BFH Falcons' View
April 15 to 19, 2024
Principal's Message
Dear Falcon students and families,
I hope all of you had a great weekend and had the opportunity to relax and enjoy the amazing weather. This past week saw a flurry of activity with Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences, and our students competing in Math, Badminton, and Handball Competitions.
This week at Bev Facey is another busy one as we will be completing our hosting of April Diploma exams, and many of our Spring teams are playing some of their final games of their respective seasons. We are also looking forward to our school council meeting on Tuesday, April 16, and I would encourage everyone to consider attending. This month's meeting will continue to be a hybrid one, with the meeting occurring in our school library and online.
At the meeting we will be reviewing upcoming events and some of our plans for next year. We would appreciate your input, so please take the time if you can. I would also like to highlight the opportunity provided by our Bev Facey School Council for our parents to attend a workshop on dealing with Anxiety with Amanda Skwarok on April 24 at 6:30 p.m.. Please visit the article below to RSVP for this excellent opportunity to work towards supporting our students.
Have an awesome week, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Ken Wlos
Principal
Bev Facey Community High School
BFCHS School Council
Bev Facey Community High - School Council Meeting 6:00 p.m. on April 16
Our meetings feature a hybrid model allowing our parents to attend in person or virtually. If you are interested in attending via Microsoft Teams the link is below.
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School Council Sponsored Event - Parent Workshop on Anxiety- April 24 @ 6:30 PM
BFCHS School Council welcomes presenter Amanda Skwarok
Amanda is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and degrees in Elementary Education and Fine Arts. She has experience working with children and youth from varying backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs from ages 6 to 18 years old.
She works with teens & young adults on a range of presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, body image concerns, eating struggles, gender and sexual identity, friendship repairs, school struggles, struggles at home, self-esteem and self-confidence, and much more.
Bev Facey School Council presents "Parent Workshop on Anxiety"
Bev Facey School Council presents a Parent Workshop on Anxiety with:
AMANDA SKWAROK - REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST, &CERTIFIED TEACHER
The presentation will explore some of the following:
-Developmental stages
-Why anxiety happens
-Difference between general and social anxiety.
-Test anxiety
-Coping skills
*The presentation would be 1.5-2 hours long and include printed materials.
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024, 06:30 PM
Bev Facey Community High, Colwill Boulevard, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
BFCHS Music Association 50/50 Raffle
Alberta Provincial SKILLS Competition Opportunity 2024
The 32nd Provincial Skills Canada Competition is the best career exploration field trip in the province, where students can:
- Try their hands at various skills and discover where their interests might lie with hands-on Try-A-Trades® and Try-A-Skills.
- Learn about career and education options by engaging with the industry and education exhibitors in Skill City.
- Watch inspiring presentations at Centre Stage for an inside look at where a career in the trades or technologies can take you.
May 8 & 9, 2024 at the Edmonton EXPO Centre (7515 118 Ave NW).
* If you are interested in attending please see Mrs. Bennett in the office to sign up for the Field Trip.
Important AP (Advanced Placement) Exam Prep Opportunity
With AP® Exams just around the corner, we want to encourage our AP students to take advantage of AP Daily: Practice Sessions—a new video resource designed to help students review course content and practice applying what they’ve learned throughout the school year.
On April 22, access these 15-minute videos for most courses* that focus on practicing and preparing to answer free-response and multiple-choice questions on AP Exams.
AP Daily: Practice Sessions focus on providing students with practice on free-response and multiple-choice questions, with the aim of helping them get familiar with the types of questions they’ll see on exam day.
Every video will be approximately 15 minutes long and be released in AP Classroom and on YouTube.
Free Resources to Prepare for AP Exams https://blog.collegeboard.org/free-resources-prepare-ap-exams
All videos will remain accessible through the AP Exam administration so that students can watch at times that work best for them.
Advanced Placement 2024 Exam Schedule
Bev Facey Athletes of the Week!
Athlete of the Week - Alex Dai
Congratulations to our Athlete of the Week - Alex Dai! Alex and his Doubles partner dominated the Metro Qualifying tournament this past week winning Gold!
Athlete of the Week - Hayden Midford
Athlete of the Week - Yi Chan
Bev Facey Drama Productions 2024
Facey's presents an Evening of One Act Plays!
We have an evening with some AMAZING one act shows coming up on April 15 @ 6:00 p.m. in the Bev Facey Theatre! Tickets are on sale now in the Bev Facey Office and through PowerSchool.
