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School Council

The next School Council Meeting is Monday, October 3, 12 noon at the school.  We need you! A healthy School Council is a healthy school. October 3, 2022 Agenda In person at the school or by video conference…

Hot Lunch & Milk Orders Due Sept 20

Hot Lunch & Milk Orders for October are due today. Hot Lunch is available on Monday and Thursday. White or Chocolate Milk is available everyday. To Order Hot Lunch or Milk: Go to https://ere.hotlunches.net/…

ERE September 2022 Newsletter

Hello ERE Families, Welcome to the new school year! We have had a fabulous start up! Please follow the link to our school newsletter: ERE September 2022 The newsletter has information about the Terry…

Terry Fox Run Sept 16

42 years ago, Terry Fox dipped his artificial foot in the Atlantic Ocean to begin the Marathon of Hope. We continue his dream on Friday, September 16. We will start with a short school assembly at 1:30…

Get the Scoop

Get the Scoop on the new school year! Our Open House event will take place on Wednesday, August 31, 1-3 pm. Drop by to: Meet your teacher Tour the school Find your classroom Drop off school supplies Enjoy…

New Registrations

École Rocky Elementary is accepting registrations for the upcoming 2022/2023 school year. French and English Immersion programs available Pre-K (aged 4 by Dec 31) Kindergarten (aged 5 by Dec 31) Grade…

School Supply Lists

2022/2023 School Supply Lists Grade 5 Grade 4 Grade 3 Grade 2 Grade 1 ECS   School supplies can also be ordered until August 1 from Custom School Supplies 2022/2023 Order Form

Custom School Supplies 2022/2023 Order Form

Custom School Supplies 2022/2023 Order Form The Deadline to order is June 15. Orders can be made June 16-Aug 1 with a $10 late fee.

Centennial Celebration May 20

We celebrate 100 Years of Learning on Friday, May 20! Detailed Centennial Event Schedule & Activities This might be the largest event ever planned on site. The event will start at 11 am with an assembly…

ERE TV April 2022

All the best photos of April 2022 are featured in this month in review video of ERE TV.

April 2022 School Newsletter

April 2022 School Newsletter In this issue: An in-person school assembly Friday, Apr 29, 1:45 pm (Parents are welcome!) School Centennial, May 20, 2022 School Field Trips School Council May 10 School…

ERE TV March 2022

Welcome to the backwards edition of ERE TV March 2022 (26 min) Welcome to the Backwards Edition of ERE TV Month in Review Video Awards Fish Update Announcement of a Centennial Celebration May 20, 2022…

March 2022 School Newseltter

Hello ERE Families, Follow the link for the March 2022 School Newsletter. Thank you Parent Volunteers Term 2 Report Cards and Parent/Teacher Interviews ERE Swag Fish in Schools (FinS) 2022/23 School Registration…

ERE TV February 2022

ERE TV February 2022 (29 min) Watch for the Pink Pigs Land Acknowledgement February Awards (Pizza on March 2) 100 Day The Library Fish Grade 2 Music Pink Shirt Message from a Local Celebrity Pink Shirt…

School Council March 8, 2022, 7 pm

The next School Council Meeting is March 8, 2022, 7:00 pm.  We need you! A healthy School Council is a healthy school. Please join virtually using the ZOOM video conference link: https://tinyurl.com/ERESchoolCouncil password:…

ERE TV January 2022

ERE TV January 2022 (27 min) The most colourful ERE TV yet! Land Acknowledgement We Care Rules Mrs. Tissen Retirement 1G, 3H, 5O Boomwhacker Performances Fish Egg Arrival Food Bank Drive Student of the…

January 2022 School Newsletter

Our January 2022 School Newsletter! • Virtual Lost & Found • Joe Social Media parent presentation Jan 26 • School Council Jan 26 • and much more! https://www.smore.com/e6trb

Parent Information Night, Jan 26

Our School Council & the Family Resource Network are proud to present: "Having Conversations with your Children about Social Media"with Jo(e) Social Media Wednesday, January 26, 6:30 pm Virtual presentation.…

ÉRE Christmas Concert 2021

ÉRE Christmas Concert 2021 "Christmas Around the World" Here is it. . . the ÉRE Christmas Production featuring every class and a great opportunity to learn about holiday traditions throughout the world.…

