GREETINGS FROM OUR STAFF Our first week back at school has gone well! After a windy start on August 31, students are practicing routines and connecting with classmates, teachers, and other children out…
Happy August, everyone! We are excited to see most students in one week, on the first day of school - Thursday, August 31! The school office is open on August 24, 25, and 28. The office will be closed…
Find everything you need for back-to-school planning! Supply lists School calendars Registration details Planning for kindergarten Busing information And more!
Dear Families, Thank you for your support with end of year field trips and activities, with nutritious lunches and snacks for learning and June assessments, and for your kind words at the end of another…
Our volunteer gifts have arrived at last. As promised to those who made it to lunch on June 6, we’ll get the A.L. Horton swag out to volunteers this week! Thank you to parents and caregivers who volunteered…
We are into our final five weeks of the school year and while we have much yet to do, there is also much to celebrate. Grade 6 students wrote part A of their Language Arts Provincial Achievement Test…
Many special events and field trips are happening at this time of year. Thank you to parents and caregivers for the support and volunteerism! The Spring Vesna Ukrainian Concert took place on May 3…
CELEBRATIONS & EVENTS The Kindergarten Ukrainian Language & Culture class showed off their pysanka (decorated eggs) this week. Khrystos Voskres! Homesteader Lodge hosted Kindergarten classes…
How is your child doing with learning at school this March? Check online on the EIPS Parent Portal to view your child's progress in all subjects for Term two. Need help accessing your account? Please…
JOIN US ONLINE MONDAY NIGHT - “P” IS FOR PRIVILEGE Monday night, at 6:30 PM, the School Council is hosting Overture with the Arts for an online 45-minute presentation about equality, bias, justice,…
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) wants to hear from you. Make sure to complete the 2023 EIPS Annual Feedback Survey: For parents and caregivers—open from March 1-23. Every year, EIPS conducts the feedback…
Thank you to parents and caregivers for joining us for progress conferences last week. Highlighting student successes and next steps for growth is an important way we help students on their learning path.…
A reminder to all families that there is no school on February 9 and 10 due to Teachers’ Convention. February 17 is Random Acts of Kindness Day. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION Watch your email for updates…
SCHOOL FEES SURVEY, PROGRESS CONFERENCES, & MORE! Please set aside five minutes for the 2023-2024 school fees survey. Share your thoughts about field trips, extracurricular activities, and supervision…
MENTAL HEALTH, MALANKA, & SCHOOL COUNCIL January 25 is Bell Let’s Talk Day. Leading up to this date we’ve been talking about mental health and wellness to reduce the stigma, shame, and embarrassment…
SURVEYS, SCHOOL FEES, & LUNCH WITH YOUR CHILD DAY Welcome back! It’s 2023 and we are excited to continue our work around lifelong writer and reader strategies, numeracy talk, and engaging with parents.…
It’s just over a week until our first Christmas concert in three years, and we’ve been working hard to entertain you! Read on for details about entrance and exit doors for the concert, seating and…
Term One report cards are published online this week and can be viewed on the Parent Portal by Friday at 4 p.m. Students have been working hard on reading skills, writing strategies, math vocabulary,…
A reminder to all families that we’re on Fall Break November 7-11 (no school). We welcome back Mr. Maskal to Grade 6 and the Ukrainian Language & Culture program. Mrs. Bombak will continue to be a substitute…
It’s a busy week as we move toward Fall Break! This week includes Halloween Monday and Remembrance Friday. No school November 5 - 13 due to the Fall Break. HALLOWEEN - MONDAY, OCTOBER 31 Our beasties…
Here are a few more updates from this week and this fall. HOT LUNCH PROGRAM Upcoming Hot Dog days are October 19 and 26. Visit the hot lunch website on Parent Portal to order hot dogs. The next Hot…
It’s been a busy four weeks since our last newsletter. Thank you to parents for joining us for the Terry Fox Walk, various field trips, Lunch with Your Child day, the welcome & indigenous flag raising…
We’ve got a family lunch day, a welcome assembly, and the Terry Fox Run/Walk next week. Read on to find out more! JOIN YOUR CHILD FOR LUNCH DAY - SEPTEMBER 21 Come on in through the front doors between…
It is week two of learning for us, and our student leaders have planned events for Wednesday. Read on to find out more! PARENT/CAREGIVER ENGAGEMENT Thank you for joining us in the library learning…
Getting closer! Only five more sleeps until school begins! If your family is like most, you’re working on earlier bedtimes, earlier waking times, and getting back into habits and routines. It’s tough,…
Hello and happy August to all students and families at A.L. Horton Elementary. Welcome back to a new school year! Teachers have been working this August to prepare classrooms for students, organize books…
Find everything you need for back-to-school planning! Supply lists School calendars Registration details Planning for kindergarten Busing information And more!
