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AJS Weekly Bison Tracks
April 19, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
- April 22 - Registration opens for Diploma Exam Prep
- April 22, 9:00 a.m. - Grade 8 Socials - Japanese Cultural Centre Field Trip
- April 23-25, 11:37 a.m. - Student Council Talent Show Auditions (Open to all)
- April 24-26 - Outdoor Ed Grade 8 Field Trip
- April 30-May 2, 11:37 a.m. - Student Council Talent Show
- May 1, 2:16 p.m. - Early Dismissal
- May 3 - No School - PD Day
- May 6 - AMPS Casino Fundraiser
- May 6-10 - Grad Week
- May 8, 8:45 a.m. - Bio 20 River Watch Field Trip
- May 9, 3:00 p.m. - Grad BBQ
- May 13, 6:00 p.m. - Canadian Parents for French Meeting
- May 13, 6:30 p.m. - School Council Meeting
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Download the new My Ride K-12 app
The student transportation routing and planning software used by the Division is getting an app update! The new My Ride K-12 app, which is replacing Ride 360, helps families stay up to date on your child’s bus schedules, route times and scans. Download My Ride K-12 from the App Store or Google Play by April 30.
For more information, visit www.eips.ca/transportation/apps. If you have any questions, contact Student Transportation at st@eips.ca or 780-417-8151.
Attention all grade 11 students
On May 14th, the entire grade 11 class will be attending the 2024 Holocaust Symposium at the Stanley A Milner Library in Edmonton. There is no cost for this field trip as bussing has been covered by the Social Studies Department and from the Jewish Federation of Edmonton. A permission form has been sent out earlier this week. Please submit as soon as possible. Busses will leave the school at 8:50 am and return to school at approximately 1:00. Parent volunteers are needed for this event. Please indicate if you can attend via Permission Clicks and also email rita.purdy@eips.ca
The symposium program will include a Canadian Holocaust survivor, Marie Doduck, sharing testimony with students, some basic contextual elements and a lecture by University of Alberta professor, Geoffrey Dipple, on the history of antisemitism in relation to the Holocaust. Students will also receive a copy of Marie's book A Childhood Unspoken courtesy of the Azrieli Foundation.
AJS Student Council
Mother's Day Plant Potting
On May 7th, at 6:00 p.m., the AJS Cafeteria and Student Council will be hosting a plant and herb potting event. Bring any mother figure in your life and enjoy a night with snacks, drinks and fun! You have the choice between either a herb or flower pot (as many as you wish).
Payment of $25.00 per pot will be accepted the day of the event by cash or cheque. There will also be a silent auction at the event with various donations from local businesses. All proceeds from this event will go to the Sherwood Park Women’s Shelter, A Safe Place.
Have any questions? Please email ajsstudent.vicepresident@gmail.com
Please use the QR code to sign up for the event or use the link below:
AMPS - BAND INFORMATION
Save the date! AMPS has again partnered up with CTS/Mechanics for our 2nd annual Car Show & Shine, which will be held on June 1, 2024.
If you have your own company or your workplace would like to sponsor our Car Show & Shine with silent auction items please let Kas know. Each donated item will receive public acknowledgement along with prominent mention of each donor on our program. Donated goods and services in any price range are welcome as is monetary corporate sponsorship
If you have any comments or questions please feel free to reach out to
Kas Spiker at ampspres@gmail.com anytime.
AJS Grad Info
Upcoming Events
- Grad Slideshow photos - Students should be submitting group photos from elementary school, junior high and high school. These can be photos of field trips, birthday parties, athletics, band, drama, etc. Send in any and all memories students have together as a graduating class. Deadline is May 22.
