AJS Weekly Bison Tracks

• September 17, 11:37 a.m. - MacEwan University Visit
  
• September 18, 11:37 a.m. - Join the Student Council Meeting
• September 19, 1:52 p.m. - U of A Presentation
• September 19 - Jr. High Bison Thunder Cross Country Run
• September 23, 6:30 p.m. - School Council Meeting
• September 24, 11:42 a.m. - Nait Information Session
• September 25, 9:00 a.m. - Bus Evacuation Drill
• September 25, 11:37 a.m. - Student Grad Meeting
• September 25, 6:00 p.m. - AMPS AGM in Band Room
• September 25, 9:00 a.m. - EIPS Bus Evacuation
• September 26, 11:42 a.m. - Concordia Information Visit
• September 27 - EIPS Orange Shirt Day
• September 30 - No School - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• October 2, 2:16 p.m. - Early Dismissal
• October 3, 11:37 p.m. - Augustana Information Session
• October 4 - No School - PD Day

How to use Monyx Wallet:

1. Download the Monyx Wallet from Google Play or the Apple Store.

2. Choose your method of payment to your wallet (credit card/PayPal).

3. Scan QR code to locate the machine.

4. Pick your payment method.

5. Press Pay and get the product you want.

The TAP capability has to be enabled on their phone. You cannot enter a pin on the app.

A great feature for the parents to monitor what their kids intake on their purchase history.

FAQ: Is Digital wallet pay safe? In general, digital wallets are considered much safter than using physical credit cards, which can be easily stolen. Nayax/Monyx is assessed by COSMEC against the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard v4.0 and is annually tested for compliance.

Order your AJS Bison Clothing by clicking the link below.

The online store will close on September 30th. Delivery to the school will be 4-5 weeks after the store closes.

Ardrossan Student Order 2024

Texas Instruments Rewards program – please keep the points

Please purchase your child a TEXAS INSTRUMENTS Calculator.

Math 7 – 9 we prefer the TI- 30X as pictured.

Math 10-C , 20-2, 20-1, 30-2 and 30-1 require a Texas Instruments Graphing Calculator (TI – 84 is best)

PLEASE keep the rewards program cut out from the packaging (Pictured below) and hand it in to Mrs Gustafson in room 108 as she collects them for school based resources.

Think you’re funny?! Any student in High School can audition for Ardrossan’s High School Improv Club. You will represent the Herd for the year as we compete against other High School’s, from the area, in the Northern Alberta Improv League. Once a month, shows take place in Edmonton from Sept until May and a huge festival in February to perhaps represent Alberta in the Canadian Improv Games in Ottawa.

Group Auditions take place next week - Tuesday Sept 17 and Thursday Sept 19 at 3:30-4:30. Nothing needed to prepare to audition. Sign-up is on the Theatre Doors. Ask Mrs. Webb for details.

Hello to all the returning band parents & Welcome to all the grade 7 band parents!

Ardrossan Music Parents Society is a fundraising group of parents who work diligently to support our band program and all its students.

Together we raise funds to purchase equipment/instruments, sponsor a few students for band camp, offer scholarships for students who will be majoring in music in post secondary studies and more.

Our best kept non-secret is our Student Band accounts. These accounts are through A.M.P.S, not through the school.

Most of our fundraisers are beneficial for the individual band students as they raise funds for their personal Student Band Accounts. Students can use these funds towards anything band/music related like band camp, festival fees, trips, instruments, sheet music, music lessons, reeds, and accessories. It is a great program with multiple benefits for the student and the band program alike. To use these funds please email our treasurer at ardrossanmusicparents@gmail.com.

Chocolate sales are already underway! Boxes are $100 each with a portion of the proceeds going directly to your child's Student Band account. Preferred payment would be cheque to A.M.P.S or

e-transfer to ardrossanmusicparents@gmail.com

**Please note your child's name and grade on cheque or etransfer so we can be certain to credit the correct student**

We will be having our AGM on September 25th at 6pm in the band room with a short board meeting to follow.

All parents are welcome to attend all our monthly meetings and are encouraged to come to our AGM. There are many ways to contribute to the success of A.M.P.S, from larger roles (sitting on the board) to smaller time commitment roles (volunteering for band events, concessions and our annual car show).

If you would like to be on our email list to ensure you are informed of all things A.M.P.S please send an email to our secretary at ampssecr@gmail.com and she will send you a membership form, which is free, just lets us know you are a part of the band parent community.

We are looking forward to working with you for a successful year of fundraising, making memories & music!

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out anytime to Kas Spiker, at ampspres@gmail.com

and be sure to check us out on social media Facebook & Instagram

Here is the link for the newest newsletter. There are some great events families and students can attend.

