Parkside Montessori

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Board Meeting Highlights: August 25, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights: August 25, 2026 August 26, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights The latest Board Highlights are now available. Featuring the Alberta Infrastructure meeting, Complexity Grant Increases, and more. Read the full update here: August 25, 2026 BOT Highlights To view the board meeting vi...

United Way Alberta Northwest is calling on our community to help assemble backpacks filled with essential school supplies for the 2026-2027 school year. These backpacks will support local students who might otherwise start school without the tools they need to succeed.

You can help make a difference: https://buff.ly/FGmoCFL

Together, we can help every student feel confident and ready on the first day of school!

🚍 Seeing school buses around town this week?
First Student is conducting dry runs to prepare for the upcoming school year. These practice routes help ensure drivers are familiar with their routes and that everything is ready for a smooth and safe start to classes.

We are looking forward to welcoming back our Parkside families for the 2026/2027 school year!

Anxious feelings are normal when kids head back to school. Whether it’s returning after summer, starting at a new school, or beginning kindergarten for the first time.
Our GPPSD mental health specialists created a helpful blog with tips to make the transition smoother, including:
✔️ A back-to-school timeline
✔️ Re-establishing routines
✔️ Ideas for responding when your child or teen expresses worries
Read the full blog here: https://bit.ly/4x7lTRj

Is your child ready for Kindergarten? 🎒
We’ve put together 8 helpful tips to support your child’s learning journey!

Read the full Kindergarten Readiness blog and download our 8-tips here: https://buff.ly/mVRlDoe

8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten Ready 8 Tip Guide: Kindergarten Ready March 30, 2026 Kindergarten Was your child born in 2021?Let’s get them ready for Kindergarten! Download our 8 Tips for Kindergarten Readiness and start your child’s online Kindergarten registration today. What You Need to Know Kindergarten and KinderPAL (full scho...

🎒 Successful back-to-school prep goes beyond school supplies.

Alberta Health Services provides resources for students and families on health, wellness, nutrition, resilience, online safety, and stress management.

Access the resources: https://buff.ly/3jmG9It

🚌 Is your child riding the school bus for the first time this year?

We know this can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking! Join us to learn everything you need to know and help make that first ride a smooth, confident experience.

Click here for details: https://www.gppsd.ab.ca/transportation/first-ride-program

Busing Applications are Open for the 2026-2027 School Year

If your child was in Grades 1-7 and rode the bus during the 2025-2026 school year, you likely don't need to reapply for next year.

Find out if your family needs to apply: https://buff.ly/2razwI2

2026–2027 Transportation Applications: What Families Need to Know 2026–2027 Transportation Applications: What Families Need to Know March 13, 2026 The Grande Prairie Public School Division is preparing for the 2026–2027 school year, and we want to ensure families have clear, simple information about student transportation. Below is everything you need to know ...