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April 22 to 25, 2024
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Principal's Message
Dear Falcon students and families,
I hope all of you had a chance to get out and enjoy the amazing weather this weekend. This past week saw our incredibly talented drama students participating in the Zone 3 One Act Play Festival. They did incredibly well and will hopefully moving on to zones in the upcoming weeks. We also had our Bev Facey Badminton teams participating at the M.E. Lazerte Invitational in anticipation of their Metro playoffs starting next week.
This week we will see our Handball teams preparing for upcoming playoffs, and our Soccer team tryouts in both Men's and Women's finally beginning after a week of field cancellations. We also know that this week will have our AP students studying hard in preparation for the AP exams starting in the second week of May. I want encourage all our Bev Facey AP students to access the exam prep opportunities outlined in the following article. We are also extremely excited to open up ticket sales for our graduation ceremony and Facey formal on Wednesday, May 1(please refer to the Graduation 2024 Newsletter link further in the Newsletter for more information).
The Box office is open for the purchase of tickets to our second spring drama production. "The Lost Boy" which will be featured nightly at 7:00 p.m. from April 29 to May 2 in the Bev Facey theatre.
I hope you all have an awesome week and, as always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Ken Wlos
Principal
Bev Facey Community High School
School Council Sponsored Event - Parent Workshop on Anxiety- April 24 @ 6:30 PM
BFCHS School Council welcomes presenter Amanda Skwarok
Amanda is a Registered Provisional Psychologist with a Master’s degree in Counselling Psychology and degrees in Elementary Education and Fine Arts. She has experience working with children and youth from varying backgrounds, cultures, and beliefs from ages 6 to 18 years old.
She works with teens & young adults on a range of presenting concerns such as anxiety, depression, body image concerns, eating struggles, gender and sexual identity, friendship repairs, school struggles, struggles at home, self-esteem and self-confidence, and much more.
Bev Facey School Council presents "Parent Workshop on Anxiety"
Bev Facey School Council presents a Parent Workshop on Anxiety with:
AMANDA SKWAROK - REGISTERED PROVISIONAL PSYCHOLOGIST, &CERTIFIED TEACHER
The presentation will explore some of the following:
-Developmental stages
-Why anxiety happens
-Difference between general and social anxiety.
-Test anxiety
-Coping skills
*The presentation would be 1.5-2 hours long and include printed materials.
Wednesday, Apr 24, 2024, 06:30 PM
Bev Facey Community High, Colwill Boulevard, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
RSVPs are enabled for this event.
Bev Facey School Council
**Need for Volunteers for Staff Appreciation**
Our amazing school council is looking for volunteers for our upcoming "Staff Appreciation" in June, as well as for someone for our current organizer to mentor. Please attend the next meeting on May 14, 2024 @ 6:00 p.m. if you are interested. Or if you cannot make it please contact us at the school office to be put in contact with our School Council chair. Next month's meeting will also feature our AGM, so it would be great for as many of you as possible to attend.
Bev Facey Staff Recognition Form
Our amazing School Council is conducting their weekly Staff Recognition Submission Form for the rest of the school year. If you would like to highlight some of our staff for their excellent work in exemplifying the virtues of the "Facey Way" - Commitment, Dedication, Enthusiasm, Loyalty, and Respect- we would love to hear from you via the recognition form. The form will be shared with staff (Teachers and Support staff) directly, as well as with their supervisors. Please click on the button below to access the form. Thanks for putting a spotlight on the people who make our Facey community great!
BFCHS Music Association 50/50 Raffle
Important AP (Advanced Placement) Exam Prep Opportunity
Important AP (Advanced Placement) Exam Prep Opportunity
With AP® Exams just around the corner, we want to encourage our AP students to take advantage of AP Daily: Practice Sessions—a new video resource designed to help students review course content and practice applying what they’ve learned throughout the school year.
Starting on April 22, access these 15-minute videos for most courses, that focus on practicing and preparing to answer free-response and multiple-choice questions on AP Exams.
AP Daily: Practice Sessions focus on providing students with practice on free-response and multiple-choice questions, with the aim of helping them get familiar with the types of questions they’ll see on exam day.
