CHSPS

CHSPS is an unbelievable school with a dedicated and professional Staff, committed to Public Education in a diverse rural setting. Some of the Staff at CHSPS live within walking distance from the school while many of the Staff at CHSPS travel further from other towns and small cities. We all come to serve CHSPS because we choose to be part of something incredibly special. As Principal, I am grateful for the opportunity to work with Staff, Families and surrounding Communities. I am PROUD to lead OUR school.

Although we may be faced with a number of challenges on any given day, we collaborate, exercise patience and seek to understand a variety of situations in order to persevere together. Not everyone has access to the fine details on how situations are dealt with (i.e., Student discipline, budget decisions, human resources items) but things are always communicated transparently by the school. We are also happy to answer questions based on the information we have at the school level. Our doors and phone lines are always open for conversations and we appreciate those opportunities.

Our ability to serve selflessly comes from the ongoing support of our Families and Community. From meetings to volunteering, we are fortunate to have such an amazing network of people helping us. Thank you for reaching out, cheerleading, bringing your perspective and being open minded when times seem chaotic or when times are just steadily cruising along. Together, we can all be the best version of ourselves…it is what ALL our Students deserve.

As I enter my fourth year as Principal of CHSPS know that I will continue to advocate for what’s best for Students (i.e., making necessary changes to sports, fine arts and other programs, ensuring classes like Shop continue to run, working together with School Council and local businesses for beneficial opportunities, scheduling/attending meetings to facilitate transparent/informative conversations, etc.). I can’t think of any other place I would wholeheartedly want to be than Central High Sedgewick Public School.

Thank you for contributing to the success of our school. Health and wellness to you all. Here is to an unbelievable 2024-2025 school year!

To report your students absence please send an email to chsps-aa@brsd.ab.ca

Smart Photography will be taking the students' photographs this year. All students will have their individual portraits and group photos taken on Thursday, October 3rd.

Your child will come home with a picture code and instructions on how to access and order pictures once they are available.

2024-25 Student Verification Forms were sent by Battle River school Division in August need to be completed through PowerSchool. The forms need to be completed in a web browser setting (not in the APP). These forms need to be completed as soon as possible click here to complete.

User Name will be your firstname.lastname

EX: John.Smith

Followed by your password

Once you are in PowerSchool you need to go into the SchoolEngage Icon on the left hand side of the screen. When you open this and have not yet completed the forms it will say your student/s name and incomplete forms. Click on the incomplete forms link and verify or make changes as necessary and submit.

If you are having trouble accessing PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact the office at 780-384-3817.

School fees have now been applied to your students account. An email with a statement was sent Thursday Sept 12th.

School fees are payable online using VISA DEBIT or MASTERCARD. To add a student to your account you will need their student number which is found on the statement.

Any questions regarding school fees, contact Melinda in the office mmcclements@brsd.ab.ca

This ONLINE consent form should be signed by parents for every student. By giving your consent you allow them to,

• attend the Terry Fox Run - Oct 4th

• use the Sedgewick Rec for indoor & outdoor for PE activities

• use the Sedgewick Golf Course for PE activities

• attend walking class trips within Sedgewick town limits including the walking path

• attend the Annual CHSPS Blue & Gold hockey game - March 2025

Log into your Online payments/ordering account to sign your students form.

Regular attendance is strongly linked to student success at school. At CHSPS this involves arriving on time (by 8:50am each morning) and attending all days in which there are classes. For more information, you can find the CHSPS Attendance Policy here.

Alberta Education has implemented some changes to literacy screening assessments for students in grades 1 through 4 for the 2024-2025 school year. For more information, please see this document. Throughout September and October, elementary students will be participating in literacy as well as numeracy assessments. The information from these assessments will assist teachers in meeting the learning needs of students.

September

30th - Truth and Reconciliation Day - No School

October

3rd - Picture Day

4th - Terry Fox Run

11th - Sr. High Awards Night @ 6:30pm

14th - Thanksgiving - No School

30th - The Legend of Sleepy Hollow - Production @ 7pm

November

1st - Staff Meeting - No School

The annual Terry Fox walk/run in support of cancer research will be held on October 4th. Don’t forget to complete the ONLINE Off Campus form for your student to take part in this event! Donations can be made using this link: https://schools.terryfox.ca/CentralHighSedgewickPublic

Concession will be open only on Wednesday and Fridays

We will be having a concession special once a month. September's special is hotdogs for $3 on Sept. 27. Students may preorder on Rycor until September 18. Students may still purchase a hotdog on Sept 27 if they do not preorder, but we have a limited number of extra hot dogs.

Hot lunch will be ready to order online at https://www.hotlunches.net/ on September 17. Orders must be completed by September 24 with all payments collected by Sept 27. Orders are only collected once per semester, the next chance to order will be in January. Parents will need to create a new username and password to begin and add their student with the appropriate teacher or division. The hot lunch committee will be looking for parent volunteers to pick up hot lunch from businesses.

As part of our School spirit at CHSPS we have each student placed into 5 different houses. Red Bears, Green Moose, Black wolves, Orange Caribou and White Owls. Each month students participate in a house challenge and a house spirit day. On these days students are encouraged to wear their house color. If you would like to order a shirt specific to your child’s house, orders are being collected on Rycor until October 15. T-shirts are $20 each.

CHSPS will host its annual Awards Night Friday October 11, 2024 at 6:30pm. There are some awards you can still apply for if you graduated in 2024! However, time is limited. Please contact Mr. Nickel (mnickel@brsd.ab.ca) before Friday, September 20, 2024 if you have any questions.

Reminder: In order to transport other students in your vehicle for school events you must be an approved driver. Forms are available on our website.

Those who were approved for the 2023-2024 school year are still approved to drive until the end of December 2024. You will receive an email before then to resubmit your paperwork for 2025 approval.

CHSPS Drama Club proudly presents:

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Howie’s Place Gymnasium

7pm, Wednesday October 30th

Tickets sold at the door

Pay What You Can

($5 suggested)

What is the procedure if a child wants to bring a friend home on the bus?

• Giving as much notice as possible, both sets of parents must communicate with the bus driver. The parents of the regular rider and the parents of the guest need to give permission to driver by phone/text/written note.

• If there is enough room on the bus and the driver agrees, a guest can ride home with another student. No bus pass will be necessary for the one-time rider.

• Both sets of parents should communicate with the school’s office notifying them of the change and confirming that the bus driver is aware. Email chsps-aa@brsd.ab.ca

CHSPS’s School Council is hosting an Apple and Pear Fundraiser. Please place your orders between September 16th and 30th. Please click this link to order online. All orders must be placed by September 30, 2024. All funds raised help support school activities and events.

Please see this letter for information on BRSD’s School Emergency Program. This is a guide of emergency protocols for our families. Please contact the office if you have any questions.