The Falcon's View
"Keeping you in the Nest"
2022-2023 Issue #4
Important dates to remember:
March 2 - High School Girls Basketball game @ New Norway
March 3/4 - JH Boys Basketball Regionals @ Tofield
March 8/9 - Grade 3-6 Curling (Practice and Mini Bonspiel)
March 10/11 - HS Boys Basketball Zones @ Bawlf
March 15 - Grade 4-6 Ski Trip to Alliance
March 17 - Grade 7-9 Ski Trip to Alliance
March 20 - No school for students - Staff Collaboration Day
March 22/23 - Student Led Conferences
March 24 - Motivational Magic - Elementary
March 27-31 - Spring Break - School Closed
April 3 - School Resumes
April 6 - Early Dismissal - 2:30pm
April 6 - Rummage and Bake Sale
April 7 - Good Friday - school closed
April 10 - Easter Monday - school closed
April 11 - No school for students - PD Day
2022-2023 School Fees
Payments can be made by cheque at the school or by using the online payment system at: https://www.brsd.ab.ca/families/online-payments-ordering
Principal's Message - Before School Supervision Changes
Please note that there will no longer be supervision outdoors before school. Currently, our doors are open at 8:35 (which is 10 minutes before the first bell) which is to allow for entry to students who arrive at the school early. There will no longer be an outdoor supervisor at these times. This change is due to the recent staffing changes at the school. There will be general indoor supervision and the students that come early are welcome to enter the building but it is ideal for non-bus students to arrive just shortly before 8:45.
Goodbye and Welcome!
We are sad to announce that Mr. Thompson is leaving our staff to take a position at Division Office on March 1st. We are very excited for him in this new opportunity and wish him all the best. All the students and staff here at Forestburg school will miss him!
We are excited to announce that Mr. Miller will now be moving from his position of Assistant Principal to Principal for the rest of the school year.
We would also like to welcome Miss Geri Slemp to our staff as a new Grade 2/3 teacher. She is taking over for Mr. Miller for the rest of the school year. She will make a great addition to our staff!
PowerSchool Parent Portal
On our PowerSchool Parent Portal you will have access to real-time assessment regarding your child's learning. In the first link below you will find written instructions as well as video tutorials to guide you to creating an account, downloading the app for your phone, as well as navigating throughout the program so you can become familiar with the platform. Here are instructions for signing up:
PowerSchool Sign Up
1. Go to https://brsd.powerschool.com/public/home.html
2. Click on "Forgot Username or Password".
3. Your username will be Firstname.Lastname
4. An email will be sent to the email we have on file.
5. PowerSchool Mobile app is available for download (free), enter code: NTPH.
Please contact the school if you have any difficulties or click the link below:
https://forestburg.brsd.ab.ca/families/powerschool-parent-sign-in-instructions
School Engage *PLEASE READ*
WE STILL HAVE A LARGE NUMBER OF FAMILIES THAT HAVE NOT COMPLETED THESE FORMS - IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL OFFICE.
On September 29, 2022 Battle River School Division sent the following email to families regarding our student verification forms, FOIP and Technology forms going electronic. Numerous reminders have also been sent out from SchoolEngage and from Forestburg School. Here is the email that was sent:
Greetings (parent name),
The form 2022-2023 Student Verification(320-1) for (student name) is incomplete.
To access and complete this form you will need to log into the PowerSchool parent portal via your Web browser (Google Chrome for example. You will not be able to complete this process on the App). Click on the SchoolEngage icon on the left. You will be redirected to the SchoolEngage site where you can select your child’s name. Click on the 2022-2023 Student Verification Form and then on the blue icon in the first column to review the information. Once you’ve completed your verification, click on the green submit button on the bottom of the page.
Sincerely,
SchoolEngage System Administration
**It is very important that these forms are updated and signed ASAP. If you have not done so, please follow the instructions in the letter above to complete.**
If you need any assistance please contact the school.
SH Girls Basketball
JH and SH Boys Basketball
The JH boys have finished up league play in 1st place in our County league standings. We will finish off the season at BRSD Regionals in Tofield on March 4-5.
The SH boys have finished up league play in 2nd place in our BRSD league standings. We now play in the Central Zone Championships on March 11-12 in Bawlf with the goal of trying to reach ASAA Provincials in consecutive years.
Mr. Rathwell
JH/SH Boys Coach
Le Carnaval de Quebec
Crepe Day!
Elementary Curling
Grade 5/6 Science
What's happening in the Learning Commons?
The Grade 7's also enjoyed some beading (pictured), lego, snap circuits etc during Makerspace.
If you have any makerspace supplies you'd like to donate, please consider the Learning Commons! Contact Mrs. Kells with any questions at kkells@brsd.ab.ca
Ski Trip to Alliance
Please note: All fees must be paid online before these dates or your child will not be able to attend the trip.
S.O.A.R. Week
The last week in January is usually chilly, but we filled this nest with all sorts of sunny fun. We kicked off our first ever SOAR week by splitting into four Falcon-themed teams, each represented by a name and a colour. Each day we participated in an event hosted by a new set of staff members, including; minute-to-win-it, rock-paper-scissors tournaments, an amazing race, and a whole-school sock hop to finish things off. A great time was had by all, and we hope that this can become an annual event!
TOILET PAPER CHALLENGE
We then moved to the Big Gym to have a K - 12 giant Rock Paper Scissors championship. So much fun to see the big kids taking on the littles in a very serious competition! Even our Falcon took part in the challenge (see pics above)!
Thank you!
SH Curling
BRACE STUDENTS
We would like to thank the BRACE shared students for working so hard to stay on track at the start of the semester. Accessing your courses daily, as well as checking emails is important to help stay on track! Please note that we are able to see your log in information in Moodle and how long you are working online each day - weekly reports are available for students and parents. Please email your teacher if you are interested in receiving this and you aren't already doing so.
Remember that your teachers at BRACE are available by phone, email and google meet. It is important you check in with your teacher(s) on a regular basis so that you can have the most success possible.
If you have any questions or concerns, you are welcome to reach out to Mrs. Swanson at 780 672-2205 or lswanson@brsd.ab.ca.
Forestburg School
Email: forestburgschool@brsd.ab.ca
Website: https://forestburg.brsd.ab.ca/
Location: Forestburg School, 4914 46 Ave, Forestburg, Alberta, Canada
Phone: 780-582-3792