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November 2024

Newsletter

November 2024Newsletter

PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE

Students have been busy in October with their classes and extracurricular activities. Mrs. Edey’s Drama Students spent a lot of time preparing for their performance: The Legend of Sleepy Hollow. Volleyball Players from Minis to Junior and Senior High kept on practicing, competing…and improving. Archery continued as well…with a staggering number of participants! Many Teachers utilized the Outdoor Classroom which will continue as long as the weather holds :) Mrs. Burgess had Jr High Foods Students cooking, baking and sewing. Grade 6 dug deep into the Pillars of Democracy during Social Studies. October really was a busy time!


November looks to be equally jam packed with a Book Fair in the Learning Commons, Basketball starting and so much impactful learning in every grade. Don’t worry though…there is a break on the horizon from November 11-15, 2024. This will provide an opportunity to relax and recharge. Thank you to all our Families, Businesses and Community for the ongoing support you provide Staff and Students at Central High Sedgewick Public School.


As always, please reach out to your Child’s Teacher(s) if you have questions or concerns. It is the best way to stay on top of things and to hear about the positives! Mr. Nickel (Assistant Principal) and I are also always available if you have questions.


Health and wellness to everyone!


Mr. Cowan

IMPORTANT DATES

November 1- PD Day- No school for students

November 11-15-Fall Break- School Closed

November 18-Picture Retakes

November 25-29-Book Fair

December 18-Christmas Concert-1 PM & 7 PM (2 Performances)

November Hot Lunch

Tuesday November 5- Subway

Tuesday November 19- Rec Centre

Concession Specials

Wednesday Nov 27th - Hot Dogs - $3 each

order deadline Tuesday Nov 19th


Friday December 13th - Grilled Cheese - $4 each

order deadline Tuesday Dec 10th



Place concession orders here

CHSPS Winter Greenery Fundraiser

Below you will find a poster of the CHSPS Annual Greenery Holiday Fundraiser!


Money raised goes to our Sedgewick School Parent Support Association and is used to pay for things like busing for field trips, classroom resources, equipment, etc.


Online orders are preferred, but paper copies will be distributed to the youngest/only students in Elementary. If you wish to have a paper copy, there will be some extras in the office.

Website: https://chsps.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home (scroll down on the website to order)


There will be 3 payment options online: etransfer to chspscouncil@gmail.com, credit card, or cheque (payable to Sedgewick School Parent Support Association). Unpaid balances will result in canceled orders.

Important Dates to Remember:

November 8th- Paper Copies Due to Office

November 13th- Online Orders Due

November 29th- Delivery & Pickup

*Orders must be picked up on the day of delivery-updates will be shared via School Messenger

CHSPS Purdy's Fundraiser

Our Purdy's Fundraiser is now live. Funds raised from this fundraiser go towards our Sedgewick School Parent Support Association and are used for many of the school's requests such as equipment, bussing, and resources for classrooms.


This campaign is strictly online and orders can be made and paid for online. Please follow the link below. Customer #21255


Last Day to submit orders- Tuesday November 19th

Delivery- November 29th- December 5th

Pick Up Date- Monday December 9th at the school


Contact Jody Bergseth (jbergseth@brsd.ab.ca) if you have any questions.


Thank you for the support!

Jr High Field Trip

Camrose Composite Playhouse is performing "Roald Dahl's Willy Wonka" for our Jr High students

Friday, November 29 @ 12:30pm.

Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Centre in Camrose


$10/ticket

Complete the online consent form here

Citizens of the Month

September- Carissa McMahon

For helping with Students Union Food Drive.

October- Caige Kennedy

For his help getting the new yearbook started and helping with the concession, vending machine, etc. with a positive attitude and friendly face.

September- Evelyn Hampshire

For being kind and always willing to lend a helping hand.

October- Aniston Specka

For showing leadership in class through her excellent participation and being willing to get class conversations going.

Athletes of the Month September & October

Lucas Docksteader

Lucas been a strong leader on the RAMS volleyball team. He leads the team through practice, encourages and praises his teammates, and makes sure coach smiles more often.

Issie Borgel

Issie continually represents CHSPS well during events, is always encouraging her teammates and creates a positive team atmosphere.

Jake Grant

Jake is a great athlete with a coachable attitude and is a positive teammate.

Raine Burden

Raine is able to play both middle or power when her team needs her. She shows good leadership on the court.

Liberty Borgel

Liberty has been co-captain of her volleyball team and leads others by her example of hardwork, desire to improve and her unwavering support of her teammates. She also had a strong run at Cross Country Zones.

Colton Specka

Colton represented Central High at the Alberta School Athletic Association Cross Country Running Championship on October 19 in Grande Prairie. Colton trains on his own and he has consistently dropped time with each race. Colton ran the 5 km course in a time of 21.2 minutes.

Pyper Love

Pyper is committed to the volleyball team, even when she struggles she can persevere and carry on. She is a supportive team member.

Benett Patten

Benett is a hardworking and dedicated athlete. He shows excellent sportsmanship and is a key leader on his team.

Terry Fox

Our Terry Fox fundraiser brought in $2,810 in online donations this year! Thank you to our generous community members for all of the donations. Every dollar makes a difference.


A special thank you to the Wild Rose Co-op for donating all bottles of water and freezies to our event which was held on October 4. We also appreciate our volunteers who helped along the route.

CHSPS Pets in Schools Policy

Before bringing any pets into the school, permission must be obtained from Mr. Cowan. Because of the potential health risks associated with handling and caring for animals, permission will be granted on a limited, case by case basis.

Concession Bucks

Prepaid cards for concession purchases are now available online. You can prepay $10-$50 for one student.

  • Purchase per student not family.

  • Used for daily purchases only, not pre-ordered hot lunch.

  • An email will be sent to parents once the prepay amount is $5 or less.

Currently our concession is only open at lunch Wednesdays and Fridays.

Superintendent's Message to Families

Please click here to read this month's message to families from Superintendent, Rhae-Ann Holoien.

Powerschool Parent Portal

Please click here to for more information on the Powerschool Parent Portal.

REMINDERS

2024-25 Student Verification Forms-DUE

2024-25 Student Verification Forms were sent by Battle River school Division in August need to be completed through PowerSchool. The forms need to be completed in a web browser setting (not in the APP). These forms need to be completed as soon as possible click here to complete.


User Name will be your firstname.lastname

EX: John.Smith

Followed by your password


Once you are in PowerSchool you need to go into the SchoolEngage Icon on the left hand side of the screen. When you open this and have not yet completed the forms it will say your student/s name and incomplete forms. Click on the incomplete forms link and verify or make changes as necessary and submit.



If you are having trouble accessing PowerSchool Parent Portal, please contact the office at 780-384-3817.

Parent Council

Meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in room 413 at the school. All parents and guardians welcome.

Student Absences

To report your students absence please send an email to chsps-aa@brsd.ab.ca

Private Vehicle Transportation for School Events

Reminder: In order to transport other students in your vehicle for school events you must be an approved driver. Forms are available on our website.


Those who were approved for the 2023-2024 school year are still approved to drive until the end of December 2024. You will receive an email before then to resubmit your paperwork for 2025 approval.

School Fees

School fees have now been applied to your students account. An email with a statement was sent September 12th.


School fees are payable online using VISA DEBIT or MASTERCARD. To add a student to your account you will need their student number which is found on the statement.


Any questions regarding school fees, contact Melinda in the office mmcclements@brsd.ab.ca
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