AJS Weekly Bison Tracks
January 28, 2022
Important Dates
- January 31 - Professional Learning Day (no classes)
- January 31, 6:30 p.m. - School Council Meeting (Virtual) - Rescheduled
- February 1 - Second semester begins
- February 1 - Returning student registration opens for 2022-23
- February 2, 2:14 p.m. - Early Dismissal
- February 3, 6:00 p.m. - FUTURE Fair 2022
- February 10 & 11 - North Central Teachers' Convention (No Classes)
- February 15, 6:00 p.m. - AJS Open House (Virtual)
- February 15 - National Flag Day
- February 17 - Random Acts of Kindness Day
- February 21 - Family Day (Statutory Holiday - School Closed)
- February 22, 7:00 p.m. - Canadian for French Parents (CPF) Meeting
- February 23 - Pink Shirt Day
- March 2, 2:14 p.m. - Early Dismissal
- March 4 - Professional Learning Day (no classes)
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Junior High Honours Program
Are you interested in the Junior High Honours Program for next school year? For the 2022-23 school year, there’s an opportunity for students to register in the grades 8 and 9 Junior High Honours Program at Ardrossan Junior Senior High, but the school will only be able to offer the program if eligible student interest meets minimum enrolment numbers.
Students must have a minimum mark of 80 per cent in each of the four core subjects to be eligible to apply to the Junior High Honours program. Conditional acceptance will be confirmed in early-March based on a student’s marks in the four core subject areas, as of February 28. Students must maintain their honours standing on the year-end report card in June to receive final acceptance in the Honours program for the upcoming year.
The Junior High Honours program is designed for students in grades 8 and 9 with high achievement in their core courses and who enjoy a challenging academic environment. Students in the program will follow the Alberta Education Programs of Study. Learn more about the Junior High Honours program.
If you’re interested in registering your child in the Junior High Honours program, a separate form will be sent to all AJS grade 7 and 8 families early in the month of February. The information gathered will help determine if there’s enough interest with the Ardrossan Junior Senior High school community to offer the Junior High Honours program at the school for the 2022-23 school year.
AJS JR. SR. HIGH STAFF RECOGNITION 2021-2022
AJS School Council is excited to begin a weekly staff recognition initiative! The staff at AJS go above and beyond to care for our kids every single day. What better way to say "thank you" than with a staff kudos!
Parents and students are welcome to fill out the Google form below, offering meaningful recognition to ANY member of the AJS staff. Your positive message will then be shared with the intended recipient.
Ardrossan Jr/Sr High Staff Recognition 2021-2022
Sometimes school can be tough... now is the chance to show your appreciation for the people that make the journey brighter along the way!
EIPS 2022-23 Division Calendar: Now available!
The official 2022-23 EIPS calendar is now available. The calendar includes important dates during the 2022-23 school year, such as school-closure days, breaks, the first and last day of classes, professional learning days, early dismissal days, plus more.
Highlights from the 2022-23 EIPS calendar include:
first day of school – Aug. 30, 2022
November break – November 7-11
Christmas break – December 21 to January 3
second semester starts – January 31
Teachers’ Convention – February 9-10
spring break – March 24-31
last day of classes – June 27, 2023
To view the 2022-23 calendar, visit eips.ca.
Did you know you can sync the Division calendar to your personal calendar? You can. Simply, visit www.eips.ca/calendar and click on “subscribe to calendar.” It’s that easy.
High School Information Nights
To help you make an informed decision about high school, senior high schools throughout Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) are hosting information sessions for all Grade 9 students and their families. The sessions allow students and families to meet the staff; tour the school; learn about the curriculum, course offerings and alternative programming available; discuss diploma requirements and various career paths; plus, more. Decisions about whether each event will take place virtually or in-person will be made closer to each date. Refer to the event calendar on each school website for details in the coming weeks. Make sure to take part to learn everything you need to know about the Division’s senior high programs and courses.
Senior High Information Nights: Dates and times
EIPS senior high programming
RETURNING STUDENT REGISTRATION FOR 2022-23
Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) will once again conduct an online returning student registration process to confirm student registrations for the 2022-23 school year. Families of all current students—with the exception of graduating Grade 12 students—must complete the process to confirm the school their child plans to attend in the 2022-23 school year or advise the Division of their plans not to return to EIPS. Additionally, students who want to attend a non-designated school need to make that request through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space. The 2022-23 returning student registration takes place February 1-28, 2022.
