AJS Weekly Bison Tracks

Click the link to see the AJS January Exam Schedule:

AJS Final Exam Schedule January 2025

Students are expected to write their final exams as scheduled. If there are exceptional circumstances, please contact your grade level administrator to discuss.

• January 6, 8:16 a.m. - First Day Back (Day 2)
• January 7, 9:00 to 7:00 p.m. - Ardrossan Drama Company Bottle Drive
• January 8, 2:16 p.m. - Early Dismissal
• January 10 - Exams Start (see schedule on website and above)
• January 16 - Last Day of Classes for Sr. High School
• January 20, 6:00 p.m. - CPF Meeting
• January 20, 6:30 p.m. - School Council Meeting
• January 29 - PD Day - No school
• January 30 - Second Semester Begins (Day 1)

The myBlueprint Education Planner is a student-friendly, interactive education and career/life planning resource that allows Gr. 7-12 students to reflect on their learning, showcase their growth, and share their achievements. Want to learn more? Watch the introduction video tutorials to learn how to create a parent account to be able to access your student's account at myBlueprint.ca/support/videos. When you are ready to create a parent account, access our district's landing page to get started.

If you need to dismiss your child early from school, please email the school and let us know 24 hours prior to the day. This allows for less interruption in the classroom and seamless communication from parents, the office and teachers.

General.ajs@eips.ca

Thank you to our students, Mr. B & Mr. Semple for the wonderful concerts!

There are opportunities for parents and students to donate some time working concessions, Please check your emails for the information. Students that work at the concessions will get some cash credit into their band accounts!

On behalf of the AMPS board we wish everyone a safe & wonderful holiday season creating good memories, eating all the good foods and hopefully enjoying some music too! If you have questions or comments please don't hesitate to connect with:

Kas ampssecr@gmail.com or

Christie ampssecr@gmail.com

Our next meeting will be on

January 15 , 2025 @ 4:30pm in the band room,

All parents are welcome to attend!

Ardrossan Drama Company is having a bottle drive on Tuesday, January 7. Please bring all recycling bottles from home to the theatre anytime during the day and after school until 7pm! All the proceeds with go towards the a.d.c’s 2025 production of “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940” by: John Bishop.

Looking for a great opportunity to support your business and, in the process, support local theatre? The answer: sponsor this year’s a.d.c production “The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940”. With many options for your business and checkbook, we look forward to working together. Please contact Diane Webb (diane.webb@eips.ca) or Suzanne Cleet (Suzanne/cleet@eips.ca) at Ardrossan (780) 922-2228.

I wish to extend warm holiday wishes to all students, staff and families on behalf of the Elk Island Public Schools Board of Trustees.

As busy as we know this time can be, it’s nice to take a moment to look back with gratitude on the past year. We are thankful for the incredible parents and caregivers in the communities we serve, who consistently step up to support both students and educators—day in and day out. We appreciate our staff members, in schools and at Central Administration, for their commitment to excellence in learning. And we celebrate students across the Division, who work so hard and make us proud.

We hope you enjoy all the wonderful concerts, shows and festivities happening at your school, and that you get a chance for rest and reflection during the break. To all of you—have a joyous holiday season, and a healthy and happy New Year.

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Jan. 6, 2025.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays,

Cathy Allen
EIPS Board Chair

To help you make an informed decision about senior high, EIPS is hosting a Division high school information night. All EIPS students in grades 8 and 9 and their families are invited to attend to learn more about the senior high program. The session will provide information about senior high courses, instruction, programming and extracurricular opportunities throughout the Division, as well as details about diploma requirements and various career path options.

Event Details:

Date: Jan. 13, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: The Park Church
1 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park

Is your child considering the Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Junior High Honours program for the coming school year? The program is designed for students in grades 8 and 9 with high achievement in their core courses and who enjoy a challenging academic environment.

Applications for the 2025-26 EIPS Junior High Honours program are open Jan. 13-26, 2025.

When applications open, the parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool identified as the Permission Click contact for all current grades 7 and 8 students will receive an email through Permission Click outlining the application process for the program—including a link to an application form.

Refer to the EIPS Junior High Honours program information page for details about specific courses within the program and eligibility requirements.

The Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) returning student registration process for 2025-26 takes place Feb. 10-24, 2025. Through the online form, all families will confirm the school and program their child will attend next year or advise the Division if they aren’t returning. For students who want to attend a non-designated school next year, these requests must be submitted through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space.

On February 10, the parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool identified as the Permission Click contact for each pre-kindergarten to Grade 11 student will receive an email through Permission Click with a link to the form. If your family hasn’t received any Permission Click forms this school year, contact the school office so we can investigate any technical issues before registration season.

If your child misses just two days a month for any reason for ten of their school years, they’ll have missed the equivalent of one entire year of school. Students who frequently miss school, even as early as kindergarten, are also more likely to have di­fficulty in school, at post-secondary and in their career. As every family has unique circumstances, EIPS uses a multi-tiered approach to re-engage students with chronic absenteeism. In addition, the Division promotes strategies to support and encourage regular attendance for all students. If you’re concerned about consistent student attendance for your child or youth, contact the school for support. An informative video is also available.

Have you recently moved or has your contact information changed since the start of the year? Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High School encourages families to review the information the Division has on file to ensure it’s up to date. Using the Student Information Update available through the PowerSchool Parent Portal, families can review the current information on file for each student—including addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, parent and guardian information, emergency contacts, medical details and other related information—and submit any updates needed.

Reviewing and updating the form ensures the school and Division have the most up-to-date information regarding your child. Updates completed by December 10 are especially helpful as the Division prepares for 2025-26 registration processes beginning in the new year.

NOTE: Only submit updates for the changes that have already taken place. If you’re moving later this school year, you’ll submit the necessary updates to your information through the Student Information Update after you’ve moved.

If you have questions about the form or any trouble with your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at 780-922-2228.

Visit Ardrossan Athletics for game and practice schedules.

Basketball:

• January 9 to 11 - Jr. Sr. Boys and Girls Basketball EIAA Tournament

Archery:

• January 8, 5:00 p.m. - Student/Parent Information Meeting (Library)

Review major curriculum topics to build your understanding and learn test-writing strategies for diploma exams. Boost your confidence in the exams through tips and practice questions.

Class times: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (includes a 30 minute lunch break). All classes are located at Salisbury Composite High School (20 Festival Way, Sherwood Park)

Cost is $125 per course. $75 for Science 30.

January 11-12 (9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Registration closes January 8
English Language Arts 30-1
Social Studies 30-1, Math 30-1 & Math 30-2

January 18-19 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Registration closes January 15
Biology 30
Chemistry 30
Physics 30

January 25 (8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) Registration closes January 22
Science 30

If you have questions regarding Diploma Exam Prep sessions, please reach out to eipsnextstep@eips.ca or call 780-464-1899.

Register through your PowerSchool Parent Portal, the same way you pay for school fees.

Learn how to help your teen with the social and technological pressures they face in the world today. Together we will go through research-based ways we can support teens when they are feeling the pressure of their digital lives. Issues addressed include interacting with strangers online, understanding their digital identity, and healthy relationships.

The content of this workshop is geared for parents and caregivers with children between 9-14 years of age.

The presentation is from 6 to 7:30 pm, with an opportunity for Q & A from 7:30 to 8 pm.

Location

Wes Hosford

Type of Event

Parent education

Category

County sponsored event

Audience

Adults, Parents and caregivers

Cost

Free

Contact Information

For more Information email; FamilyResourceNetwork@strathcona.ca

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