Wear your hats tomorrow and Wednesday! We will putting our hats on for mental health - both Days ! 😊

“Chalk the Walk” for Mental Health by the Auxiliary! I hope we made some residents smile! Thanks Ms. Amanda for leading this project on a gorgeous afternoon!

<p>After working with students and families for 31 years, Prairie Rose Public School Superintendent Roger Clarke has announced his retirement from the Superintendent’s role, effective November 1, 2021.</p><p>Roger Clarke joined Prairie Rose in August 2017 following a long career as a teacher and superintendent with Fort Vermilion School Division. His wealth of experience as an educator and leader has made a significant impact on the quality of education and programming offered to Prairie Rose families over the past four years. This has included the expansion of options for students such as the South Alberta Hockey Academy, the Dave Rozdeba Flight Academy, rodeo clubs and programs, agriculture and fine arts initiatives, a partnership with Medicine Hat Public Schools and the Medicine Hat College with the Coulee Collegiate program, the Badlands Cre8tions entrepreneurial program at Eagle Butte High School and many more.&nbsp;</p><p>“Over the past four years, Prairie Rose has been fortunate to learn and grow under Roger’s guidance,” says Prairie Rose Board Chair Stuart Angle. “Roger understands the challenges, but also the benefits, of living in rural Alberta and has led our board to explore new and exciting opportunities for children. The board thanks Roger for his passion and leadership excellence and we wish him all the best in his retirement.”</p><p>“The decision to retire presents many mixed emotions,” says Clarke. “The need to spend time with elderly parents is a significant driver and has played a major part in altering the life plan for my wife and I. Since moving to Southern Alberta in 2017, I have thoroughly enjoyed the opportunity to be part of the Prairie Rose family. Prairie Rose staff are passionate about inspiring and teaching children. This is evident across the division and I am incredibly proud of what I see happening in our schools. I have also been fortunate to work with an exceptional executive team, group of school leaders, central office staff and board of trustees, who work tirelessly to make these creative ideas come to life. I know they will continue to explore and implement amazing learning opportunities for students and families in Prairie Rose. We really only have the limits we as adults create. Thank you all for joining me in being positive difference makers for kids!”</p><p>The Prairie Rose School Division board of trustees will begin the process of selecting a new Superintendent of Schools immediately with a transition of the leadership position this fall.&nbsp;</p>

Hey current Grade 6 Parents! Please read the following letter from SCHS regarding next year!

More highlights from this week in Grade 3 - separating caterpillars in hopes that butterflies will emerge in a few weeks, but sorry no photos of the fruit fly “rodeo” when we were trying to feed the praying mantises! Family Trees were sent home. Thanks to Jordyn Duffield, work experience student, for laminating them. More publications in The Coffee Break - thanks Christie Caskey. Nice work - Rowenna, Cantlee, and Theryn. True “Sun Salutations” with Ms. Amanda on a beautiful morning!

Our breakfast program by Ms. Hoyt is just getting better and better !!!! What lucky students ❤️

Kindergarten Information! https://www.smore.com/fdeyk-kindergarten-registration-info

Junior Kindergarten Update! https://www.smore.com/7hqd4

Prairie Rose Public Schools in the north (SCHS, Warren Peers, OPS and New Brigden) are looking at developing a program that would allow students the opportunity to learn and train in different rodeo events. Instruction would come from a staff member with extensive knowledge in the rodeo world as well as guest speakers throughout the year. The program is looking to run in semester 2 (February-June) with the possibility of a few sessions in the fall. Currently, we are looking at grades 5-12 with the possibility of grade 4 if there is interest. All components of the program are not decided, but we are looking at modules in horsemanship, barrel racing, poles, roping and more. The only live animals we can use during school hours would be horses. All participants would need to wear a helmet when on any animals. There would be a fee for the program to cover costs of guest speakers, rental fees etc. More information will come in regards to the fee. In order to decide if we have enough interest in the program please complete the survey linked below. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSduSzz_Zni232Fr0ewMJv5Ouo4qBZXd7mZ4wUXZqzGtAZ4M7Q/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0&usp=mail_form_link

Please fill out the following survey....

<p>Medicine Hat Public Schools, Medicine Hat Catholic Board of Education and Prairie Rose Public Schools representing school jurisdictions in Medicine Hat and surrounding areas in southeast Alberta have collaborated to request government prioritize school-based staff, as essential workers, to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.</p><p>Together, the three boards strongly encourage the Alberta government to immediately offer vaccinations to school staff. Alberta’s schools have been expected to operate at 100% capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic, posing unavoidable increased health risks for staff who do not have the option to work from home. While our schools &nbsp;vigilantly follow the public health guidelines, our education K-12 facilities &nbsp;are the most densely populated buildings throughout the school day. Given this circumstance, our staff deserve the opportunity to access an extra layer of protection vaccines provide.</p><p>Based on the province’s current vaccination roll out plan, it is estimated that approximately 30-35% of school staff, unless they are immune compromised, will not get vaccinated until after the end of June. &nbsp;We are deeply concerned that school-based staff have not been prioritized for vaccinations. Providing the COVID-19 vaccination will minimize significant costs associated with staff replacement and help to avoid disruption to student learning. Additionally, with no approved vaccine for those under the age of 16, staff vaccinations would provide additional protection for all students and their families.</p><p>School-based staff play a vital role in providing high quality education to students, as such, deserve to be protected by the COVID-19 vaccination. &nbsp;Further, keeping schools open Is one of the key elements of maintaining the economy of the communities we serve. Having children in school facilitates parents being able to go to work and keeps business flowing. We strongly urge the government of Alberta to take action immediately and prioritize COVID-19 vaccinations for school-based staff.</p>

Thank you Kulyk family for bringing in these adorable chicks! ❤️

Thank you so much to Mrs. Krista Stammers and Cantlee for bringing two lambs to school on such a beautiful day! Some of us enjoyed holding them, while others wanted only to pet them. Each lamb was twin from a different ewe, so no lonely mothers back on the ranch! We were interested to learn about them and fantastic journal entries were written! Some read them out to the class.

Way to go OPS band class! Getting better and better 😌

Mrs. Thornton should not make any more bets! Had to buy the grade 4 class a slush today! 🤪

Thank you Krista Stammers and family for letting our students cuddle these precious babies today 🥰

Is your child interested in joining our Hockey Academy? Registration is open! https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18RSDmNC10L0kt2AkcrOzJgRK1yJ1053P

Grade 2 Science can be so much fun. Kids learned how blubber keeps animals warm in the Arctic. And apparently Mrs.Cox looks like Bill Nye the Science Guy in her lab coat .

Hey 👋 current grade 6 students ....check this out for next year!!!

Mrs Robertson’s grade one students are becoming pros at hula-hooping!!! This made me smile so I hope it does the same for you .....