Dear Falcon students and families,

As we move into the busy last week of November this week, I would like to ask you to continue working with us to ensure that our students are concentrating on the work and tasks within their classes. This upcoming Opportunity Wednesday we would like to invite all of our students to attend at least one of the various academic coaching sessions available to them to solidify their learning moving forward.

This past week saw Bev Facey tackle anti-bullying week with a few events including an odd socks day, grade presentations on allyship, and focusing on putting kindness at the forefront in our interactions throughout our school community. This past Saturday had our FLI students organize and present the 2024 Bev Facey Holiday Market. We are so proud of the incredible amount of work done by our students during this event and the importance and care that they displayed at making it a full service community event, even through the challenges presented by the inclement weather. I continue to be so impressed by our FLI students projects this year as they keep service to their community at the forefront. Facey is so lucky to have this dedicated group of leaders adding to the culture of our school in so many positive ways.

This week marks the start of our Bev Facey Drama productions with Bad Seed playing all week at 7:00 p.m. in our theatre. Our Falcons' Swim team will be also wrapping up their season with the Metro Semi Finals and Finals occurring at the end of the week. Lots of learning and activities between now and the new year!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Ken Wlos

Principal

• • Our talented actors and actresses of Bev Facey Drama are proud to present "Bad Seed". Tickets are now on sale via PowerSchool or at the Bev Facey office. All performances are at the Bev Facey Theatre. Tickets are on sale for $15 each. Showtimes are as follows:

    
    

    
    

    • November 25, 26, 27, and 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

A huge THANK YOU to our vendors, community members, shoppers, supporters, staff and students!

The Bev Facey Holiday Market was a success…..even in a snow storm. Our FLI students did an amazing job as all funds will be donated to the Strathcona Christmas Bureau!

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. Our next meeting is on January 21, 2025. Our School Council is vital to our school community and has the opportunity to provide advice on the development of the school's mission, vision, and philosophy.

Please look through the documents from the last meeting:

Our talented actors and actresses of Bev Facey Drama are proud to present "A Christmas Carol". Tickets are now on sale via PowerSchool or at the Bev Facey office. All performances are at the Bev Facey Theatre. Tickets are on sale for $15 each. Showtimes are as follows:

• December 9, 10, 11, and 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Please check out the Grad 2025 parents and graduates' information presentation from our meeting on November 5, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. in the South Gym. 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).
• Grad Photos: January 13 to 17, 2025 (Bookings come out at the end of November by email).

All grads should submit a Baby Picture before March 23, 2025. Must submit by signing in with their student google account at the following link: Baby Photo Form

Congratulations to Avery Ackroyd (Art 10) on an AMAZING portrait study…. Such attention to detail in the light and shadows in her use of values. Well done Avery!!

The Bev Facey Music Association is hosting a 50/50 Fundraiser Draw to raise funds for our music program, and we need your support! Every ticket purchased helps provide our talented students with the instruments, equipment, and opportunities they need to grow and thrive as musicians.

Here’s how it works: you buy a ticket, and half of the proceeds go to one lucky winner—while the other half goes directly into supporting music education at Bev Facey High School. It’s a win-win!

Why Participate?

• Directly support student musicians in our community.
• Improve resources and create new performance opportunities.
• Be a part of something that builds community spirit through the arts!

Tickets are limited, so don’t miss out! Join us in making a lasting impact on our students' musical journeys.

Click on the Button Below to purchase your tickets!

Monday - Nov. 25, 2024

• Model UN - Meets at lunch today.
  
• Jr. Boys Basketball host Arch Bishop Jordan in a 5:30 p.m. Exhibition game in the Banner Gym.
• Facey Drama presents Bad Seed - 7 p.m. in the Facey theatre.

Tuesday - Nov. 26, 2024

• Falcon Archery Club - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Room 297)
• Sr. Boys Basketball host Millwoods Christian in a 5:30 p.m. exhibition game in the Banner Gym.
• Facey Drama presents Bad Seed - 7 p.m. in the Facey theatre.

Wednesday - Nov. 27, 2024 (Early Dismissal @ 2:17 p.m.- Opportunity Wednesday)

• Opportunity Wednesday - Academic Coaching will be available from teachers, as well as scheduled rewrite exams. Bus schedule will be a regular 3:17 p.m. pickup at school.
  
• Facey's Craft Club- meets today at noon in Rm 159.
• CWB Testing Preparation- occurs today in our Fabrications Lab during Opp Wednesday.
• Facey Drama presents Bad Seed - 7 p.m. in the Facey theatre.

Thursday - Nov. 28, 2024

• Facey's Student Voice Meet - in room 160 at noon.
• Jazz Band meets for practice at noon today in the Band Room (Rm. 142)
  
• Falcon Archery Club - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Room 297)
• Sr. Girls Basketball team travel to take part in the "Mike Dea Classic Tournament" @ St. Francis Xavier.
• Falcons Swim Team travel to the Kinsmen Sport Centre for the Metro Semi-Finals.
• Facey Drama presents Bad Seed - 7 p.m. in the Facey theatre.

