RHJ Weekly Update

Hello RHJ Ravens!

Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025. We trust you all had an excellent Christmas Break and were able to enjoy some fantastic weather. Please see below for your weekly update.

Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions, comments, concerns via email at gregory.cruickshank@eips.ca.

Sincerely,

Greg, Glenda, and the RHJ Team

• January 13: Honours Program Applications Open
• January 13: Division High School Information Session
• January 15 to February 13: Alternative program information sessions
• January 27: Family Literacy Day
• January 27: School Council 6:00PM in Library w/ Hybrid Option
• January 29: Professional Learning Day (schools closed to students)
• January 30: Second semester begins

Full calendar for 2024-25

Is your child considering the Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) Junior High Honours program for the coming school year? The program is designed for students in grades 8 and 9 with high achievement in their core courses and who enjoy a challenging academic environment.

Applications for the 2025-26 EIPS Junior High Honours program are open Jan. 13-26, 2025.

When applications open, the parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool identified as the Permission Click contact for all current grades 7 and 8 students will receive an email through Permission Click outlining the application process for the program—including a link to an application form.

Refer to the EIPS Junior High Honours program information page for details about specific courses within the program and eligibility requirements.

The third Monday in January, often called Blue Monday, is a challenging time for many, marked by cold weather, post-holiday financial stress, and limited sunlight. To help beat the winter blues, the City of Fort Saskatchewan's Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) is thrilled to present once again an evening of laughter and connection with the Blue Monday Comedy Special.

The 18+ show will feature a lineup of talented comedians, including returning host Sean Lecomber, Stirling Scott, Kelly Taylor, Art Bellrose and Jules Balluffi. Whether you're looking to share a laugh with friends, combat the winter blues, or simply enjoy a fun evening out, the Blue Monday Comedy Special promises to deliver. Tickets are only $10.00 and can be found here, by calling 780-992-6400, or in person at the DCC front desk. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to come and share some laughs!

Learn how to help your teen with the social and technological pressures they face in the world today. Together we will go through research-based ways we can support teens when they are feeling the pressure of their digital lives. Issues addressed include interacting with strangers online, understanding their digital identity, and healthy relationships.

The content of this workshop is geared for parents and caregivers with children between 9-14 years of age. The presentation is from 6 to 7:30 pm, with an opportunity for Q & A from 7:30 to 8 pm.

Sign up here

We apologize for the continued delay. We now have a confirmed date of January 31st for shipping, which should take between 7 and 10 days.

Our Grade 9 class is hard at work raising funds to offset the costs of their upcoming ski trip to Marmot Basin. All funds from the 50/50 and Bottle Drive will go towards the total group cost.

50/50 Raffle Link

Please come claim if these are yours.

We will be hosting a self-guided bottle drive Jan 13-19 2025. Each student can collect and bring in their bottles individually. You can then turn in the cash with a receipt to our coordinator. Coordinator details TBD.

EIPS’ Annual Education Results Report 2023-24 is now available online. The report details how EIPS is doing relative to Alberta Education’s performance measures; how it’s supporting students to achieve the best possible outcomes; and its successes, challenges and priority strategies moving forward. A brief overview of the report is also available.

To help you make an informed decision about senior high, EIPS is hosting a Division high school information night. All EIPS students in grades 8 and 9 and their families are invited to attend to learn more about the senior high program. The session will provide information about senior high courses, instruction, programming and extracurricular opportunities throughout the Division, as well as details about diploma requirements and various career path options.

Event Details:

Date: Jan. 13, 2025
Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: The Park Church
1 Brower Drive, Sherwood Park

With the winter season in full effect, we have a few reminders for families:

· Ensure students have clothing appropriate for expected weather conditions.

· If weather conditions are bad enough to impact student transportation, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) advises families directly, as well as posting on social media and eips.ca as early as possible.

· Decisions regarding bus cancellations are guided by an EIPS administrative procedure that states, “school bus service may be suspended…when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 C, including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.”

· Other reasons for suspending or delaying school bus services include adverse weather and poor road conditions.

· When school bus services are suspended, schools remain open to students.

For more information, contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151

The Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) returning student registration process for 2025-26 takes place Feb. 10-24, 2025. Through the online form, all families will confirm the school and program their child will attend next year or advise the Division if they aren’t returning. For students who want to attend a non-designated school next year, these requests must be submitted through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space.

On February 10, the parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool identified as the Permission Click contact for each pre-kindergarten to Grade 11 student will receive an email through Permission Click with a link to the form. If your family hasn’t received any Permission Click forms this school year, contact the school office so we can investigate any technical issues before registration season.

If your child misses just two days a month for any reason for ten of their school years, they’ll have missed the equivalent of one entire year of school. Students who frequently miss school, even as early as kindergarten, are also more likely to have di­fficulty in school, at post-secondary and in their career. As every family has unique circumstances, EIPS uses a multi-tiered approach to re-engage students with chronic absenteeism. In addition, the Division promotes strategies to support and encourage regular attendance for all students. If you’re concerned about consistent student attendance for your child or youth, contact the school for support. An informative video is also available.

Rudolph Hennig has joined with LunchBox to offer lunches for our students! Parents can order and pay online through the link below, and students pick up the lunches in the Raven's Nest Store in the first half of lunch.

LunchBox also brings some additional items to sell to students.

https://fortsasklunchbox.com/

Welcome to the home of the Ravens! We support personal development and academic growth for all of our students.

Rudolph Hennig Junior High School honours Treaty 6 territory and welcomes students from Metis settlements and First Nations communities throughout Western Canada and the Northwest Territories. We strive to build a safe and caring environment where cultural practices and traditions are honoured and celebrated. We work closely with community Elders to bring the truth of Canada’s history to our students as we work towards shared reconciliation.

We hope your year with us will be an enjoyable, rewarding, and memorable experience. Rudolph Hennig’s staff are committed to ensuring all students achieve success.

Email: general.rhj@eips.ca
Website: www.rudolphhennig.ca/
Phone: 780-998-2216
Twitter: @RHJRavens