Dear Falcon students and families,

I hope you are all enjoying the rest and relaxation that the Family Day long weekend provides. This past week we had an amazing turnout by our potential future falcons at our Open House. By our count we had over 400 potential students tour our building, and the highlight of the night, as always, was our fantastic students who came out in force to share their Facey experience! As always we were so proud of how welcoming and informative each of them were. They truly are what makes Bev Facey such an incredible place to learn and grow.

I also want to take this opportunity to welcome a new staff member to Facey. We are very lucky to have Mr. Larson, who will be teaching Mechanics 10 this semester.

This upcoming week features our School Council meeting on Tuesday, February 18. I would like to invite all of you who are able to join us, either in person or via Microsoft Teams. The returning student registration process is also continuing for the rest of this week until Monday, February 24, and we are hoping that each of you will take the time to access the registration process.

I hope you all have an amazing 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

After reviewing student attendance from last semester it became apparent that it was an area that we want to highlight moving forward to give our students the best opportunity to succeed in their classes. In the coming weeks the expectations we have of our students in this area will be addressed in an attempt to provide them that opportunity.

Bev Facey's School Council meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in our school library. This Tuesday (Feb. 18) is our slated February meeting. Our council is vital to our school community, and we would love to see as many parents as possible attend. Please peruse the agenda and the minutes from January's meeting via the PDF Links below the article.

The meeting will be a hybrid model allowing our parents to attend in person or virtually. If you are interested in attending via Microsoft Teams the link is below.

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Our Bev Facey School Council has joined forces with Fultonvale and Rudolph Hennig to host David Irvine on March 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.. Raising a child to become a responsible, respectful, resilient citizen requires deliberate action, intentional focus, and a strong, supportive community. Raising kids to be accountable and capable can be challenging and it takes courage to be a parent. With over forty years of experience as a family therapist, leadership advisor, author, parent, and grandparent, David Irvine offers a unique perspective for raising capable young people in a post pandemic world. Come prepared for an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation that will support, challenge, and shift the way you parent.

Learn how to:

• Raise capable, accountable young people in a self-indulgent world.

• Build citizenship in a consumer society.

• Balance support with demands to build capability.

• Deal responsibly and effectively with devices and technology.

• Support your kids without rescuing them.

• Guide kids who are facing anxiety.

• Let go and enjoy your kids.

David Irvine, the Leader’s Navigator, Bio

David Irvine is a world-renowned speaker, author, and trusted leadership advisor. He has

made a significant impact in the realms of leadership and personal development. Thousands

of individuals from the public, private, not-for-profit, entrepreneurial, and education sectors

attend his leadership development programs each year.

David is a bestselling author of seven books, with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide. His

most recent books are The Other Everest: Navigating the Pathway to Authentic Leadership

and Caring Is Everything: Getting To The Heart Of Humanity, Leadership, and Life. He also

hosts the podcast, The Leader’s Navigator, with his daughter, Hayley, a high school English

and Drama teacher.

David chairs the board of the Wayfinders Wellness Society, supporting military and first

responders suffering from PTSD. He is also a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Social

Work at the University of Calgary.

As a former nationally ranked distance runner, David maintains an active lifestyle of yoga,

boxing, and hiking, and lives with his wife in Cochrane, Alberta.

For more, visit www.davidirvine.com

We are so thankful to our students, volunteers, and staff who shared all our great programs and opportunities at Bev Facey! They were all simply fantastic ambassadors for all that is awesome about Facey!

The 2025-26 returning student registration process for all current EIPS students will take place Feb. 10-24, 2025. Families who apply to attend a non-designated school will be advised of the outcome by early March. Current EIPS families will receive a Returning Student Registration 2025-26 form via Permission Click. No log in is required to complete the form.

All current PALS to Grade 11 students in EIPS must complete the returning student registration process—whether they're continuing at the same school or moving to a new school next year:

• if you'd like your child to attend your designated school next year;
• if you'd like to apply to have your child attend a non-designated school or program next year;
• if your child is applying to join or continue in an alternative program; or
• if your child will not return to EIPS next year.
  
  

Applying to a non-designated school or program:

To be considered for enrolment in a non-designated school or program in the upcoming school year, families must make that request during the returning student registration process. Acceptance at a requested non-designated school or program is based on available space. Bev Facey is current an Open Boundary School.

Please check out the Grad 2025 parents and graduates' information presentation from our meeting on November 5, 2024 below. Here are some important information pieces:

• Grad Lists posted: November 25, March 17, and May 5. (the grad list will have students who are "on track" with their credits or on a clear path to acquiring their graduation credentials).

2025 Parent Grad Meeting Presentation

Please click on the presentation below for more information:

Please let us know what song you'd like for your 2025 Grad Song (*we will only use clean versions*). You will only be able to vote once and will need your EIPS google email.

The more voices the better. Please spread the word with friends so we get a decent response size.

