Dear Falcon students and families,

I hope you all had an awesome weekend! This past week, and more importantly the weekend, saw us celebrating some amazing Bev Facey graduates! The week started with our fantastic students experiencing a number of fun, Grad Week inspired theme days, and I was so impressed with our Grade 12s and their buy in on these unifying days. The Graduation ceremony on Saturday was fantastic and held testament to our incredible Bev Facey graduates. Beginning with the amazing job done by our Mistress and Master of Ceremonies, and the wonderful singing of the anthem. They also never failed to deliver as the ceremony continued. As a group they spoke eloquently and with style when called upon in their response to our staff, their parents, and in the wonderful valedictorian address. It was easy to see how brilliant they are as a graduating cohort. I am so proud of this group and the things that they have accomplished.

This continued to be evident as they joined us back at our the school for the "Facey Formal," where they celebrated as a group with family and friends on the dance floor, and in congratulating those peers who were voted for in the 2023 Facey Formal Grad Choice Awards. It was an amazing night that was made even better by this impressive Grad class's incredible support for one another. I was incredibly proud and privileged to be a part of this year's graduating class's events and celebrations.

On that note, I hope you all have an excellent Sunday evening and a fantastic week, and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Ken Wlos

Principal

Bev Facey Community High School

Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, opportunities for growth and how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2021-22 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.

May Spotlight: cultivating high-quality learning environments and experiences

· Power of Kindness: Creates welcoming, inclusive, respectful, and safe learning environments in schools

· Building Blocks: How effective planning, management and infrastructure is supporting learning

· Raising the bar: Evidence-based practices that are enhancing teaching and learning in EIPS

RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2024-27

Monday - May 29, 2023

• Provincial Voting Station - Bev Facey's south gym will be a provincial voting center all day.

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Tuesday - May 30, 2023

• BFCHS's Unified team travel to Memorial Composite for the 2023 Metro Unified Games.

• Cybersecurity Team -Any students interested in being on a cybersecurity team next year meet in room 216 at lunch.

• Facey Football - Spring camp starts today! Students should talk with Coach Launhardt if they are interested in joining.
  

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Wednesday - May 31, 2023

• Facey's Interfaith Alliance - meets today at noon in room 270.
  
• Opportunity Wednesday- Rewrites are available. Academic coaching available. Bus schedule pick up time is at the normal 3:17 p.m.
  
• Women's Soccer - host Ross Sheppard in a playoff game @ 4:15 p.m. at S.A.P. .
  

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Thursday - June 1, 2023

• C.A.R.E.- Facey’s Culture And Race Engagement Group meet at lunch in room 176.
  
• Facey’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (Spectrum) meets today at lunch in room 218.
  
• Track & Field Practice- 3:30 p.m. on the S.A.P. Track
  

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Friday - June 2, 2023

• Facey’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (Spectrum) meets today at lunch in room 218.
  
• Track & Field Provincials @ Foote Field - a number of our athletes will be participating.

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Saturday - June 3, 2023

• Track & Field Provincials @ Foote Field continues - a number of our athletes will be participating.

Lots of activity occurring in the Bev Facey Student Supports area in the next few weeks. Our staff is focused on completing our incoming student course registrations for the 2023-24 school year and providing information for upcoming deadlines to local scholarships.

Test Taking Strategies

The link below will explain some test-taking strategies that can help students improve their test scores. Research shows that the way we approach tests and exams can have a huge impact on the outcome.

https://tlp-lpa.ca/study-skills/taking-tests-and-exams

Trades in Alberta

Learn about which trades are designated in Alberta and what systems and standards are in place that result in highly qualified tradespeople.

https://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/trades-in-alberta/

U of A Opportunities for High School Students

There are a variety of programs available to high school students who are interested in exploring research. Visit the website below for more information.

https://www.ualberta.ca/current-students/undergraduate-research-initiative/opportunities-for-high-school-students/index.html

NAIT Upcoming Campus Tour

In-Person Campus Tour July 21.

https://www.nait.ca/nait/about/events/2022/in-person-campus-tour-july21-1pm

EIPS Student Opportunity Board

Click the link below to find more information on summer job opportunities.

https://www.smore.com/r4b6c

EIPS Summer School Registration

https://www.eipscontinuinged.ca/courses

Awards & Scholarships

https://www.bevfacey.ca/student-services/awards-scholarships

*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.**