Important Dates to Remember

Monday, January 22: Math 30-1 & Math 30-2 Diploma

Tuesday, January 23: English 30-1 & 30-2 Part B Diploma Exam

Tuesday, January 23: Last Day of Senior High Classes

Wednesday, January 24: Social 20-1 & 20-2 Final Exams

Wednesday, January 24: Last Day of Junior High Classes

Thursday, January 25: Biology 30, ELA 7, 8, 9 and 10

Friday, January 26: Math 20-2, Math 20-1 and Social 7, 8 & 9

Monday, January 29: Math 10C, 10-3, 10-4 & Math 7, 8 & 9

Tuesday, January 30: Science 30, Chemistry 20, Science 24 & Science 7, 8 & 9

Wednesday, January 31: Professional Development (No School)

Thursday, February 1: First Day of Semester Two

February 8 & 9: Teachers Convention (No School)

Monday, February 19: Family Day (No School)

Principal's Report

Right off the bat, thank you to everyone who has completed the short Rural Schools Survey. This is generating a lot of useful feedback for us about what we do and how we are doing it.. Please, if your haven't, use the link below to let us know your thoughts. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bgsd2024checkin-tjshs

Outside that, this week our junior and senior Boys each had a game against Calmar and our junior girls played against Warburg. Some basketball was played and we don't need to look too carefully at the scores.

Next week our exams start in earnest, so encourage your students to review ,and to pay particular attention to the dates and times of their exams.

See you next week.

Junior High Midterm/Senior High Final Exam Schedule

Please follow this link for the exam schedule.
All final exams must be written at their scheduled time. If you are unable to write for some reason, a parent must contact Mrs. Hrytsak directly to make alternate arrangements. Please note that we absolutely cannot move diploma exams.
- If a diploma is missed, again, parents must contact Mrs. Hrytsak or Mr. Hodges and the student will have to write in April.
If you have a conflict between two exams, please contact your teacher and Mrs. Hrytsak to make alternate arrangements.

Junior High Students: the form that enables you to get out of Study Hall and go home in the afternoon after your exam is now up on Power School

Rural Schools Engagement Survey

It’s time for an education check-up! At TJSHS, we're passionate about learning and growing. Help us improve with your input! We value your opinion. Take our quick 5-minute survey now! www.surveymonkey.com/r/bgsd2024checkin-tjshs

Next Parent/Grad Meeting

There will be a grad meeting for parents and students on Monday, February 5 at 7pm in the Band Room.

At this time, we will provide a fundraising update, information about the dinner, and other pertinent information.

New Canadian Crisis Helpline - 988

There is a new nation wide suicide crisis helpline that went live Thursday, November 30. You can call or text 24/7/365. Not only is this a great resource for anyone who is having thoughts of suicide, but it is also there for anyone who is concerned about anyone else.

As the holiday season ramps up, we recognize it is not an easy time for everyone. Please reach out if you or a loved one needs support.

More information Below

- https://988.ca/
- https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/988-hotline-mental-health-canada-1.7043603

Parent Council Corner

Check out the minutes from the last PTA Meeting here

Free Counselling for Residents of Leduc County

Eligibility:

Residents must meet two criteria to be eligible for this subsidy:

1) Gross family household income less than $75,000

2) No access to employee insurance benefits.

Sessions & Rates:

3 individual sessions per person OR
6 couple sessions OR
9 family sessions OR
7 group sessions per person.

Call 780-955-6421 for more information.

Congratulations Colin!

Congratulations to one of our Grade 12 students, Colin Mitchell. (on the left) He's a member of the Edmonton Gold rugby team, winners of the 2024 ARC Championships.

We are always excited to hear about the successes of our students. Please share any of them with us and we can include them in our newsletter.

Calling all Grade 11 Students!
150+ Scholarships are now available.