All grads should submit a Baby Picture before March 23, 2025. At the current time we only have 15% of the photos submitted by our Graduates. Graduates, please take the time to upload this from your student account in the next month. You must submit by signing in with your student google account at the following button:

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) welcomes all First Nations, Métis and Inuit families, EIPS Staff, friends and community members to join for our 3rd Annual Round Dance. Bev Facey Community High is hosting this wonderful event. Join us and Elder Wilson Bearhead for an evening of culture, community and laughter! If participating in the Pipe ceremony it is recommended to wear a long skirt.
Friday, February 28
Bev Facey Community High
99 Colwill Blvd., Sherwood Park

Event schedule:
Pipe Ceremony: 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Feast: 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Round Dance: 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Please complete the following form by clicking the button below by Monday, February 24th to help our planning!

The Bev Facey Automotive shop is open to all students, families and community members we are taking bookings for the following repairs:

• Brake inspection, repair and or replacement
• Oil change and inspection
• Vehicle inspection / diagnostics
• Steering and suspension inspection with repair and or replacement
• Driveline inspection, repair and fluid service
• Windshield replacement
• Tire mounting and balancing including:
• seasonal tire swap
• tire sales, winter, summer and all season
• All work inspected and supervised by Mr. Milton a Licensed Journeyman Automotive Mechanic
• All work is done for the cost of parts, we do not charge labor as our students are the ones completing the repairs.

Serviced By Falcons! If you want to book your vehicle in for service, please contact Steve Milton at steve.milton@eips.ca

Monday - Feb. 17, 2025

• Family Day - No School.

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Tuesday - Feb. 18, 2025

• Allyship Presentation - assembly in the gym at 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m..
• Archery Practice in the North Gym from 3:20 p.m. to 4:15 p.m..
• School Council - meet in the library (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
• Sr. Women's Handball Tryouts - 4:15 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. (North Gym)
• Sr. Men's Handball Tryouts- 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (North Gym)
• Badminton Tryouts- 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. (South Gym)
• Jr. Boys Basketball travels to Bellerose for a 5:30 p.m. game.

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Wednesday - Feb. 19, 2025

• Opportunity Wednesday - Bus schedule will be at regular time 3:17 p.m. pickup at school.
• Falcon Craft Club - meets today at 11:10 a.m. in room 159.
• Falcon Archery Practice - in the north gym from 3:20 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
• Sr. Boys Handball Tryouts - in the north gym from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
• Sr. Boys Basketball - host Ardrossan for a 5:00 p.m. game. (South Gym)
  
• Sr. Girls Basketball - host Arch Bishop MacDonald for a 6:30 p.m. game. (South Gym)
  

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Thursday - Feb. 20, 2025

• Jazz Band Rehearsals - at lunch in Band Rm (142).
• Japan Trip Meeting - Student Meeting in Rm 241.
• Archery Practice in the North Gym from 3:20 p.m. to 4:15 p.m..
• Jr. Boys Basketball host Saint Paul the Apostle for a 5:00 p.m. game.
• Jr. Girls Basketball host St. Francis Xavier for a 6:30 p.m. game.
• Facey Model UN- travels to U of A for the regional symposium (3:30 p.m.)

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Friday - Feb. 21, 2025

• Facey’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (Spectrum) meets today at lunch in Rm 159!
  
• Facey's Games Club - meet in Rm 285.
• BFCHS Jr. High Basketball Invitational Tournament. (Starts at 3:30 p.m.)
• Facey Model UN- travels to U of A for the regional symposium (8:30 a.m. - whole day)

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Saturday - Feb. 24, 2024

• Facey Model UN- travels to U of A for the regional symposium (8:30 a.m. - whole day)
  
• BFCHS Jr. High Basketball Invitational Tournament.

After you’ve submitted your application, you may be asked to submit updated courses and new final Grade 12 marks in Launchpad between February 19 and April 30.

Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 when a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Today, it’s a global movement to promote kindness and prevent bullying.

This February 26th, let’s come together, wear pink, and show that we stand for inclusion, respect, and healthy relationships. Whether at school, work, or with family and friends, we can all create safe spaces by supporting one another.

February 17, 2025 - Family Day Statutory Holiday

February 18, 2025 - BFCHS Allyship Presentation.

February 18, 2025 - BFCHS School Council Meeting (6:00 p.m. - School Library)

February 24, 2025 - Last Day of Returning Student Registration

February 26, 2025 - Pink Shirt Day

February 28, 2025 - Bev Facey hosts the EIPS Family Round Dance Ceremony (6:00 p.m. - Banner Gym)

March 5, 2025 - Staff Meeting: Early Out (2:17 p.m.)

March 7, 2025 - Professional Development day (No School for Students)

March 11, 2025 - BFCHS School Council presents speaker David Irvine: "Raising Accountable, Capable Young People - Paving the way for your Child's Success."