AJS Weekly Bison Tracks

• January 31 and February 1 - Bison Thunder Invitational Basketball Tournament
• February 5, 2:16 p.m. - Early Dismissal
• February 6 & 7 - No School (Teacher's Convention)
• February 10 - Returning Student Registration 2025-2026 Opens
• February 10, 6:00 p.m. - AJS Open House
• February 17 - No School - Family Day
• February 19, 4:30 p.m. - AMPS Meeting
• February 21 and 22 - Jr. Jr. Hoof Fest Classic Tournament
• February 28 - AEL Carnaval

Come and see what being an AJS Bison would look like!

Meet the teachers, talk with students and take a tour of the school.

There will be two information sessions in room 108:

• My Blueprint session - 6:00 p.m.
• RAP Information session - 6:30 p.m.

Join our Goosechase Scavenger Hunt on Monday, February 10 at the ASJ Open House!

Download the Goosechase App from the App Store or Google Play. Join using the join code: EQDRQ6

To help students and their families make informed decisions about next school year, senior high schools across the Division will host open houses throughout the upcoming registration season to share information about specific courses, programming and extracurricular opportunities available.

Plan to attend one or more of the open houses near you.

· Ardrossan Junior Senior High – February 10 at 6-7 p.m.

· Bev Facey Community High – February 11 at 6-8 p.m.

· Fort Saskatchewan High – February 11 at 5-7 p.m.

· Lamont High – February 12 at 6-7 p.m.

· Next Step Fort Saskatchewan – January 15 at 6-7:30 p.m.

· Next Step Sherwood Park – January 22 at 6-7:30 p.m.

· Next Step Vegreville – February 13 at 6-7:30 p.m.

· Salisbury Composite High – February 12 at 6-8 p.m.

· Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary – January 20 at 6-7 p.m.

· Vegreville Composite High – February 13 at 6-7:30 p.m.

For those who were unable to attend the Division High School Information Session on January 13, a copy of the presentation and recording of the information will be available on eips.ca later in January.

Upcoming Show: The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 by John Bishop

Presented by Ardrossan Drama Company

Get ready for an evening of laughter, intrigue, and old-school comedy as Ardrossan Drama Company presents *The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940*! Written by John Bishop, this uproarious murder mystery offers a nod to the glitzy musicals of the 1940s, complete with hilarious twists, vibrant characters, and plenty of suspense.

Set in a lavish Broadway theatre mansion, a group of eccentric theatre personalities gathers to audition for a new musical—only to find themselves caught in a web of bizarre murders. With show tunes, mistaken identities, and a ticking clock, the cast must solve the mystery before they all become the next victims.

Show Dates:

March 12-15, 2025

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Showtime: 7:00 PM

Location:

Ardrossan Theatre, Ardrossan Jr Sr High School

53129 Range Rd 222, Ardrossan, AB T8E 2M8

Entrance at the rear of the building.

Tickets:

$14 online ( TICKET LINK HERE )

$16 at the door

Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Social Media:

Give us a follow-on Instagram @ardrossantheatre for all updates!

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this fast-paced comedy full of wit, music, and plenty of mystery! Get your tickets today and join us for a night of fun and laughter.

Be sure to grab your tickets early—this is a show you won’t want to miss!

As you complete exams and when you no longer require items, you must return your textbooks and novel studies to the library BEFORE Semester 2 begins in order to prevent unnecessary fines.

The library will be locked during exams but there will be a secure wooden box sitting outside of the library for collection.

The myBlueprint Education Planner is a student-friendly, interactive education and career/life planning resource that allows Gr. 7-12 students to reflect on their learning, showcase their growth, and share their achievements. Want to learn more? Watch the introduction video tutorials to learn how to create a parent account to be able to access your student's account at myBlueprint.ca/support/videos. When you are ready to create a parent account, access our district's landing page to get started.

If you need to dismiss your child early from school, please email the school and let us know 24 hours prior to the day. This allows for less interruption in the classroom and seamless communication from parents, the office and teachers.

General.ajs@eips.ca

Next meeting will be on

Feb 19,2025 4:30pm in the band room, all parents are welcome to attend!

There is still space for volunteers at the next concession (Feb 21 & 22) please see your email for more information.

CASES of CHOCOLATES are available, $100 per case and $20 goes directly to YOUR band account!

If you have questions or comments please don't hesitate to connect with

Kas ampssecr@gmail.com or Christie ampssecr@gmail.com

EIPS Summer School: Registration opens March 17

Mark your calendars! Registration for EIPS Summer School opens March 17. For more information, see the Summer School page on Next Step’s website.

EIPS’ Annual Education Results Report 2023-24 is now available online. The report details how EIPS is doing relative to Alberta Education’s performance measures; how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes; and its successes, challenges and priority strategies moving forward. A brief overview of the report is also available.

The Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) returning student registration process for 2025-26 takes place Feb. 10-24, 2025. Through the online form, all families will confirm the school and program their child will attend next year or advise the Division if they aren’t returning. For students who want to attend a non-designated school next year, these requests must be submitted through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space.

On February 10, the parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool identified as the Permission Click contact for each pre-kindergarten to Grade 11 student will receive an email through Permission Click with a link to the form. If your family hasn’t received any Permission Click forms this school year, contact the school office so we can investigate any technical issues before registration season.

Visit Ardrossan Athletics for game and practice schedules.

Alberta Health Services hosts a variety of virtual caregiver information sessions throughout the year focused on ways to support students’ mental health. The sessions are free and geared toward parents, caregivers, teachers and community members who want to learn more about challenges impacting children and adolescents. Session topics include anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-harm, technology, teens and teaching leadership skills, communication, resiliency and more. Visit Caregiver Education to see the monthly caregiver sessions.

Email: general.ajs@eips.ca
Website: https://www.ardrossan.ca/
Location: Ardrossan Junior Senior High School, Range Road 222, Ardrossan, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-922-2228