Dear A.L. Horton Elementary Families, We’ve finished the school year strong, with many field trips, special events, and celebrations taking place in the last month. Grade 6 students completed their…
Students have been busy with year end learning and special activities. Classroom teams cheered each other on during our Track & Field Day events. Grade 6 students celebrated moving on to junior high…
BUILD A PLAYGROUND FUNDRAISER - DRAW WINNERS Congratulations to Nate S. and Damian U. who won the draw for a $10 Dairy Queen gift card after submitting their weekly pledges. Keep those pledges coming…
There are many exciting events happening in the school over the next two weeks! VESNA - UKRAINIAN CULTURAL EVENING MAY 11 We look forward to seeing students and families on the evening of May 11 for Vesna!…
We had great fun with Disney Spirit Day this past Friday. This week is Education Week - “Learning is a Journey” - and Mental Health week. Watch our daily announcements on Youtube to see what students…
We hope you had a relaxing Easter long weekend. It looks like wet snow and scattered flurries will visit us during recesses this week. Thank you to parents for guiding your children to dress in layers…
Dear A.L. Horton Elementary Families, It’s great to see everyone after the spring break! Our playground has been equal parts, snow, ice, mud, and huge “lake-like” puddles. Thank you for sending…
Students and staff are hard at work as we wrap up term two. Thank you for helping your child with study guides for tests and with regular reading for the Friends of A.L. Horton School Society’s Readathon…
Students and staff are hard at work as we wrap up term two. Thank you for helping your child with study guides for tests and with regular reading for the Friends of A.L. Horton School Society’s Readathon…
Global events have us thinking of staff, students, families, and community members with friends and family in Ukraine. After a week-long focus on kindness, standing up to bullies, and lifting each other…
It’s another busy week for staff and students - interviews, book fair shopping, the Readathon, Pink Shirt Day, and Tropical Dress Day! Teachers are looking forward to speaking with parents and guardians…
We’re focused on “living like an Olympian”, kindness, and courage this month. Get those t-shirts ready for Pink Shirt Day on February 23 and those bright colours ready for Tropical Dress Day on…
Please read on for 2022/2023 registration information - PALS, Kindergarten, returning students, and the Ukrainian Program. PALS (PLAY AND LEARN AT SCHOOL) REGISTRATION If you have a child who was…
Thank you to parents and guardians who were able to join us online to discuss the Ukrainian program aspirations and challenges as we plan classes and configurations for next year! Some themes and questions…
We have some staffing changes from over the Christmas Break to announce. Welcome back to Mrs. Hayduk who is teaching Grade 2 for the remainder of the year. Welcome to the upper hallway, Miss Wright,…
CULTURAL ACTIVITIES FOR GLOBAL CITIZENSHIP Rock Your Moccasins for Métis Week and Holodomor Ukrainian cultural activities have kept students engaged in being creative and reflective over the last couple…
October has been jam-packed with learning activities and various awareness events, including Read-In Week, World Mental Health day, Bus Safety Week, and now we lead up to Halloween festivities on Friday. …
This past week was Read-In Week with the theme “To Each Their Own Story”. Students read on their own and with partners in class, we read books on video announcements, classes viewed texts read aloud…
It’s an exciting time at school these days! Students and staff were busy thinking about others as we collected pledges and planned to walk for family, friends, and loved ones in support of cancer research…
It was an amazing first week at school! We saw so many smiles behind masks, and students were working hard to organize, learn new routines and play areas, and get to know classmates and staff members. …
As we approach the first day of school, we imagine that you are experiencing a range of emotions from excitement to nervousness. We hope that this communication will help to reassure you that we are committed…
Welcome back to students, families, and staff! We are delighted that everyone will soon be at school for another year of learning and connection. If you’re a new family at our school, we’re excited…
Term 3 CSL (Communicating Student Learning) report cards go live at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 25. You can access them through your PowerSchool portal. If you have any questions about accessing PowerSchool…
Join us for our last meeting of the year as we will be joined by our new principal Mrs. Busenius! Please note that all people participating must have a Google account. Please feel free to use your child's…
The results are now available for the 2020-21 EIPS Parent Survey conducted in April. Thank you to all families who took the time to share their feedback with the Division. Part A of the survey included 21 questions related…
On Monday night (April 26) all are welcome to come join our regular scheduled School Council and Friends of A.L. Horton Meeting. In addition to this, we will also have our EIPS division literacy consultant,…
Thank-you to all of our parents who attended our Kindergarten Information Night, yesterday evening. If you missed it and would still like access to the information, we've created a video of the event. …
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) wants to hear from you. Make sure to complete the 2021 EIPS Parent Survey—open from April 6-20. Annually, EIPS conducts a parent survey to gauge its progress toward…
Our next meeting will be at 6:30pm on Monday, March 22. Thank you to all the parents who provided input on the 2021-2022 school fees. The 2020-2021 ALH Proposed School Fees will be shared with parents…
Term 2 CSL (Communicating Student Learning) report cards go live at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, March 19. You can access them through your PowerSchool portal. If you have any questions about accessing PowerSchool…
Our next school council meeting will be held virtually at 6:30pm on Monday, February 22. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend. To join the meeting, please click on the Google Meet link below:…
Parent Teacher Interviews will once again be done via a telephone call on Tuesday, February 23 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm and Wednesday, February 24 from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm.To book a telephone interview…
Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) returning student registration process is now open. All returning students must complete the online Returning Student Registration Form to confirm their child’s enrolment…
Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2021? If so, it’s almost time to register for kindergarten. Starting school is an exciting time, for both children and parents. Although exciting, it…
Our next school council meeting will take place on Monday, January 25 @ 6:30pm. During this meeting, school administration will be looking for feedback from parents on school fees. Parents can review…
Teachers will be posting links to our Christmas concert on their Brightspace platform, today. We encourage all families to access the links through Brightspace. Mr. Spronk will also include the links…
Term 1 CSL (Communicating Student Learning) report cards go live at 4:00 p.m. on Monday, November 30. You can access them through your PowerSchool portal. If you have any questions about accessing PowerSchool…
Our November School Council Meeting will be held on Google Meets at 6:30pm on Monday, November 30. All are welcome to attend even if it is your first time. To join the meeting, please use the information…
Our October School Council Meeting will be held at 6:30pm on Monday, October 26 via Google Meet. All parents are welcome as we discuss the decisions that impact your child's education as well as work…
Great news! Hot dogs and hot lunches are back (beginning in November)! Forms will be distributed to our students today.
