Important Dates to Remember

November 28-29: Grad Photos (see booking information below)
December 4: Professional Learning Day (No Classes)
December 4: Christmas Elves Donations Due

Holiday Theme Days are coming!

Principal's Report

I hope this Principal's report finds you well.

We're back at it and on the run up to Christmas. With quarter 1 finished we're looking ahead to the second half of the first semester.

In January, our grade 12 students will write their first Alberta Provincial Diploma exams (now worth 30%) and our grade 10 students will have the opportunity to gain their first high school credits.

Of note is that, even though for these grade 10 students graduation is still 2.5 years away, the marks they, and the grade 11 and 12 students get, will go towards the Rutherford Scholarship money they can be awarded when they graduate. Of course our junior high students will have mid-term exams as well which are part of their preparation for these larger exams in their future.

In short, it's worth looking ahead to these big pieces of assessment not only as a focus for the course, but as an opportunity to put in some work their future selves (if not their current selves) will appreciate.

Talk to you next week.

Black Gold Trades & Career Fair

Black Gold is pleased to present a Trades and Career Fair opportunity for high school students at École Sécondaire Beaumont Composite High School. Thorsby students and their parents are welcome to attend from 3:30pm – 7 pm on November 29, 2023.

Details at: https://www.blackgold.ca/black-gold-trades-career-fair/

#BGSD #InspiringSuccess

Student Enrollment Verification

A couple of weeks ago we sent out your students' details for verification. If you find a spare minute getting those as early as possible is very helpful. You can find them in the parent portal on the left side in the menu there. Thank you in advance, we appreciate your help.

Christmas Elves & Santa's Helpers

Christmas Elves: Our Christmas Elves donations drive is back in full force! All donations are appreciated, but we are in search of: Canned Meat/Ham, Peanut Butter, Rice, Canned Vegetables, Pancake Mix, Pasta, Laundry Soap, Canned Fruit, Jam/Spreaders, Cereal, Paper Towel, Toilet Paper, Pasta Sauce, Habitant Soup, Campbell's Chunky Soup, Syrup and Cookies. Please no expired food. Also, gift cards for Walmart, Amazon and Thorsby Grocery Store will also be accepted!

Santa's Helpers: Do you or does someone you know need a helping hand from the elves this Christmas season? Christmas Elves and Santa’s Helpers provide food and toys to people in need with the help of community donations.

Make a confidential referral to your local coordinator (see poster to the left!)

Fundraising in Our Community

All active fundraisers will be listed here and will indicate what group they support, who you can contact for more information and when deadlines are.

Battery Fundraiser - Grad 2024 (until January 15, 2024)
- Do you have old batteries laying around? Contact any graduate to have them pick up your batteries for recycling!
- Alternatively, there will be a Battery Round Up on Saturday, November 25th from 10:00am-2:00pm.
- Parents: If your grad would like to participate in pick ups on Nov 25th, please send Kelley Probe an email to jkprobe@telus.net with their name and a contact cell number.

Bottle Collection - Grad 2024 (ongoing)
- Smelly bottles and cans cluttering your space? Contact any graduate to get them picked up or they can be taken in to the Thorsby Bottle Depot and ask to be put towards the Thorsby Grad 2024 fundraiser.

Senior High Foods

Seniors spent two classes baking their own cakes and decorating them!

Senior Girls Volleyball

It has been an excellent season for the Senior Girls Volleyball team. Our team may be small in numbers but the perseverance and determination was not lacking. During the season the girls demonstrated grit and tenacity. They had a successful season and were consistent placing second in the Calmar tournament, our league, and a silver medal at Zones. I am proud of each individual on our team and have thoroughly enjoyed the year. I wish our graduates; Stefanie, Tyra, Marley and Sofia nothing but the best in their future endeavors. Thank you for a great season girls!

Junior High Foods

The Junior High Foods class made perogies this week. They then compared home made to storebought

Citizenship Opportunity

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 November 29 so orders are due November 27

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..

vaccinations

Vaccinations

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

December 18

January 18

February 5 and 15

March 4 and 13

Marmot Basin--March 21/22

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