APPLICATION DATES: DECEMBER 1, 2023 - MARCH 15, 2024

The Horatio Alger Association of Canada scholarships for grade 11 students just opened and we wanted to share this with you with the hopes you may know some eligible students!

Every year we have over 150 scholarships available to students at up to $10,000 each for students that display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity, and wanting to pursue higher education.

Scholarships are available for those entering undergraduate degrees as well as vocational & technical programs.

Eligibility Requirements:

Be enrolled full time as a grade 11 student or first-year CEGEP student in Canada
Exhibit a strong commitment to pursue and complete a bachelor’s degree at an accredited university
Demonstrate critical financial need ($65,000 or lower adjusted gross family income is required)
Demonstrate desire and ability to be entrepreneurial in a chosen field
Be involved in co-curricular and community service activities
Display integrity and perseverance in overcoming adversity
Maintain a minimum grade percentage average of 70
Be a Canadian citizen

NAIT: Program Previews
February & March 2024

- Registration is now open for NAIT’s Program Previews events on campus in February and March 2024. Click the TIME to register!
  - JR Shaw School of Business: Thursday, February 1 (5:30-7:30pm)
  - School of Applied Sciences & Technology: Wednesday, February 28 (5:30-8:00pm)
  - School of Health & Life Sciences: Saturday, March 9 (starts at 8:30am)
  - School of Skilled Trades: Saturday, March 16 (9am-2pm)
- Get a deeper dive into our schools and programs, entrance requirements and student supports. Plus, discover how NAIT grads are prepared with real skills and relevant knowledge to hit the ground running in their careers.
- Students can register to attend any one of our Program Preview events below and get entered for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card!

Alberta Education Assurance Survey

Office to Advance Women Apprentices

Edmonton will be getting an office soon!

This initiative, funded by the Government of Canada, if an innovative approach to enhance the success of women in trades. The phone number is accessible both to call and text!
If you are a young woman interested in the trades, check them out.

Weekly Round Up

Subway and Hot Lunch

We wil once again be offering Subway subs on Wednesdays this year. Orders and money are due on the Monday prior at 10:00 am. Subs are $5.50 and can be purchased at the Office or online.. Our next Sub order will be on January 24 so orders are due January 22

We are fortunate to be able to participate in the Hot Lunch program with the Elementary School. Individual entres are $4. Students can also purchase groups of Hot Lunch tickets online..

January 19--Grilled cheese

January 23--Burgers

January 26--Nuggs and Nachos

January 30--Pizza pops and Jello

Ski Club is Back!

Mrs. McLeod has been busy planning Ski Club for this winter! She has booked all of the dates for ski nights and for the Ski trip to Marmot Basin in March. Check out the days here. All levels of skiers are welcome to come out! Fees and forms are up on Power School

February 5 and 15

March 4 and 13

Marmot Basin--March 21/22--forms are up on Power School

Work Ex and RAP Programs

If you are interested in the RAP or Work Ex Program, come see Miss Powlik. She has all of the paperwork and can answer any questions you might have.

Health and Safety in Our School

Vaping is of particular concern, not only at our school but in schools across the world. Our hope is that together with parents and other stakeholders we can increase knowledge of the effects of vaping and, by doing so, reduce their consumption

I have included links to several resources below as well as a link to our statement of fair notice regarding the consequences for failing to adhere to the rules related to illegal substances I have outlined above.

Fair Notice on Vaping For Thorsby Junior Senior High School

Gov't of Canada: Consequences of Vaping

What we do and don't know about vaping

What vaping does to the body

Vaping and Teens GoA

Tobacco and Vaping AHS

Tobacco and Vaping Resources for Teachers AHS

Tip sheet for parents

Bus App

Not sure if your child's bus is running? Download the app! Details on how to do this can be found here: Bus Status 4

Yearbooks

2022-2023 are here!! If you ordered one, come down and get your copy. If you'd like a copy, they are $40 and are available in the Office.. You can also purchase them on your Power school account