Parent-Teacher Interviews take place on October 27 and 28 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. All meetings will be conducted over the phone. Bookings can be made online through www.schoolinterviews.ca. Event Code for…
We want to invite and welcome all parents to join our ALH School Council. Our first meeting will be on Monday, September 28 via Google Meet at 6:30pm. The purpose and role of the school council is to…
Find everything you need for back-to-school planning! Supply lists School calendars Registration details Busing information And more! Back to School 2020
Our entry dates for the 2020/21 school year are as follows: Entry Date #1: November 16 Entry Date #2: January 6 Entry Date #3: April 6
Interested in Kindergarten at ALH for the 2020/21 school year? We offer regular and Ukrainian Bilingual programming. Click on the informational video below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8KGhwrECnE
Our next school council meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, May 25, beginning at 6:30 pm. It will once again be an online meeting using Google Meet. The link is listed below: https://meet.google.com/dhw-hhnp-rpg?hs=122&authuser=0
Kindergarten registration for the 2020-21 school year is open. To be eligible to attend kindergarten in the 2020-21 school year, your child must turn five years old on or before Dec. 31, 2020. https://www.eips.ca/registration/kindergarten
To help make the shift to alternative learning as smooth as possible, EIPS has developed an online toolkit for families and students. The toolkit includes learning resources, supplemental lessons, tips…
As we move forward with our alternative learning platform, all teachers will be keeping regular office hours. These hours will run from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm, daily. Teachers will be available…
Thank you to all EIPS families and students for your patience while the Division worked out the details of how learning will take place while in-school classes are cancelled. Over the last few weeks,…
Term 2, CSL (Communicating Student Learning) report cards are now live. The full version can be found online, through your PowerSchool portal. Please note: Parents of Kindergarten students will be…
While in-school classes are cancelled because of the provincial health emergency, Elk Island Public Schools is providing alternative instruction to students through Google Classroom. Visit eips.ca for…
Dear A.L. Horton families, As information about COVID-19 is continually expanding, we to ensure all families are provided with up-to-date information from Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS). Please refer…
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is committed to ensuring all parents and guardians of students within the Division have a chance to share their thoughts on the overall performance of their school and…
Join us for the Welcome to Kindergarten and Pre-K Early Learning Fair!
A.L. Horton will be hosting their pre-spring Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, February 24th, through Thursday, February 27, 2020, 8:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.. The theme for this book fair is “WILD FOR READING!!!”…
We look forward to seeing parents at our Parent/Teacher Interviews on February 26 & 27. This is an important opportunity for us to share your child's learning with you as we work together for your child's…
Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) returning student registration process is now open. All returning students must complete the online Returning Student Registration Form to confirm their child’s enrolment…
Once again, Alberta Education is conducting its Accountability Pillar Survey—an annual check-up on the province’s education system. Every year, Alberta Education conducts the survey to gather information…
The 2020-21 EIPS calendar is now available online. The calendar includes important dates during the 2020-21 school year, such as school-closure days; breaks; the first and last day of classes; professional…
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) will once again conduct an online returning student registration process to confirm student registrations for the 2020-21 school year. Families of all returning students…
With the winter season well underway, we want to remind families to dress children appropriately for the weather when getting ready for school or the bus. The weather often changes unexpectedly throughout…
A.L. Horton will close for the winter break at the end of the day on Dec. 20, 2019. The school will reopen on Jan. 6, 2020. During this time, if you have any school-related questions or concerns, contact…
Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2020? If so, it’s almost time to register for kindergarten. Starting school is an exciting time, for both children and parents. Although exciting, it…
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) will once again conduct an online returning student registration process to confirm student registrations for the 2020-21 school year. Families of all returning students…
Our Christmas Concerts are taking place on the evening of December 12, 2019: A to L - 5:30 pm M to Z - 7:00 pm Doors will open 30 minutes before each performance at 5:00 pm and 6:30 pm, respectively. …
Term 1 CSL (Communicating Student Learning) report cards will be handed out today. Every student will receive a one page, condensed, paper version. The full version can be found online through your PowerSchool…
Our next School Council Meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, November 25, beginning at 6:30 pm. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Please RSVP to the First Nations, Métis and Inuit Family Gathering and Dinner. November 26, beginning at 6:00 pm.
The FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign kicks off today at ALH. It will run until November 28th. Students and staff are encouraged to fill their paper bags with food items and return it to the school. All…
Little Caesar Pizza orders will be ready for pick up on Monday, October 28th, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. They will be stored near the gym doors.
Our next Friends of ALH/School Council Meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, October 28th. It begins at 6:30 pm, in the school library. All parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.
