Voyageurs News - May 14th
Week of: May 18th - 22nd, 2026
May 18th (Victoria Day - No School):
May 19th (Day 2):
- ECS Day: No Kindergarten
- 3SI Swimming Lessons
- Grade 6 French PAT Part A
- Jr. High Track & Field Tryouts: Triple Jump & Javelin (12:00-12:50)
- Jr. Boys’ High Jump Tryouts (after school)
May 20th (Day 3):
- 3M Swimming Lessons
- Gr 9. FLA PAT Part A
- Grade 3 /4 Girls’ ball throw and long jump tryout (last recess)
- Jr. High Track & Field Tryouts: Shot Put (12:00-12:50)
May 21st (Day 4):
- Gr. 9 ELA PAT Part A
- Grade 3 /4 Boys’ ball throw and long jump tryout (last recess)
- Elementary Soccer practice (lunch recess)
- Pizza for Elementary students who ordered
- Black Gold Elementary High Jump Competition 12:30 in the gym.
- Jr. High Track & Field Tryouts: Discus (12:00-12:50)
May 22nd (Day 5):
- Grade 6 ELAL PAT Part A
- Hot Lunch - Spaghetti and Meatballs
- Jr. High Track & Field: Open Tryouts/Practice
School News
School Supply Lists for 2026-2027
Families, you can now purchase your child's school supply kits directly from School Start (our official online school supply kit company for your convenience). The supply list for each grade is attached. You may also utilize the same list to purchase your supplies locally. Remember, with School Start's online ordering option you can purchase parts of the additional section if your child already has supplies that are in good order from a previous year - please save money and the environment.
If you order early, you will be entered in one or more contests! Please see the attached Parent Letter for those incentive details.
To order, families can go directly to: https://schoolstart.ca/, and click on the following:
- Parents Shop Here
- Purchase School Supply Kits
- Select Province, then City, then School
- Click "Here to Purchase"
- Lastly, click on your child's grade and proceed from there
If you need any assistance, please contact School Start at 1-800-580-1868 or via email at info@schoolstart.ca.
We are excited to be able to offer this convenient option to you this year.
2026-2027 Supply Lists by Grade
- Grade 1
- Grade 2 English and French
- Grade 3 English and French
- Grade 4 English and French
- Grade 5 English and French
- Grade 6 English and French
- Grade 7 English and French
- Grade 8 English and French
- Grade 9 English and French
Fundraising Society
Next meeting May 25, 2026 at 6:30pm
ECVS Staff Room
Google Meet Link
May Agenda
April Meeting Minutes
School Council
Next meeting May 25, 2026 at 6:30pm
Student Drop-Off & Pick-Up
With over 900 people at the school each day, your help is appreciated to facilitate safe drop-offs and pick-ups.
Ways to assist:
- Please do NOT go straight across the road out of the drive-thru as it blocks vehicles behind you.
- Follow the direction of our crosswalk supervisors
- If using the drive-through, follow the direction of the green arrows during peak times
- Do not block the driveways of neighbouring residents
- Review bike, scooter, and pedestrian safety with your child
- Have a planned meeting spot away from high-traffic locations
- Do not use the staff parking lot for drop-offs and pick-ups
Early birds who register by June 30th:
- Save money through early bird discounts
- Guarantee a spot on the bus on the first day of school
To register:
https://www.blackgold.ca/apply-for-transportation-Black-Gold-Students
Learn more about early bird savings:
https://www.blackgold.ca/transportation-fees-and-info
Alberta Health Services Note
Children who are eligible for immunizations may be immunized in the school setting with parent/guardian consent. Please check your child’s school bag for a package which contains information about the vaccines, along with a consent form for each vaccine. For your child to be immunized in school, consent must be provided to AHS staff verbally or each consent form must be signed and returned to your child’s school by the date indicated on the envelope.
For tips on preparing your child for immunizations, please refer to https://www.immunize.ca/pain-management-kids-and-adolescents
If there is a signed consent from a previous year and your child has an incomplete immunization series, Alberta Health Services may provide these immunizations.
The immunization round date at Ecole Champs Vallee is May 21, 2026.
*If your child is not present on the round date they may receive immunizations on other dates throughout the school year.
***If you are new to Alberta OR if your child has been immunized at your doctor’s office or pharmacy, AHS Public Health may not have a record of your child’s immunizations. To ensure your child is up to date with all recommended immunizations refer to the schedule at https://www.alberta.ca/immunization-routine-schedule.aspx
To provide an up-to-date immunization record or if you have any questions, you may contact the nurse assigned to your child’s school at 780-980-5026
Black Gold School Division is accepting registrations for Preschool in 2026-27.
When little learners need a little more - we're here! Every child grows differently. Our early intervention preschool programs provide specialized support so children can build confidence, skills, and a strong start to school.
If you've wondered about your preschooler's speech, learning, behaviour, or development, a free screening can help you explore next steps.
For more information - including a link to a FREE developmental screening, visit our preschool website page, here.
Hot Lunch
Please visit ecvs.hotlunches.net to place your order for future hot lunch dates
