Continuing our thought on humility in prayer, it's important to recognize that sometimes, a humble prayer can be remarkably short. Humility can be expressed in just a single, simple word of confession: "Help."

In Matthew 15, a Canaanite woman in desperate need approaches Jesus. She kneels before Him and utters just three words: "Help me, Lord." In this short plea, she acknowledges her own inadequacy and admits that she can’t overcome her struggle on her own. By asking for help, she shows her faith in Jesus' strength and her trust in His power. This brief prayer is steeped in humility, reflecting a deep reliance on God’s mercy, faithfulness, and sovereignty.

When we ask God for help, we’re not only admitting our weakness but also affirming that He knows what’s best for us. A humble prayer is a testament to our trust in God's greater wisdom and plan.

Where do you need help from God today?

I encourage you to join me in bringing that need before Him. Confess your dependence on His guidance, and ask for His help. It could go something like this.

“Thank you for your faithfulness. Help me God with (confess your needs). Amen.”

My prayer is that as you ask God for help, He will meet you right in the middle of your need.

Pastor Kiara

October 7th, 2024 at 7:00 pm

October 7th is our Annual Awards Night to celebrate the 2023-24 school year student academic achievements!

Please have your student check a posted listing outside of the main school office next week to see if they are a recipient of an honors certificate for the 2023-24 school year. Due to the high volume of students who have achieved this standard, we will not be sending out individual invitations to families this year for this specific award. Please note, students will not be called onto the stage as in previous years. Instead, we will be recognizing students for this achievement by putting their name on the screen and asking students to stand for applause. These certificates can be picked up at the conclusion of the ceremony. Students who do not attend the awards ceremony can pick up their certificate in the office the following school day. Should you be unsure as to whether your child(ren) have achieved the criteria for honors, please ensure they check the listing outside of the office.

Formal invitations will only be emailed to families whose child(ren) have received an award outside of the honors certificates. For these individual awards, students will be recognized during the ceremony by being called on stage to receive their award.

Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact our school office directly.

Please view and understand the contents contained in this link regarding emergency preparedness and procedures at EIPS schools:

https://www.eips.ca/parents/emergency-preparedness

Thank you.

For the 2024-25 year, the deadline for receiving fee waiver applications is Dec. 16, 2024. Contact families and independent students who may need the help and remind them to apply for a waiver of fees. Information for staff about fee waivers is available on the EIPS Intranet. The application form can be found on the public EIPS website. The only applications that will be accepted after the deadline will be from families new to EIPS.

Grade 12 student applications for most Alberta post-secondary institutions open on October 1 through Apply Alberta (www.applyalberta.ca). Students apply by making a BASIC alberta.ca account (do not choose the verified option) and proceed through the steps indicated on the website. Students should report all their grade 11 courses and marks, as well as their projected marks in their grade 12 courses. Be sure to follow all the steps, including any external sites they are directed to (like the U of A website, Casper testing site, etc.). Note: many institutions follow a ‘rolling admission’ model and offer students on a first qualified, first admitted basis. As a result, students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

For questions about the Apply Alberta system or how to apply, check out the Apply Alberta FAQ section: https://www.applyalberta.ca/help/frequently-asked-questions/

If you are still having difficulty, feel free to contact Mrs. Matheson (dion.matheson@eips.ca).

Hello parents and guardians. Requests for the administration of medication at school must follow the administrative procedure set out by Elk Island Public Schools;

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The school will not provide over the counter medications (pain relief medication, cold remedies etc.). If there is a medication that needs to be administered to a student, the required forms will need to be completed by the parent or guardian and can be found in the administrative procedure. AP 316

Update your PowerSchool information The EIPS Correction and Verification Form is available online through your PowerSchool Parent Portal—at the top of the left-hand menu. Use the form to access and update your child’s records information—including address, parent and guardian information, emergency contacts and medical information. Reviewing the form and submitting updates ensures the school has the most up-to-date information regarding your child.

When reviewing the form, pay close attention to all listed phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contact information. Also, if you recently moved, now is the time to ensure the Division has your updated address. Throughout the year, the Division and school use the listed information to communicate with families about important information, including updates, the latest news and events. PowerSchool Correction and Verification Form Review and update the form by Sept. 25, 2024

If you have questions about the form or your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at 780-464-7127.

Brightspace Parent & Guardian Information

Brightspace Parent & Guardian allows authorized parents/guardians to log in to the Brightspace learning environment to see their child's classroom activity feed; grade items and grade feedback from instructors; upcoming assignments; portfolio evidence; and quizzes. This helps parents/guardians engage with their children about their learning and stay up-to-date on upcoming work.

**If parents have NEVER used Brightspace before, an account will need to be created (video linked below). Parents MUST use the same username that they use to log into the PowerSchool parent portal, otherwise the account will not be linked to the student.**

Create Your Brightspace Parent & Guardian Account

Parent/Guardian Log In (use your PowerSchool Parent Portal user info to login)

Additional helpful links on how to navigate Brightspace.

Video overview of Brightspace Parent & Guardian

Brightspace Parent & Guardian Guide

Brightspace: Parent & Guardian FAQ

Brightspace Parent & Guardian App

Brightspace Parent/Guardian Information Session (Recording)

Access the SCS student life handbook: https://www.scasecondary.ca/students/scs-student-life-handbook

Please fill out this form to register for our My Pass Set-Up sessions that will be hosted by Mrs. Khajavi in The Commons. Grades 11&12 students who plan to attend these sessions must register first by completing this form. Students will need a personal email address that is NOT a school generated account.

