September 14- Meet the Staff and School Council (please RSVP below)

September 16- THEME DAY * Country vs. Country Club * Prize for best costume

September 26- Treaty 6 and Metis flag ceremony

September 29- Orange Shirt Day at school

September 30- Truth and Reconciliation Day (NO SCHOOL)

October 3- Picture day

October 7- Professional Learning Day (NO SCHOOL)

October 10- Thanksgiving (NO SCHOOL)

October 24- Picture retakes

These changes are not guaranteed and we will do our best to accommodate them. The form will only be open from September 7th until September 10th at noon.

All changes will be made by September 12th and students will be called down to pick up their new timetables Monday morning.

Ms. Patterson who will be covering for Mrs. Lewis

Ms. Korzeniewski who will be covering for Mrs. Webb

Mrs. Scott who will be joining the GOALS classes

Mrs. Payne who will be supporting students in class

Mrs. Majeran is our new librarian

Our Volleyball teams are now set. Congratulations to all students who made the teams and we really appreciate all of the students who chose to come out! We are very proud of all of you and look forward to seeing you during intruamurals.

Our school has signed up to participate in Purdys Chocolates Christmas campaign! This year, we are hoping to put the proceeds towards overall school aesthetics and culture-building activities. You can order anytime between now and November 26th - all orders will be ready for pickup by December 12th. This is a great way to get some shopping done and support the school as well (we will receive 25% of sales). You can create an account and check out the catalogue here: https://fundraising.purdys.com/780246-96025.

Did you happen to find a textbook while cleaning out your room this summer? Did you discover the library book you checked out last year when opening up your backpack on the first day of school? If so, please bring them to the library so we can check them in for you before you are assessed a fine for missing materials.

Please look for your Permission Click forms in your email:

This week you should have received the: Student Responsible Technology Use Agreement

In May we successfully filled both the chair and vice chair positions however we are still looking for a secretary to keep minutes during the meeting. Please email mark.wever@eips.ca if you are interested in helping fill that position.

We do our best to keep meetings to a one-hour limit but do appreciate any questions or support. We look forward to seeing you throughout the year if you are able to attend.

Please RSVP below if you are able to make our first meeting.

Our Counsellors would like to highlight the Boys and Girls club's new Teen Hub. It is behind the building where Franklin’s Inn used to be.

They offer a lot of activity programs (see the poster below)

The "Raise the Grade" program may also be another beneficial activity for our students who are looking for more support after school.

They also have a Dungeons and Dragons club every second Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00-.

If you have a child who could benefit from these programs we encourage you to check it out.

Below are Alberta hotlines:

Important phone numbers and Information for Albertans for Suicide Prevention from Alberta Health Services:

· AHS Mental Health Help Line 1-877-303-2642

· Talk Suicide Canada 1-833-456-4566

· Kids Help Phone 1-800-668-6868

· Indigenous Hope Line 1-855-2242-3310

· National Trans Lifeline 1-877-330-6366

· 211 Alberta: find programs and services in your community

Links for more info

• Centre for Suicide Prevention - A branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association
• Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention
• Suicide Prevention, Alberta Health Services