Every video will be approximately 15 minutes long and be released in AP Classroom and on YouTube.
All videos will remain accessible through the AP Exam administration so that students can watch at times that work best for them.
Free Resources to Prepare for AP Exams https://blog.collegeboard.org/free-resources-prepare-ap-exams
Students are required to adhere to the AP Terms and Conditions in effect on the day of the test. Please visit this page https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/exam-policies-guidelines/terms-conditions before the test day to review any changes. Any updates will be clearly communicated on this page.
Bev Facey Drama has successful run at "One Act Play" Zone Festival
CInderella or the Story of Big Foot
Shout out to our Drama 10 students who pulled off this humorous telling of the age old tale of Cinderella.
Funtown
This emotional rollercoaster about five homeless young people, and their ups and downs about finding out what a true home is, was performed and directly excellently by our 20/30 students!
Athlete of the Week - Megan Westerlund
Congratulations to our Female Athlete of the Week - Megan Westerlund! Megan has been a great teammate thus far, and played extremely well in our girls' games this past week.
Photographer of the Week - Sarah Cromb
Congratulations to Sarah Cromb (Photography 10) on this amazing photograph. Students were challenged with using a combination of IN CAMERA settings to create a photo of their choice that showed a beautiful bokeh affect using their aperture while also manually underexposing to create the dark moodiness to the photograph... All played up with a little touch of Photoshop to really create a beautiful photo. Well done Sarah!
Athlete of the Week - Carsen Elkew
Falcon Football Players @ U17/U18 Team Alberta North Tryouts
Shout out to our Sr. Football team players who attended this past weekend's U17/U18 Team Alberta North Tryouts.
BFCHS Drama Production Tickets are on Sale Now in the Main Office!
Falcon Badminton awesome at the M.E. Lazerte Invitational this Past Weekend!
Grad 2024 - Parents and Grads Information Newsletter
Grad 2024 - Parents and Grads Information Newsletter
Falcons Capture Strathcona County's Mayor's Cup in Team Handball!
Congratulations to our Sr. Boys Handball team who defeated Salisbury Composite by a score of 25 to 23 to take home the first inaugural Mayor's Cup this past Friday in the featured game at the Jr. High Provincials at Millenium Place.
BFCHS Track & Field Practices-Monday, Wednesday, & Thursday (3:30 p.m.)
BFCHS Musical Theatre Tickets on Sale Now in the Main Office!
Festival Place - from May 20th to 23rd, 2024
BFCHS Weekly Schedule - April 22 to 26, 2024
Monday - April 22, 2024
- Sr. Girl Soccer Tryouts - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. on S.A.P. field.
- Track & Field Practice- 3:30 p.m. on the S.A.P. Track
Tuesday - April 23, 2024
- BFCHS Junior Achievement - 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Room 284.
- Sr. Girl's Handball - hosts St. Peter the Apostle for a 5:30 p.m. game.
- Sr. Badminton - travel to Holy Trinity for Metro Playoffs at 4:15 p.m.
- Jr. Boy's Handball - travel to Lillian Osborne to play Sal Comp and Memorial @ 5:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m..
Wednesday - April 24, 2024
- Opportunity Wednesday- Academic Coaching available. Rewrites are available. Bus schedule pick up time is at the regular time of 3:17 p.m.
- Facey's Yarn Club - meets today at noon in Rm 159.
- Women's Soccer Tryouts - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Track & Field Practice- 3:30 p.m. on the S.A.P. Track
- Sr. Men's Handball - hosts Old Scona and J. Percy Page at 4:45 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
Thursday - April 25, 2024
- Jazz Band Rehearsals - at lunch in Band, Rm 142.
- Emergency Evacuation Drill - will be conducted during Block 4.
- Track & Field Practice- 3:30 p.m. on the S.A.P. Track
- Men's Soccer Tryouts - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Sr. Badminton - travel to Be Announced depending on first round results.
- Sr. Boys & Girls Handball - hosts the Falcon Cup Invitational Handball Tournament
Friday - April 26, 2024
- Facey’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (Spectrum) meets today at lunch in Rm 218.
