Eagle's Eye
March 18 - March 22
FROM THE OFFICE
2023-24 EIPS Annual Feedback Survey: For Parents and Caregivers
Have your say! The 2023-24 EIPS Annual Feedback Survey: For Parents and Caregivers is now open.
Elk Island Public Schools wants to hear from you about your experience with the Division and your school. Share your thoughts by completing the survey, open now until March 21.
Traveling Internationally?
Please let your teacher(s) or the office know if you are traveling outside of Canada and require access to your Brightspace. Regularly, Brightspace isn't accessible when you are outside of Canada, so we need to request access from EIPS for the duration of your travels.
Thank you! 😀
Student Employment Opportunity
The SCA Science Department is looking for a student lab worker for next year. This opportunity is available for students in Grade 11 who is organized, responsible and loves science labs! For more information, please email Mr. Cheung for an application. Deadline for applications is Friday, March 15.
Summer School Registration
Summer School 2024 registration is open! Visit https://www.eipsnextstep.ca/ regarding updated information, registration, and programming. We are offering more course offerings than in the past to create more opportunities for students and families. Students can take up to 10 credits in Summer School.
SCS SOARS - Staff Recognition
On behalf of the Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary School Council, thank you for helping us recognize our amazing staff for the wonderful work they do.
If there is staff member you'd like to recognize, please fill out this Google form.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK
The Eagle's Nest is open! Each day, Miss Higgs will have a delicious meal ready for purchase. Meals are $6 each or you can purchase a 5-meal punchpass for $25. Cash or cards are accepted.
- Parent-Teacher Interviews, 4 pm - 8 pm, South Gym
- Taco in a Bag
- French Toast Feast
Wednesday, March 20th (Day 1)
- Grilled Cheese or Philly Cheesesteak with Soup **GF Option Available**
Thursday, March 21st (Day 2)
- Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl or Butter Chicken with Naan (**Teriyaki is GF**)
Friday, March 22nd
- Spring break starts!
UPCOMING KEY DATES
- March 18: Parent-Teacher Interviews, 4 pm - 8 pm, South Gym
- March 18: School Council Meeting, 7 pm, The Commons
- March 22: School Closed - No classes
- March 25 - April 1: Spring Break
- April 3: Early Dismissal, 2:20 pm
THE FIRST
This "First" is SCA Secondary's weekly communication and is intended to be both informational and devotional. If you have any questions or ideas for future videos please email Pastor Jordie.
ATHLETICS
This week's gym schedule:
MUSICAL THEATRE
GRAD
CAREER PATHWAYS
Dual-Credit Opportunities for Students
EIPS offers a variety of unique opportunities for high school students that outside of the traditional timetable.
Dual Credit
A partnership with post-secondary where students earn both high school credits and post-secondary transfer credits at the same time.
- Animal Health Technician
- Healthcare Aide
- Human Development
- Psychology 104
- Sociology 100
Off- Campus Education
Off-Campus Education is an experiential learning opportunity where students can earn high school credits while working and learning on the job:
- Green Certificate
- RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program)
- Work Experience
Fore more information on Dual-Credit opportunities, contact Mrs. Matheson or visit Career Pathways | Elk Island Public Schools | EIPS :)
2024 Grad Scholarship Opportunities
IN THE COMMUNITY
A note from Sherwood Park Alliance Church:
SPAC Youth has weekly gatherings, and we would love to have you join:
Senior High (Grade 9-12)
Tuesday | 7pm
Junior High (Grade 7-8)
Wednesday | 7pm
We’d love to have you join
Follow us on Instagram - @spacyth for more details.
We hope to see you there.
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Building Hours
Please remember that our building does not open for students before 8:20AM. Students who arrive earlier will need to wait outside until the doors open.
In the afternoon, we kindly ask that students pick up their children before 3:35PM. After 3:35PM, students are kindly asked to wait outside for their transportation.