PK Blues News
JANUARY 2024
ADMIN MESSAGE December 22, 2023
Hello PK Blues!
We have made it to our break! 2023 is almost a wrap! It’s amazing to think that at this time last year we were moving into our new building and students were learning from home! We have had a fun December of activities and events including our PK Unplugged live music event last night and a pancake breakfast for all students this morning. We are skating into the holidays with the PK Winter Classic Cup hockey game today at 11:30 at Servus Place Performance arena. Join us to watch some live action fun!
We have only 9 days of classes left before semester 1 classes end on Thursday, January 18th. Please be sure to check our exam schedule below and know your final exam dates in January. Semester 2 will begin on February 1.
Specific details regarding semester 2 timetable adjustments will be forthcoming in January. Be sure to watch for information regarding booking an appointment with your grade level counsellor if you wish to make a change during our timetable adjustment dates.
We wish all of our families a fantastic break and look forward to welcoming all of our Blues back to school on Monday, January 8th. Happy Holidays to you all!
Your Paul Kane Administration
Erin Steele, Colleen Anderson, Catherine Lajoie and Kris Horb
EXAM SCHEDULE
The January exam and diploma exam schedule can be found on our website. Click here for more information.
The revised Bus Schedule for January 19th-30th can also be found on our website. Click here to view the schedule.
Please ensure that your child is aware of dates and times for all Diploma and School-based Final Exams in January 2024.
DIPLOMA PREP COURSES - New Opportunity
Please note the details for registration at the bottom of the infographic. Once logged into your PowerSchool Parent Portal, select Student Fees, and District Items to access the prep course registration form.
INTERNET SAFETY SESSION
The internet plays an integral role in everyone’s lives, and when it comes to youth, their social lives exist largely in cyberspace. Over the course of the past four years and through the global pandemic, Alberta has experienced a significant increase in cases of child exploitation on the internet. With more users online than ever before, and new apps and software being developed every day, it can be difficult for parents and teachers to keep on top of the latest trending platform. Advancements in technology are exciting and helpful, but it opens an ever-growing gap between the levels of digital literacy between youths and busy adults.
The Northern Alberta Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit investigates incidents of child luring, sextortion, possession, transmission and the making of child pornography as well as internet-related voyeurism involving youth. This presentation will focus on education, prevention and putting parents and teachers in a position to protect their children from online sexual exploitation. The presenters will discuss the role of ICE in Alberta, Sextortion, sharing of intimate images, current online applications and internet platforms, and additional resources which are available to parents so they will be able to better support healthy and productive online experiences for their children and teens.
Join us on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 6:30 @ Paul Kane. Click here to register https://www.spschools.org/division-operations/news/post/internet-safety-session
This session has been organized by District Office. Any questions or concerns please contact District Office 780-460-3712.
MARKS
myPass
To check credits, diploma marks and to order transcripts your child needs to register on myPass. You can find your child’s Alberta Student Numbers (ASN) on PowerSchool.
SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
There are a vast amount of scholarships and awards available to students at Paul Kane. Visit the Scholarships and Awards section on our website to access the Detailed Scholarships and Awards list for this year. You can also view the full program of the 2022-2023 Celebration of Excellence on the website.
WINTER MUSICAL: LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS!
Tickets for this year's Musical Theatre production of Little Shop of Horrors are on sale now! Join us for a musical sci-fi comedy, created by the same composers as Disney's The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast! Mature content warning. Tickets: https://www.showpass.com/little-shop-of-horrors/
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES:
Jan 08 School resumes
Jan 10-30 Diploma Exams
Jan 13-28 DO - Diploma Prep Courses
Jan 18 Last day of classes – Sem. 1
Jan 23 Parent Internet Safety Session @ PK 6:30pm
Jan 25 School Council Meeting
Jan 29-31 PK 2024 Ski & Snowboard Trip
Jan 31 No School: Staff PD Day (site based)Click here to go to our full calendar on our website.
Paul Kane High School
Email: pk@spschools.org
Website: pkhs.spschools.org
Location: 12 Cunningham Road, St. Albert, AB, Canada
Phone: (780) 459-4405
Facebook: facebook.com/PaulKaneHighSchool
Twitter: @PaulKaneHS