A.L. Horton will be hosting their fall Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, October 21th, through Thursday, October 24, 2019, 8:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.. The theme for the book fair this fall is “Arctic Adventure/Ultimate…
Parent-Teacher-Interviews take place October 23 and 24. Bookings can be made through www.schoolinterviews.ca. The event code for parents is: fam75 Please call the office if you're having difficulty booking…
Read In Week 2019 returns, marking its 30th anniversary, on October 7-11. The theme this year is “30 Years of Read In: Celebrate with Stories/Célébrons avec des Histoires 30 Anniversaire de Read In.”…
Our first School Council/Friends of ALH meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, September 30, beginning at 6:30 pm. We would love to see you there.
Did you know you can sync the school calendar to your own calendar? You can. Simply, visit https://www.alhorton.ca/about/calendar and click on one of the following calendar options you want to subscribe…
School fee information for the 2019-20 school year is expected to be posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal by late September. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. To access your fee information,…
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Board of Trustees has approved a new policy regarding cellphones. Policy 24, Personal Communication Devices outlines how students and staff use cellphones and personal…
The Division, in partnership with Alberta Health Services and Elk Island Catholic Schools, is hosting a series of caregiver information sessions focused on ways to support students’ mental health. The…
Did you know each EIPS bus is equipped with video surveillance? Video surveillance and equipment helps: ensure the safety of all students, drivers and property; and discourage destructive acts. On a regular…
As part of Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) ongoing efforts to enhance the literacy and numeracy of students in all grade levels, the Division is once again administering the STAR 360 and Math Intervention/Programming…
Term 3 CSL (Communicating Student Learning) report cards were handed out today. Every student will receive a one page, condensed, paper version. The full version can be found online through your PowerSchool…
Throughout the summer break, A.L. Horton is closed and will reopen on August 26 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. If you have any school-related questions or concerns while the school is closed, contact EIPS Central…
A.L. Horton has once again partnered with the United Way for the 2019-20 Tools for School campaign. Annually, Tools for School provides backpacks and school supplies to students in kindergarten through…
Planning to use Student Transportation in the 2019-20 school year? If so, make sure your child is registered so Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) can plan routes and send your child a bus pass before the…
Elk Island Public Schools is once again running Little Elk Island Adventure, a fun and informative program for first-time school bus riders. Annually, Student Transportation offers the Little Elk Island…
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Our Friends of ALH and School Council Meetings take place this upcoming Monday, May 27, beginning at 6:30 pm. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Come join us at Co-op on May 17th for a Friends of ALH fundraiser.
2018-19 EIPS Parent Survey Results Report The results are now available for the 2018-19 EIPS Parent Survey conducted in March. Thank you to all families who took the time to share their feedback with…
If you love popcorn this fundraiser is for you! Your child has brought home or will be bringing home a popcorn fundraiser form. Orders are due on Wednesday, May 8. Proceeds will directly benefit our…
Planning to use Student Transportation in the 2019-20 school year? If so, make sure your child is registered so Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) can plan routes and send your child a bus pass before the…
Elk Island Public Schools is once again running Little Elk Island Adventure, a fun and informative program for first-time school bus riders. Annually, Student Transportation offers the Little Elk Island…
THANK YOU! Driver Appreciation Day is May 6Join us on May 6 as we recognize and thank our school bus operators for keeping the safety of our students their first priority. We encourage you, and your children,…
Education Week 2019: May 6 to May 10 Education Week takes place May 6 to May 10. Throughout the week, students and staff from ALH, are showcasing and celebrating the role education plays in shaping the…
Our next First Nation, Métis and Inuit family gathering will be held on Wednesday, April 24. Please RSVP
Is your child attending Kindergarten in the 2019-20 school year? Please join us for an evening of information on April 25, 2019. You’ll have an opportunity to meet our Kindergarten teachers, ask questions…
Term 2 CSL (Communicating Student Learning) report cards will be handed out today. Every student will receive a one page, condensed, paper version. The full version can be found online through your PowerSchool…
Our Friends of ALH and School Council Meetings take place this upcoming Monday, March 18, beginning at 6:30 pm. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is committed to ensuring all parents and guardians of students within the Division have a chance to share their thoughts on the overall performance of their school and…
Our next Ukrainian Bilingual Parents' Council Meeting will take place this Wednesday, March 13, beginning at 6:00 pm. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
The deadline for returning student registration for the 2019-20 school year is quickly approaching. All current families must complete their Returning Student Registration Forms through the PowerSchool…
Our Demonstration of Learning evenings are coming up on March 5 (3:30-7:30 pm) and 6 (3:30-5:30 pm)! Bookings can be made online through www.schoolinterviews.ca. The event code is: 5fpdzBookings can…
It’s no secret, post-secondary education comes with significant costs. In fact, many families wonder how much they need to save and how soon they need to begin. To help get started, the Government of…
