Volunteer With Us!
Our biggest fundraiser needs you!
Once every two years, our Parent Association hosts an AGLC Casino Fundraiser — and it's our most impactful event by far.
This year's casino takes place on Friday, October 16 and Saturday, October 17 at Pure Casino Yellowhead, and we're looking for volunteers to help make it a success. If we are unable to fill our volunteer commitment, we could lose our ability to host these casinos in the future - and the funding for our school that comes with them.
Why It Matters
Each casino raises approximately $75,000 for our school. These funds go directly toward enriching student experiences, providing:
Chromebooks and classroom technology
Residence programs like DanceEd
Library books and learning resources
Field trips
Art, music, and physical education resources
What to Expect as a Volunteer
No experience necessary — all training is provided
A meal is included to thank you for your time
The satisfaction of knowing your volunteer time directly benefits Esther Starkman students
Get Involved
Volunteering is open to all school community members - parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, anyone who wants to support ESS!
Shifts are available on both Friday and Saturday, days and evenings.
📧 Interested in volunteering? Please fill out the Volunteer Interest Form and send it to Laura (Casino Coordinator), at info@essparents.ca.
Please note - filling out the form does not commit you to volunteering, it just helps us build our volunteer list!
Spots fill up — register early!
🌸 Spring Break is almost here — and we're excited to share a special opportunity for our school community.
Fitset Ninja is offering $25 OFF registrations for our students on their Spring Break (and Summer!) camps for our families!
🙌 Here's the best part: when you use the code, they'll ALSO donate $25 back to our Parent Association. You save AND our school benefits — it's a win-win!
Don't wait — spots fill up fast! 💪
Use code: ESTHER25 to receive $25 off your registration.
https://fitsetninja.com/spring-break-camps
Summer camp registration time is already here and Pedalheads is offering a special opportunity to our school community.
When you use code ESTARK26 to register for their bike summer camps, you'll get $25 OFF your registration fee.
Even better? Pedalheads will donate $25 for every registration made using the code to our Parent Association!!
The code can be used until June 30, 2026 but spots fill up quickly, so don't wait to register!
Healthy Hunger hot lunches are BACK!! We have now posted hot lunch dates for the year - so you can order one at a time or all at once! Visit healthyhunger.ca to order now.
Upcoming Lunch Dates:
June 19 - Taco Bell (Orders Due: June 14)
Absences - If you have ordered a lunch for your child and they are absent on a hot lunch date, please contact us at info@essparents.ca by 11AM if you would like to arrange to pick up your lunch. If we do not hear from you, your lunch will be disposed of and no refunds will be issued.
**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!** We need several people to help us sort and deliver lunches to all of the classrooms. If you can help, please click the link to sign up to volunteer for any hot lunch date: Volunteer Sign-Up
Your generous support of our fundraising activities has a direct impact on initiatives at the school!!
Here are a few examples of what your support is helping our Parent Association to achieve:
Purchasing new books and resources for our library and our classrooms through Scholastic Book Fair.
Purchasing resources such as new drums for the music room, gym equipment and Chromebooks.
Providing funding for classroom field trips.
Providing school community events such as Healthy Hunger hot lunches, glow dances and spring Carnival.
Providing a fresh fruit basket in the office for students to take if they need it.
Supporting student winter and spring music concerts.
Supporting our staff with regular appreciation initiatives including breakfast for PD Days and treats in the staff room.
AND MORE!!