<p><img src="/images/1057aa10-13e6-410f-9f58-8ce57113816f?fingerprint=ppb20251217021813" alt=""></p><p>The April 18, 2023, PRPS Public Board Meeting will take place at the Prairie Rose Public Schools Division Office starting at 12:45 p.m. The meeting will be held in-person only.</p><p>The complete agenda package can be found here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LWMf-FYWiyffdQfKcDwV6dK3pSrviAL3/view?usp=share_link">April 18, 2023 Board Meeting Agenda</a></p>

We hope all our families and friends can attend our Exhibition of Learning! Ralston School can't wait to show you what we have been up to! #ralstonschool #myprps #igniteminds #forgefutures #kindlehearts #exhibitionoflearning

Welcome back! We hope you had a lovely, restful Spring Break 🌸 Here are some reminders for the upcoming week: Monday - Return from Spring Break - we can’t wait to see all of our students Wednesday - Parent Council Meeting @ 9am in the Junior High Lounge Thursday - Talent Show rehearsal for those students participating @ 2:30 pm Friday - Earth Day - all students and staff will be tidying up the playground and school area during lunch recess - Talent Show @ 12:30 - 2:00 pm in the Ralston Theatre - all families welcome

It’s that time of the year again! If you have a child you are registering in Junior Kindergarten next year or in Kindergarten that hasn’t previously had a speech screening this is the time 😊

Ralston School - PRSD #8 wants to wish all of our families and friends a Happy Easter and a restful break. We hope your break is full of sun, bunnies, and chocolate. Thank you to those that were able to attend our Easter Bonnet Parade today. It was a flurry of cuteness! #ralstonschool #myprps #kindlehearts

Our Junior High Leadership Students spent the morning at the Prairie Gleaners Society volunteering and giving back. They packaged 56,000 servings of soup destined for Burundi! Way to go! They then had a nature scavenger hunt near the Saamis Teepee in Medicine Hat. It was a special day #ralstonschool #myprps #kindlehearts

Our Junior Kindergarten Open House is this Thursday, April 6th from 3:20 - 4:00 pm. Please share with those that may not see our posts! We hope to see many of you there 😃 #ralstonschool #myprps #ForgeFutures

Students in Junior Kindergarten were retelling the story of the ‘Little Chicken’ using loose parts. Imaginary play helps students develop language, communication, and sequencing skills! So much learning happening! #ralstonschool #myprps #igniteminds #imaginaryplay

Ralston School is hosting our Annual Easter Bonnet Parade this Thursday, April 6th @ 2:45 pm. Families are welcome to join in the fun. We can't wait to see your creative Bonnets! #ralstonschool #myprps #kindlehearts #easterbonnets

At Ralston School, we want to celebrate April, the Month of the Military Child to support many of our students who show versatility, flexibility, and resilience due to the Military life that they lead. We are proud of our students! Happy Month of the Military Child! #ralstonschool #kindlehearts #myprps #monthofthemilitarychild

Good Evening Ralston School - PRSD #8! The weekend gave us a taste of Spring. Let’s hope we see some more Spring soon. Here are some reminders for the week: Monday - Talent Show meeting for all that are interested in participating Tuesday - Coffee and Cake meeting for JK & KG families to meet Mrs. Wood Thursday - Puck Stop Hot Lunch for those that pre-ordered - Easter Bonnet Parade at 2:45pm in the gym Friday - Easter Break begins Have an extraordinary week everyone!

Good luck today to Lucy, Ameerah, Lola and Lola who are competing in the Kiwanis Southeast Alberta Science Fair! Ralston School - PRSD #8 knows you will make us proud! #ralstonschool #myprps #ralstonpride #kindlehearts #igniteminds #ForgeFutures

Would you like some Ralston School swag? Follow the link below to order school clothing! https://ralstonschool2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/ #ralstonschool #myprps #teamspirit #kindlehearts

@RalstonSchool is starting a wellness challenge for the month of April! Each student will receive a BINGO board with healthy habits they can try for the month. If they complete them, they can win cool prizes!