Our Friends of ALH and School Council meetings take place this upcoming Monday, February 25, beginning at 6:30 pm. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
A.L. Horton will be hosting our Spring Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, March 4TH, 2019, through Thursday, March 8th 2019, from 8:30a.m. to 3:30p.m. The theme for the book fair this SPRING is “DINO-MITE”…
Returning student registration for the 2019-20 school year is open. All current families must complete their Returning Student Registration Forms through the PowerSchool Parent Portal by Feb. 28, 2019. https://www.eips.ca/registration/returning-students #registration #eips
Please be advised: Our ski trip planned for tomorrow, February 5 has been canceled due to the cold weather conditions. We are in the process of booking a new date. Please stay tuned. Thank-you for your…
As an annual check-up on the education system, the Accountability Pillar provides an opportunity for Alberta Education and school authorities to ensure that we are equipping students for success. The…
Our School Council/Friends of ALH/Ukrainian Bilingual Meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, January 28, beginning at 6:30 pm. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
The Alberta School Councils' Association, in partnership with A.L. Horton School Council invite you to an interactive and informative workshop explaining the Fundraising Association Partnership Purpose. It…
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) will once again conduct an online returning student registration process to confirm student registrations for the 2019-20 school year. Families of all returning students…
The official 2019-20 EIPS calendar is now available online. The calendar includes important dates during the 2019-20 school such as school-closure days; breaks; the first and last day of classes; professional…
With 42 schools and close to 17,150 students there’s a wealth of events, activities and stories taking place across the Division every day. You can find these stories and more by following Elk Island…
With the winter season well underway, we want to remind parents to dress children appropriately for the weather when getting ready for school or the bus. The weather often changes unexpectedly throughout…
A.L. Horton will close for the winter break at the end of the day on Dec. 21, 2018 and will reopen on Jan. 7, 2019. During this time, if you have any school-related questions or concerns, contact Central…
As the holiday season approaches and we prepare for the winter break, I want to take the opportunity to extend warm wishes to all our students, staff and families on behalf of the Elk Island Public Schools…
All student registrations for the 2019-20 school year—including kindergarten registration, returning student registration and new student registration—will take place online commencing on Feb. 1,…
Our front foyer is quite crowded this week. Staff and students brought in 2019.8 pounds of food items as part of the FCC Drive for Hunger. Thank-you very much to our generous families! All of the items…
Covenant Foundation will be organizing the 2019 Vegreville Malanka in support of the St. Joseph’s General Hospital! The event will be held on Saturday, January 12th, 2019, at the Vegreville Social Centre…
Win a pair of seats to your child’s concert!!!! As you know, we are having two Christmas Concerts this year and are raffling pairs of tickets for the front three rows of seats at each concert. Our concert…
The A. L. Horton Christmas Concert will be held on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Performance #1 for students whose surnames begin with A-L will be at 5:30 p.m. Doors will open at 5 p.m. Surnames…
It's that time of the year again! Term 1 CSL (Communicating Student Learning) report cards will be handed out today. Every student will receive a one page, condensed, paper version. The full version can…
Our next School Council Meeting takes places this upcoming Monday, November 26, beginning at 6:30 pm. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend. Hope to see you there!
Are you looking to avoid going crazy over the holidays? ALH is piloting a new initiative to help foster math skills, in a format that the whole family will enjoy. Please see the graphic below for more…
Our Bear Tracks fundraiser is back by popular demand. Pails are $20 each. Check for order forms in your child's backpack in the next couple of days. Orders are due on November 21, 2018 with an expected…
In our ongoing effort to provide safe and caring schools for our students, ALH is once again participating in the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation’s No Child Without program. The program is a national…
Effective November 1, all phone calls going out through SchoolMessenger will display one of the following toll-free numbers rather than the school or Division number. Messages programmed from Student…
The Division, in partnership with Strathcona County and Elk Island Catholic Schools, is hosting a series of caregiver information sessions focused on ways to support students’ mental health. The free…
With the winter season already here, we want to remind parents to dress children appropriately for the weather when getting ready for school or the bus. The weather often changes unexpectedly throughout…
Our next Friends of ALH/School Council meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, October 29th, beginning at 6:30 pm. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend. We hope to see you there!
The Enchanted Forest Book Fair begins on Monday, October 22nd and runs until October 26th. It will also be open during Parent-Teacher Interviews. We look forward to seeing you there!
The ALH Canteen is up and running. We have a variety of food and drink options available for purchase. This includes fresh salads and wraps from the amazing chefs at VCHS! Proceeds help fund school initiatives.
Parent Teacher Interviews are scheduled for the evenings of October 24th and 25th. Bookings can be made online through www.schoolinterviews.ca. The event code is 9dm3w.Bookings can also be made through…
Picture Day is almost here! Mark your calendars: Tuesday, October 9th.
Just a friendly reminder: The bus zone at the front of the school cannot be used for stopping or parking. This zone is in effect all day. Vehicles can be ticketed or towed. Thank-you for your consideration.
