AJS Weekly Bison Tracks
September 17, 2021
Important Dates
- September 20, Gym A - Federal Election Day
- September 29 - Orange Shirt Day
- September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (School Closed)
- October 4 - COVID Vaccination Clinic (with parent permission form)
- October 4-8 - Read in Week
- October 5 - World Teacher's Day
- October 6, 2:14 p.m. - Early Dismissal
- October 7 - Picture Retakes
- October 11 - Thanksgiving Day (STAT)
- October 18 - PL Day (No Classes)
- October 19, 6:00 p.m. - Grad Meeting - Grade 12
- October 19 & 21 - PST Interviews
WHAT'S HAPPENING
First Nations Metis Inuit
In our school, Mr. McKinnon was trained by Elder Wilson Bearhead to facilitate smudging. Mr. McKinnon has gathered all of the medicines he uses personally and in an ethical way, taking care to harvest the medicines carefully and offering tobacco in return for the medicines he takes. Sweetgrass, buffalo sage, diamond willow fungus, and western red cedar are kept in our medicine chest in the Birch Room.
Mr. McKinnon is available to smudge each morning this semester. He asks that those wishing to smudge give him notice the day before so he can prepare.
EIPS: Self Identification
https://www.eips.ca/first-nations-metis-inuit/self-identification
EIPS Administrative Procedure 159: Smudging
https://www.eips.ca/about-us/administrative-procedures/159
consent form for smudging:
2021 Yearbooks Are In!
Student Parking Passes
New Bison Swag
Phone Pop Up - $5.50
Fleece Blanket - $29.00
Cooper Vacuum Tumbler - $27.00
Cooper Vacuum Insulated Bottle - $24.00
Student Forms
There are several forms on the PowerSchool Parent Portal that must be completed for your student. These are:
- the Student Safety Contract - new students and all grade 7 and 10 students, and
- the Students Responsible Technology Use Agreement - for grades 7-12 completed yearly.
To review the list of forms available for each child in your family, click on the Forms tab in the left-hand menu in the Parent Portal. You can review and submit the form for each applicable student by clicking through the student name tabs at the top of your screen.
Note: Forms in PowerSchool often do not display properly in Internet Explorer. Please use a different browser to review and complete the forms for your family.
Update Your PowerSchool Information
The "Correction and Verification Form" is now available online through your PowerSchool Parent Portal. Families can use the form to access and update their child’s information—including address, parent and guardian information, emergency contacts and any medical information. Reviewing the form and submitting updates ensures the school has the most up-to-date information regarding your child.
If you’ve recently moved, now is the time to ensure the Division has your updated address information. In particular, please also pay close attention to all phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contact information. The Division will undoubtedly continue to have important information to communicate with families throughout this school year, and we want to ensure you receive this information. If you haven't already done so, we ask all Ardrossan Jr Sr High School families to review their child’s PowerSchool information by Sept. 22, 2021.
For more information about the PowerSchool Correction and Verification Form, contact us at 780-922-2228,
Federal Election Workers
The next federal election takes place on Monday, September 20. Local returning officers are currently accepting applications from those interested in working at a polling station on election day, and some positions are open to student applicants, 16 years of age and older. Interested students can apply online or by phone—call 780-630-3042 to reach the Sherwood Park office and let the receptionist know you’re calling to apply to be a poll worker.
Cafeteria Menu
Athletic Dates
- September 17 & 18 - Sr. Varsity Volleyball Tri Volley Tournament
- September 20, 5:00 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Girl's Volleyball vs Lillian Osborne
- September 20, 6:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Men's Volleyball vs Lillian Osborne
- September 21 - Bison Thunder Run Jr. High (rain out date is Sept. 22)
- September 21 - Senior High Golf Zone Tournament
- September 21, 4:00 p.m. - Jr. Sr. Girl's Volleyball vs St. Andre Bessette
- September 21, 5:00 p.m. - Jr. Sr. Boy's Volleyball vs St. Andre Bessette
- September 21, 5:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Girl's Volleyball vs St. Andre Bessette
- September 22, 5:00 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Men's Volleyball vs Leduc
- September 22, 6:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Girl's Volleyball vs Leduc
- September 23, 3:30 p.m. - Jr. Sr. Girl's Volleyball vs Rudolph Hennig
- September 23, 3:30 p.m. - Jr. Sr. Boy's Volleyball vs Rudolph Hennig
- September 23, 4:00 p.m. - Jr. Jr. Boy's and Girl's Volleyball - Sherwood Heights
- September 23, 5:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Girl's Volleyball vs Mother Mary Margaret
- September 23, 5:00 p.m. - Bison Football (vs McNally Tigers) @ Taurus Field, Fort Sask
- September 24 & 25 - Jr. Varsity Volleyball Tournament - Page/Holy Trinity
- September 29, 5:30 p.m. - Bison Football (vs St. Francis Xavier High School) @ Taurus Field, Fort Sask
Community Information
Back to School Bash
Friday, September 17
6:30-10:30 p.m.
Ardrossan Regional Park
Sign up
In the Spotlight
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
Twitter: @ArdrossanJrSr