Facey Theatre presents "The Lost Boy"
Come and experience the fictional account about how the story of Peter Pan may have been born out of the pain and grief that a young boy experienced during childhood. The production runs from April 29 to May 2 at 7:00 p.m. in the Facey theatre. Tickets on sale in the Bev Facey office or on PowerSchool.
Facey Musical Theatre presents Grease!
We've got chills and they're multiplying......GREASE tickets are now on sale through Festival Place. Click the link below to purchase before they are SOLD OUT!
Falcon Handball at the St. Paul the Apostle Invitational this Past Weekend
Grad 2024 - Parents and Grads Information Newsletter
Please check out the Grad 2024 parents and graduates' information newsletter. Below is a button to the link to the Newsletter. The Student Grad Council narrowed down the themes for this years Facey Formal. Students voted, and the winning theme is Old Hollywood - "Step into the Spotlight." Please refer to the Newsletter moving forward for important information and deadlines.
Diploma Exam Prep - 2024
Diploma Exam Prep Sessions: Registration opens April 22
Courses are designed for preparing students to write their Grade 12 diploma exams. The material presented is based on a 12-hour schedule over a weekend. Courses will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half-hour break for lunch. Courses will be offered at Salisbury Composite High School (20 Festival Way) in Sherwood Park. Students can only register for one review course each weekend. Cost is $125 per course, $75 for Science 30. Registration will close on May 31 for English and Social Studies Session 1 and June 6 Session 2, June 13 for Math, Biology and Chemistry and June 20 for Physics and Science. Register at https://www.eipsnextstep.ca/
June 1/2 - (ELA 30-1 & Social 30-1)
June 8/9 - (ELA 30-1 & Social 30-1)
June 15/16 - Math 30-1/2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30
June 22/23 - Physics 30
June 22 - Science 30
If you have questions regarding Diploma Exam Prep sessions, please reach out to nextstep@eips.ca or 780-992-0101.
Artist of the Week - Lauren Kramer (Photography 30)
Congratulations to Lauren Kramer (Photography 30) on some dramatically lit portraits. Students were challenged to use a variety of studio lighting set ups to create some drama and moodiness within their portrait photos and ultimately the edits! Well done Lauren.
EIPS Summer School
Registration is open to:
- current EIPS students (grades 9-12)
- students who will enter an EIPS high school for the 2023-2024 school year, as of Sept. 1, 2024.
Pre-requisite course requirement: In consultation with Alberta Education and senior administration at EIPS, if there is a pre-requisite course needed for the student’s summer class (for example, Social 20-1 to prepare for Social 30-1), that pre-requisite must have been successfully completed by June 25, 2024.
Facey Math Rocks at the Totem Torus Regional Math Competition!
Weekly Schedule - April 15 to 19, 2024
Monday - April 15, 2024
- Social (Part B) Diploma Exam - 9:00 a.m. in Room 280.
- Jackie Robinson Day - Wear your favorite baseball Jersey (FLI Intiative)
- Biology 30 Diploma Exam - 1:00 p.m. in Room 280.
- Sr. Boy's Handball - travel to Ross Sheppard to compete against Ross Sheppard and St. Paul the Apostle @ 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.
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Tuesday - April 16, 2024
- Chemistry 30 Diploma Exam - 9:00 a.m. in Room 280.
- Badminton Mixed Doubles Playdowns @ Saville Center for the day.
- Science 30 Diploma Exam - 1:00 p.m. in Room 280.
- Bev Facey School Council Meeting - in the Library at 6:00 p.m..
- BFCHS Junior Achievement - 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room 284.
- Sr. Girl's Handball - travel to Salisbury Composite for a 4:45 p.m. & 5:45 p.m. game against both Sal teams.
- Sr. Girl's Soccer Tryouts - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday - April 17, 2024
- Opportunity Wednesday- Staff Collaboration Day. Rewrites are available. Bus schedule pick up time is at the regular time of 3:17 p.m.
- Physics 30 Diploma Exam - 9:00 a.m. in Room 280.
- Facey's Yarn Club- meets today at noon in Rm 159.
- Bev Facey Badminton hosts Salisbury Comp and Ardrossan in the South Gym @ 4:45 p.m.
- Sr. Boy's Handball -travel to Lillian Osborne to play them and Harry Ainlay @ 4:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m..
- Sr. Boy's Soccer Tryouts - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Thursday - April 18, 2024
- Jazz Band Rehearsals - at lunch in Band, Rm 142.
- Sr. Girl's Handball - hosts Harry Ainlay and Lillian Osborne for a 4:45 p.m. & 5:45 p.m. game.
