Dear Falcon students and families,

As we finish our first semester with our last exams and start the new semester this week, our school community is both excited and hopeful to begin the new experiences and challenges before them. It's a time of renewal for both our staff and students as they approach the new semester with positive optimism and confidence. Any major change such as this can sometimes also cause questions and anxiety. Please don't hesitate as a student or parent to contact our counselors or administrators for answers, reassurance, or other solutions.

This past week we enjoyed hosting our Advanced Placement Open House. The event was extremely well attended and we were excited to share all the great opportunities our AP program has to offer. A highlight of the evening was some of our amazing current AP students sharing their experiences and the emergence of our AP Capstone/Seminar programming.

I hope you all have an amazing week, and as always, if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.

Ken Wlos

Principal

Second semester classes begin on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Students are reminded to check their timetables on PowerSchool for second semester. There have been some changes to room assignments and student schedules due to class sizes. If you have requested a course change and it has not been made, attend the class you are registered in until you meet with your grade administrator or counselor to discuss a change.

Our Final Exam and Diploma Exam week that began on Friday, January 17, 2025 will be coming to an end on January 28, with our Deferred Final Exams. Regular program classes are cancelled for the duration of the exam writing period and for the Wednesday January 29th PD day. Teachers will be available for students to touch base or receive clarification when they are not supervising or grading on Monday and Tuesday. Students are asked to reach out to teachers via email to set up times in which to meet to do so.

Exam Expectations

Students should note that NO HATS, NO TOQUES, NO SMARTWATCHES, NO CELL PHONES, NO EARBUDS and NO BACKPACKS are allowed in exam rooms at all. Please leave these items at home or in your locker. PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED (school ID or a license will be accepted) upon entrance into the exam venue and should be kept on your assigned desk while writing. Calculators are required for Math and Science exams, please make sure you have fresh batteries. Staff will be present to help clear calculators for these assessments at the entrance of the exam venues. Textbooks are to be returned the day of your exam.

**We will be accepting all new students and encourage any grade 9 students and their parents to attend our February 11 - Open House (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) to get more information and a glimpse of our awesome school community.

The 2025-26 returning student registration process for all current EIPS students will take place Feb. 10-24, 2025. Families who apply to attend a non-designated school will be advised of the outcome by early March.

Between 9:00 a.m. and noon on February 10, current EIPS families will receive a Returning Student Registration 2025-26 form via Permission Click. No log in is required to complete the form.

All current PALS to Grade 11 students in EIPS must complete the returning student registration process—whether they're continuing at the same school or moving to a new school next year:

• if you'd like your child to attend your designated school next year;
• if you'd like to apply to have your child attend a non-designated school or program next year;
• if your child is applying to join or continue in an alternative program; or
• if your child will not return to EIPS next year.
  
  

Applying to a non-designated school or program:

To be considered for enrolment in a non-designated school or program in the upcoming school year, families must make that request during the returning student registration process. Acceptance at a requested non-designated school or program is based on available space. Some EIPS schools have closed boundaries because of high enrolment numbers and are not accepting registrations from non-designated students.

NOTE: All requests to attend a specific school or program for returning students in grades 1-12 must be completed during the returning student registration process to be considered for the next school year. The only exception: students who move into the Division from outside the geographic area, or another community within the Division, following the deadline. The Division will contact all families who apply to attend a non-designated school to advise of the outcome by early March.

Bev Facey's School Council meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in our school library. On Tuesday, February 18 our fifth meeting of the year will take place, and part of the focus will be a continuation of information sharing around our 2025-2026 proposed school fees. We would love to see as many parents as possible attend.

Our Bev Facey School Council has joined forces with Fultonvale and Rudolph Hennig to host David Irvine on March 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.. Raising a child to become a responsible, respectful, resilient citizen requires deliberate action, intentional focus, and a strong, supportive community. Raising kids to be accountable and capable can be challenging and it takes courage to be a parent. With over forty years of experience as a family therapist, leadership advisor, author, parent, and grandparent, David Irvine offers a unique perspective for raising capable young people in a post pandemic world. Come prepared for an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation that will support, challenge, and shift the way you parent.

Learn how to:

• Raise capable, accountable young people in a self-indulgent world.

• Build citizenship in a consumer society.

• Balance support with demands to build capability.

• Deal responsibly and effectively with devices and technology.

• Support your kids without rescuing them.

• Guide kids who are facing anxiety.

• Let go and enjoy your kids.

David Irvine, the Leader’s Navigator, Bio

David Irvine is a world-renowned speaker, author, and trusted leadership advisor. He has

made a significant impact in the realms of leadership and personal development. Thousands

of individuals from the public, private, not-for-profit, entrepreneurial, and education sectors

attend his leadership development programs each year.

David is a bestselling author of seven books, with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide. His

most recent books are The Other Everest: Navigating the Pathway to Authentic Leadership

and Caring Is Everything: Getting To The Heart Of Humanity, Leadership, and Life. He also

hosts the podcast, The Leader’s Navigator, with his daughter, Hayley, a high school English

and Drama teacher.

David chairs the board of the Wayfinders Wellness Society, supporting military and first

responders suffering from PTSD. He is also a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Social

Work at the University of Calgary.

