AJS Weekly Bison Tracks

Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) returning student registration process is now open. All current students, except Grade 12, must complete the online Returning Student Registration Form to confirm their enrolment in a school and program for the upcoming 2025-26 school year. Additionally, students who want to attend a non-designated school or program need to make that request through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space. All current EIPS students are required to complete the form by Feb. 24, 2025.

To complete your child’s returning student registration, refer to the Returning Student Registration Form email you received from Elk Island Public Schools through Permission Click on February 10. Families will receive one email for each student. No log in is required to complete the form.

For more information, contact the school directly.

RELATED INFORMATION:
Returning Student Registration Process
Frequently Asked Questions
EIPS School Boundary Maps
Closed Boundaries 2025-26
Find my designated school
Applying to a non-designated school

• February 17 - No School - Family Day
• February 19, 4:30 p.m. - AMPS Meeting
• February 21 and 22 - Jr. Jr. Hoof Fest Classic Tournament
• February 24 - Returning Student Registration Closes
• February 26 - Pink Shirt Day
• February 28 - AEL Carnaval
• February 28 - High School Band Concert
• March 4, 11:37 a.m. - Nait Information Session and One-on-one sessions
• March 5, 2:16 p.m. - Early Dismissal
• March 7 - No School - PD Day
• March 7 & 8 - Ardrossan Archery Tournament
• March 12-15 - Drama A.D.C. Production

The deadline to order your yearbook for this year (2025) is on March 14, 2025. Only yearbooks that are paid for before the deadline will be ordered. So don't miss out on securing your yearbook!

Yearbooks can be ordered through your Parent PowerSchool account in the Student Fees options. You can add it to your cart and pay online (same as student fees). Only books that are paid will be ordered. They do not stay in your cart unpaid.

Did you miss out buying a yearbook from last year? We have a few extra's for sale in the AJS office. The cost of the yearbook is $43.00 each. If you are interested in buying one, call the office or send an email to general.ajs@eips.ca. This will be done in a "first paid, first served" basis.

AJS students took part in the "Kindness Challenge" this week where they picked an envelope from the board at the front of the school and accepted a challenge to spread kindness throughout the school.

This week the junior high school students worked on a Commitment Contract. Students were asked to commit to being personally kind within our school.

Ask your child what they committed to this week!

Upcoming Show: The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940 by John Bishop

Presented by Ardrossan Drama Company

Get ready for an evening of laughter, intrigue, and old-school comedy as Ardrossan Drama Company presents *The Musical Comedy Murders of 1940*! Written by John Bishop, this uproarious murder mystery offers a nod to the glitzy musicals of the 1940s, complete with hilarious twists, vibrant characters, and plenty of suspense.

Set in a lavish Broadway theatre mansion, a group of eccentric theatre personalities gathers to audition for a new musical—only to find themselves caught in a web of bizarre murders. With show tunes, mistaken identities, and a ticking clock, the cast must solve the mystery before they all become the next victims.

Show Dates:

March 12-15, 2025

Doors Open: 6:30 PM

Showtime: 7:00 PM

Location:

Ardrossan Theatre, Ardrossan Jr Sr High School

53129 Range Rd 222, Ardrossan, AB T8E 2M8

Entrance at the rear of the building.

Tickets:

$14 online ( TICKET LINK HERE )

$16 at the door

Recommended for ages 14 and up.

Social Media:

Give us a follow-on Instagram @ardrossantheatre for all updates!

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy this fast-paced comedy full of wit, music, and plenty of mystery! Get your tickets today and join us for a night of fun and laughter.

Be sure to grab your tickets early—this is a show you won’t want to miss!

Next meeting will be on

Feb 19,2025 4:30pm in the band room, all parents are welcome to attend!

There is still space for volunteers at the next concession (Feb 21 & 22) please see your email for more information.

CASES of CHOCOLATES are available, $100 per case and $20 goes directly to YOUR band account!

If you have questions or comments please don't hesitate to connect with

Kas ampssecr@gmail.com or Christie ampssecr@gmail.com

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.

RSVP Here!

Did you know....

AJS Support Staff Average Years of Service is 10.75 years.

AJS Teachers Staff Average Years of Service is 15 years.

AJS Teachers Total Years of Service is 558.

We are lucky to have so much experience and knowledge at our school!

Today we welcomed Geoffrey Cantin-Arku who is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League. Geoffrey shared with us his excitement at discovering the vitality of Alberta's French population: “I had no idea there were so many francophones west of Ottawa!”. This was a unique opportunity for our students and staff to meet a professional player and celebrate La Francophonie!

As you complete exams and when you no longer require items, you must return your textbooks and novel studies to the library BEFORE Semester 2 begins in order to prevent unnecessary fines.

The library will be locked during exams but there will be a secure wooden box sitting outside of the library for collection.

The myBlueprint Education Planner is a student-friendly, interactive education and career/life planning resource that allows Gr. 7-12 students to reflect on their learning, showcase their growth, and share their achievements. Want to learn more? Watch the introduction video tutorials to learn how to create a parent account to be able to access your student's account at myBlueprint.ca/support/videos. When you are ready to create a parent account, access our district's landing page to get started.

If you need to dismiss your child early from school, please email the school and let us know 24 hours prior to the day. This allows for less interruption in the classroom and seamless communication from parents, the office and teachers.

General.ajs@eips.ca

EIPS Summer School: Registration opens March 17

Mark your calendars! Registration for EIPS Summer School opens March 17. For more information, see the Summer School page on Next Step’s website.

EIPS’ Annual Education Results Report 2023-24 is now available online. The report details how EIPS is doing relative to Alberta Education’s performance measures; how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes; and its successes, challenges and priority strategies moving forward. A brief overview of the report is also available.

How to Enter the Scholarship Program:

To apply, eligible students are invited to write and submit an online essay of a minimum of 500 words in length, answering one of the following questions:

1. What does a “bright future” look like for you?
2. How have you demonstrated leadership or charity within your community to make it a better place?
3. How can we ensure fair and affordable housing for all Canadians?

Students must submit their essay online before March 9, 2025: rem.ax/questforexcellence

About Quest for Excellence:

For more information, please visit:
https://blog.remax.ca/quest-for-excellence

If you have any questions, please email: questforexcellence@remax.ca

This email was sent to: High Schools Across Canada

The Alberta Innovates High School Youth Researcher Summer Program (HYRS) offers paid, six week summer research experiences for Grade 11 students in health and medical sciences, including priority areas in digital or data driven health research, commercialization, and health system transformation. In addition to gaining first-hand research experience, HYRS students also participate in a range of skill development and career exploration activities. This program is ideal for students who have an interest in science and health, and are looking to explore careers in health research and innovation.

HYRS Application Info session - February 19

We will be offering a virtual info session for potential HYRS applicants (via Zoom) on Wednesday, February 19, from 4-5pm. Interested students can register here.

Visit Ardrossan Athletics for game and practice schedules.

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