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Important Dates to Remember
Important Dates to Remember
Wednesday, October 25: Parent Council AGM - 7pm
Tuesday, October 31: Halloween Parade
Wednesday, November 1: Professional Learning Day (No Classes)
Monday, November 6: Q1 Marks Available
Thursday, November 9: Retake Day
Friday, November 10: Remembrance Day Ceremony
November 13-17: November Break
November 28-29: Grad Photos (more info coming soon!)
Principal's Report
Principal's Report
Fall is well and truly underway. I know this because of the enormous bags of leaves sitting in my yard, some of which were actually collected by my teenage children! I've also noted more and more of the fields turning to stubble and the spreaders out returning nutrients to the soil.
Reflecting on my time living in Canada, now longer than anywhere else I've lived, one of the most notable things is the way the year is broken up into distinct seasons. In New Zealand there are warmer and colder times of the year, but a lot of the trees are evergreens, and snow is a relatively rare commodity. As a result, you don't get the same visual cues about the passage of time as you do here. I know a lot of people probably think that sounds quite good, and there were times when I was trying to start a pump at an oil refinery in Fort McMurray in the middle of winter when I very much agreed but, on balance, I think I prefer it... at least I do now when the snow is somewhere in the future. Ask me again in a few months.
Parent Council AGM
Wednesday, October 25
7pm in the Band Room
Parent Council AGM
Wednesday, October 25
7pm in the Band Room
Get involved with the parent council to help support the school and our students. You can become a member at large or we are also seeking a Fundraising Coordinator.
Post-Secondary Lowdown - Open Houses are starting... make sure you sign up in advance!
Post-Secondary Lowdown - Open Houses are starting... make sure you sign up in advance!
Open Houses are a great way to see campuses, learn about different programs and in some cases apply for free or win tuition!
The King’s University Edmonton: Saturday, October 21, 2023 (12:00 pm - 2:00pm) - Website: Information
Concordia University Edmonton: Saturday, October 21, 2023 (10:00 am - 4:00pm)- Website: More Information
Lakeland College Lloydminster Campus: Friday, October 21, 2022 & Saturday, October 22, 2022 (9:00am to 3:00pm both days) - Website: Information
Lakeland College Vermillion Campus: Friday, October 21, 2022 & Saturday, October 22, 2022 (9:00am to 3:00pm both days) - Website: Information
Augustana University (Camrose): Saturday, October 21, 2023 (11:00pm to 5:00pm) - Website: Registration Open
Mount Royal University (Calgary): Saturday, October 21, 2023 (9:00am to 3:00pm) - Website: Registration open
University of Lethbridge (Lethbridge): Saturday, October 21, 2023 (10:00 am to 3:00 pm) - Website: More information
Bow Valley College (Calgary): Saturday, October 21, 2023 (10:00am to 2:00pm) - Website: Register interest here
Ambrose University (Calgary): Saturday, October 21, 2023 (10:00am to 2:00pm) - Website: More information
Lethbridge Community College (Lethbridge) Wednesday, October 25, 2022 (1:00pm to 7:00pm) - Website: Registration Open
Alberta University of the Arts (Calgary) Saturday, October 28, 2023 (10:00am to 2:00pm) - More Information
University of Calgary (Calgary) Saturday, October 28, 2023 (9:00am to 3:00pm) - Registration Open
Red Deer Polytechnic (Red Deer) Saturday, October 28, 2023 (9:00am to 1:00pm) - More information
NAIT (Edmonton) Saturday, October 28, 2023 (9:00 am to 3:30 pm) - More information
SAIT (Calgary) November 3 & 4, 2023 (10:00 am to 3:00 pm) - More information
Grant Macewan (Edmonton) Saturday, November 4, 2023 (10:00 am to 3:00 pm) - More information
Fundraising in Our Community
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!
Purdy's Chocolates - Grad 2024 (deadline November 20, 2023)
Who doesn't love chocolate?! Reach out to any graduate to order some yummy goodies. GREAT ideas for stocking stuffers, family gift exchanges & group gift exchanges! Will be here in time for Christmas. (Order forms and online ordering coming soon!)
Growing Smiles Christmas Fundraiser - Grad 2024 (deadline November 20, 2023)
Poinsettias, wreaths and more in time for Christmas. Orders can be placed online or a hard copy order form is available in the office.
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.
Weekly Round Up
Subway and Hot Lunch
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 October 25 so orders are due October 23
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..
October 24: Burgers
October 27: Pizza
October 31: Pizza pops and jello
Ski Club is Back!
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!
December 8 and 18
January 18
February 5 and 16
March 4 and 13
Marmot Basin--March 21/22
Work Ex and RAP Programs
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
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
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
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
Bell Schedule
Bell Schedule
Community Events
Board Highlights
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