ALH is pleased to announce that we are again offering an exciting program called wee read. This eight-week program was designed by Alberta Reads (www.albertareadsnetwork.com) to help Kindergarten and…
October 5 is World Teachers’ Day! Launched in 1994 by the United Nations Education, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), World Teachers’ Day is celebrated annually around the world as a…
Schools throughout Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) are celebrating School Bus Safety Week October 22-26. The theme: School Bus…Bully Free Zone, which is all about promoting the importance of healthy…
In our ongoing effort to provide safe and caring schools for our students, ALH continues to be registered in the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation’s No Child Without program. The program is a national…
REMINDER: Make head checks for lice a regular routine! Head lice is one of the most common problems faced by school-aged children and their families. Typically, head lice are tiny, greyish-brown insects…
Our first Ukrainian Bilingual meeting of the year takes places this upcoming Monday, October 1st, beginning at 6:00 pm. Any parents of Ukrainian Bilingual students are welcome and encouraged to attend. We…
Read In Week begins next week - October 1-4. The theme is 'Bringing Stories to Life.' Some of the week's events are as follows: Monday - Kick off Read In Week - Constable J will read to the entire school…
New to the school or interested parents: Want to meet new people and have input in decision making at the school level? A.L. Horton's first school council meeting takes places this upcoming Monday,…
Our October hot lunch menu is Boston Pizza and pancakes/sausage. The forms will be coming home early this week. We are currently looking for a hot lunch coordinator. The main duties will be on hot lunch…
Tomorrow, Friday, September 7th is Ukrainian-Canadian Heritage Day. The date marks the day in 1891 when the first documented settlers from Ukraine, Ivan Pylypiw and Vasyl Eleniak, came to Alberta. Students,…
School fee information for the 2018-19 school year is expected to be posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal by the end of September. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. To access your fee…
The Division, in partnership with Strathcona County and Elk Island Catholic Schools, is hosting a series of caregiver information sessions focused on ways to support youth mental health. The free sessions…
Did you know each EIPS bus is equipped with video surveillance? The video surveillance and equipment helps: ensure the safety of all students, drivers and property; and deter from destructive acts. On…
As part of Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) ongoing efforts to enhance the literacy and numeracy of students in all grade levels, the Division is once again administering the STAR 360 and Math Intervention/Programming…
Welcome! We trust everyone had a wonderful, restful, relaxing summer and is ready for another exciting year at A.L. Horton! Our school has a few new changes this year and some reminders. Welcome New…
To enhance communication between families and schools, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) has developed a how-to guide entitled, “Communication Protocol for Schools.” Topics include appropriate channels…
Did you know you can sync the school calendar to your own personal calendar? You can. Just visit http://alhorton.ca/about/calendar and click on one of the following calendar options you want to subscribe…
As of the 2018-19 school year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is moving to a new service provider for sending phone and email notifications to families, School Messenger. Families won’t notice much…
A.L. Horton will be hosting their FINAL Scholastic Book Fair from Tuesday, June 12th, through Thursday, June 14th, 2018, 8:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.. Your chance to get some wonderful reading material for the…
Our next School Council meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, May 28, beginning at 7:00 pm. Friends of ALH begins at 6:00 pm.All parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Our Track and Field Day takes place tomorrow, Friday, May 25th (weather permitting). Thank-you VCHS for the use of your grounds. Please remember to bring a hat, water, sunscreen, bug spray and plenty…
Dear Parents, The big night is coming up! Our school will be working hard during the week of May 28-June 1st to create a performance. This amazing show will be created in one week! Come see what your…
Our enthusiastic, Grade 6 Energy Club, has planned their next spirit for Thursday, May 24, 2018. Our students have decided CAREER DAY as the spirit day. What career paths will our students choose to…
Do you have a child between the ages of 3 and 5? Do you have questions or concerns about his or her development? If so, please come attend a fun and play based screening session this spring. The team…
Please support the VCHS Grad class.
Friends of ALH would like to invite you for a Hot Dog Sale this Friday, May 18th at the Vegreville and District Co-op. It will run from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. Hot Dogs - $2.00Pop - $1.00 Proceeds will help…
The results are now available for the 2017-18 EIPS Parent Survey conducted in March. Thank you to all families who took the time to share their feedback with the Division. The survey included 20 questions…
The Welcome to Kindergarten Fair takes place on May 29, 2018 (2:00-6:00 pm), at the Vegreville Centennial Library.
Our next Ukrainian Bilingual meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, May 7th, beginning at 6:00 pm. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend!
Education Week takes place April 30 to May 4. Throughout the week, students and staff from ALH, are showcasing and celebrating the role education plays in shaping the future of our province. Led by the…
Trickster Theatre is an artist-in-residency company based in Calgary, Alberta. They tour across Alberta, creating 35+ original shows a year in all kinds of communities based on a theme chosen by the school…
Spring Time Raffle!!!! On Friday, May 4, 2018, the A.L. Horton Grade 6 Energy Club will be hosting their annual raffle to raise funds for the Grade Six year-end field trip to West Edmonton Mall Water…
Planning to use Student Transportation in the 2018-19 school year? If so, make sure your child is registered so Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) can plan routes and send your child a bus pass before the…
If you're thinking about a bilingual program for your child, please join us for our Ukrainian Bilingual Vesna Concert this Thursday, April 12th, beginning at 5:30 pm.
Everyone is welcome! Please contact Ms. Galandy at 780-632-3113.