- Sr. Girl's Soccer Tryouts - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Sr. Boy's Soccer Tryouts - 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Friday - April 19, 2024
- Facey’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (Spectrum) meets today at lunch in Rm 159.
- Jr. & Sr. Boys Handball - travel to play Exhibition against both of Sal Comp's boy's teams.
- Sr. Badminton Team - travels to the M.E. Lazerte Invitational Badminton Tournament.
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Saturday - April 20, 2024
- Sr. Badminton Team - travels to the M.E. Lazerte Invitational Badminton Tournament.
Falcon Athletics Schedule - Week of April 15 to 19, 2024
Bev Facey Cafeteria Menu April 15 to 19, 2024
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Bev Facey Upcoming Important Dates
Bev Facey Upcoming Important Dates
April 15 to 17, 2024 - BFCHS hosts Spring Session Diplomas.
April 16, 2024- Bev Facey School Council (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
April 24, 2024- BFCHS School Council sponsored Parent Workshop on Anxiety: library at 6:30 p.m.
May 3, 2024- Professional Development Day (No School for Students).
May 6 to 17, 2024- Advanced Placement Exams
May 16 & 17, 2024- School Closure Days (No School for Staff or Students).
May 20, 2024- Victoria Day (No School for Staff or Students).
Counsellor's Corner
Hats On! for Mental Health Day
On May 8th, Albertans are invited to wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. Participating schools will relax their hat rules and encourage students and teachers to build understanding by wearing hats to school.
Post Secondary Information
Graduating from high school? Thinking about continuing your education? Explore post-secondary education programs and schools, including apprenticeships. Visit https://alis.alberta.ca/
Post-secondary education offers a transformative journey filled with opportunities for personal and professional growth. It provides a platform to delve deeper into subjects you're passionate about, empowering you to pursue a career aligned with your interests and aspirations. Whether you choose a traditional four-year college, vocational school, or apprenticeship, post-secondary education equips you with invaluable knowledge and skills essential for success in today's competitive job market. Beyond academics, it fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities, preparing you to navigate real-world challenges with confidence.
*Our Counselors would also like to draw your attention to the many Strathcona County Family Resources available within the community. Please check out the information and flyer below.**
Bev Facey Spring Diploma Session 2024
Spring Diploma Session - April 5 to 17, 2024
EIPS Scholarship Opportunities
Important EIPS Scholarship Opportunities:
Kevin Gaetz Award
School Application:
Up to two students from each high school will be awarded a monetary amount from the Edmonton Community Foundation (ECF) for the Kevin Gaetz Award; recognizing and supporting students in their pursuit of post-secondary education. This award will be given to a student who:
meets the entrance requirements for the program of post-secondary studies to be supported; and,
has a financial need that would restrict the student’s ability to pursue such post-secondary studies; together with:
a perseverance and commitment to post-secondary education, which may also be described as desire and determination to pursue further learning in an area of interest.
Two nominations from each school will be nominated to receive this award. To be considered a student must please complete the 23-24 Scholarship Administration Form. (Click on the Button Below to Apply). The nomination deadline is April 18, 2024.
Konica Minolta Award
School Application
Konica Minolta wishes to acknowledge deserving students in need of support to pursue their career, education and/or learning goals. Three EIPS students will be selected to receive this $500 award.
The scholarship recognizes and supports students who have overcome some level of adversity to graduate from high school and continue their learning in any capacity. Students who demonstrate a strong work ethic, optimism, resilience, knowledge and success in their pursuit to achieve their Alberta High School Diploma or Alberta High School Certificate of Achievement may be nominated.
To submit a student application, please complete the 23-24 Konica Minolta BFCHS Scholarship Administration Form. (Click on the Button Below to Apply). The nomination deadline is April 18, 2024.
WesTECH Scholarship
School Application
Dow Canada is recognizing two outstanding students in EIPS for their academic achievements, demonstration of innovation and pursuits in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) with a $500 scholarship.
Criteria: Any Grade 12 student with aspirations to pursue a career in STEM - science, technology, engineering, and mathematic - with good academic standing. Successful candidates will be selected based on their 300-word abstract submission demonstrating some level of innovation, creativity and impact.
The abstract topic: Describe a time in your life—not limited to STEM activities—when you took an innovative approach to solving a problem that made a positive impact. The abstract should describe the problem, the challenges faced and the outcome.
Students must submit their application and abstract through the BFCHS school link. (Click on the Button below to Apply). The nomination deadline is April 18, 2024.
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