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École John Wilson Elementary School

Parents

FAQ's

What are the hours for the office?

  • The office will be open from 8-4.

What are re-enrollments and why are they important?

  • Every year our division office sends out forms just before school starts. They are call re-enrollment forms. It is all the information pertaining to each student. It is very important that this is filled out correctly and as soon as you get it. You will be unable to fill this form out on your mobile device, if you need access to a computer, please call the office and we will set up a time for you to come in and fill out the forms.
  • If your information changes at any point during the year, please contact the office and we will reissue the forms for you to change.

I have questions about bussing, who do I call?

  • Please call transportation at 1-800-266-9573 or 403-227-7072.

What is the first day of school and holiday's for the year?

  • click here to get access the calendar.

What time does school start?

  • Click here to see our bell schedule.

When can I drop my kids off at school?

  • Our  supervisors are not outside until 8:20, we ask that students arrive after this time.

Where can I park?

  • Click here to see information about pick up, drop off and parking.

Online Fee Payment

Payments for fees can be made on our online payment system. Parents must set up their own accounts, and can add multiple students.

Please note that setting up a PowerSchool account is not the same as a payment account. You do need to do both. If you are unsure if you have a payment account set up, please call the office for assistance.

  • Click here to access the sign in page.
  • First time users must hit "create account" and fill in the necessary fields.
  • You will need your students 9 digit ASN number. This number can be found on your PowerSchool account, on report cards, or you can contact the office.
  • Once you have added your students you can see all fees associated with each student by switching between name tabs at the top of the page.

Please ensure that you review items in your cart before processing payment.

Fee Waivers

Fee Waiver

A new fee waiver application form must be completed for each school year you are applying for. You must provide your prior years Notice of Assessment from CRA and the first 6 pages of your tax summary, for each parent/guardian residing in the household, based on the year you're applying for (example. 2024/2025 fees require a Notice of Assessment from 2023).

Please note that only optional course fees and transportation fees are eligible to be waived by the school division. Fees not eligible for this waiver include; agendas, swimming, curling, field trips etc.

Transportation fees for school of choice cannot be waived. Applications will be reviewed by financial services and approved by the Treasurer. Decisions to approve fee waivers are based on family income; however, extenuating circumstances will be taken into consideration. Parents and schools will be notified of the decision. After a decision is made, parents can discuss payment options for any outstanding fees with the school's administrator.

Fee Waiver Application Form

Parking 2023-2024

Please click here to see this years document with information on the John Wilson Elementary School Parent Loop and parking options available. 

Drop off and pick up will be similar to last year.  If you are walking with your child to the cement pad, please refrain from parking in the Parent Loop.  

Gates for the parent loop are closed at 9am and reopen at 2:30pm. Please refrain from going into the bus loop after 2 pm.

 

Thank you.

Report an Absence

My child is going to be absent today, what do I do? 

In order to help keep our children safe, we ask that parents call into our 24 hour Call Safe line to leave a message advising the school of your child's absence. We appreciate communication with the teacher, but please call the office as well.

If we have completed attendance and your child is marked absent, a reminder call will be made notifying parents that your child is not at the school.  

Please Call 403-227-3292

Volunteering at John Wilson Elementary

 

 Volunteering at École John Wilson Elementary

 

If you are planning on volunteering at the school or for an upcoming field trip, we require all of our volunteers to provide a Criminal Record Check (CRC), including the Vulnerable Sector Check. Criminal Record Checks are valid for one year unless you have signed the CESD Statutory Declaration Form prior to the one-year mark of the current one we have at the school. This form can possibly extend your check for three years from the date of issue. If you have one on file with us and are unsure if it is still valid, please give us a call, and we can help you out.

Please take the attached form letter to your local RCMP Office. There have been some changes to the fee structure, please call the detachment for more information.

After receiving your completed check, please bring it to the school office and we will make a copy of it for our files. At that time, we will also have you sign our Chinook’s Edge School Division Oath of Confidentiality.  This will need to be done on the first day of volunteering in the school or prior to the day of the field trip please! 

If you require any further information please contact the ÉJWES office at 403-227-3292.

Thank you! 

Criminal Record Check for Volunteering Letter

Weekdays 'til 6

Supporting student, family and staff wellness…

Please click here to read our division policy on communication times for staff and families.

Oh Nuts!

JW is a nut free school. We have allergies for not only peanuts, but tree nuts as well. Please ensure safe snacks for child lunch. Thanks

What's the Weather today?

Please make sure your child is dressed properly for day, as we do send students out for recess in the rain, snow, sunshine & on windy days.

Parking Information at ÉJWES

Busses, cars and kids, Oh my! Click here to see all the parking and pickup options for our John Wilson Elementary School.

Need to access your Re-Enrollment and Consent Forms?

Click here to be redirected to Powerschool to update your yearly demographics.

School Supplies

Lost your supply list, no worries, here they are!