Our next School Council Meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, April 9th, beginning at 7:00 pm. All parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Our Grade 6 Energy Club is hosting another A.L. Horton Spirit Day on Friday, April 20, 2018. This spirit day will be Spring Bonnet or Crazy Hat Day. Use your imagination and be creative with some…
Our report cards, for term 2, go out tomorrow, March 21st. All students will receive a condensed, one page version (paper). The full version can be found online, after 3:30 pm. Please contact your child's…
From March 14-20, AL Horton will be collecting toonies to be donated to the St. Joseph’s General Hospital radiothon. This year's event will be in support of a project aimed at improving the quality…
Our Grade 6 Energy Club is hosting another A.L. Horton Spirit Day on Thursday, March 15, 2018. This spirit day will be Crazy Hair Day. Use your imagination and be creative with some wild, crazy,…
5:45 Doors Open 6:00 Band performance in gym 6:30 Presentation in the gym 6:40-8:15 Exploring VCHS Open House is a great opportunity for potential families to explore the school, ask questions, meet…
Annika, Grace, Lane, Samantha and Zander represented A.L Horton at the APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Alberta) Science Olympics at the University of Alberta last Saturday.…
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) wants to hear from you. Make sure to complete the 2018 Parent Survey—open from March 5-23. Annually, EIPS conducts a parent survey to gauge its progress towards…
Elk Island Public Schools, along with our community partners, want to remind families about the dangers of thin ice during this time of year. Depending on changing temperatures, ice can form and melt…
Complete the Pre-Enrolment Process: March 1-15 Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is launching a new pre-enrolment process to simplify the way it registers students for the upcoming year, collects information…
Bookings are now open for our Demonstration of Learning evenings on March 7 (3:30-7:30 pm) and March 8 (3:30-5:30 pm). Bookings can be made online through www.schoolinterviews.ca The event code is 3e5krPlease…
A.L. Horton will be hosting our Spring Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, March 5, 2018., through Friday, March 9th. 2018, from 8:30a.m. to 3:30p.m.. The theme for the book fair this fall is “PAWS…
Please note, our next School Council meeting has been moved to this Thursday, February 22nd, beginning at 6:30 pm in the school library. All parents and guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend.
On Thursday, February 15th, 66 ALH students will play in the ‘Hockey Day in Vegreville’ event. 40 brave and amazing hockey players are challenging the Guinness World Record and playing The World’s…
At our last meeting, our Energy Club students decided to host Teddy Bear Day on February 15, 2018. We felt that having a loyal, trusting friend, such as a Teddy Bear or another stuffy, would help students…
Mark your calendars! For any students and families interested in attending VCHS.
Sunridge is able to accommodate us on March 8, 2018 due to our missed date yesterday. This date has been added to our calendar at http://alhorton.ca/about/calendar This applies to the following classes:…
The wrong date for the Ukrainian Bilingual Parent Council meeting was posted last week. It will take place this evening, February 5th at 6:00 pm, in the school library. We apologize for any inconvenience…
Once again, Alberta Education is conducting its Accountability Pillar Survey—an annual check up on the province’s education system. Every year, Alberta Education conducts the survey to gather information…
Our next Parent Council Meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, January 29th at 7:00 pm, in the library. The Friends of A.L. Horton meeting begins at 6:00 pm. All parents and guardians are welcome to…
Dear Parents/Guardians: With the new year we are bringing some exciting new fresh food choices to our school canteen! Beginning Monday, January 15th, the following is a sample of what we will offer…
December was a hectic, but very gratifying month. The busy Energy Club made placemats for the Meal on Wheels recipients, sold decorated and plain candy canes at our school, assisted with the Food Bank…
With the winter season well underway, we want to remind parents to dress children appropriately for the weather when getting ready for school or the bus. The weather often changes unexpectedly throughout…
The official 2018-19 EIPS calendar is now available online. The calendar includes important dates during the 2018-19 school such as school-closure days; breaks; the first and last day of classes; professional…
Effective for the 2018-19 school year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is changing the way in which students apply to attend a non-designated school. From March 1 to 15, 2018, parents of all EIPS students…
A.L. Horton will close for the winter break at the end of the day on Dec. 22, 2017 and will reopen on Jan. 8, 2018. During this time, if you have any school-related questions or concerns, contact the…
Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2018? If so, it’s almost time to register for Kindergarten. Kindergarten registration opens for the 2018-19 school year on Jan. 15, 2018. To register,…
A quick reminder our Christmas Concerts are this week: Wednesday, December 13 at 5:30pm – Students with the surname A-L Thursday, December 14 at 5:30pm – Students with the surname M-Z Please be sure…
Thank-you for contributing to our FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign. Families at ALH have donated 2139.8 pounds of food items which will be donated to our local Food Bank. Tis' the season of giving!
We have a very busy December planned – hope we don’t run out of ENERGY!!!! Thanks to all the students and staff who have participated in our fun spirit days thus far this year. As we start December…
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Dear Parents or Guardians, The Christmas Season is rapidly approaching and so is the ALH Christmas Concert. Students at ALH have been diligently working on the performance this year and are getting very…
Our CSL (Communicating Student Learning) report cards go live this afternoon. All students from grade 1-6 will bring home an abridged, paper version. You will be able to access your child's full report…
Our next Parent Council meeting takes place this upcoming, Monday, November 27th at 7:00 pm in the ALH library. Friends of ALH begins at 6:00 pm. All parents and guardians are welcome to attend.
ALH is once again kicking off our FCC Drive Away Hunger Campaign. It begins today (November 20th) and will run until November 30th. Bags and letters were sent home with your child today. All donations…
ENERGY CLUB NEWS At our last meeting, the Energy Club decided to host our third school spirit day. On Wednesday, November 29, 2017 it will be twins and or triplet day. Find a buddy, sibling, adult…
EIPS is looking for your input for the 2018-19 calendar. This survey will close on November 27th. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M8HHDPR
We are pleased to be sharing your child’s report card with you on November 24: “Communicating Student Learning”, or “CSL” was created by Elk Island teachers, administrators, parents, students,…
Our next Ukrainian Bilingual Parent Council Meeting is this upcoming Monday, November 6th at 6:00 pm. It will take place in the ALH library. All parents/guardians are welcome to attend.