Note: Sessions for Grade 10 students will be held in early 2025 as there won't be any credits processed at this time.

What is MyPass? MyPass is an Alberta Education self-service website for students to access and order transcripts, view detailed academic reports, track credits, view diploma exam results and so much more!

DATES: Tuesday, October 15 & Thursday, October 17

TIME: 11:45am

LOCATION: The Commons

Please bring a personal digital device with you, preferably a laptop.

Field Trip Procedure:

Students are expected to have Permission Click field trip forms completed and signed in a timely manner, prior to the day of a field trip. Students who arrive at school on the day of a field trip without consent to attend that field trip will not be permitted to attend. Permission Click forms and reminders are emailed to parents and guardians in advance of field trips. Please ensure your email address with the school is correct.

Through Dual Credit opportunities, students can earn college/university credits from a Post-Secondary institution and high school credits in select programs. These opportunities are in partnership with Elk Island Public Schools Division, Lakeland College, Portage College, Norquest College, Olds College, and Alberta Education.

Dual credit helps students to:

- get started on a Post-Secondary education while still in high school
- save money on Post-Secondary tuition costs (through the Dual Credit Framework, high school students do not pay post-secondary tuition fees (other than the cost of textbooks)
- potentially earn credits in high school and a Post-Secondary Institution at the same time
gain experience to succeed academically in a Post-Secondary environment

Students will be responsible for purchasing all textbooks and required resources materials (ie: robotics kit). These costs are set by the Post-Secondary Institution and indicated in the course descriptions. Information about purchasing the required materials will be provided to students once they have been accepted into the course.

Note: due to the independent nature of dual credit programming, students should be self-directed learners.

For more information about dual credit, reach out to Mrs. Matheson (dion.matheson@eips.ca)

Do you know a person at school that is great and deserves to be recognized? Nominate them for a 10/10! We want to hear all the good things that are happening around our school.

All these awesome stories will be shared on The Board and some may win a free meal at the Eagle's Nest!

Click here to nominate someone 😀

SCHOOL FEES ARE NOW UPLOADED. This includes course fees, volleyball, cross country, and flag football.

Pay school fees online! 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, contact Jennifer Gibson at 780-464-7127

Please let your teacher(s) or the office know if you are traveling outside of Canada and require access to your Brightspace. Regularly, Brightspace isn't accessible when you are outside of Canada, so we need to request access from EIPS for the duration of your travels.

Thank you! 😀

Video surveillance at schools and on buses

Did you know each EIPS bus is equipped with video surveillance, and many school sites have video monitoring equipment?

Video surveillance and equipment help:

· ensure the safety of all students, staff, drivers and property; and

· discourage destructive acts.

As needed, EIPS school administration and Student Transportation staff review video recordings, in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIP) Act. The recordings assist schools and the Division with monitoring student and driver conduct and may be used as evidence in a disciplinary matter.

For more information about the collection, use and disclosure of personal information, contact the EIPS FOIP Co-ordinator at 780-464-3477

On behalf of the Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary School Council, thank you for helping us recognize our amazing staff for the wonderful work they do.

If there is staff member you'd like to recognize, please fill out this Google form.

1 Thessalonians 5:11 Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

We are super excited to launch our partnership with the new Community Kitchen high school course! Over the next year we are looking to support two ministries (to begin with), We Care and Youth Unlimited drop-in centers. Our goal is to provide meals and snacks for over 200 youth/adults each week in the hopes that by meeting the physical need for food, each individual will experience the love of Jesus. Our students will have an opportunity to serve selflessly and express compassion in a tangible way.

The proceeds from the Eagle's nest will go directly to this ministry and every meal you purchase will actually feed double-fold! Thank you in advance for all your support and please continue to pray that God will open even more doors of opportunity for us to serve!

The Eagle's Nest is open! Each day, Miss Higgs will have a delicious meal ready for purchase. Meals are $6 each or you can purchase a 5-meal punch pass for $25. Cash or cards are accepted.

Monday, September 30, 2024

• No school

Tuesday, October 1 (Day 2)

• Jumbo Hot Dog and Poutine

Wednesday, October 2 (Day 1)

• Grilled cheese or Philly Cheesesteak with Soup

Thursday, October 3 (Day 2)

• Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl or Butter Chicken with Naan Bread

Friday, October 4

• No School

• October 2- EIAA Cross Country Division 1 Strathcona Wilderness Centre
• October 2- Early Dismissal
• October 4- PD Day No school
• October 7- Awards Night
• October 9- Jr High Cross Country Zones Strathcona Wilderness Centre
• October 14- Thanksgiving Day, No School
• October 19- Cross Country Provincials
• October 25- Picture Day
• October 30- Parent Teacher Interviews

SPAC Youth has weekly gatherings, and we would love to have you join:

Senior High (Grade 9-12)

Tuesday | 7pm

Junior High (Grade 7-8)

Wednesday | 7pm

We’d love to have you join

Follow us on Instagram - @spacyth for more details.

We hope to see you there.

Please remember that our building does not open for students before 8:20AM. Students who arrive earlier will need to wait outside until the doors open.

In the afternoon, we kindly ask that parents pick up their children before 3:35PM. After 3:35PM, students are kindly asked to wait outside for their transportation.