NSO Weekly News
October 3-8, 2022
Sherwood Park - Fort Saskatchewan - Vegreville
Thank you Aley, Elli, Janet, & Krista for organizing our Flag raising and Orange Shirt Day activities and ceremonies.
Have a wonderful week! Mr. Spady Principal & Mrs. Porter Assistant Principal
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Upcoming events
October 1: Post Secondary registrations open
October 3-7: Read In Week http://readin.ca/
October 5: World Teachers' Day
October 5: early dismissal
October 5: Committee of School Councils Meeting 6:30-8:30 p.m. October COSC Agenda
October 7: No School- Professional Learning Day
October 10: Thanksgiving Day- No School
October 16-22: Bus Safety Week
October 19: Your Future: Post-Secondary and Career Fair 6-8 p.m. Strathcona County Agora
October 20: School Advisory Council meeting 6 p.m.
October 25/26: Parent Student Teacher Conferences via pre-booking
November 2-9: Diploma Exams
November 12: Discover your future at Youth Day - Farmfair International
School Advisory Council 2022-23
ATCO Electric
Thank you to ATCO Electric for their generous donation which will allow our students in Vegreville to access the Vegreville Recreation Complex to ensure they are able to meet the requirements for their physical education programs and graduation. Collaborative projects with local community are essential for the long term success of students. Much appreciated!
Community Engagement Night at Fort Saskatchewan High
Elk Island Public Schools invites you to our Community Engagement Night at Fort Saskatchewan High School on Thursday, October 6 from 5:00 to 7:30.
Please join us for a hamburger or hot dog, followed by an informative tradeshow-style tour and information sessions showcasing the many resources our schools and community have to offer.
Truth and Reconciliation
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Post Secondary Information
Open house dates:
University of Alberta October 15
The King's University October 15
Lakeland College October 21-22
Concordia University of Edmonton October 22
Norquest College October 22
University of Calgary October 22
University of Lethbridge October 29
Mount Royal University October 29
NAIT October 29
Olds College October
Portage College November 1-3
MacEwan University November 5
Red Deer Polytechnic Call to book
Are you looking to explore future career options and plan your high school courses?
You can start by completing a few career exploration quizzes! Once you have the results and a few ideas of career areas you would like to explore, connect with your school counsellor, administrator or success coach for further information and guidance. There are many career quizzes to choose from.
https://alis.alberta.ca/careerinsite
https://www.careerexplorer.com/career-test/
https://www.nait.ca/findyourfuture
https://www.123test.com/career-test/
https://www.schoolfinder.com/Careers/CareerQuiz/Index.aspx
https://www.careerperfect.com/tips/career-planning/free-tests/
Peer Group- Sherwood Park
Success Coach Aley is starting a Peer Group for students looking to connect, not only individually, but with other students! This group will start October 3 from 3:30-4:30 and will run every Monday! If you are interested in attending this peer group, please email the Success Coach Aley at aley.kulbaba@eips.ca to express your interest or visit her in the office!
YEG Youth Economic Gatherings Oct 13 & Oct 15
Register at tinyurl.com/youth-edmonton or scan the QR Code. Questions? Please contact tricia.boonstra@edmonton.ca
WHAT ARE THESE SESSIONS FOR? Network + get your voice heard by decision makers in the education system, government, and private sector. You'll be able to connect with employers and employment programs. Plus, this is a great experience to add to your resume/use as volunteer hours!
Tuesday Luncheon
Learning Clicks
Steps to plan your future https://youtu.be/SgJQ_f1tOqE
World Mental Health Day is October 10
Success Coach Aley, is offering a wellness presentation for students to learn more about why mental health and wellness is important! This will be an introduction to what mental health is and what wellness should include! Sessions are both online and in person! To register for a session please visit the link to sign up. Sign Up HERE
Your Future: Post-Secondary and Career Fair October 19
Thinking about attending post-secondary school after graduation? Not sure on the career or sector? Plan to attend this year’s Your Future: Post-Secondary and Career Fair. Hosted by Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), Your Future brings together colleges, universities, polytechnic and private schools, and sector experts in one place—one of the largest events of its kind in Alberta. The event is free and open to all students in grades 9 through 12. Both students and family members will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from each attending post-secondary institutions; ask questions; talk to experts about various career sectors; learn about future career trends; and much more.
Wednesday, Oct. 19 from 6-8 p.m. at Strathcona County Agora 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park
2022-23 EIPS Dual Credit Handbook
The 22-23 Dual Credit Handbook outlines the dual credit opportunities for EIPS’ students for the 2022-2023 school year. Dual credit is the opportunity to take post-secondary courses while still in high school. Students can earn 5 30-level high school credits and 3 University level course credits for any course they choose. Enroll in one or more introductory courses that will offer great exposure to post-secondary studies. Many courses are electives and can be transferable across various universities and colleges (for example, Psychology 1040, Human Development, and Sociology 1000). Others are specific to certain programs offered at a college (for example, Olds and Lakeland College courses). Course availability will be subject to enrollment. If you would like to enroll in one or more of the dual credit opportunities please complete the 22-23 Dual Credit Registration Form for more information.
Student Services- Wellness
Mindfulness Activity Week 4: Call to mind a time when someone helped you. Invite a feeling of thankfulness into your body, heart and mind. Why were you grateful for that help? What difference did it make? Raye, J. A year of mindfulness.
Alberta Health Resources!
- Wellness Together is free mental health and substance use support for people in Canada and Canadians abroad. https://www.wellnesstogether.ca/en-CA
- Hope For Wellness is free mental health and substance use support available 24/7 to all indigenous people of Canada. https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/
- It’s hard to know what’s true about smoking and vaping. https://myhealth.alberta.ca/Tobacco-Smoking-Vaping
Immunize Alberta Website: www.immunizealberta.ca provides information about vaccines and vaccine preventable diseases along with frequently asked questions.
Student Attendance
We do require students to sign in or check in upon arrival and sign out when leaving the campus. This process is required as part of our Emergency Readiness planning at each site.
Hours of Operation
Students & families can access our campus during the following times:
Monday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Next Step Outreach
Email: nextstep@eips.ca
Website: eipsnextstep.ca
Phone: 7804641899
Twitter: @eipsnextstep