- Men's Soccer Tryouts - 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Sr. Boys & Girls Handball - continue to host the Falcon Cup Invitational Handball Tournament
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Saturday - April 27, 2024
- Sr. Boys & Girls Handball - continue to host the Falcon Cup Invitational Handball Tournament
SKILLS Provincial Competition Field Trip Opportunity - May 8, 2024
*See Mrs. Bennett in the Office to sign up for the trip!
Are you interested in learning more about the trades? Come explore the many career opportunities in skilled trades and technology and watch some of the most highly skilled high school students compete. For more information and to sign up for the May 8, field trip please see Mrs. Bennett in the office.
Athletics Schedule - Week of April 22 to 27, 2024
Bev Facey Cafeteria Menu April 22 to 27, 2024
#thefaceyway #trueblue
Bev Facey Upcoming Important Dates
April 24, 2024- BFCHS School Council sponsored Parent Workshop on Anxiety: library at 6:30 p.m.
May 3, 2024- Professional Development Day (No School for Students).
May 6 to 17, 2024- Advanced Placement Exams
May 16 & 17, 2024- School Closure Days (No School for Staff or Students).
May 20, 2024- Victoria Day (No School for Staff or Students).
Counsellor's Corner
Hats On! for Mental Health Day
On May 8th, Albertans are invited to wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. Participating schools will relax their hat rules and encourage students and teachers to build understanding by wearing hats to school.
Post Secondary Information
Graduating from high school? Thinking about continuing your education? Explore post-secondary education programs and schools, including apprenticeships. Visit https://alis.alberta.ca/
Post-secondary education offers a transformative journey filled with opportunities for personal and professional growth. It provides a platform to delve deeper into subjects you're passionate about, empowering you to pursue a career aligned with your interests and aspirations. Whether you choose a traditional four-year college, vocational school, or apprenticeship, post-secondary education equips you with invaluable knowledge and skills essential for success in today's competitive job market. Beyond academics, it fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication abilities, preparing you to navigate real-world challenges with confidence.
NAIT Info Session
Nanosystems Engineering Technology Info Session
Date: April 30th
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
Link: https://www.nait.ca/nait/about/events/2024/nanosystems-engineering-technology-info-session
*Our Counselors would also like to draw your attention to the many Strathcona County Family Resources available within the community. Please check out the information and flyer below.**
Diploma Exam Prep - 2024
Diploma Exam Prep Sessions: Registration opens April 22
Courses are designed for preparing students to write their Grade 12 diploma exams. The material presented is based on a 12-hour schedule over a weekend. Courses will run from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half-hour break for lunch. Courses will be offered at Salisbury Composite High School (20 Festival Way) in Sherwood Park. Students can only register for one review course each weekend. Cost is $125 per course, $75 for Science 30. Registration will close on May 31 for English and Social Studies Session 1 and June 6 Session 2, June 13 for Math, Biology and Chemistry and June 20 for Physics and Science. Register at https://www.eipsnextstep.ca/
June 1/2 - (ELA 30-1 & Social 30-1)
June 8/9 - (ELA 30-1 & Social 30-1)
June 15/16 - Math 30-1/2, Biology 30, Chemistry 30
June 22/23 - Physics 30
June 22 - Science 30
If you have questions regarding Diploma Exam Prep sessions, please reach out to nextstep@eips.ca or 780-992-0101.
E.I.P.S. Summer School
EIPS Summer School registration is now open, please visit https://www.eips.ca/summerschool to register for courses in the month of July. The Summer School program offers a number of senior high courses that allow students to earn credits, upgrade marks, lighten workloads for the year ahead or finish pre-requisite courses.
Registration is open to:
- current EIPS students (grades 9-12)
- students who will enter an EIPS high school for the 2023-2024 school year, as of Sept. 1, 2024.
Pre-requisite course requirement: In consultation with Alberta Education and senior administration at EIPS, if there is a pre-requisite course needed for the student’s summer class (for example, Social 20-1 to prepare for Social 30-1), that pre-requisite must have been successfully completed by June 25, 2024.
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