September Newsletter

Wondering when and how to pay for school fees? School fee information for the 2024-25 school year will be posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal in late September. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. NOTE: Additional fees may be added throughout the year—for example, at the beginning of each semester, as your child takes part in various activities, or they may be adjusted by changes in selected optional courses in junior and senior high school. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 16, 2024.

For more information, Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High School Fees visit the on the school website. Alternatively, contact Mrs.Cleet at Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High at 780-922-2228.

The EIPS Correction and Verification Form is available online through your PowerSchool Parent Portal—at the top of the left-hand menu. Use the form to access and update your child’s records information—including address, parent and guardian information, emergency contacts and medical information. Reviewing the form and submitting updates ensures the school has the most up-to-date information regarding your child.

When reviewing the form, pay close attention to all listed phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contact information. Also, if you recently moved, now is the time to ensure the Division has your updated address. Throughout the year, the Division and school use the listed information to communicate with families about important information, including updates, the latest news and events.

PowerSchool Correction and Verification Form
Review and update the form by Sept. 25, 2024

If you have questions about the form or your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High, (780)922-2228.

Are you interested in getting a head start on your University courses? Check out one of the available Dual Credit Programs being offered this semester by EIPS! Please see Ms. Marsh for more information on how to register for a Dual Credit Course or to see what is being offered!

Registration for semester 1 Dual Credit closes September 14th!

Did you know you can sync the school calendar to your own calendar? Simply, visit Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High and click on the applicable subscription option:

· Download to iCal

· Add to Google Calendar

· Subscribe to Calendar

NOTE: Options are located above the calendar.

Once you click on the desired subscription option, follow the instructions. Within seconds, your calendar will contain all Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High’s important dates including holidays, school-closures days, planned activities, events and more.

Football:

• September 13, 6:00 p.m. - Bisons vs. Archbishop Jordan @ Emerald Hills Turf
  
• September 19, 6:00 p.m. - Bisons vs. Beaumont @ Emerald Hills Turf
• September 26, 5:00 p.m. - Bisons @ Sturgeon @ Larry Olexiuk Field
• October 3, 5:00 p.m. - Bisons vs. Archbishop O'Leary @ Emerald Hill Turf
• October 10, 5:00 p.m. - Bisons @ Strathcona @ JP Bowl

Volleyball:

• September 12, 5:30 pm. - Jr. Varsity Womens Volleyball vs Holy Trinity
  
• September 12-14 - Jr. Sr. Girls Volleyball - EIAA Tournament @ LLR & HS
• September 12-14 - Jr. Sr. Boys Volleyball - EIAA Tournament @ AJB
• September 13-14 - Sr. Varsity Tri Volley Tournament
• September 16, 5:00 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Womens @ Vimy Ridge
• September 16, 6:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Mens Volleyball @ Archbishop Jordan
• September 17, 5:00 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Womens Volleyball @ J. Percy Page
• September 18, 5:00 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Mens Volleyball vs Louis St. Laurent
• September 18, 6:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Womens Volleyball vs McNally
• September 19, 6:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Womens Volleyball @ Mother Margaret Mary
• September 19-21 - Jr. Jr. Boys Volleyball EIAA Tournament @ STT
• September 19-21 - Jr. Jr. Girls Volleyball EIAA Tournament @ FRH
• September 20-21 - Sr. Varsity Mens & Womens Volleyball Tournament @ SCA

Cross Country:

• September 18, 4:30 p.m. - Sr. High Popsicle Meet @ Rundle Park

Below are the dates that some post secondary schools are coming to AJS. If you'd like to sign up for one-on-one sessions, please go to Student Services.

• September 17, 11:42 a.m. - MacEwan University Visit (one-on-one sessions to follow)
• September 19, 1:52 p.m. - U of A Presentation
• September 23 - Nait - Next In Trades
• September 24, 11:42 a.m. - Nait Visit (one-on-one sessions to follow)
• September 26, 11:42 a.m. - Concordia University Visit (one-on-one sessions to follow)
• October 3, 11:37 a.m. - Augustana Information Session
• October 19, 9:00 a.m. - U of A Open House - register online
• October 19, 10:00 a.m. - King's University Open House
• October 26 - Nait Open House
• October 26, 10:00 a.m. - Concordia Open House (register online)
• October 26 - Augustana Open House (register online)
• November 2 - MacEwan Open House
• November 7, 11:37 a.m. - Norquest College (one-on-one sessions to follow)
• November 19, 12:30 p.m. - U of A One-on-one sessions
• November 19, 12:30 p.m. - Augustana One-on-one sessions
• November 19, 11:37 a.m. - Athabasca University Information Sessions
• November 21 - Nait - Jill of All Trades

*Fries and poutine will only be served on Thursdays and Fridays this year.

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.

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