Principal's Corner - September 12, 2025
Posted on 2025-09-12 21:24:27.373 +0000 UTC
- Important Dates:
- Sept. 17 & 18 - GR.7 Strathcona Wilderness Field Trip
- Sept 18 - Hot Lunch orders close
- Sept 18 - LDAA Golf Tournament
- Sept 19 - Professional Development Day (No School for Students)
- Sept. 25 - GR.8 Birch Bay Field Trip
- Sept. 26 - Pizza Tuesday is back - look for an info email on Monday.
- Terry Fox School Walk on September 26th at 10:30am! We are so proud to be a part of this Canadian tradition in the fight against cancer. Please support our student’s fundraising efforts and donate today at: https://schools.terryfox.ca/98161 #terryfoxschoolrun @theterryfoxfoundation
- Permission Forms & School Fees- Please check your child’s PowerSchool account regularly for any school fees and permission forms that need to be completed.There are currently a number of permission forms that need to be completed.
- New Absence Reporting System: Set up your account on the website using the email address that you have provided us for your name. Once the account is set up, you can use the app if you wish:
- Website: School Messenger website at home.schoolmessenger.ca. Sign up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
- Mobile App: on the School Messenger Home app on a mobile device app from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store. Sign up to create your account. Select Attendance then Report an Absence.
- By phone: call 780-955-4526 which is an automated system. Parents are encouraged to create a PIN for security. Follow the phone prompts.
- Click here for more information.
- 2025-2026 Student Enrollment Verification Form for Black Gold School Division is NOW LIVE on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Please confirm your child’s information as soon as possible so we have current contact information.
- Transportation: Remember to download the Bus Status 4 App to stay informed of bus delays or cancellations. Visit MyBusPlanner to create or login to your bus information portal. If you have questions about your child’s transportation, please visit the transportation webpage, check out the FAQ section or email [email protected]
- Hot Lunch orders please see link Hot Lunch Parent Letter
- Black Gold School Division's insurance partner, StudyInsured, has Voluntary Student Accident Insurance that is optional for parents to purchase. If you are interested please see the website below. The website provides details on the types of plans parents may purchase and the types of coverage available. https://www.studyinsuredstudentaccident.com/compare-plans/
- Instagram & Facebook: Follow us on the following Instagram pages for ongoing information:
- EJELS for general school-wide information
- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/EJELSBGSD/
Community Events
- Edmonton Fire Rescue Services and the Edmonton Police Service are hosting a community soccer match in support of the Wings of Providence charity. Information Poster
- Beaumont Amateur Hockey Association is hosting a Road to Rink Ball Hockey Tournament on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Information Poster
- Beaumont Library news poster