Happy Halloween from the staff and students at ALH!
In our ongoing effort to provide safe and caring schools for our students, A.L. Horton is once again participating in the Canadian MedicAlert Foundation’s No Child Without program. The program is a…
With the winter season already here, we want to remind parents to dress children appropriately for the weather when getting ready for school or the bus. The weather often changes unexpectedly throughout…
Mrs. Menzak has got our Book Fair up and running. Come and check it out this evening during Parent Teacher Interviews from 3:30-7:30 pm or tomorrow October 26 from 3:30-5:30 pm. The Book Fair ends this…
Parent Council Meeting takes place this upcoming Monday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm in the ALH library. Friends of ALH will begin at 6:00 pm. All parents are guardians are encouraged and welcome to attend.
A.L. Horton is now on Twitter. Follow us @ALHortonSchool
WANTED ALL STAFF AND STUDENTS OF A.L. HORTON SCHOOL Howdy A.L. Horton Students and Staff Our second Grade 6 Energy Club school spirit day will be October 24, 2017. “Giddy-up” to our school in your…
A.L. Horton will be hosting their fall Scholastic Book Fair from Monday, October 23RD., through Friday, October 27, 2017, 8:30a.m. - 3:30p.m.. The theme for the book fair this fall is “WILD WEST”…
Parent Teacher Interviews will be held on October 25 (3:30-7:30 pm) and October 26 (3:30-5:30 pm). This first round will be a traditional format. Bookings are now open and can be made in 15 minute blocks…
The Vegreville Music Parents Association has their chili supper coming up on Tuesday October 24 from 5:00-7:00pm. $8 child (12 & under) and $12 general tickets.
Schools throughout Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) are celebrating School Bus Safety Week October 15–21. The theme: Rider Rules = Safe to School, which is all about teaching children about proper school…
School fee information for the 2017-18 school year is now posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. To access your fee information, simply log in to the…
This year’s Literacy and Learning Day Conference takes place at the Northlands Expo Centre on October 28. The event is a fun-filled day for both parents and teachers, and includes various keynote speakers…
Head lice is one of the most common problems faced by school-aged children and their families. Typically, head lice are tiny, greyish brown insects that live on the scalp and lay their eggs, or nits,…
The Ukrainian Bilingual Parents Council and ALH staff are considering a possible change in regard to our traditional Reezdvo celebration. Staff and Council have felt that with the Christmas concert and…
Just a reminder that Little Caesars Pizza Kit orders are due on October 10th at noon. Unfortunately, no late orders will be accepted. Please make cheques payable to: Friends of A.L. Horton. You may also…
Get your biggest, brightest smiles ready! Picture Day is coming!
Amanda Lamothe visited ALH yesterday. She was able to share aboriginal culture through stories, music and dance.
Just a reminder that our first Ukrainian Bilingual Parent Association Meeting takes place this evening at 6:00 pm, in the ALH library.
Our Terry Fox Walk took place today through the streets of Vegreville. ALH was fortunate to share this event with Vegreville Composite High School, St. Mary's and St. Martin's. All money raised will be…
Wear orange this Friday, September 29th to honor families affected by residential schooling.
A big thank you to the Vegreville Dairy Queen! They have generously donated our school 400 ice cream coupons, for teachers to give out as reading incentive prizes. Your classroom teacher will be passing…
2017-2018 School Fees are now online on the Parent Portal for parents to view. Kindergarten students will have a zero balance due to no Kindergarten Fees. If parents require a hard copy statement…
We are currently collecting funds for the Terry Fox Foundation. Pledge forms should have already come home with your child. Our goal this year is to raise $5000.00! We will be collecting Toonies for Terry…
Elder Wilson made a visit to ALH today. Students sat on the edge of their seats as he told traditional stories, sang songs and invited students to dance. Elder Wilson Bearhead is Nakota and a member…
We have planned a Traditional Gathering on October 3rd. Please RSVP to attend.
The Oral Health Program will be coming to your child’s school to offer free fluoride varnish for all children from Kindergarten to grade 2. We will also provide free dental sealants for all grade1and…
Looking to get involved in the decision making and aid in positive suggestions at ALH, then Parent Council is the place for you. Join us for our first council meeting this upcoming Monday September 18,…
For more information visit: http://www.eips.ca/trustees/election-2017
Did you know you can sync the school calendar to your own personal calendar? You can. Just visit www.alhorton.ca/about/calendar and click on one of the following calendar options you want to subscribe…
To enhance communication between families and schools, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) has developed a how-to guide entitled, “Communication Protocol for Schools.” Topics include appropriate channels…
Did you know each EIPS bus is equipped with video surveillance? The video surveillance and equipment helps: ensure the safety of all students, drivers and property; and deter from destructive acts. On…
As part of Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) ongoing efforts to enhance the literacy and numeracy of students in all grade levels, the Division is once again planning to administer two assessment tools…
Wish to know more about how we assess your child? Everything you need to know can be found in our 'Guide to Reporting Student Achievement.' It has been updated for the 2017/18 school year and can be…
Welcome back to the 2017/18 school year at ALH! Students begin classes this Wednesday, August 30th. Our first bell rings at 8:30 am. Classes end at 2:55 pm. We would like to invite everyone to our 'Meet…
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