AJS Weekly Bison Tracks

• September 23, 6:00 p.m. - CPF Meeting
• September 23, 6:30 p.m. - School Council Meeting
  
• September 24, 11:42 a.m. - Nait Information Session
• September 25, 9:00 a.m. - Bus Evacuation Drill
• September 25, 11:37 a.m. - Student Grad Meeting
• September 25, 6:00 p.m. - AMPS AGM in Band Room
• September 25, 9:00 a.m. - EIPS Bus Evacuation
• September 26, 11:42 a.m. - Concordia Information Visit
• September 27 - EIPS Orange Shirt Day
• September 30 - No School - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
• October 2, 2:16 p.m. - Early Dismissal
• October 3, 11:37 p.m. - Augustana Information Session
• October 4 - No School - PD Day

It’s important the school and Division have the most correct information on file in the student record. All families are required to complete a Correction and Verification Form for each student by Sept. 25, 2024.

Access the form through the PowerSchool Parent Portal by clicking the Correction and Verification Form tab in the left-hand menu. Review and submit updates for each child linked in your account. Be sure to review all information, paying particular attention to phone numbers and email addresses as well as the emergency contacts on file. If you’ve recently moved, this is also where you’ll update your address information.

Completing the form is easy and takes only a few minutes. Simply, review the form and each of its sections, make revisions where required, and then select “Submit” for school office staff to review. Even if you don’t have any changes to make, when you “Submit,” the Division has a record that you’ve reviewed the data, and we know we still have the most up-to-date information on file for your child.

Order your AJS Bison Clothing by clicking the link below.

The online store will close on September 30th. Delivery to the school will be 4-5 weeks after the store closes.

Ardrossan Student Order 2024

How to use Monyx Wallet:

1. Download the Monyx Wallet from Google Play or the Apple Store.

2. Choose your method of payment to your wallet (credit card/PayPal).

3. Scan QR code to locate the machine.

4. Pick your payment method.

5. Press Pay and get the product you want.

The TAP capability has to be enabled on their phone. You cannot enter a pin on the app.

A great feature for the parents to monitor what their kids intake on their purchase history.

FAQ: Is Digital wallet pay safe? In general, digital wallets are considered much safter than using physical credit cards, which can be easily stolen. Nayax/Monyx is assessed by COSMEC against the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard v4.0 and is annually tested for compliance.

Hello to all the returning band parents & Welcome to all the grade 7 band parents!

Ardrossan Music Parents Society is a fundraising group of parents who work diligently to support our band program and all its students.

Together we raise funds to purchase equipment/instruments, sponsor a few students for band camp, offer scholarships for students who will be majoring in music in post secondary studies and more.

Our best kept non-secret is our Student Band accounts. These accounts are through A.M.P.S, not through the school.

Most of our fundraisers are beneficial for the individual band students as they raise funds for their personal Student Band Accounts. Students can use these funds towards anything band/music related like band camp, festival fees, trips, instruments, sheet music, music lessons, reeds, and accessories. It is a great program with multiple benefits for the student and the band program alike. To use these funds please email our treasurer at ardrossanmusicparents@gmail.com.

Chocolate sales are already underway! Boxes are $100 each with a portion of the proceeds going directly to your child's Student Band account. Preferred payment would be cheque to A.M.P.S or

e-transfer to ardrossanmusicparents@gmail.com

**Please note your child's name and grade on cheque or etransfer so we can be certain to credit the correct student**

We will be having our AGM on September 25th at 6pm in the band room with a short board meeting to follow.

All parents are welcome to attend all our monthly meetings and are encouraged to come to our AGM. There are many ways to contribute to the success of A.M.P.S, from larger roles (sitting on the board) to smaller time commitment roles (volunteering for band events, concessions and our annual car show).

If you would like to be on our email list to ensure you are informed of all things A.M.P.S please send an email to our secretary at ampssecr@gmail.com and she will send you a membership form, which is free, just lets us know you are a part of the band parent community.

