Dear Falcon students and families,

I hope the start of December finds you well and enjoying the days leading up to and preparing for the holiday season. This past week we have had some incredible work done by our students and staff, with our amazingly talented students performing in their production of The Bad Seed, our basketball teams competing in some of their first Senior Basketball games and tournaments, and our Falcon Swim team doing absolutely amazing at Metro Finals.

This week will see our F.L.I. students preparing for the holiday season by putting up our wonderful tree and decorations. They are also kicking off the season with the start of many activities for our school community leading up to the holiday. We will be hosting a Parent Meeting for all our Junior and Senior Basketball Teams at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 4th. Just a quick reminder that this Wednesday is also an early out schedule for our monthly staff meeting, and the busses will be picking up students at 2:17 p.m..

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

Ken Wlos

Principal

• Our Facey Drama crew's production of "The Bad Seed" ran this past week! All of our actors amazing talent was on full display throughout this dramatic stage play which was based on two films and a play!

Please check out the Grad 2025 parents and graduates' information presentation from our meeting on November 5, 2024. 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 will come out by email to parents in the week ahead). *** Apologies for our earlier indication that the email had already come out. We are still awaiting the link to the photographer's booking page and should have it out to parents soon***
• Voting on the Grad Theme as occurred last week, the winning theme will be out on social media by the end of this week.

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 Rashad Timona (Art 30) on a unique FINGER painting of the cartoon character Shadow. Students were challenged with using some of the main elements of post-impressionism into a cartoon character!! Well done Rashad.

Our Falcon Swim team did very well this past Thursday and Friday. An excellent finish to the season for our team! Lots of hardware brought home:

• Hudson Charron: Bronze in 50m Breaststroke, Bronze in 4x100m Mixed Relay
• Zubail Dzhabrailov: Bronze in 100m Butterfly, Bronze in 50m Butterfly, Bronze in 4x100m Mixed Relay.
• Lara Wuetherick: Bronze in 4x100m Mixed Relay, Silver in 100m Freestyle, and Gold in 200m Open.

• Edita Mackay: Bronze in 4x100m Mixed Relay
• Ethan Sand: Silver in 100m Freestyle

Congratulations to all our Falcon swimmers who swam so well this past season!

The students in F.R. Haythorne’s FSL 9 and Enterprise and Innovation 9 invite you, your family, and your friends to visit us at this year’s Holiday Market. The Enterprise and Innovation 9 students will be showcasing their business ventures (bakeries, app designs, artisan jams, holiday ornaments, homemade cards, fishing supplies, jewelry, and much more!) while FSL 9 students will be hosting a silent auction and bake sale. Come and support these great causes and get some holiday shopping done at the same time. Some silent auction items include: a signed Wayne Gretzky print, CAT Finning hoodies and stools, gift cards to local restaurants (The Keg, Browns Social House, Ribeye), gift certificates (the Citadel, Sunridge Ski Hill, Shoot 360, Rabbit Hill, Dairy Queen, True Movement, Sherwood Park Mall, Superstore, Vertically Inclined, just to name a few), and other great gifts (apparel from Bev Facey, a Milwaukee heated jacket, Apple Airpods, skincare treatment and basket (valued at $1000), Acapella Catering package (valued at $450) and much more). Doors open at 5:00 p.m. We hope to see you there!

Our talented actors and actresses of Bev Facey Drama are proud to present "A Christmas Carol" from December 9 to 12 at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are now on sale at the Bev Facey main office. All performances are in the Bev Facey Theatre.

• We are so looking forward to this holiday classic with our amazing students in the beloved roles we know so well in this Dickens classic. Please don't wait on getting tickets as they are selling fast, and we would hate to disappoint anyone!

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 - Dec. 2, 2024

• Model UN - Meets at lunch today. Country assignments will be handed out today. Vital that everyone attends!
  
• Robotics Club meets today at 3:20 p.m. in Rm 216.

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Tuesday - Dec. 3, 2024

• Falcon Archery Club - 3:20 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Rm 296)

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Wednesday - Dec. 4, 2024 (Early Dismissal @ 2:17 p.m.- Staff Meeting)

• Staff Meeting Wednesday - Bus schedule will be a regular early out 2:17 p.m. pickup at school.
• F.L.I. will be putting up our Falcon Christmas tree.
• F.L.I. supplies Egg Nog & Cake at noon to students.
• Facey Craft Club - meets today at noon in Rm 159.
  
• Jr. & Sr. Basketball Teams Organizational Parent Meeting at 6:00 p.m. in our Library.

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Thursday - Dec. 5, 2024

• Jazz Band meets for practice at noon today in the Band Room (Rm 142)
  
• F.L.I. Christmas Ornament Decorating Activity - at noon in the cafeteria.
• Falcon Archery Club - 3:20 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. (Rm 296).
• Sr. Boys Basketball host Camrose Composite for a 5:30 p.m. exhibition game.
  
• Sr. Girls Basketball host Camrose Composite for a 7:00 p.m. exhibition game.

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Friday - Dec. 6, 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.
• Jr. Boys and Girls Basketball travel to Ardrossan's Junior Invitational Tournament.

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Saturday - Dec. 7, 2024

Jr. Boys and Girls Basketball continue at the Ardrossan Junior Invitational Tournament.

The Augustana Student Academic Conference is coming Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

NAIT Hosts Trade Connections Event – Presented by Women Leading and Building Canada's Future

Join us on January 29, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for a valuable networking opportunity for women in the skilled trades. This event allows participants to build meaningful connections, share experiences, and engage with apprentices, journeypersons, aspiring trades professionals, and potential mentors.

Eligible apprentices and pre-apprentices will also learn about the resources available through the Women Leading and Building Canada's Future initiative, in partnership with the Government of Canada’s Canadian Apprenticeship Strategy. Don’t miss this chance to expand your network and advance your career in the trades.

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 $92,000 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:

December 4, 2024 - Staff Meeting (Early Out Schedule - Busses at 2:17 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 11, 2024 - Last Academic Coaching session of 2024.

December 11, 2024 - Bev Facey Football Banquet

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