Alberta Rider PSO

12/15/2025

Good morning ARE Families! We have one last chance to spoil and thank our staff and teachers before the upcoming holiday break. If you're able, please bring an item from this list (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1_xCas1juudFi9O0DmgwwXEQVs9wZIBHNQOf6EMoSp44/edit?usp=drivesdk) hot and ready to school by 6:45am on FRIDAY morning, December 19th. Happy Holidays!

12/01/2025

The annual cookie exchange for ARE staff members is coming up this week! If you would like to contribute something yummy (homemade or store bought), please add your name to this Google Sheet (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iXyWH0MkIQgGUo_SixBkJkL_bCmz4c7QAEjYlTDr7RU/edit?usp=drivesdk) and drop off your items by 10am on Thursday, December 4!

11/20/2025

Our annual Staff Cookie Exchange is coming up on Thursday, 12/4! If you’d like to contribute, please add your name to the Google sign-up sheet attached. Cookies, bars, candies—all sweet treats are welcome, both store bought and homemade.

Please plan to provide 2–3 dozen items and drop them off by 10:00 AM on 12/4.

This event is one of the Alberta Rider staff’s favorite traditions. Let’s make this year extra special. Thank you for sharing your delicious creations! 🍪✨

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1iXyWH0MkIQgGUo_SixBkJkL_bCmz4c7QAEjYlTDr7RU/edit?usp=sharing

11/07/2025

Hello ARE Community! Today is the LAST DAY to place poinsettia orders! Click on this link to purchase:

Zeffy

11/04/2025

Reminder! Poinsettia orders are due THIS FRIDAY!

Alberta Rider PSO is selling vouchers for poinsettias from Al’s Garden Center. Each voucher costs $18 and can be redeemed for one plant at Al’s starting November 18. Vouchers will be available for pick-up at ARE on November 14 and 17. Each plant is 15”-17” in height with 6+ blooms. Several colors and varieties to choose from. Voucher may be redeemed at any Al’s Garden Center location. For every voucher sold, $7 goes directly to the PSO to help fund field trips, classroom resources, reading aides, and more.
Orders are due by November 7 and can be placed at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/are-2025-poinsettia-fundraiser

11/04/2025

Wear your comfies, bring your blankies and pillows, and join us for a FREE movie night in the ARE gym!
Popcorn will be free for everyone. Pizza, cotton candy and water will be available for purchase!
We will be watching the 2025 version of How to Train Your Dragon.

10/29/2025

Alberta Rider PSO is selling vouchers for poinsettias from Al’s Garden Center. Each voucher costs $18 and can be redeemed for one plant at Al’s starting November 18. Vouchers will be available for pick-up at ARE on November 14 and 17. Each plant is 15”-17” in height with 6+ blooms. Several colors and varieties to choose from. Voucher may be redeemed at any Al’s Garden Center location. For every voucher sold, $7 goes directly to the PSO to help fund field trips, classroom resources, reading aides, and more.
Orders are due by November 7 and can be placed at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/are-2025-poinsettia-fundraiser

10/28/2025

Don’t forget! Dine out for Alberta Rider tomorrow at Bridgeport! Be sure to mention the fundraiser when you check out!

10/20/2025

Book Fair starts TODAY!

Monday-Wednesday: Open during the day, and after school until 4pm
Thursday: Open 9am-3pm
Friday: Open 5pm-7pm during Trunk or Treat

Q: How many times per week should your child read?

A: 6-7 🤪

Happy shopping everyone!

10/16/2025

Stock the Breakroom is a new PSO initiative for the 25-26 school year.

Help Us Fuel Our Amazing Staff!

Our teachers and staff work hard every day to support and inspire our students, and we’d love to help keep them energized with snacks and drinks! The PSO is collecting treats and caffeinated beverages to help keep their spirits (and energy levels) high. Next time you’re at the grocery store, consider grabbing an extra box of something yummy. Donations can be dropped off at the front office all month long. Thank you for showing your appreciation and support for our incredible team!

Each month will be sponsored by a different grade.

4th & 5th: Oct, Jan, April

2nd & 3rd: Nov, Feb, May

Kinder & 1st: Dec, March, June

Suggested donation items:

Chips, pretzels, popcorn, fruit, sparkling water, coke/diet coke/sprite, Keurig or Nespresso Vertuo pods, flavored creamer. *We are especially low on Nespresso Vertuo pods, carbonated beverages, and chips*

You can also order items from our amazon wish list and have it delivered directly to the school. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/34BVNBFECIAJ7?ref_=wl_share