Fort High's Weekly Bulletin
May 18, 2023
Upcoming Events
May 22 - Victoria Day - No School
May 23 - Final Parent Council Meeting - 6:00 pm
May 27 - Bottle Drop off for Grad Fundraiser
Weekly Update
Hello Fort High Families,
With the last day of classes happening on June 15th, there are only 18 classes left for the 2022/23 school year. Students should be checking in regularly with their teachers to make sure they have all assignments and assessments updated.
Our final Parent Council meeting will be taking place on May 23rd at 6pm in the school library, please join the meeting if you are available.
Have a great long weekend.
Fort High Admin team
AROUND OUR SCHOOL
Kal Tire Sponsorship
A special thank you to our local Kal Tire shop who graciously donated funds for our new Junior Varsity basketball jerseys. Your donation and involvement in the community is greatly appreciated.
Leadership
Grad Information
The new grad list is up by the office. Any questions? See Mrs. Peddle if your last name is A-L and Mr. Vandermeulen for M-Z.
Upcoming Bottle Drive Grad Fundraiser
Sting Clubs
Mondays - Crochet Club at lunch in Room 27 (Mr. Sorenson’s room). This is a student led club for beginners, experts or even knitters are welcome. Materials will be available.
Wednesdays - GSA – in Room 53 at lunchtime.
Fridays - Dungeons and Dragons Club – at lunch in room 26.
Counsellor Corner
Our Success Coaches will continue to review and meet with Grade 12 students to ensure graduation requirements have been met and to support grads with post-secondary and financial planning. Grade 12 students are reminded to ensure they can access their MyPass account.
Have a great weekend!
Penny Smith (she/her), Counsellor
Fort Saskatchewan High School
(780)998-3751 (ext 4231)
Alberta’s Mental Health Help Line
Alberta’s Children and Mental Health Crisis/Mobile Response Team
Crisis Contact Numbers for Strathcona County
Fort Saskatchewan Community Mental Health Supports and Services
Hope for Wellness Help Line for Indigenous Peoples: 1-855-242-3310
Summer Opportunity: Foundations in Industry Workplace Safety - July 4 - 14
Elk Island Public Schools is offering Foundations in Industry Workplace Safety for Summer 2023:
In addition to earning five high school credits, students will also obtain credentials in specific areas of workplace safety in partnership with industry-safety experts. Upon successful completion of the course, students will be credentialed in:
- H2S Alive
- Confined Space
- WHMIS 2015
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods
- Ground Disturbance
- Detection and Control of Flammable Substances
- Fall Restraint Systems
Students must complete all learning components of the course to receive credentialing.
July 4-14
EIPS Summer School - Registrations opened March 15
Diploma Prep
AROUND THE COMMUNITY
Walk for Dog Guides
Join us on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 for the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides! Now more than ever, Dog Guides is relying on the generous support of its donors and partners to meet its goal of giving Canadians a new leash on life. For more information, please go to www.walkfordogguides.com or email shelly.brown68@hotmail.com.
Fort High students are raising funds to join as a team.
Elections
Families First is Hiring
Rainbow Alliance
The Bridge – 10307 – 100 Avenue, Suite 2 - May 26 and June 30 from 6-8 pm.