Today was Hallow'een in the school and it was a treat to see how many students dressed up. I did a rough count and I'd say that our level of participation was at close to 70%..

It's a rare thing to see this many costumes in a junior, let alone, senior high, school. It reinforces the willingness of the students to participate and the overall supportive environment in the school.. It was a great day.

The staff even got dressed up, Check us out!

Check out some pictures from our Halloween activities

Congratulations to the senior girls volleyball team! They finished first in their league. Good luck to them as they start playoffs on Tuesday! 

• We are seeking to ensure all grade 11 and 12 students have access by the end of semester one and that grade 10 students have access by the end of semester two!

• myPass is essential for students as they enter high school.  All students need to create an account so they can:

• myPass is an Alberta Education self-service website for students to:

  • • Order high school transcripts in English and French

    • View diploma exam marks

    • Register to write or rewrite diploma exams with online payment

    • View and print Detailed Academic Reports (DAR) (can be used as an unofficial transcript)

    • View progress towards a credential (diploma or certificate)

    • Order additional copies of an awarded credential in English or French

    • Receive notifications for important messages

• Watch the videos to learn how to get an account AND to ensure you understand what the service is!

As post-secondary institutions begin accepting applications in October, now is a great time for students and parents to explore future options. Many schools are hosting open houses over the next couple of months, providing a chance to tour campuses, ask questions, and learn more about the programs they offer. Some key upcoming dates include:

• MacEwan University – Saturday, November 2

For a full list of Alberta post-secondary open houses, along with links to each school's open house information, check Mr. Gourley's Social Studies Google Classroom or come talk to Mr. Gourley. 

Our Grad class is selling products from Growing Smiles. These products are always healthy and long lasting! Orders are due November 19 and will be delivered on December 4.

Check out the link here

Check out the minutes from the PTA AGM meeting here.

Check out the minutes from the PTA meeting here

We are once again offfering Subs on Wednesdays. Order forms are up on Powerschool. Please place your orders online on Mondays. Subs are $5.50 each for a 6" sub. Next sub order day is November 6 orders are due November 4.

We are fortunate to be able to participate in the hot lunch program offered by the Elementary School. Hot lunch coupons are available on Powerschool. No cash will be accepted this year. 

November 5: Meatballs, mashed and gravy

November 8: Grilled Cheese

November 19: Pancakes and sausage

November 22: Chicken Ceasar Wraps

November 26: Cheeseburgers

November 29: Taco in a Bag

Quality sleep supports the immune system, aids in muscle recovery, and reduces the risk of chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. It also boosts concentration, memory, and problem-solving abilities​​.

But have you ever had an tough day at work, come home still firing on all cylinders, and then, in the hour before going to bed, found yourself fuming over the day’s events while also planning strategies for the next day? How did you end up sleeping that night? Did you fall asleep quickly? No?

We need to decompress and allow ourselves to recover and regenerate, which means calming down in the hours leading up to when you want to fall asleep.

What can you do?  Defend Your Last Hour!

Create a calming pre-sleep routine, such as avoiding screens, engaging in relaxing activities, and establishing a consistent sleep schedule.

• First, do not check your electronic devices within two hours of when you plan to go to sleep unless you absolutely have to.  You don’t need to be activating your brain at night; you need it to wind down and relax.

• In the last hour before you want to fall asleep I suggest having a few activities that help you decompress and de-activate.

• Take a hot bath.

• Read a great fiction book.

• Meditate.

• Journal.

• Talk to your loved ones. 

Imagine your life in a year from now if you deliberately and intentionally practice a wind-down ritual that helps you to sleep better. Mentally compare that to a year of doomscrolling social media, email and the news. Let’s defend our last hour and get some sleep! Zzzzzzzz.

Morning drop off and afternoon pick up can be frantic at times; we have had several near misses this week that we would like to prevent moving forward.  

Please remember the following in the school zone to ensure the safety of our students:

• The High School side is solely for drop off by busses. 

• If a student is injured and needs easier access to the school, please pull into the high school parking lot for drop off at the parking lot door.

  • Subsequently, students, please be patient in the parking lot.

• Please do not U-Turn in the school zone.  Utilize the key at the top of the road to turn around.

• Please ensure students have fully crossed the street before proceeding to drive across the crosswalk.

• Please do not let your child(ren) out when you are stopped for the students crossing the crosswalk.  Please ensure you are pulled over to avoid further delaying traffic and for pedestrian safety.

• Everyone must cross the road at the crosswalk.

• Students are not to cross in front of busses or between busses.  They are to proceed to the elementary crosswalk and then across the high school crosswalk.

• Please yield to busses.

Around the school there are several driveways and areas where bylaw has said they will ticket people parking. For example, on both sides of the street at the entrance to our cul-de-sac, and now also on the high school side of the road outside the new house.

It's also important for student safety, at pick up and drop off time especially, that the area on the town side of the crosswalk is kept free of cars to allow for maximum visibility of students crossing the street.

Please keep this in mind when making your parking decisions around the school.