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October 7 to 11, 2024
Facey celebrates Read-In Week!
Artist of the Week-Raine Cadieux
Congratulations to Raine Cadieux (Art 20) on her fun alphabet illustration. Students were challenged with creating a children’s book styled illustration using a letter of the alphabet - while using the letter creatively within the composition! Well done Raine!!
Graduation Date: Saturday, May 31st, 2025
Ceremony Time: 1:00 p.m.
Venue: Expo Centre (7515 118 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB)
There will be a Grad Council meeting for Grads on Tuesday, Oct. 8th at lunch in room 280. The last vote for the Grad Logo will be cast then.
Parent - Graduate Information Meeting on November 5th at 7:00 p.m. in our South Gymnasium.
Bev Facey Mechanics Providing Community Service!
If you are interested in having your vehicle serviced by our program please contact: steve.milton@eips.ca
Let our Falcons Service your Vehicle!
All service is supervised and approved by a journeyman mechanic. The students can repair and service most makes and models of vehicles and perform a number of different automotive services including: purchase of new tires and rims (winter), tire changes, oil change, brakes and brake service, routine service, vehicle inspection & assessment, and more.
Our very professional student technicians are eager and motivated to provide you service at an extremely reasonable rate.
BFCHS Swim Team
Our Swim team is in their fourth week of training, and is shaping up nicely for their first metro meet coming up later this month.
Falcons Cross Country Zones 2024
Our Falcons Cross Country team is getting ready for the Metro Zone Run at Gold Bar Park this upcoming Wednesday. Our runners did an excellent job qualifying last week and are prepared to put it on the line for an opportunity to qualify for Provincials.
Monday - Oct. 7, 2024
- Evacuation Drill - during Block 3 today.
- Grad 2025 Council Meeting - in room 280 at Lunch.
- Model UN - meets today in room 159 at lunch.
- Sr. Girls Volleyball travels to Salisbury Composite for a 5:00 p.m. game.
- Sr. Boys Volleyball travels to Mother Mary Margaret for a 6:30 p.m. game.
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Tuesday - Oct. 8, 2024
- Bev Facey Curling Team - Organizational Meeting in room 280 (by the Library) at 11:36 a.m.
- Jr. Boys Volleyball team host St. Peter the Apostle at 5:30 p.m. in the North Gym.
- Jr. Girls Volleyball team travels to Ross Sheppard for a 5:00 p.m. game.
Wednesday - Oct. 9, 2024 (Early Dismissal @ 2:17pm- Opportunity Wednesday)
- Cross Country Running Zones - at 1:00 p.m. @ Gold Bar Park.
- Facey Craft Club - meets today at noon in room 159.
- Facey's Debate Club - meets today at noon in room 277.
- Falcons eSports Valorant team- practice at 2:17 p.m. in room 216
- Opportunity Wednesday - Academic coaching will be available from all teachers from 2:17 p.m. to 3:17 p.m. Bus schedule will be a regular 3:17 p.m. pickup at school.
- Sr. Girls Volleyball team host Ross Sheppard for a 6:30 p.m. game in Gym A.
- Sr. Boys Volleyball team host Arch Bishop O'Leary for a 5:00 p.m. game in Gym A.
- Junior Football team play Harry Ainlay @ Emerald Hills field - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday - Oct. 10, 2024
- Jazz Band meets for practice at noon today in the Band Room (room 142)
- Robotics Club meets today at 3:20 pm in room 216.
- Jr. Girls Volleyball team travels to Jasper Place for a 6:30 p.m. game.
- Jr. Boys Volleyball team travels to Arch Bishop O'Leary for a 5:30 p.m. game.
Friday - Oct. 11, 2024
- Facey’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (Spectrum) meets today @ lunch in room 159! All are welcome!
- Senior Girls & Boys Volleyball Teams compete in the St. Francis Xavier Invitational Volleyball tournament.
- Senior Football team take on Ross Sheppard @ Emerald Hills Park - 7:30 p.m. - Come out and cheer our Falcons on!
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Saturday - Oct. 12, 2024
- Senior Girls & Boys Volleyball Teams continue to compete in the St. Francis Xavier Invitational Volleyball tournament.
Fees for the 2024-25 school year have been added and updated to your child’s account. You can view and pay school fees by coming into the school directly or conveniently by logging in to your PowerSchool Parent Portal account. Fee payments can be made online via the PowerSchool Parent Portal using Visa, MasterCard or Debit. If you require assistance accessing your Parent Portal account, contact our office at 780-467-0044. We recommend logging into your account regularly as changes may occur throughout the year.
If you would like to set up a payment plan for the 2024-25 school year please contact our financial secretary, Melissa Martin. Having a successful payment plan allows your account to remain in ‘good standing’ allowing students to remain eligible to participate on athletic teams, non-curricular field trips, graduation activities and other school related events.
Elk Island Public Schools understands that families may face financial challenges that impact the ability to pay fees. Parents who find themselves in this situation can apply for certain fees to be waived using the Application for Waiver of Fees (505-2). A completed Application for Waiver of Fees form can be e-mailed to fees@eips.ca.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our business manager Joanne Warwa by email at joanne.warwa@eips.ca or by phoning the office at 780-467-0044.
Bev Facey Jr. & Sr. Falcon Football
Bev Facey Football continues this week after a huge come back win against Ross Sheppard with our Junior team taking on Harry Ainlay on Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 5:00 p.m. Come out to Emerald Hills Park for this epic game to cheer our team on!
On Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. our Senior team also will be taking on Ross Sheppard at Emerald Hills Park! Come out and cheer on the Blue & Gold!
Click the following link for the Sr. Schedule:
Falcons Sr. Football September Game Schedule
Click the following link for the Jr. Schedule:
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Bev Facey Upcoming Important Dates
October 7 to 11, 2024 - Reading Week
October 7, 2024 - Evacuation Drill (Period 3)
October 14, 2024 - Thanksgiving Day (No School for Students or Staff)
October 15, 2024 - School Council Meeting
October 18, 2024 - Bev Facey Pep Rally
October 30, 2024 - Bev Facey Awards Night 2023-24 School Year
November 5, 2024 - Early Dismissal - Staff Meeting (2:17 p.m. Bus pick up)
November 5 & 6, 2024 - Student/Parent/Teacher Conferences