Students have been given a survey from Alberta Education for their parents to complete. We ask for your assistance and time in providing important feedback for Grasslands Public Schools and Sunrise School. Please follow the included instructions and scan the QR code to be directed to the correct grade level of your student. Note that these are random codes and anonymous surveys. Thank you!
A reminder to all of our High School parents and students.....there will be NO CLASSES for Grades 10, 11 and 12 on Friday, January 30th. Reports Cards will be sent home on Monday, February 2nd.
Junior High students will still have their usual classes.
Our students have the opportunity to swim at the JBS Centre on Thursday, January 29th. Please remember your towels and swimsuits!
Since skating is a favourite with some of our Sunrise students, we have booked two more outings to JBS before the ice comes out! Watch for permission slips coming home, which are due back Monday, February 2nd!
With Semester One drawing to a close, we sent Report Cards home with our Junior High students today!
High school students will receive their Report Cards on Monday, February 2nd.
We hope our students and families have a wonderful weekend!
High school students will receive their Report Cards on Monday, February 2nd.
We hope our students and families have a wonderful weekend!
Save the Date!
Our annual student ski trip to Hidden Valley Resort in Elkwater has been booked for Wednesday, March 11th! Registration forms will be sent home next week with your student, and fees are payable by SchoolCash online. Registration cut-off will be February 11th, so please ensure you don't miss out!
Our annual student ski trip to Hidden Valley Resort in Elkwater has been booked for Wednesday, March 11th! Registration forms will be sent home next week with your student, and fees are payable by SchoolCash online. Registration cut-off will be February 11th, so please ensure you don't miss out!
We are excited to welcome our students back to school on Monday, January 5th. Check out the January calendar for important dates and information! The January newsletter was sent home before winter break and has been emailed to our parents, as well as being available on the Sunrise website.
We wish our Sunrise students and families a very merry holiday season and can't wait to see you all in the New Year!
Grasslands Weather Update #2 – Rural Buses Cancelled
Due to rapidly changing weather conditions this afternoon, all rural bus routes have been cancelled.
*City of Brooks buses will continue within city limits only
*The Walking School Bus is cancelled for this afternoon
*Students who remain at school are safe and supervised by staff
For rural students who cannot be picked up, Grasslands is activating our Emergency Billet Protocol. Students will only be released to their identified emergency billet contact.
Please contact your emergency billet as soon as possible to confirm arrangements. School staff will remain on site after dismissal to support students and families as needed.
Read more here; https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/12911
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize student safety.
Due to rapidly changing weather conditions this afternoon, all rural bus routes have been cancelled.
*City of Brooks buses will continue within city limits only
*The Walking School Bus is cancelled for this afternoon
*Students who remain at school are safe and supervised by staff
For rural students who cannot be picked up, Grasslands is activating our Emergency Billet Protocol. Students will only be released to their identified emergency billet contact.
Please contact your emergency billet as soon as possible to confirm arrangements. School staff will remain on site after dismissal to support students and families as needed.
Read more here; https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/12911
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we prioritize student safety.
Weather Update – Rural Transportation - We are monitoring weather conditions expected to develop this afternoon, which may impact rural bus routes or the rural portion of in-town routes.
No transportation decisions have been made at this time, but delays or cancellations may be necessary as conditions change.
Families are encouraged to stay informed by reading the full update on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/12896
Any transportation changes will be shared through the Grasslands App, Facebook and Website.
No transportation decisions have been made at this time, but delays or cancellations may be necessary as conditions change.
Families are encouraged to stay informed by reading the full update on our website: https://www.grasslands.ab.ca/article/12896
Any transportation changes will be shared through the Grasslands App, Facebook and Website.
A reminder to parents that we have skating on Wednesday afternoon! If your student would like to participate, please ensure you have returned a permission form to the office. There will be limited skates and helmets available to borrow, so if your student has their own we encourage that they bring them to school on Wednesday morning.
Please join us for the School Advisory Council, or Parent Council, on Monday, December 1st at 6:30pm!
We want to hear your opinions and give you a voice in your children's education. Join our Principal, Shawn Lachapelle, and represent the parent community of Sunrise School.
We want to hear your opinions and give you a voice in your children's education. Join our Principal, Shawn Lachapelle, and represent the parent community of Sunrise School.
Our next swimming trip is coming up! Don't forget your swimsuit and towel on Thursday, November 27th.
Winter is here, and December follows closely behind! Students will be bringing home December calendars and newsletters, as well as any outstanding forms that we require signed and returned!
Please ensure your student is dressed for the weather and stay updated on transportation updates on our website, the Grasslands school app and local radio. We want to see everyone warm and safe!
Please ensure your student is dressed for the weather and stay updated on transportation updates on our website, the Grasslands school app and local radio. We want to see everyone warm and safe!
There has been a change to the date for Picture Re-Takes. These will be offered on Friday, November 21st. Bring your best smiles!
"In a world where you can be anything, be kind."
November 13th is World Kindness Day and we encourage everyone to use kind words and actions today and every day. No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.
November 13th is World Kindness Day and we encourage everyone to use kind words and actions today and every day. No act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.
We will be attending a Remembrance Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 12th. We invite our students and staff to dress their best in honour of those who fought and sacrificed for our freedom.
On the 11th Hour
of the 11th Day
of the 11th Month
We will remember you.
Our school will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in honour and remembrance of those who fought and continue to fight for the rights we enjoy today. We thank you for your bravery and dedication.
of the 11th Day
of the 11th Month
We will remember you.
Our school will be closed Tuesday, November 11th in honour and remembrance of those who fought and continue to fight for the rights we enjoy today. We thank you for your bravery and dedication.
There is no classes on Monday, November 10th!
As much as we may not be ready, cold weather and winter conditions are quickly approaching. Please make sure that your students are dressed warmly and that you are keeping up to date on Bus Cancellations and other communications by following us here, downloading the Grasslands App or listing to local radio!