ÉRE TV December 2021

ÉRE TV December 2021 Brinley & Bronwyn share a sleepover AND host ÉRE TV! In this episode: The students share what they hope their teachers will receive for Christmas An interview with the retiring…

Our long serving caretaker, Lena Tissen, to retire…

Our longest serving staff member has announced her retirement. Lena Tissen has worked at École Rocky Elementary so long, it wasn't even called ÉRE when she started. No matter the school name, the building…

ÉRE TV November 2021

Here is ÉRE TV November 2021 Twins/Triplet Edition (21 min). In the episode today: Movie Magic with Celina & Madison Music from 4K Special Report with Reece & Hadleigh Student of the Month Awards YumYum…

November 2021 Newsletter

The November School Newsletter is available: https://www.smore.com/mwz4k Covered this month: - Parent/Teacher Interviews  - School Council, Dec 2, 7:00 pm - December Hot Lunch Orders Due Nov 24 - Purdy's…

ÉRE TV Remembers 2021

ÉRE Remembers In this special episode of ÉRE TV: Presentation of the class wreaths O Canada Choir 2U & 2S Performance Shadow Play Last Post / Minute of Silence / Rouse Thank You Soldier Special thanks…

ÉRE TV October 2021

Featured in ERE TV this month: Count the Pumpkins Halloween Jokes KW Music Performance Wilson Ball Rules Student of the Month Awards Halloween Safety from Cst. Young The best photos of October Halloween…

ÉRE October 2021 Newsletter

The ÉRE October 2021 Newsletter https://www.smore.com/njc7m In today's newsletter: • Online Demographic Forms • Health & Safety Updates • School Council Updates (and meeting time survey) • Instructions…

ÉRE Centennial Mural Revealed

  The ÉRE Centennial Mural was revealed Thursday, Oct 7 via live video stream 100 Years of Learning is a fantastic milestone, and to commemorate the occasion, we will unveil the Centennial Mosaic Mural…

School Health Update, Oct 4, 2021

Oct 4, 2021 Hello ÉRE Families, We hovered around the 10% confirmed illness last week so our Respiratory Illness Outbreak status was not lifted. It will be reviewed again mid-week. (Oct 4 is encouraging…

ÉRE TV September 2021

ÉRE TV September 2021 Orange Shirt Edition This month we cover treaties, Orange Shirt Day, and residential schools in addition to student awards and the month in review video.

September 2021 School Newsletter

September 2021 School Newsletter   Our School Newsletter has a new look! Follow the link to keep up with everything at ÉRE! https://www.smore.com/hkydv

2021-2022 Start Up Information

Hello All!  We are so excited for the new school year - it will be the 100th year of schooling on site. Here is some fall start-up information: 1) Homeroom Postcards will be mailed around August 15.…

New Registrations

École Rocky Elementary is accepting registrations for the current 2020/2021 & upcoming 2021/2022 school year. French and English Immersion programs available Pre-K (aged 4 by Dec 31) Kindergarten (aged…

ÉRE TV June 2021

The final episode of ERE TV for 2020/2021 featuring year end music performances from every grade, a farewell message from Mr. Bowman, and a year in review photoshow. Have a great summer!

Kindergarten Graduations

We are excited to celebrate two more Kindergarten graduations at ÉRE. Both classes had a fabulous year and are ready for Grade 1. Mme. Morin French Immersion class: Mrs. Whalen's English Kindergarten…

ÉRE has Talent 2021

We were so impressed with the variety of talent shared for the showcase this year. Well done performers!

Music at ÉRE

  Freeze Dance!    

ÉRE TV May 2021

A busy ÉRE TV today as we celebrate May 2021: Career Day Photos Kindergarten Butterfly Project Career Interview with Mrs. Zalasky Career Interview with the Library Fish Student of the Month Awards Sell…

French Immersion at ÉRE

We are now accepting registrations for our 2021/22 Kindergarten and Grade 1 French Immersion programs! Your child could be bilingual! Our program was established in 1986 - 35 years of French Immersion…

Video Announcements with Mr. Bowman

Morning Announcements with Mr. Bowman May 20, 2021 ÉRE Announcements May 20, 2021 Welcome Mr. Bowman's son Nash Big News - We will return to in-person learning on Tuesday, May 25 The School Portables…