<p><img src="/images/b6ed4fdc-fca1-4e4a-b20b-6edbd2fbcbdb?fingerprint=ppb20251217024555" alt=""></p><p>Prairie Rose Public Schools is now booking preschool screenings for children who are 3 years of age&nbsp;as of December 31, 2023.&nbsp;</p><p>As part of the booking process, parents will be taken to our online booking appointment software with a list of locations and available appointment times. Appointments will be 30 minutes in length and each child who attends will receive a special gift package at the end of the screening.</p><p><a href="https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/2g9mc"><strong>CLICK HERE to book your screening appointment.</strong></a></p><p><i>Important Notes:&nbsp;</i></p><ul><li><i>If you are unable to make a screening appointment at your designated school, you are welcome to book one at another Prairie Rose location that better meets your schedule.&nbsp;</i></li><li><i>Preschool screenings are open to all members of the public. Registration at a PRPS school is not required to book or attend a screening appointment.</i></li><li>Children who have previously attended a preschool screening do not need to book another one even if they are registered to attend JK or K in the 2023-2024 school year.</li></ul><h3>Frequently Asked Questions</h3><p><strong>Why book an appointment?</strong></p><p>Prairie Rose Public Schools offers preschool speech and language screenings around the district to provide parents, educators and health care professionals with valuable information about a child’s development. The screening process&nbsp;enables Prairie Rose to arrange early intervention (programming and support) for children with developmental delays. Screenings are not an assessment and therefore will only be used&nbsp;to identify children who may require further assessment.&nbsp;Children entering a JK/K program are encouraged to be screened prior to attending the program, unless determined otherwise.</p><p><a href="https://www.myprps.com/early-intervention-supports-in-prps"><strong>CLICK HERE to learn more about Early Intervention Supports offered in Prairie Rose Public Schools.</strong></a></p><p><strong>Who conducts the assessments?</strong></p><p>Trained individuals/professionals will work with the child (ages 2 to 5) and his/her parent(s) to answer a series of questions. The parent stays with the child at all times.</p><p><strong>How do the appointments work?</strong></p><p>The child may be asked to demonstrate a skill by the parent or the specialist.</p><p><strong>Where do the appointments take place?</strong></p><p>Screenings will take place at schools in various communities around our region. If unable to attend the screening in one community&nbsp;or if screenings are not being offered at a school, we recommend that parents arrange to attend screenings at the most convenient location. You may attend a screening at any of the following locations:</p><figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>Wednesday, April 19&nbsp;<br>(Booking times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)</td><td>New Brigden School, Prairie Mennonite School, Bow Island Elementary School</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, April 20<br>(Booking times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)</td><td>Foremost School</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, April 20&nbsp;<br>(Booking times: 9:00 AM &nbsp;- 1:00 PM)</td><td>Tiny Tots Preschool (Redcliff)</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, April 20&nbsp;<br>(Booking times: 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM)</td><td>IF Cox School (Redcliff)</td></tr><tr><td>Friday, April 21&nbsp;<br>(Booking times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)</td><td>Schuler School</td></tr><tr><td>Monday, April 24&nbsp;<br>(Booking times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)</td><td>IF Cox School (Redcliff), Warren Peers School (Acadia Valley), Burdett School</td></tr><tr><td>Tuesday, April 25&nbsp;<br>(Booking times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)</td><td>Irvine School, Oyen Public School, Seven Persons School, Ralston School/Kiddie Care Program</td></tr><tr><td>Wednesday, April 26&nbsp;<br>(Booking times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)</td><td>Prairie Rose Division Office (Dunmore)</td></tr><tr><td>Thursday, April 27&nbsp;<br>(Booking times: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM)</td><td>Jenner School, IF Cox School (Redcliff)</td></tr></tbody></table></figure><p>&nbsp;</p>

Ralston School - PRSD #8 has had the pleasure to host Alberta Netball for the last few days. We have learned the skills to play Netball such as passing, communicating, strategy and shooting. We are loving to learn a new game 💕 #ralstonschool #myprps #igniteminds #kindlehearts

We are hosting a Junior Kindergarten Open House on Thursday, April 6th @ 3:20 pm to 4:00 pm. Please share! We would love to see you join us!

Congratulations to Science Fair projects ‘How Much Can a Lego Crane Lift?’ By Patrick and Kamto and ‘Lego Canon’ by Isaac and Taten for winning Bronze in the Junior Division at the Kiwanis Southeast Alberta Science Fair! A big thank you to Praxis Science Outreach Medicine Hat for their support as well #myprps #ralstonschool #igniteminds #sciencefair2023

Grade 1 is learning about Area through house puzzles they created for each other. What a great way to apply conceptual understanding! #ralstonschool #myprps #handsonlearning #igniteminds

Happy Snowy Sunday Everyone! Here are a few reminders for the upcoming week: Monday - Badminton Practise - Netball clinic for all classes Tuesday - Netball clinic for all classes Wednesday - Netball clinic for all classes - Badminton Practise Friday - Dance Instructor Here - Puck Stop Hot Lunch Orders Due! Lunch on April 6th. Have wonderful last week of March Everyone!