NSO Weekly News
November 14-19, 2022
Sherwood Park - Fort Saskatchewan - Vegreville
Hey all, we hope everyone had a restful November Break! This week is Bullying Awareness and Prevention week. Monday is Instructional day 46 of 89, and we are now 52% of the way through semester 1 for non-diploma courses. Have a great week! Mr. Spady Principal & Mrs. Porter Assistant Principal
November Parent Teacher Student Conference Bookings!
Conferences are scheduled for the following times:
Fort Saskatchewan campus Wed., Nov 16 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Sherwood Park and Vegreville campuses Thurs., Nov 17 from 5-7:30 p.m.
Families are asked to book appointments in advance. Please CLICK HERE to book your interview appointment. Or visit https://www.schoolinterviews.ca/ and use Booking Code wf2kn. We look forward to meeting with you!
School Advisory Council
We hope you can join us in-person or virtually! Meetings start at 6 p.m. Regular attendance is not required. Please check out our school calendar and NSO Weekly News for scheduled School Advisory Council Meetings. Please SIGN UP to have the virtual code sent to you.
Scheduled Meeting dates:
October 20, 2022 (Minutes attached below)
November 23, 2022
January 25, 2023
March 15, 2023
Passport to Wellness
Passport to Wellness
Passport to Wellness
1) Empower young people to be healthy, safe, and effective advocates
2) Help adults support youth advocacy
Upcoming events
November 14-18: Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
November 16-17: Parent Teacher Student Conferences via booking CLICK HERE
November 17: Rupertsland Get Ahead of Your Future Career Exploration
November 20: National Child Day
November 23: School Advisory Council meeting 6 p.m. SIGN UP
November 26: SET Conference UofA
November 29: Strathcona County Youth Employment Fair
December 6: Skills Exploration Days
December 20: Last class of 2022
ApplyAlberta is an online application system that allows you to apply to one or more of Alberta’s public post-secondary institutions through a common starting point. Please contact Guidance Counsellor elli.hansen@eips.ca for assistance.
Passport to Wellness
Passport to Wellness
Passport to Wellness
Semester 2 - Dual Credit Opportunities
Dual Credit is the ability for students to take Post-Secondary courses while still in high school. Students can earn three to five 30-level high school credits (depending on the program selected), and three university level transfer credits for any course they choose. Students may enroll in one or more great introductory courses that will serve as great exposure to Post-Secondary studies. Courses have varied delivery methods and perquisites and may be enrollment dependent. For a list of courses and a more detailed description, please have students refer to the Dual Credit Course Handbook (WINTER) and register using the linked Pre-Registration Form. For more information, please contact: careerpathways@eips.ca
Teen Writing Contest
Teens (12-18) are welcome to submit their writing to the Fort Saskatchewan Public Library’s Teen Writing Contest. The winner will receive a 100.00 VISA gift card. Short stories, essays, poems, comics and other original works are eligible. Please see the contest guidelines for more information on submissions.
A local panel of experts will judge the submissions, and a small gathering will take place to announce the winner at 7pm on December 15, 2022.
Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health Newsletter
The November edition of the Alberta Health Services Addiction and Mental Health Newsletter focuses on talking to your kids about alcohol. Newsletter
Themes include:
MyPass
MyPass is an Alberta Education self-service website set up for Alberta students to:
- View diploma exam results and request rescores
- Register to write a diploma exam
- Order High School transcripts
- View progress towards a credential (diploma or certificate)
- View and print a Detailed Academic Report (DAR)
How do I register?
1. Google myPass or go to https://public.education.alberta.ca/PASI/myPass
2. To register for an account, you will need
- your Alberta Student Number (ASN) this is the longer 9-digit number
- a personal email address (do not use your school email)
- your date of birth
Check out the PDF document below with step by step instructions. Contact Guidance Counsellor elli.hansen@eips.ca for assistance!
EIPS 2023-24 Division Calendar
The official 2023-24 EIPS calendar is now available. The calendar includes important dates during the 2023-24 school year, such as school-closure days, breaks, the first and last day of classes, professional learning days, early dismissal days, plus more. To view the 2023-24 calendar, visit eips.ca.
Highlights from the 2023-24 EIPS calendar include:
first day of school – Aug. 31, 2023
November break – November 6-10
Christmas break – December 25 to January 5
second semester starts – February 1
Teachers’ Convention – February 8-9
spring break – March 25-29
last day of classes – June 26, 2024
Inclement Weather
With the winter season almost here, we want to remind families to dress children appropriately for the weather when getting ready for school or the bus. The weather often changes unexpectedly throughout the day, so please select suitable outerwear and ensure your child is prepared for changing conditions.
If inclement weather conditions occur, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) advises families of any bus cancellations using various communications tools—automated-telephone messages, alerts posted on www.eips.ca and school websites, Twitter, Facebook, local radio stations, and notification through both the Bus Status and the Ride 360 apps. Morning bus cancellations are posted on www.eips.ca by 6:30 a.m.
Decisions regarding bus cancellations are guided by EIPS administrative procedures that state, “school bus service may be suspended…when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 C, including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.” Other reasons for suspending or delaying school bus services include adverse weather and poor road conditions. When school bus services are suspended, schools remain open to students. EIPS believes families have the right and responsibility to make choices for their children based on their beliefs and perceptions of safety during times of inclement weather. For more information, contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151.
Student Services- Wellness
Mindfulness Activity Week 5: Set a timer for 10 minutes. Lie on your back or sit in a comfortable position. Allow your eyes to close and widen your awareness and listen to the sounds around you that come and go. Was it difficult to keep your attention on the sounds? Raye, J. A year of mindfulness.
Hours of Operation
Students & families can access our campus during the following times:
Monday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.Tuesday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Thursday 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Friday 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Next Step Outreach
Email: nextstep@eips.ca
Website: eipsnextstep.ca
Phone: 7804641899
Twitter: @eipsnextstep