PreK/K Virtual Open House

Do you have a child turning 4 or 5 in 2021? Join us for a WRSD PreK & Kindergarten Open Virtual House in Rocky Mountain House. Rocky Christian School on May 11, 2021 - Register here: https://forms.gle/DUZAaHouGMnkEuBp9…

Remote Learning starts May 10

ÉRE will move to remote learning on May 10, 2021. Please see the following letter to share school expectations during this time: May 7 Parent Letter

ÉRE TV April 2021

ÉRE TV April Episode This month, grade 4 students Grace and Bronwyn bring the laughs fast and furious in their production of "Welcome to ÉRE Hair". Also see in this episode: The creative student designs…

COVID19 updates - Apr 19, 2020

April 19, 2021 Dear ÉRE Parents and Guardians, I am sharing an attached letter that indicates Alberta Health is investigating a case of COVID associated with our school community.  While I can't share…

"Sell My School"

"Sell My School" The next school activity in our ramp up to celebrating 100 years of learning is the "Sell My School" project as it was introduced in the March ÉRE TV. Students, families, and alumni…

ÉRE TV March 2021 - Sports Edition

Here is the March 2021 edition of ÉRE TV. Jersey Day Pictures Welcome It's a Book Awards Leprechaun Flashback Sell My School Project Plays of the Month review video Special Guest reminding us to Be Kind…

Grade 4 & 5 Accountability Survey

Dear Parent/Guardians of Grade 4 & 5 students, You have likely received Alberta Education's annual survey requesting your voice in education. Your feedback is very important to us and responses collected…

Make It Sow - School Society Fundraiser Due: Feb 26

If you are looking to get an early start on your garden, this is the fundraiser for you! Please see the package for all the information for this School Society fundraiser with funds raised going towards…

Fire Alarm Feb 5

On Friday, Feb 5, we had an unscheduled fire alarm at 9:15 am. We quickly evacuated the school and moved to the Tamarack Motor Inn to shelter in place until the fire department isolated the issue (a malfunctioning…

ÉRE TV January 2021

In this episode of ÉRE TV: Beach Day Highlights ÉRE Fish Story January Student's of the Month 100 years of learning projects January 2021 Month in Review Video  

ÉRE Tile Mosaic Centennial Project

ÉRE Centennial Tile Mosaic Project Help us design a School Art Project to celebrate 100 years of learning on this school site. Our entire school will have a part in creating a piece of art that is bigger…

ÉRE TV December 2020 & Christmas Concert!

ÉRE TV presents the December 2020 Assembly and Christmas Concert It just didn't feel right to go without a Christmas Concert so every class recorded a short presentation to share some holiday cheer.…

ÉRE TV for November 2020

Our school assemblies have morphed into ÉRE TV. Here is the episode for November 2020 announcing the November Award winners and a November in Review slide show.

ÉRE Book Fair Nov 24-26

The ÉRE Book Fair is coming soon! Nov 24, 25, and 26. Students will visit the Book Fair during class time and can purchase books during that visit. We will run a Virtual Book Fair at the same time as…

Remembrance Assembly 2020

Today, ÉRE paused in remembrance of the those that lived and died during wartime and the freedoms they have provided us. A big thank you to Mrs. Maxwell who shared the medals her father was awarded during…

ÉRE October 2020 Virtual Assembly

We had a spookatcular virtual assembly today featuring: - 2S Tie Selling Project - Students of the Month - Halloween Costume Parade - Minute to Win It - October Month in Review Video - 99 years and counting…

99 years and counting. . .

On this grandparents day, we are making a special school event announcement. For 99 years, a school has operated on this site. We have been looking through the history books. In the year 2000, we renamed…

November Hot Lunch

November Hot Lunch Orders are Due Oct 28/20 Thursday, November 5 - Panago Pizza Thursday, November 19 - Boston Pizza Thursday, November 26 - Subway Ordering information can be found on our school website:…

September 2020 Virtual Assembly

ÉRE September 2020 Virtual Assembly Video • Welcome • Land Acknowledgement • O Canada • What is Orange Shirt Day • 3/4S Stained Glass Project • Student of the Month Awards • 3/4G Readers…

Terry Fox Run, Sept 25, 1:45 pm

ÉRE will run their annual Terry Fox Run on Friday, Sept 25, 1:45 pm on the ÉRE playground. This is the 40th year of Terry Fox Runs after Terry started the Marathon of Hope in 1980. During the Marathon…

