Dear EIPS families:

REMINDER: Tomorrow, Alberta Teachers’ Association (ATA) members from across Alberta—including all teachers, principals and assistant principals from Elk Island Public Schools—are expected to initiate a strike involving a complete withdrawal of services. As a result:

• All EIPS schools are closed to students and families for the duration of the strike.
• All EIPS student transportation services are suspended until classes resume.
• All EIPS and school events, activities and extracurriculars, including field trips; clubs meetings; committee meetings; and sports competitions, practices and games, are suspended until classes resume.

The Division will continue to monitor the situation and evaluate its impact on school operations. For the time being, EIPS families must make alternative arrangements for their children until classes resume.

While schools are closed to the public until the strike ends and classes resume, families with urgent matters can still call the school as phone lines remain open during regular business hours. As well, childcare centres located in EIPS schools can remain open—families are encouraged to contact the childcare provider directly for specific details. Existing lease agreements and after-hours community events already booked remain in place.

EIPS will continue to update you as information becomes available about the situation, its potential impact on school operations, and what it means for you and your child. In the meantime, for more information, see:

EIPS Labour Update: The latest updates and news
Frequently Asked Questions: EIPS Labour Action
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Thank you for your continued co-operation and understanding.

Sincerely,
Elk Island Public Schools