Sabre News
Friday May 10, 2024
Important Dates to Remember
May 13: English Language Arts 9 Part A Provincial Achievement Test
May 17: Professional Learning Day (No Classes)
May 20: May Long Weekend (No Classes)
May 23: 12:30pm Grad Rehearsal
May 24: Grad Ceremony 4:30pm
May 27: Parent Council Meeting - 5:15pm
Principal's Message
The students' future is now!
This week our students got to go to Skills Alberta at the Edmonton Expo centre. While they were there they got to interact with almost all of the careers to be found in Alberta trades, the military, and health services.
Often as teachers we get asked "what's all this for" and we give answers that, while true, are abstractions. Going to this event and getting to talk with people who actually work in the fields they're interested in and see exactly what they do is tremendously beneficial for making connections to what they study in school.
It was also great fun, which is evident in the photos below!
Gowns for Good
A Beaumont Outreach Initiative for all Black Gold Students
Exciting news! Black Gold Outreach is opening up bookings for "Gowns for Good" to current Grade 11's (to get ready for grad next year!) or any Grade 12's who still require grad attire for this year. Our amazing Beaumont community has donated over 100 grad dresses! Book a 15 minute time slot to come browse our selection of gowns, jewelry, shoes and a limited number of suits. We will be in the Beaumont Outreach, which is in the basement of the Community Centre across from Bellevue School. All grad items are free to help remove barriers to you having the grad of your dreams! If you would like to donate an item for the Food Bank to give back, we will have a donation bin.
Link to Book an appointment: https://calendar.app.google/UTXUdCJfSxzmrh6J7
Next Chapter Chronicles: Post-Secondary Spotlight
Centre Stage: Scholarships
Scholarship Value: $2,500
Area of Study: Trades
Awards Available: 4
Award Deadline: Jun 28, 2024
Scholarship Value: $1,000
Area of Study: Agriculture
Awards Available: 2
Award Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Scholarship Value: $2,000
Area of Study: Trades
Awards Available: 50
Award Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
Skills Alberta
On May 8 75 students from Grade 9 to 11 attended the Skills AB competition at the Edmonton Expo center. There was a variety of competition areas with many "Try-A-Trade" stations for them to try a small tidbit of that trade. There were robot dogs, special army suits to try on, VR headsets and eyelash application to name a few!
Summer School 2024
Summer school registration is now open.
Module based intakes will start on May 22.
Space is limited for courses - so register to avoid disappointment!
Students are eligible to take one core course in summer school.
Registration occurs through the Parent Portal of Power School.
Classes are offered in two formats: Classroom Based and Modular Based (independent work). Both have a $25 non-refundable program fee.
For Classroom Based, the courses will run Monday through Friday, July 2- July 26, 2024 at Leduc Composite High School from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (Note: PE 10 will start on July 1, 2024)
As these courses are condensed, students are expected to attend all 80 hours of in-class instruction. They should also expect to complete one to two hours of homework each afternoon in order to keep up with the pace of instruction.
For additional information and courses offered, please visit the Black Gold Summer School Website
DUCK HUNT 2024!!!!
Have you see any of these guys?
When we came back from Easter 200 of these little guys were hiding around the school, and the hunt was on to be the house with the most ducks returned.
If you see any please call the school. There are still 25 on the loose!
Weekly Round Up
Parent Council Corner
Check out the minutes from the last PTA Meeting here
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 May 15 so orders are due May 13
SUB ORDER FORMS ARE UP ON POWER SCHOOL. SUBS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE UNTIL JUNE 19
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..
May 14--Pancakes and Sausage
May 16--Pizza
May 24--Grilled cheese
May 28--Taco in a Bag
May 31--Nuggs and Nachos
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
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.
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.
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
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
We still have lots of yearbooks in stock. Please come in and buy one! Also, you can preorder next year's yearbook for $40.00
Bell Schedule
Community Events
