Eagle's Eye

Sandy Johnson has accepted a temporary assistant principal position at Vegreville Composite High School for the remainder of the 2023-2024 school year. This position runs until June 28, 2024 and Sandy’s last day at SCS for this school year will be on February 16, 2024. This position is well deserved, and we know firsthand that Sandy will do an outstanding job in his new role.

We will be hiring a teacher to fill Mr. Johnson's position for the remainder of the school year. If you have any questions regarding this transition, please contact Mr. Spronk.

The 2024-25 returning student registration takes place Feb. 8-21, 2024. One contact for each current student will receive the Returning Student Registration Form link through Permission Click on February 8.

Our Leadership 9 class is excited to announce our participation in a fundraiser with True North Fundraising. We will be selling "Papa Jacks" Popcorn, which comes in convenient 22g vending machine size bags. Our popcorn selection includes four delicious flavors: White Cheddar, Dill, Butter, and Sweet & Salty. Each pack consists of 10 bags of the same flavor, priced at $23. Additionally, our MVP supporters have the option to purchase a variety pack containing 20 bags for $45. These popcorn bags make fantastic lunch snacks!

If you're interested in placing an order, please email me at symonds.botchey@eips.ca with your name and contact number, and I'll arrange for a student to get in touch with you. Alternatively, if you already know any students in the Leadership class, you can provide them with your name and order directly.

Thank you very much for your support. We truly appreciate it!

Are you skilled in welding, fastening with bolts, nuts, screws, and electrical work?

SCA Athletics is actively seeking volunteers who can lend their expertise to address minor repair needs. If you possess these skills and are willing to volunteer your time, we encourage you to reach out to either Mr. Botchey or Mr. Aubrey.

Your assistance will greatly benefit our athletics program. Thank you for considering this opportunity.

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 2024 registration opens March 15- 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.

Our Grade 8 retreat will be here in no time - February 16th! Keep your eyes on your email for the Permission Click form that will be sent out soon.

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.

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.

• SCS Open House, 6 pm
• Turkey a la King with Mashed Potatoes

• French Toast Feast

Wednesday, February 14th (Day 2)

• Grilled Cheese or BLT Sandwich with Soup

Thursday, February 15th (Day 1)

• Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl or Butter Chicken with Naan (**Teriyaki is GF**)

Friday, February 16th (Day 2)

• Grade 8 Retreat, 12 pm, Millennium Place
• Pasta Plate with Salad and Garlic Toast

• February 12: SCS Open House, 6 pm
  
• February 16: Grade 8 Retreat, 12 pm
  
• February 19: Family Day - no classes
  
• February 22 - 23: Grade 7 Band Trip
  
• February 26 - 29: Grad Photos, Drama Room
  
• March 1: PD Day - no classes
  
• March 6: Career Fair, 11:10 am
  
• March 6: Early Dismissal, 2:20 pm
  
• March 7 - 16: Missions National Trip
  
• March 14: Parent-Teacher Interviews, 4 pm - 8 pm, South Gym
  
• March 15: All-School Easter Chapel, 11:10 am, Auditorium - join us!
  
• March 18: Parent-Teacher Interviews, 4 pm - 8 pm, South Gym
  
• March 18: School Council Meeting, 7 pm, The Commons
  
• March 22: School Closed - No classes

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.

This week's gym schedule:

Our Oranges & Grapefruits Fruit Fundraiser is LIVE! Sales start today and go until Feb. 14 @ 9am! Grads, make sure you’ve picked up your Fruit Sales Package at school & start selling!

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Order your 10 or 20 lb bags or 40 lb cases of fresh oranges & grapefruits from a Gr.12 student now--fresh from California to our SCA parking lot, delivered here the first week of March! Cash/cheque or e-transfer accepted. Profits go towards our After Grad Celebration.

Follow us @scagrad2024 on Instagram & please share our fundraiser on your own social media accounts to get the word out!

If you're not currently subscribed to the Grad parent email list, please click here:

http://tinyurl.com/3nub8asy

If you have any questions or want to place an order, please email scagrad2024@gmail.com.

Thanks so much for your support of the most “ap-peeling” fundraiser!

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 :)

See the opportunities that await at Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE)! Create a big future at our small campus. This event will be in person on campus as well as live-streamed.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

• Grade 11 students can apply now for Fall 2025 through our Jump Start program.
• Grade 12 students who have already applied.
• Grade 12 students who are undecided; applications are open for Fall 2024 until June 30, Winter 2025 applications now open.
• Family, supporters, counsellors, and anyone interested in finding out more about CUE!

WHY SHOULD STUDENTS ATTEND?

• Application fee will be waived – Admission Advisors will be on hand to assist with the online application (fee waived for domestic students only)
• Registration Advisors will also be on hand to assist Fall 2024 admitted students with registration in courses.
• Faculty presentations from the Deans and in-person booth fair; live stream link will be emailed ahead of time and available on our event webpage: https://concordia.ab.ca/infonight
• Campus tours!
• Students who sign up will receive an application code by email to apply for free! PLUS, new this year:
• Students who pre-register AND attend will be entered to win a FREE CUE hoodie!

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.

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.