Welcome to EOE!

We are very excited to have students back at Elboya and to begin a new year of exciting EOE Activities!

This week we will go over the Course Outline.

We look forward to working with you this year!

Mrs. Hunchak and Mr. Groves

EOE 8 Kamp Kiwanis

As camp is just a few days away (3 more sleeps!!), I wanted to touch base and remind you of a few details!

We are leaving at 9:00am Thursday.  I am asking that students be dropped off by 8:30am and to bring their stuff into the Main Gym so that we can make sure everyone is there, take attendance and ensure that everyone is prepared.  We will be back by 2:00pm Friday.  Please make sure that your children have a ride arranged and at the school by 2:00.  We will be able to get back into the building to get any homework they may have forgotten, use the bathroom or phone.  

Students are asked to bring a bag lunch that they can eat in the forest, as we will be getting there and going on activities right away.  Ensure that they do not require a microwave and please do not send any nuts as we have a few students with allergies on the trip. 

Please make sure that students are prepared for the weather.  Pack lots of layers, boots, mittens, toques, sunscreen, etc. Please refer to the packing list that was sent home if you need some ideas.  Remember, we are asking that students leave all  electronics at home (however, cameras are welcome).

Students who are on medications are required to bring them in a ziplock bag labeled with their name, and the instructions on dosage and time to be taken. Students with allergies are required to have an epi-pen on them at all times.  Students with asthma are required to carry their inhaler with them at all times.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to email me at mbsimpson@cbe.ab.ca!

Thank you for supporting the Outdoor Education Program at Elboya! I hope the kids are as excited as I am! 

NEXT WEEK:

On April 21, 2016, students in EOE 8 will have an opportunity to go wall-climbing.  Forms went home on Friday and are due back NO LATER THAN MONDAY April 18.  We are still in need of a volunteer.  If you are able to help out, please contact Mrs. Simpson at mbsimpson@cbe.ab.ca.

EOE 8

Thank you to all of you who came to the Kamp Kiwanis Parent Meeting last week!

Those parents who did not attend the evening meeting are required to attend an afternoon meeting which will be held Wednesday April 6th in the Small Gym from 3:45 - 4:30pm.

There will be a MANDATORY Student Meeting in CORE THURSDAY AT LUNCH to create activity and bunk mate groups and go over expectations and what to pack.

Wall Climbing paperwork will be sent home this week for our trip that will be Thursday April 21st in the afternoon (from 12:30- 3:30).

In class this week, we will be continue our work on Belaying Techniques to ensure that they are ready for the trip to the Calgary Climbing Centre.

There are still some students who have not handed in assignments. Please get them in to Mrs. Simpson as soon as possible!

Thanks,

Mrs. Simpson

EOE 8 Kamp Kiwanis

EOE 8 Camp is a month away!! Students in EOE 8 (Term 1 & 2) have the opportunity to go to Kamp Kiwanis April 14- April15!  Forms were handed out at lunch today.  If your child did not get one, they can pick one up from the Phys Ed office.  There are only 35 spots available, so only students who are in good standing at school, are caught up on all of their assignments will be considered and get their forms in first will be the ones to go to camp.  Extra forms are posted on the EOE D2L Shell if students have misplaced their forms.  

We need 2 parent volunteers to come to camp with us.  Please email Mrs Simpson at mbsimpson@cbe.ab.ca to volunteer.

There will be a mandatory Parent Meeting March 31, 2016 in the Main Gym to learn more about Kamp Kiwanis.

EOE Ski Trip was a success!

A great time was had by all staff and students who attended the Nakiska Ski Trip this week!  A BIG Thank You to those parents who volunteered their time to help supervise and make this trip a success!

EOE 7 Feb 16th - 20th

This week will continue to review daypacks and what we should bring to ensure success and safety in the backcountry, learn about safety on ski hills for our upcoming ski trip to Nakiska, and begin to talk about appropriate clothing.  What materials are good and bad to use, layering systems, and and more.

EOE 9

On Wednesday we will review all safety concerns and expectations for our snowshoeing field trip to Hogarth Lakes.  I was out there this weekend and it is beautiful.

Students and parents can expect the next field trip form for our upcoming ski trip to Nakiska to come home this week.