Sturgeon Composite High School

SCHS Newsletter

It is hard to believe December break is already here!

The past four months have flown by! Although the strike caused a break in our semester, our students and staff have come together to ensure their success as we finish this term. Our students and staff have had a full term of many field trips and amazing learning opportunities.

As we wrap up this busy and hectic time in December, it is always good to pause and remember to be thankful for all of the things we have. It is important to take time to slow down and to reflect and recharge. Too often, we are caught up in the stress of the holiday season. Take time to reflect on what is truly important, what actually brings you peace and joy. Focus on those areas and look to simplify your activities. Christmas holidays provide a time to reconnect with your children and to prepare them for the remainder of the school year.

The entire staff of Sturgeon Composite High School wishes all of our families a peaceful and restful holiday season. Thank you all for your continued support of our students and our school. We look forward to a well-deserved break. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all!

Darwin Krips, Principal

Easy short cut: On our school website at the top of the page you will see Quick Links, select ”Attendance” it will open an email to the school, please include the first and last name of the student, date and reason for absence.

schattendance@sturgeon.ab.ca

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What's happening at SCHS...

Nait Dual Credit

Heavy Equipment Tech, Dual credit, course is back for semester 2.

10 week course with 5 shop days. Starts Feb 3rd. Deadline is January 9th to sign up, spots are limited. See Mr. Spenrath if you are interested.

Math Help

Math Help Available Daily!

Need a little extra support with math?
Math Help is available every day at lunchtime in Room 1120.

Stop by to ask questions, review concepts, or get help with homework. All students are welcome!

Sturgeon Public Schools is partnered with UnPlugged Canada

Sturgeon Public Schools is proud to be the first school division in Alberta to partner with Unplugged Canada, a parent-led movement encouraging families to delay giving children personal smartphones until at least age 14. Research shows that waiting can positively impact children’s mental health, relationships, and overall well-being. While technology is an important part of learning in our classrooms, personal smartphone and social media use present different challenges. By sharing the Unplugged Canada Pledge, we hope to support open conversations at home and connect families with the resources they need to make the best choices for their children. Participation is completely voluntary—learn more and sign the pledge https://www.sturgeon.ab.ca/unplugged

Class of 2025

Grad 2026

Time to book Grad Photos. January 20 thru 23, 2026. Retakes are: February 17 and 18, 2026

Lifetouch has a new booking website this year and a new way of looking up the school to book in your appointment, you search by the school's postal code T8T 0E9 then you can continue on, and it walks you through the process

New link for the website

https://schedule.prestigeportraits.ca/schedule/home.html

Ceremony Date: Friday, June 26, 2026

Ceremony Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Venue: Edmonton Convention Center

9797 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, AB T5J 1N9

You can find updated Grad details on our school website at:

https://www.sturgeoncomp.ca/student-zone/graduation

myPass

(A must for Grade 12 students, but all students should have a myPass account)

Students may provide the school office with their personal email address to avoid waiting for

a sign-up letter to be mailed from Alberta Education.

myPass is an Alberta Education self-service website for students. Order high school transcripts in English and French, View diploma exam marks, etc.

MyPass for Students

MyPass (Academic reports, transcripts, view diploma results, etc.)

MyPass.alberta.ca is a secure self-service website for Alberta students to:

Order high school transcripts
View diploma exam marks
Register to write or rewrite diploma exams (with online payments)
View and print Detailed Academic Reports (DAR)
View progress towards a credential (diploma or certificate)
Order additional copies of an awarded credential (in English or French)
Get notifications for important messages

Please contact Workforce Development Help Desk for immediate myPass Signup/Access:

Phone: 780-427-5318, select option 1

Email: wfdhelpdesk@gov.ab.ca

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)

Student MyPass Instructions

MyPass for Parents

MyPass can also be used to view and print an official record of who a student resides with and where they live. This may be required for some Canada Revenue Agency inquiries effective from school year 2017. More info on this below.

To sign up, Parent must have:

● the student's Alberta Student Number (ASN)

● the student's date of birth

● a current personal email address

Parents/Guardians may register for a MyPass connection for their child until the child reaches the age of 18. After that point, the parent connection expires and the student is then responsible for their own account.

Parent MyPass Instructions

CLUBS AT SCHS

Inclement Weather

As colder weather approaches, families are reminded of Policy 17 - Inclement Weather, which outlines shared responsibilities among the Board, staff, school bus operators, and parents/guardians to ensure student safety during hazardous weather conditions. The policy emphasizes that while schools remain open, the final decision to send children to school or the bus stop rests with parents/guardians. Bus services may be suspended under specific conditions, such as temperatures reaching -40°C, poor visibility, or hazardous road conditions. Families will be notified of any cancellations or alterations through local media, the Division website, and social media. Parents are also reminded to ensure their children are dressed in weather-appropriate clothing. This policy, shared annually in school newsletters, underscores the Division’s commitment to student safety during the winter months.

Feel free to reach out to them at: spsdtransportation@sturgeon.ab.ca

Permission Needed to ride another bus:

If your student is planning on taking a different bus home, please fill out the Transportation (Bus) Permission form: FORM HERE.

This form must be signed by a parent or guardian, as well as a member of the Office Staff, and then provided to the bus driver.

NOTE: Bus 905 is at capacity and CAN NOT take other riders.

Ensure you are a paid rider on a bus route.
Parent/Guardian to print and complete the Bus Rider Permission Form at home the night before student will require a different bus at the end of the next school day. (You can pick up paper copies at the school if needed, to take home.)
Drop the completed form off at the office before lunch; pick it up at the end of the day.

Community News

Unplugged Canada

Is it time to rethink your child’s first smartphone?

For the 2025–2026 school year, Sturgeon Public Schools is partnering with Unplugged Canada to support families in making informed choices.

Did you know:

• 1 in 7 teens considered ending their lives due to social media comparison

• 75% of young girls face cyberbullying on social media

• Kids are exposed to violent porn as early as age 11

• 3,600 sextortion cases are reported yearly in Canada

Tutoring

Tutoring Agencies

Private Tutors

No attempt has been made to rate or screen the tutors to determine adequate compensations. Sturgeon Composite High School provides no services other than to provide a list of names. All arrangements for services rendered, including rate of pay, the quality of service and any other terms and conditions of employment are to be arranged by the tutor and the contacting parties contracting the services.

· BRYAN QUINN, BEd

Tutors math - Has extensive experience with mathematics diagnostics, assessment, and classroom instruction.

Please contact:

Cellphone: 780-265-6523

· BRENDAN MICHALCZYK

Double major math, chemistry

Phone: 780-975-3682

Email: brendan.michalczyk@gmail.com

· BALBINA NAGERA

Educational Background:

· Masters of Engineering in Geotechnical Engineering from UAlberta

· Bachelors in Civil Engineering from UAlberta

A rundown of what I can support:

· All subjects and grade levels

How to contact:

· Website: www.lomitatutoring.ca

· Email: info@lomitatutoring.ca

· Call/Text: 587-984-9466

I offer both in person and remote sessions which are recorded and uploaded to Google Drive - allowing the students to revise at any point

· Brittany Hope

Educational Background:

· Masters of Science in Neuroscience

Tutors:

· Math

· Science

· Physics

· Biology

Virtual Sessions Only

Phone: 780-266-4348

Email: hope.brittanyv@gmail.com

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