Access to the Returning Student Registration Form is provided through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. If you don’t have a PowerSchool Parent Portal account, you need to set one up before Feb. 1, 2022.
Create a PowerSchool Parent Portal account
For more information, contact the school office at 780-922-2228.
Let's Raise Some Dough
Plan to Attend Future Fair
Do you have a child with extra support needs? Not sure what to do after senior high? Discover opportunities and supports beyond high school for teens and adults with disabilities—plan to attend this year’s Future Fair.
Thursday, Feb. 3, 2022
6 to 8:30 p.m.
Strathcona County Community Centre
401 Festival Ln., Sherwood Park
(free underground parking available)
Hosted by Elk Island Public Schools, Elk Island Catholic Schools and Strathcona County, the 2022 Future Fair showcases the many supportive agencies and transition opportunities available to individuals with complex needs after high school. Future Fair is a free event open to teens and adults with disabilities, their families and teachers who want to learn more about transition resources, funding opportunities, employment programs, post-secondary education, residential choices and more.
Prior to the event, learn more about the participating vendors and access additional planning resources available on the Future Fair website.
Nominations for the Honouring Spirit: Indigenous Student Awards 2022 Are Now Open
Eligibility- Nominees are First Nations, Métis or Inuit students enrolled in, and regularly attending, a school that is operated by an ASBA member school board or First Nations Education Authority.
Categories - Award categories are divided into three regions: North, Central and South. In each region, awards are divided into the following grade categories:
Kindergarten to Grade 3;
Grades 4 to 6;
Grades 7 to 9;
And, Grades 10 to 12.
In total, 12 awards are distributed each year.
Nominations- Students may be nominated by other students, teachers, principals, superintendents, education directors, trustees, school staff, Elders or a member of the education community. The Nomination Package is available in English and French at https://www.asba.ab.ca/about/awards/
UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA SCHOLARSHIPS
Caregiver Education Series
Alberta Health Services is hosting a series of caregiver information sessions focused on ways to support students’ mental health. The sessions are free and geared toward parents, caregivers, teachers and community members who want to learn more about challenges impacting children and adolescents. This year, session topics include anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-harm, technology, teens and teaching leadership skills, and more.
Visit Caregiver Education for the Edmonton Zone for more information and session dates.
Athletic Dates
February 1, 4:00 p.m. - Jr. Sr. Boys Basketball vs Clover Bar
February 1, 5:15 p.m. - Jr. Sr. Boys Basketball vs. Clover Bar
February 1, 5:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Men's Basketball vs Fort Saskatchewan
February 1, 5:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Women' Basketball vs. WP Wagner
February 2, 5:00 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Men's Basketball vs. Beaumont
February 2, 6:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Women's Basketball vs. Queen Elizabeth
February 3, 4:00 p.m. - Jr. Jr. Girls Basketball vs. Rudolph Hennig
February 3, 5:15 p.m. - Jr. Jr. Boys Basketball vs. Rudolph Hennig
February 3, 4:00 p.m. - Jr. Sr. Girls Basketball vs. Lakeland Ridge
February 3, 5:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Women's Basketball vs. Holy Trinity
February 4 & 5 - Jr. Sr. Basketball Tournament - Bev Facey
February 4 & 5 - Sr. Varsity Basketball Bison Thunder Classic Tournament
February 7, 5:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Women's Basketball vs. Memorial
February 8, 4:00 p.m. - Jr. Sr. Boys Basketball vs. St. Andre Bessette
February 8, 5:15 p.m. - Jr. Sr. Girls Basketball vs. St. Andre Bessette
February 8, 5:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Women's Basketball vs. M.E. LaZerte
February 8, 6:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Men's Basketball vs. Austin O'Brien
February 9, 4:00 p.m. - Jr. Jr. Girls Basketball vs. Strathcona Christian
February 9, 5:15 p.m. - Jr. Jr. Boys Basketball vs. Strathcona Christian
February 9, 5:00 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Men's Basketball vs. J. Percy Page
February 9, 5:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Men's Basketball vs. Memorial
February 9, 6:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Women's Basketball vs. Bellerose
February 11 & 12 - Jr. Varsity Basketball Tournament - Dr. Anne Anderson
Cafeteria Menu
Ardrossan Junior Senior High
Email: general.ajs@eips.ca
Website: https://www.ardrossan.ca/
Location: Ardrossan Junior Senior High School, Range Road 222, Ardrossan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-922-2228
Twitter: @ArdrossanJrSr