- April 24 - Grad superlative award nominations close
- April 29 - May 3 - Table seating selection
- May 6-10 - Grad Week
- May 9, 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Grad BBQ
- May 30, lunch - Grad superlative awards in the Theatre
More information can be found on our Grad 2024 website or by emailing any of the staff members on our graduation committee:
Trudi Williamson - trudi.williamson@eips.ca
Nadine Stefiuk - nadine.stefiuk@eips.ca
Chrissy Parker-Young - christine.parker-young@eips.ca
Ray Basaraba - raymond.basaraba@eips.ca
Diploma Exam Prep Sessions: Registration opens April 22
Courses are designed for preparing students to write their Grade 12 diploma exams. The material presented is based on a 12-hour schedule over a weekend. Courses will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half-hour break for lunch. Courses will be offered at Salisbury Composite High School (20 Festival Way) in Sherwood Park. Students can only register for one review course each weekend. Cost is $125 per course, $75 for Science 30. Registration will close on May 31 for English and Social Studies Session 1 and June 6 Session 2, June 13 for Math, Biology and Chemistry and June 20 for Physics and Science. Register at https://www.eipsnextstep.ca/
June 1/2 (ELA 30-1 & Social 30-1)
June 8/9 (ELA 30-1 & Social 30-1)
June 15/16 Math 30-1/2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30
June 22/23 Physics 30
June 22 Science 30
If you have questions regarding Diploma Exam Prep sessions, please reach out to nextstep@eips.ca or 780-992-0101.
AJS 2023-2024 Yearbooks for Sale!!
Don't forget to order your yearbooks for this year! You can order and pay for them on PowerSchool Parent Portal - Student Fees. Yearbooks are all pre-ordered so don't forget to add them to your cart so that you don't miss out!
Watch for Thin Ice
Remember, be aware of thin ice this time of year. Depending on changing temperatures, ice can form and melt to varying degrees on outdoor bodies of water. Try to remind your child about the dangers of thin ice, obey all posted signs, take proper care and remain a safe distance from the ice.
For more information about ice safety, visit the Canadian Red Cross.
Did you know?
The colour of ice may be an indication of its strength. Clear blue ice is the strongest. White opaque is half as strong as blue ice. And, grey ice is unsafe—greyness indicates the presence of water.
Complete your census online starting May 1, 2024
The 2024 municipal census begins May 1. Watch your mail in late April for your personalized PIN number. We strongly encourage residents to use the online platform for its efficiency, convenience, and security.
Starting May 13, our dedicated census workers will conduct door-to-door collection for households that have not yet participated, while the online option remains open throughout this period.
Visit Strathcona.ca/census for more information.
Bison Memories
As a departing gift, Mr. Pretzlaff's student teacher, gave him a transmitter/locator with 4 receivers that beep when each button is pressed. She connected individual locator receivers to his glasses, car keys, projector remote, and lab coat. Sounds like the perfect gift for Mr. P!
Drama Zones - In Memoriam
Drama Zones - The Thoughts That Keep Us Awake
AJS PE 30 Class
AJS Foods - Blueberry Pancakes
AJS Foods - Sliders
ATHLETICS
Check out the new and improved athletics website here or click the button above. All information regarding teams, including schedules, tryout dates, games, and forms will be located here.
Athletic Dates
Handball
- April 22, 4:45 & 5:45 p.m. - Sr. Mens Handball @ Eastglen
- April 23 4:45 & 6:45 p.m. - Sr. Womens Handball @ AJS
- April 25 5:45 & 6:45 p.m. - Sr. Womens Handball @ McNally
Badminton
- April 19 & 20 - Jr. Jr. Badminton Buffalo Cup Tournament
- April 23 - Jr. Sr. Badminton EIAA Tournament
- April 25 - Jr. Jr. Badminton EIAA Tournament
- April 30 - Badminton Championship Evening
Soccer
- May 1, 4:15 p.m. - Sr. Womens Soccer vs Spruce Grove
- May 2, 4:15 p.m. - Sr. Mens Soccer vs Bellerose
- May 6, 4:15 p.m - Sr. Womens Soccer @ Memorial
- May 7, 4:15 p.m. - Sr. Mens Soccer vs Eastglen
Slo Pitch
- April 22, 3:30 p.m. - Slo Pitch Tryouts
- April 24, 3:30 p.m. - Slo Pitch Tryouts
Counsellor's Corner
K Division Proactive Recruiting and Indigenous Policing Services is accepting pre-applications for the 2024 Alberta RCMP Youth Camps!!
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police Alberta Youth Camps will be held at the RCMP Headquarter in Edmonton, with each camp consisting of 30 youth between the ages of 16 – 18 years old. The camps will run Monday to Friday, during the summer of 2024. The RCMP Youth Camps provide the exclusive opportunity to experience the behind-the-curtain of policing and enable the RCMP to continue to cultivate relationships with our youth and communities. We are very excited about our youth camps and the experience it provides.
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Community News
Caregiver Education Sessions
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.
Ardrossan Junior Senior High
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
X : @ArdrossanJrSr