School Parking and Classroom Entrances/Exits

School parking & Classroom Entrances/Exits We are excited for the start of school on Monday, Aug 31. Like most schools, we have limited parking around our school which is often over capacity before and…

School Office Hours Aug 24-28

Our school office reopens this week! Office Hours - Aug 24-28 - 9 am - 3 pm Class cohort information was shared to the parent e-mail on file last week. If you did not receive the e-mail (check your spam),…

School Re-Entry Plan

Our team is excited to welcome students back to in-classroom learning this fall. Of course, there will be many additional health and safety measures implemented to assist us in having a safe school start…

2019/20 Year in Review Video

ÉRE 2019-20 Year in Review Video! The year ended differently than planned, but looking back over the year, it was one to remember positively for so many reasons: Terry Fox Run, Orange Shirt Day, Grandparents'…

2019/2020 Grade 5 Farewell Video

Proudly presenting the 2019/20 grade 5 class from ÉRE! We are extremely proud of you and know you will continue doing amazing things. All our best as you start your middle school journey. Have a great…

2020 Graduating Kindergarten Classes!

We are so proud of these little people with big dreams! Congratulations! Félicitations! Mme. Morin's Kindergarten Class Mrs. Kirkwood's Kindergarten Class

ÉRE Item Return

As students submit their final assignments, we are asking that all school-owned items be returned to the school this week (June 15-19). If you have a Chromebook or library book or anything else borrowed…

ÉRE Virtual Talent Show

Hello ÉRE. Our Virtual Talent Show is now open. Check it out at: https://flipgrid.com/33d48b30 Thank you to Mrs. McLaughlin for coordinating the event for the school.  

Fish in Schools (FinS) program

The École Rocky Elementary library has been home to more than just books the past 5 months. In mid-January, we took delivery of a vial of 65 rainbow trout eggs. After a week of nurturing the eggs,…

Story Diva Time with Mrs. Allen

Mrs. Allen is now posting live videos every Wednesday at 11 am on Facebook Live. If you miss them live, you can see them here: Story Diva Time

Jumping with Mrs. Turner

Jumping with Mrs. Turner June 3, 2020 Mrs. Turner shares some soccer tips! Jumping with Mrs. Turner May 20, 2020 Mrs. Turner shares some great jump rope activities during our Jump Rope for Heart Week

May 2020 Video Assembly

April Video Assembly

April 2020 Video Assembly    

Happy Easter from ÉRE

WRSD announces ÉRE Teacher as Edwin Parr Nominee

Wild Rose School Division is excited to announce Lauren Bolton as the WRSD representative for the Zone 4 Edwin Parr Award which is handed out on a yearly basis to first-year teachers who show exemplary…

Hello from Mrs. Allen

Our very own Story Diva Mrs. Allen says hello and invites you to join her every Wednesday for a new video.

March 2020 Video Assembly

The first ever Video Assembly at École Rocky Elementary! We are bringing the assembly to you during this time of self isolation. This video features: - Jersey Day - March Student of the Month Awards…

Family Wellness Worker

Hello Everyone! I hope you are doing well as we all adjust together. I’d like to take a moment to say if anyone in our community needs support, encouragement, or a listening ear...we Wild Rose School…

Week at A Glance - March 30 - April 3

Week at a Glance École Rocky Elementary March 30 - April 3, 2020   Monday March 30 Scheduled Non-Instructional Day No Work will be pushed out to students. Tuesday March 31 Jersey Day . . . Wear a favourite…

2019/20 Yearbooks

We are having a great year! Remember this year for a lifetime with a ÉRE 2019/2020 Yearbook. To order, head to https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/Enter the Yearbook ID: 13418520Order deadline is June 26, 2020Yearbooks…

February 2020 Month in Review Video

Can you believe it is March already? Here is the February 2020 Month in Review Video featuring all of the best learning and kindness photos of the past month:  

Hot Lunch & Milk Order Information

The March Hot Lunch deadline is Feb 26, 2020. If you have an account already set up. . . proceed to https://ere.hotlunches.net/ to complete your order. If you require some assistance, please see our…

Pink Shirt Day, Feb 28

Please wear Pink on Friday in support of Bullying Awareness. The theme this year is "We Lift Others Up" All are welcome to join our Pink Shirt Assembly, 1:45 pm on Friday, Feb 28

School Council Meeting Feb 28, 12 noon

School Council Meeting, Feb 28, 12 noon Feb 2020 School Council Agenda Feb 2020 Fundraising Society Agenda Jan 2020 School Council Minutes Jan 2020 Fundraising Society Minutes All parents are invited…

January 2020 Month in Review

École Rocky Elementary January 2020   Featuring the best photos of the past month including skating, our Fish in Schools program, and literacy, math, and science classes.