Friday - Nov. 29, 2024

• Facey’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (Spectrum) meets today at lunch in Rm 159! All are welcome!
• Robotics Club meets today at 3:20 p.m. in Rm 216.
  
• F.L.I. Student's Christmas Decorating of our Cafeteria after school.
• Falcons Swim Team travel to the Kinsmen Sport Centre for the Metro Finals.
• Sr. Boys Basketball team host Arch Bishop Jordan in an Exhibition game at 5:30 p.m. in the Banner Gym.
• Sr. Girls Basketball team travel to St. Francis Xavier to continue taking part in the "Mike Dea Classic Tournament".
  

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Saturday - Nov. 30, 2024

• Sr. Girls Basketball team travel to St. Francis Xavier to continue taking part in the "Mike Dea Classic Tournament".
  

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For more info please conact Mr. Lawlor adam.lawlor@eips.ca

The University of Alberta is offering one-on-one advising sessions at Bev Facey from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on November 27th. To book a time, drop by Student Services to speak to Mr. Lawlor.

Hey future leaders! Are you ready to explore the world of business, leadership, and finance while having fun? The Junior Achievement Club is your chance to learn real-world skills, meet new friends, and make a difference in your community! For more info drop by student services to chat with Mr. Lawlor.

Our Bev Facey counselors have set up a living newsletter that will be available to our students to help them navigate the process of applying for scholarships to support their post secondary goals. This newsletter will be sent out to parent's and student's emails over the next week. Please return to it as more updates to the newsletter will occur throughout the year as new opportunities for our students present themselves. Please click on the newsletter link below to access the first publication:

We are excited to share that we are building a new locker room for our Bev Facey Falcons Football team! With the support of the Strathcona Amateur Football Alumni Association (SAFAA), we are on a mission to raise $C92,000 for the construction of this project. We would be grateful if you could consider making a donation. This is a great opportunity to become an integral part of the Bev Facey Falcons’ Football legacy!

Our current one is outdated and no longer meets the needs of our growing team. A new locker room will provide an inspiring space where our athletes can prepare, bond, and cultivate team spirit. By sponsoring this project, you will not only be associating yourself with a successful and dedicated group of young athletes but also helping us create a new locker room that will significantly enhance their overall experience and environment. Your support will foster team unity, boost morale, and elevate the overall experience for our players and coaches.

Click on the button following the sponsorship level packages to donate:

Diploma Exam Prep Sessions: Registration opens October 28

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 8:30 or 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. Cost is $125 per course, $75 for Science 30. Registration will close on January 8, 2025 for English, Social Studies & Math Session 1 and January 15, 2025 Session 2 for Biology, Chemistry & Physics and January 22, 2025 for Science. Register at https://www.eipsnextstep.ca/

January 11-12 ELA 30-1, SS 30-1, Math 30-1, & Math 30-2

12 hours (9am-3:30pm)

January 18-19 Bio 30, Chem 30, Physics 30

13 hours (8:30am-3:30pm)

January 25 Science 30

6.5 hours (8:30am-3:30pm)

Current EIPS Students
If your child is already attending an EIPS school in the current year, you can register and pay for Diploma Prep courses by logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal the same way you usually do to pay fees. You do not need to create a new Parent Portal account to register for Diploma Prep. Once you are logged into the Parent Portal, click on the student fees icon (the green dollar sign) under the navigation menu. Click on the appropriate student’s name tab and click on the appropriate Next Step Diploma Prep course(s) in which you’d like to register. Students are not considered registered unless payment for the Diploma Prep course is made at the time of check-out.

Please note: Each of your children already attending an EIPS school must be linked to your Parent Portal account in order for you to be able to view and pay their fees through this system. Visit our PowerSchool page for instructions on how to create a Parent Portal account and link all of your children to that single account.

Non-EIPS Students
Non-EIPS families accessing Diploma Prep courses provided by EIPS can register and pay online through the Student Quick Pay system. You will need to Create Account to access the Diploma Prep courses.

If you have questions regarding Diploma Exam Prep sessions, please reach out to nextstep@eips.ca or 780-464-1899

November 25 to 28, 2024 - BFCHS Drama presents "Bad Seed" (7:00 p.m. - Theatre)

November 27, 2024 - University of Alberta "1 on 1" meetings (12 p.m. to 3 p.m.)

December 9 to 12, 2024 - BFCHS Drama presents "A Christmas Carol" (7:00 p.m. - Theatre)

December 10, 2024 - Bev Facey Lock Down Drill (Block 1)

December 12, 2024 - General Music Rock & Pop Show

December 13, 2024 - Concert Band "Winter Winds" Show

December 23, 2024 to January 3, 2025 - Christmas Break