January Newsletter
Principal's Message
Welcome to 2025!
Many things will keep Students and Staff busy at CHSPS throughout the month of January. Grades 1-6 are business as usual. Students in Grades 9-12 will be finishing up their semester one courses…exam schedules have been shared already. Athletics also continue at Central!
Keep checking PowerSchool, a great source for Student learning progress via real-time reporting (marks and comments updated bi-weekly for core subjects at minimum). Please remember to reach out to your child’s Teacher if you have any questions. They are the first point of contact and will be able to speak about specifics directly with you. Email them at any time to book an appointment, if necessary.
Something to remember as we near the end of the first semester and begin gearing up for semester 2: Students should be attending classes regularly and be in good academic standing in order to participate in extracurricular activities (i.e., sports events of any kind, ski trip, Ranch Camp, field trips, etc.). If ever in doubt, the school will contact you but it is always good to stay on top of things proactively so feel free to reach out to Teachers at any point.
Thank you very much for your positive and ongoing support :)
Feel free to contact me and/or Mr. Madison Nickel if you ever have any questions (email: rcowan@brsd.ab.ca/mnickel@brsd.ab.ca or phone: 780-384-3817).
Be well always,
Richard Cowan
Principal
Treaty Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the land on which we gather, traditionally known as asiniskawsipisis (Stoney Creek), is Treaty 6 territory and a traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous peoples. The land on which we are located provided a travelling route and home to the Maskwacis Nêhiyawak, Nakoda, Tsuut’ina Nations, the Métis, and other Indigenous peoples. Their spiritual and practical relationships to the land create a rich heritage for our learning and our life as a community.
Important Dates
January 7th - Hot Lunch- Subway
January 8th - Fringe Fest: Winter Edition @ 5:30pm
January 15th - Hot Lunch - The Leaf
January 17th - Grade 4-9 Ski Trip-Alliance Valley Ski Hill
January 28th - Semester 2 Begins
January 31st - No School - PD Day
CHSPS Fringe Fest: Winter Edition
Fringe Fest 2025: Winter Edition: January 8th, from 5:30 to 7PM. We’ll have crafts for the littles, music, art, and a few other delightful tricks up our sleeves. There will be displays and presentations, from across the school, and community. If you are a local artist, call or email the school about sharing some of your sparkle with us! —-Artists or not– Come celebrate creativity with us!
January Final Exam Schedule Grade 9-12
Book your appointment today in your High School Plus Classroom under the 'Classwork' tab.
Bus Pass Replacement
If your child has lost or damaged their bus pass, please complete our online form (link) to request a replacement. After the replacement pass has been processed, a $10 fee will be added to your child's online account and the old pass will be deactivated. The replacement bus pass will be distributed to your child by their bus driver.
December Athletes of the Month
Charlotte Moore
Charlotte played excellent in our exhibition games and Bawlf tournament. She is a leader both on and off the court. Her 3 pt skills are on point. She hit 10!! 3's during the Bawlf tournament.
Ayden Gillis
Ayden has been working very conscientiously at improving his archery skills, almost near perfection at 10 meter shooting.
Emma Galletly
She always has a positive attitude on and off the court and works hard to make our team successful!
December Citizens of the Month
Vanshika Bhagat
She is kind, friendly, and polite to everyone. She values learning and demonstrates this by asking great questions to get clarification on assignments.
Drew Lassu
Being a positive, kind presence in the hallways. He is unassuming always friendly, and willing to help/chat with anyone who passes by.
Odessa Cox
For helping decorate for Sparkle in the Park and sell candy grams. She is always kind & friendly and works hard in all of her classes
Grade 4-9 Ski Trip- Alliance Valley Ski Hill
Alliance Valley Ski Hill is booked for all Grade 4 - 9 students on Friday January 17th.
- buses depart CHSPS at 9:00 am
- there will be a vehicle to haul equipment
- buses arrive back at CHSPS approximately 5:15 pm
Please complete both Online Forms & Fees (Consent form & Valley Ski Club form)
Form due Tuesday Jan 7th
Flagstaff Players
CHSPS students are invited to join Flagstaff Players in the show
'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'
Contact Mrs. Edey (medey@brsd.ab.ca) for more information!
(choir rehearsals at noon in school until March!)
Hockey Helmets Needed!
Our Phys Ed classes participate in skating at the Sedgewick Rec Centre every year and are looking for donations of helmets with a working chin strap so all students can participate. Please send all donations to the office.
There are two ways to order a yearbook for this year!
Scan the code and order directly through the Jostens website www.jostensyearbook.com (preferred)
Add one to your School Fees
Interested in a yearbook from last year? Send an email to rhogstead@brsd.ab.ca
Reminders
2024-25 Student Verification Forms-DUE
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 School Engage 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.
Private Vehicle Transportation for School Events
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.
Student Absences
To report your students absence please send an email to chsps-aa@brsd.ab.ca
School Fees
School fees statements were emailed out the first week of December.
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