Gr 4/5 Ski/Snowboard Trip Feb 25

If we have 30 interested grade 4 & 5 students, École Rocky Elementary will run a ski/snowboard trip to Canyon Ski Resort near Red Deer. The deadline to sign up is January 28. Payment deadline is February…

December 2019 Month in Review

It is hard to believe how much we fit into the month of December, but it sure was a good one. In our December Month in Review video, we feature some pictures from our Milk Celebration, 3G Feast of India,…

ERE 2019 Christmas Concert Video

  Here it is! The ÉRE 2019 Christmas Concert Video! 3:23 - 1B, 1G, 1W - Jingle Bell Rock7:58 - 2R, 2S, 2/3K - Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree12:30 - 3H, 3/4G - Rock 'n' Roll Snowman18:00 - 4S, 4/5K…

November 2019 Month in Review

École Rocky Elementary has a lot to remember about November - Book Fair, grade 2's selling Mr. Bowman a tie, grade 5's making weather instruments, and our Remembrance Assembly. Thank you Mrs. Simo for…

K-5 Christmas Concert Ticket Request 2019

Update: Ticket Requests are now closed. The afternoon concert is SOLD OUT. There are a limited number of morning tickets still available - please request directly with the school office. Tickets were…

35 Years of the Milk Program

We love our milk! École Rocky Elementary has offered a milk program for 35 years! In celebration of the milestone, Alberta Milk is coming to meet our students and they are bringing a dairy farmer, milk…

Parent/Teacher Interviews Nov 20/21

Parent/Teacher Interviews are Nov 20 & 21, 4:30 - 7:30 pm. While in the school, also see the Book Fair in the Library and the Mini-Market set up in the front foyer. We have Room 17 setup as a supervised…

ÉRE Remembers

On November 8, the students and staff paused to Remember.   Leading our assembly was grade 5 students Genie and Colton.   The assembly started with the marching in of the flags. In our Honour Guard…

ÉRE October 2019 Month-In-Review Video

ÉRE October 2019Our Month in Review video is a collection of our favourite photos of the past month including pictures from Grandparents' Day, Orange Shirt Day, grade 4 field trips, and classroom activities.…

ÉRE Remembrance Assembly, Nov 8, 11:30 am

"Lest We Forget" École Rocky Elementary Remembrance Assembly 11:30 am, Friday, Nov 8, 2019 Family and Community are invited to attend.

October School Council Meeting Oct 31, 12 pm

You are invited!October School Council MeetingThursday, October 3112:00 pmLight lunch availableChildcare available :)Meet the new School Council Executive, get up to date news on the Christmas Concert,…

Picture Day!

Hello Parents, Picture Day is Tuesday, October 22 - Wednesday, October 23. After Picture Day, order your pictures on mylifetouch.ca using your Portrait ID and Access Code which can be found on your Picture…

Grandparents' Day, Oct 10, 1:30 pm

To all the special people in our student's lives, please join us for Grandparents' Day, Thursday, Oct 10, 1:30 - 3:00 pm. Our event includes a story and classroom activities plus soup made with vegetables…

September 2019 Month in Review Video

École Rocky Elementary September 2019 Month in Review   What a fantastic start up we have had. Here is a look back at all the best pictures of our past month:  

School Council Meeting Sept 30, 12 noon

You are invited to our first School Council Meeting of the year: Monday, September 30, 12 noon A light lunch will be served Meeting Agenda

Upcoming School Events

You are invited to our upcoming school events: Sept 30 - Orange Shirt Day, staff and students are encouraged to wear orange in support of "Every Child Matters." Sept 30 - Drumming and Round Dance Sept…

School Cash Online

School Cash Online Payments is now live!  Wild Rose School Division is now offering School Cash Online as its preferred method of payment for all school fees, including everything from field trips to…