As a former nationally ranked distance runner, David maintains an active lifestyle of yoga,

boxing, and hiking, and lives with his wife in Cochrane, Alberta.

For more, visit www.davidirvine.com

Please check out the Grad 2025 parents and graduates' information presentation from our meeting on November 5, 2024 below. Here are some important information pieces:

• Grad Lists posted: November 25, March 17, and May 5. (the grad list will have students who are "on track" with their credits or on a clear path to acquiring their graduation credentials).

2025 Parent Grad Meeting Presentation

Please click on the presentation below for more information:

All grads should submit a Baby Picture before March 23, 2025. At this current time we only have 10% of the photos submitted by our Graduates. Graduates, Please take the time to upload this from your student account in this next month. Must submit by signing in with their student google account at the following button:

Monday - Jan. 27, 2025

• Science 30 Diploma Exam - 9:00 a.m. in Rm. 280 & 281. (arrive 8:40 a.m.)
• Deferred Final Exams - 9:00 a.m. in Room 280 & 281 (arrive 8:40 a.m.) .

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Tuesday - Jan. 28, 2025

• Last Day of Exam Week - Deferred Finals and Catch up of Missed Final Exams - 9:00 a.m. & 1:00 p.m. (Room 280 & 281).

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Wednesday - Jan. 29, 2025

• Professional Development Day - No School for Students.
• French Immersion & Lakeland Transition to Facey Info Meeting - 5:30 p.m. @ Sal.

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Thursday - Jan. 30, 2025

• First Day of Second Semester!
• Jazz Band meets for practice at noon today in the Band Room (Rm. 142)
  
• Jr. Boys Basketball travels to Paul Kane High for 5:30 p.m. game.

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Friday - Jan. 31, 2025

• Facey’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (Spectrum) meets today at lunch in Rm 159! All are welcome!
  
• Robotics Club meets today at 3:20 p.m. in Rm 216.
• Sr. Boys Basketball Team plays at the Lloydminster Barons' Invitational Tournament.
  
• Jr. Girls & Boys Basketball Teams play at the Salisbury Sabres Invitational Tournament.
  

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Saturday - Feb. 1, 2025

• Sr. Boys Basketball Team continues to play through the Lloydminster Barons' Invitational Tournament.
• Jr. Girls & Boys Basketball Teams continue to play through the Salisbury Sabres Invitational Tournament.

Join us on January 29, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a valuable networking opportunity for women in the skilled trades. This event allows participants to build meaningful connections, share experiences, and engage with apprentices, journeypersons, aspiring trades professionals, and potential mentors.

Eligible apprentices and pre-apprentices will also learn about the resources available through the Women Leading and Building Canada's Future initiative, in partnership with the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and advance your career in the trades.

If you're a current high school student or recent graduate with no post-secondary education, choose between a faculty-specific or general virtual advising session:

• Faculty-Specific Advising Session: Ideal for questions about a specific faculty or program of interest.
• General Advising Session: Perfect for inquiries about program options, admission requirements, or the application process.

Select the session type that best suits your needs and get the guidance you need to plan your future. Click on the button below to access the service:

Learn about everything MacEwan has to offer, including out-of-class activities and support services that complement your academic coursework. Click on the button below to discover all the up and coming information sessions that are available:

Are you ready to explore exciting career opportunities in various industrial sectors? We are thrilled to invite you to the Heartland Industrial Career Forum, a dynamic event designed to empower high school students like you with valuable insights into in-demand careers, educational pathways, and the resources available to support your journey.

Event Details:

Date: January 30, 2025

Time: 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Location: Dow Centennial Centre, Fort Saskatchewan

Website: www.industrialheartlandcareersforum.ca

At this forum, you will:

· Learn about various industrial and trade careers that are in high demand.

• Discover the educational pathways to pursue these careers.
• Connect with industry professionals and educators.
• Access resources to help you succeed in your chosen field.

If you are looking to your future career, this event is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and make informed decisions about your future.

Please contact Mr. Ward at shane.ward@eips.ca by Jan. 29 for for a permission form and to book your seat on the bus to attend.

Do not miss out on this chance to shape your future! We look forward to seeing you there!

Our Bev Facey counselors have set up a living newsletter that will be available to our students to help them navigate the process of applying for scholarships to support their post secondary goals. Please return to this newsletter periodically as more updates to the newsletter will occur throughout the year as new opportunities for our students present themselves. Please click on the newsletter link below to access the publication:

January 17 to 28, 2025 - Exam Week.

January 29, 2025- PD Day - No School for Students

January 29, 2025- French Immersion & Lakeland Boundary Transition Info Night (@ 5:30 p.m. -Sal Comp)

January 30, 2025- First Day of the Second Semester

February 5, 2025- Staff Meeting Early Out (2:17 p.m.)

February 6 & 7, 2025- North Central Teachers' Convention (No School)

February 11, 2025 - Bev Facey Open House - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

February 17, 2025 - Family Day Statutory Holiday

February 18, 2025 - BFCHS Allyship Presentation.

February 18, 2025 - BFCHS School Council Meeting (6:00 p.m. - School Library)