AJS Weekly Bison Tracks

• November 8 - AJS Remembrance Day Ceremony
• November 11 - Remembrance Day
• November 11-15 - No School: Fall Break
• November 18 - First day back (Day 1)
• November 18, 6:30 p.m. - School Council Meeting
• November 19, 12:30 p.m. - University of Alberta One-on-one sessions (sign up at Student Services)
• November 20, 4:30 p.m. - AMPS Meeting
• November 22, 9:00 a.m. - ELAA Post Secondary Event
• November 26, 6:30 p.m. - Quebec Trip 2026 Meeting

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.

With the winter season almost here, we have a few reminders for families:

• Ensure students have clothing appropriate for expected weather conditions.
• If weather conditions are bad enough to impact student transportation, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) advises families directly, as well as posting on social media and eips.ca as early as possible.
• Decisions regarding bus cancellations are guided by an EIPS administrative procedure that states, “school bus service may be suspended…when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 C, including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.”
• Other reasons for suspending or delaying school bus services include adverse weather and poor road conditions.
• When school bus services are suspended, schools remain open to students.

For more information, contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151

AJS 2024 Yearbooks are ready for pick up at the school office.

These books are for any students that prepaid in Parent Portal last year.

Don't forget cases of Chocolates are still available!

Throughout the year we will reach out

to band families to ask for assistance with different events and to share information about

fundraising events- please ensure you have filled out a membership form

so we have your email address - this is our only way to connect with you!

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

November 20, 4:30 pm in the band room,

all parents are welcome to attend!

Each year on November 16, people across Canada pay tribute to the Right Honourable Louis Riel by holding a commemorative ceremony on the date of his execution. In Alberta, the week surrounding November 16 is known as Métis Week.

Click on all the different QR codes for a list of activities you can complete during Métis Week - Week of Louis Riel Day (November 16).

Volleyball:

• November 19, 3:30 p.m. - Jr. Sr. Boys and Girls Volleyball @ SCA
• November 19, 4:00 p.m. - Jr. Jr. Boys Volleyball @ OLPH
• November 19, 5:00 p.m. - Jr. Jr. Girls Volleyball @ OLPH

Basketball:

Thank you to the RCMP for playing against our Jr. Sr. Volleyball teams on November 5. The games were close and everyone had a great time!

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.

• 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 21 - Nait - Jill of All Trades

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