 – AM
- March 3 – Winspear field trip for Grade 6 – PM
- March 5 – In School field trip – Energy – Ride the Wave, for Grade 2 students
- March 5 – Sign up for Celebration of Learning – you will receive an email to sign up
- March 6 – Junior High Ski Day at Rabbit Hill
- March 7 – 9C Fundraiser Bottle Drive – see poster below
- March 9 – Glass Fusion lesson for all Grade 1 classes
- March 9 to 13 – SoundKreations JH Dance Residency
- March 10 – Grades 4 to 6 Ski Day at Rabbit Hill
- March 11 – 100th day of school!
- March 11 – TELUS World of Science field trip for 6A and 6B
- March 13 – Silverback Cafe closed for all JH students
- March 13 – Last day for pre-enrollment for next year
- March 14 – ECSD Cabane à Sucre at Ecole JH Picard – see poster below
- March 17 – St. Patrick’s Day
- March 17 – TELUS World of Science field trip for 6C and 6D
- March 19 – Celebration of Learning
- 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- March 20 – Staff Professional Development Day – NO SCHOOL for all students
- March 20 – Jasper Ski trip at Marmot Basin for 50 JH students
- March 23 – Registered Apprenticeship Programs presentation for Grade 9 students
- March 23 and 24 – Band Trip for 50 JH Band students
- March 23 to 26 – Francophonie Week
- March 25 – Father Mike Mireau Faith Day for all Grade 8 students at St. Charles Parish
- March 26 – Full day of classes, Kindergarten students in school
- March 26 – Junior High Spring Fling Dance at 1:00 PM
- March 27 – Half day of classes, NO CLASSES for Kindergarten students
STUDENT ABSENCES
If your child will be away from school for more than two days due to illness or travel, it is very important that you email your child’s classroom teacher directly in addition to entering the absence in Message Sender.
SCHOOL FEES
A reminder that school fees are now due. All Junior High option fees have been posted. We kindly ask for your prompt attention to this important matter, as these fees help us continue to provide excellent learning experiences and fun opportunities for our students.
PRINCIPAL’S CHALLENGE – March
OUR LENTEN PROJECT – continuing to Pentecost
SUPPORTING FRENCH IMMERSION
Supporting French Immersion learning at home is easier than you think. Every child can succeed in French Immersion, and every family can play a meaningful role in that success.
Oui Learn Together is #ECSD’s new online resource hub created for French Immersion families. It offers practical tips, simple activities, and video resources to help with learning at home.
The first topic is Oui Build Readers, featuring five easy ways to support literacy at home.
New topics will be released throughout the year, each curated by #ECSD’s French Immersion consultants to make learning at home easier and more enjoyable.
Learn more at ecsd.net/ouilearntogether
STUDENT SAFETY – TRAFFIC
We need your help to keep our students safe during arrival and dismissal times. We’ve observed several concerning traffic patterns that put children at risk:
- Cars stopping on crosswalks
- Vehicles traveling on the wrong side of the road
- Students being dropped off on the street side rather than at the curb
- Cars blocking bus lanes or bus access to our parking lot
- Vehicles remaining in the drop-off zone instead of pulling forward immediately
- Parents parking and leaving the car in the drop-off zone
- Parents double parking to let their child out
These situations have led to a few close calls and create unnecessary congestion for everyone.
Please remember:
- The staff parking lot is off-limits for parent drop-off, pick-up, and through-traffic.
- U-turns are not permitted in front of schools.
- Keep traffic moving by pulling away promptly after your child exits the vehicle.
Your children’s safety depends on all of us working together and making responsible choices during busy school times. Thank you for your attention to these important safety measures and for doing your part to support safe and smooth drop-off and pick-up routine. During winter and with challenging road conditions, it is especially important that we all remain vigilant and follow the rules to keep every child safe.
SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
SCHOOL COUNCIL NEWS
School Council Meeting – Join Us!
Our next School Council Meeting will be held on Monday, April 27 at 6:00 PM. This meeting will be in person, at school, and online, using Microsoft TEAMS. A meeting link will be sent to all families on April 27 by 5:45 PM. We welcome all parents and guardians to attend—your voice and involvement truly make a difference.
Stay Connected!
DIVISION NEWS
Chief Superintendent’s Message
Please read Chief Superintendent Lynnette Anderson’s March 2026 Message.
ST. THOMAS MORE PARISH NEWS
Here is the latest bulletin from our church: February 22
For Children Aged 7-11
Registration for Spring Cycle 3 – 2025-2026 1st Reconciliation & 1st Holy Eucharist is OPEN
March 3: 6:15 – 7:30 pm Class 2
March 7: 11 am – 1:00 pm First Reconciliation
April 14: 6:15 – 7:30 pm Class 3
April 21: 6:15 – 7:30 pm Class 4
April 28: 6:15 – 7:30 pm Class 5
May 3 at 4:30 pm (First Eucharist Celebration)
Holy Week and Easter Mass Schedule
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