Eagle's Eye
June 10-14
FROM THE OFFICE
Exam Schedules
Exam sittings for junior high students begin at 8:45 a.m. (like every school day) and typically proceed until 11:45 a.m. Jr. High Students are required to stay in their exam room until 11:45 am for all exams (but have access to additional time for certain exams). Students cannot be excused from school until that time (except for emergencies). During exam week, afternoon classes continue for junior high students according to their regular schedule. Typically, these times are utilized for studying or other learning opportunities. Please call or email the office to inform the school if your child will not be attending their afternoon classes on exam days. During exam week, high school students can arrange help sessions with their teachers via email.
The current exam schedule can be found here: https://www.scasecondary.ca/calendar#/month/2024/06
Jr. High Friend Request
At SCS, we recognize that healthy relationships in classrooms promote productive learning environments. Our staff endeavor to promote healthy relationships in every classroom. To this end, we offer students an opportunity to request friends they would like in their classes. While we cannot guarantee that every request will be honored, our intent is to have requested friends together in at least one class each semester (homeroom ideally, or an option class). Please spend time discussing the friends that contribute to a positive learning environment for your child prior to completing this form. Please identify three friends that your child would like to have in their class next year by completing the form below.
Grade 8 & 9 Friend Requests 2024-2025 (google.com)
Requests to change classes in the fall will only be considered for extenuating circumstances only. Thank you for your understanding.
All requests due Friday, June 14th.
Textbook and Library Books Due June 20
Hello and Happy June! The end of the year is fast approaching and with that comes the time when all library books and textbooks are due back at The Commons. All Library books will be due June 20th and textbooks are due the day of the course final exam. Please note: For students not returning to our school in the fall, textbooks and library books are due by June 26th. Any textbooks or library books not returned by June 26th will have a non-refundable fine uploaded to your account on June 27th. For students returning in the fall: All Textbooks and library books are due by June 26th. There will be a non-refundable fine uploaded to your account on September 30th if the books are not returned by the beginning of the fall semester. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Plooy directly.
Celebrate Each Other - Nominate a 10/10
Do you know a person at school that is great and deserves to be recognized? Nominate them for a 10/10! We want to hear all the good things that are happening around our school.
All these awesome stories will be shared on The Board and some may win a free meal at the Eagle's Nest!
Exam Week Kick off- MUFFINS!
Let's bless our students with muffins during exam week! If you are able to help by contributing 2 - 4 dozen NUT FREE muffins (homemade or bought), please sign up below. To help with the distribution of muffins, if possible, please package each muffin in a clear bag or clear packaging - thank you!
PLEASE BRING MUFFINS TO THE OFFICE BY 3:30PM ON June 17TH, thank you!
We are also looking for VOLUNTEERS to help on June 17th @ 3:30 to organize muffins as well as any parents available to cheer our students on and serve muffins as they arrive at school the morning of June 18th! Parents in Prayer is also an opportunity for you to come and pray for our students throughout the day as they write their exams - your prayers go a long way. Please be sure to check in with the office when you arrive at the school to serve in any or all of the above serving opportunities.
Your blessing the students in this way goes a long way, THANK YOU!
MyPass Set Up Sessions
Mrs. Khajavi will be hosting MyPass set up sessions in
The Commons on Tuesday, May 14 for current high school students.
Current grades 10-12 students interested in attending 1 of the MyPass set up sessions must be registered for the session first.
Please visit our school website for more information about MyPass and how to utilize it!
Questions? Contact Mrs. Khajavi
Please Check for New School Fees!
Several sports team and field trip fees have been added this month. Please login to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and go to “Student Fees.” There you can view your fees and pay them online. Fees are due within 30 days of posting.
If you are unsure how to make a payment, or would like to make a partial payment only, you can watch this tutorial created by our very own Mrs. Khajavi which walks you through the student fee payment options.
If you have questions, please contact our Mrs. Gibson Business Manager at jennifer.gibson@eips.ca
Complete your census online starting May 1, 2024
The 2024 municipal census begins May 1. Watch your mail in late April for your personalized PIN number. We strongly encourage residents to use the online platform for its efficiency, convenience, and security.
Starting May 13, our dedicated census workers will conduct door-to-door collection for households that have not yet participated, while the online option remains open throughout this period.
Visit Strathcona.ca/census for more information.
Traveling Internationally?
Please let your teacher(s) or the office know if you are traveling outside of Canada and require access to your Brightspace. Regularly, Brightspace isn't accessible when you are outside of Canada, so we need to request access from EIPS for the duration of your travels.
Thank you! 😀
Summer School Registration
Summer School 2024 registration is open! Visit https://www.eipsnextstep.ca/ regarding updated information, registration, and programming. We are offering more course offerings than in the past to create more opportunities for students and families. Students can take up to 10 credits in Summer School.
SCS SOARS - Staff Recognition
On behalf of the Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary School Council, thank you for helping us recognize our amazing staff for the wonderful work they do.
If there is staff member you'd like to recognize, please fill out this Google form.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.
WHAT'S ON THIS WEEK
The Eagle's Nest is open! Each day, Miss Higgs will have a delicious meal ready for purchase. Meals are $6 each or you can purchase a 5-meal punchpass for $25. Cash or cards are accepted.
Monday, June 10 (Day 2)
- Pulled Pork Poutine
Tuesday, June 11 (Day 1)
- French Toast Feast
Wednesday, June 12 (Day 2)
- Grilled Cheese or BLT sandwich with Soup
Thursday, June 13 (Day 1)
- Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl
- Butter Chicken with Naan
Friday, June 14 (Day 2)
- Pasta Plate with salad and garlic bread
UPCOMING KEY DATES
- June 10: Athletics Awards Night 6pm
- June 14: Last Day of Highschool Classes
- June 14: Musical Theater Final Showcase and Awards
THE FIRST
This "First" is SCA Secondary's weekly communication and is intended to be both informational and devotional. If you have any questions or ideas for future videos please email Pastor Jordie.
ATHLETICS
CAREER PATHWAYS
Dual-Credit Opportunities for Students
EIPS offers a variety of unique opportunities for high school students that outside of the traditional timetable.
Dual Credit
A partnership with post-secondary where students earn both high school credits and post-secondary transfer credits at the same time.
- Animal Health Technician
- Healthcare Aide
- Human Development
- Psychology 104
- Sociology 100
Off- Campus Education
Off-Campus Education is an experiential learning opportunity where students can earn high school credits while working and learning on the job:
- Green Certificate
- RAP (Registered Apprenticeship Program)
- Work Experience
Fore more information on Dual-Credit opportunities, contact Mrs. Matheson or visit Career Pathways | Elk Island Public Schools | EIPS :)
IN THE COMMUNITY
Strathcona County Events
Community Pond Party
Join Strathcona County for a community pond party on June 18th at 6:30 to learn about storm water ponds in Strathcona County! Contact the county at 780-467-7785 or watersaver@strathcona.ca with any questions.
A note from Sherwood Park Alliance Church
SPAC Youth has weekly gatherings, and we would love to have you join:
Senior High (Grade 9-12)
Tuesday | 7pm
Junior High (Grade 7-8)
Wednesday | 7pm
We’d love to have you join
Follow us on Instagram - @spacyth for more details.
We hope to see you there.
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Building Hours
Please remember that our building does not open for students before 8:20AM. Students who arrive earlier will need to wait outside until the doors open.
In the afternoon, we kindly ask that students pick up their children before 3:35PM. After 3:35PM, students are kindly asked to wait outside for their transportation.