We are looking forward to working with you for a successful year of fundraising, making memories & music!

If you have any questions please feel free to reach out anytime to Kas Spiker, at ampspres@gmail.com

and be sure to check us out on social media Facebook & Instagram

Here is the link for the newest newsletter. There are some great events families and students can attend.

September Newsletter

Wondering when and how to pay for school fees? School fee information for the 2024-25 school year will be posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal in late September. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. NOTE: Additional fees may be added throughout the year—for example, at the beginning of each semester, as your child takes part in various activities, or they may be adjusted by changes in selected optional courses in junior and senior high school. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 16, 2024.

For more information, Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High School Fees visit the on the school website. Alternatively, contact Mrs.Cleet at Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High at 780-922-2228.

Did you know you can sync the school calendar to your own calendar? Simply, visit Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High and click on the applicable subscription option:

· Download to iCal

· Add to Google Calendar

· Subscribe to Calendar

NOTE: Options are located above the calendar.

Once you click on the desired subscription option, follow the instructions. Within seconds, your calendar will contain all Ardrossan Jr. Sr. High’s important dates including holidays, school-closures days, planned activities, events and more.

Football:

• September 26, 5:00 p.m. - Bisons @ Sturgeon @ Larry Olexiuk Field
  
• October 3, 5:00 p.m. - Bisons vs. Archbishop O'Leary @ Emerald Hill Turf
• October 10, 5:00 p.m. - Bisons @ Strathcona @ JP Bowl

Volleyball:

• September 19-21 - Jr. Jr. Boys Volleyball EIAA Tournament @ STT
  
• September 19-21 - Jr. Jr. Girls Volleyball EIAA Tournament @ FRH
• September 20-21 - Sr. Varsity Mens & Womens Volleyball Tournament @ SCA
• September 23, 5:00 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Womens Volleyball vs Memorial
• September 23, 6:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Mens Volleyball vs Memorial
• September 24, 5:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Womens Volleyball vs McNally
• September 25, 5:00 p.m. - Sr. Mens Varsity Volleyball vs Archbishop O'Leary
• September 25, 6:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Womens Volleyball vs St. Oscar Romero
• September 26, 5:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Womens Volleyball vs M.E. LaZerte
• October 1, 5:30 p.m. - Jr. Varsity Womens Volleyball @ Austin O'Brien
• October 2, 5:00 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Mens Volleyball vs Leduc
• October 2, 6:30 p.m. - Sr. Varsity Womens vs Leduc

Cross Country:

• September 25, 4:30 p.m. - Sr. High Cross Country Open Meet @ Rundle Park
• October 2, 4:15 p.m. - Sr. High Cross Country Classifed Meet @ Goldbar Park

Below are the dates that some post secondary schools are coming to AJS. If you'd like to sign up for one-on-one sessions, please go to Student Services.

• September 23 - Nait - Next In Trades
  
• September 24, 11:42 a.m. - Nait Visit (one-on-one sessions to follow)
• September 26, 11:42 a.m. - Concordia University Visit (one-on-one sessions to follow)
• October 3, 11:37 a.m. - Augustana Information Session
• October 19, 9:00 a.m. - U of A Open House - register online
• October 19, 10:00 a.m. - King's University Open House
• October 26 - Nait Open House
• October 26, 10:00 a.m. - Concordia Open House (register online)
• October 26 - Augustana Open House (register online)
• November 2 - MacEwan Open House
• November 7, 11:37 a.m. - Norquest College (one-on-one sessions to follow)
• November 19, 12:30 p.m. - U of A One-on-one sessions
• November 19, 12:30 p.m. - Augustana One-on-one sessions
• November 19, 11:37 a.m. - Athabasca University Information Sessions
• November 21 - Nait - Jill of All Trades

*Fries and poutine will only be served on Thursdays and Fridays this year.

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