Dear Falcon students and families,

I hope you all had an amazing November Break! We as a staff are all ready to come back and work hard with our students for the second half of the first semester. Our students and staff did an excellent job of honouring our veterans in the last week before the break with our November 8 student activity and ceremony (please check out the attached article and pictures).

The focus of the upcoming week will feature events around "Bullying Awareness Week" highlighting the importance of how we treat each other and demonstrate kindness and caring for one another in our school community.

I would also like to invite our entire community to attend the return of the Bev Facey Holiday Market on this Saturday, November 23, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. This F.L.I. planned event will feature members of our community and various businesses featuring Christmas crafts and products for Sale. All proceeds from the sale of tables selling sites will be donated by Facey's Leadership Initiative to the Strathcona Christmas Bureau.

With Student-Parent-Teacher Conferences and November Break behind us we also want to remind our students and parents that we are moving into the second half of the first semester. We are asking our parents to continue to communicate with their student's teachers, and to support their children as the rigour and responsibilities of the courses they are enrolled in continue to become more demanding. Also, we would ask that you encourage your children to take advantage of our Opportunity Wednesday academic coaching and rewrite exam sessions as we progress.

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

Ken Wlos

Principal

A heartfelt thank you to all our students and staff who did such a great job honoring our Veterans on November 8 (Indigenous Veterans Day). The students this year were first challenged to undergo an activity and gallery walk highlighting what they would do and sacrifice to ensure the freedoms we have today. Students were also encouraged to share the stories of relatives and family members who served or are currently serving in the military. Our entire student body and staff then took part in our formal Remembrance day ceremony.

Bev Facey's School Council meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in our school library. This Tuesday (November 19) is our third meeting of the year and we will be discussing a number of current school culture items and finalizing how we will be utilizing the Alberta School Council grant. Our council is vital to our school community, and we would love to see as many parents as possible attend. Please peruse the agenda via the PDF Link below the article.

We use a hybrid model allowing our parents to attend in person or virtually. If you are interested in attending via Microsoft Teams the link is below.

Link to the BFCHS School Council Virtual Meeting on Nov. 19 @ 6 PM:

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This year Bev Facey's Leadership Initiative students will be hosting a Holiday Market which will consist of vendors from our Facey community as well as from Strathcona county. More information will be posted on Bev Facey's Website as the Market date approaches.

REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 18, 2024. REGISTRATION CLOSES at 3:45PM on NOVEMBER 21, 2024.

Price per table is $35.

Each table is roughly 8ft x 3ft.

Each table comes with 2 chairs. Table coverings are not provided.

Concession will be available to vendors and buyers throughout the event. The cafe will be open for the day, and we will be running a barbeque in the afternoon.

Payment for your table(s) can be made at the Bev Facey School Office from 8:00AM - 3:45PM during weekdays. We accept debit, credit, cash and cheque. Cheques can be made out to Bev Facey Community High School and delivered to the main office personally or via mail. We DO NOT accept credit cards over the phone and we do not accept PayPal. All outstanding payments must be made by 3:45PM on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2024.

Doors open at 7:30AM for setup. Event runs from 9AM- 4PM on November 23, 2024. All tables must be cleared by 5:30PM. Help will be available. Event will be held in the North and Banner Gyms.

Events happening throughout the day:

- Santa will be making visits all throughout the day

- There will be a face painting and glitter tattoo station run by Bev Facey's Leadership Initiative students

- Gift basket raffles

All proceeds from table rentals and raffle ticket sales will be donated to the Strathcona Christmas Bureau.

If you wish to book a table in the market, please fill out and submit the following form. Once you submit the form, we will reach out to you with information on how to pay for your table(s) and a reminder of the payment deadline.

If you have any questions, please email Jack at jacksnow1807@gmail.com

Congratulations to Ariyona Cooper (Art 20) on an amazing scratchart composition. This challenging medium requires students to scratch away the black ink to reveal the light values underneath… trickier than one might think!! Well done Ariyona!

• Grad Rings (Jewelry) Order Day: November 19 @ Noon in Front of the Office.
• Grad Student Committee Meeting: November 19 at Lunch.
• Grad Lists posted: November 25, March 17, and May 5.
• Grad Photos: January 13 to 17, 2025 (Bookings come out at the end of November by email).
• Mandatory Grad Rehearsal: May 28, 2025 @ 2:30 p.m. in the Banner Gym.
• Graduation Ceremony: May 31, 2025 @ 1 PM in Hall D at the Edmonton Expo Centre.
• Grad Facey Formal: May 31, 2025 @ 7:30 PM at Bev Facey Community High School

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

Support Bev Facey’s Music Program!

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!

• Our talented actors and actresses of Bev Facey Drama are proud to present "Bad Seed". Tickets are now on sale via PowerSchool or at the Bev Facey office. All performances are at the Bev Facey Theatre. Tickets are on sale for $15 each. Showtimes are as follows:

  
  

  
  

  • November 25, 26, 27, and 28 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Our talented actors and actresses of Bev Facey Drama are proud to present "A Christmas Carol". Tickets are now on sale via PowerSchool or at the Bev Facey office. All performances are at the Bev Facey Theatre. Tickets are on sale for $15 each. Showtimes are as follows:

• December 9, 10, 11, and 12 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Monday - Nov. 18, 2024

• Model UN - Meets at lunch today in room 159.
• Robotics Club meets today at 3:20 p.m. in Rm 210.

Tuesday - Nov. 19, 2024

• Jostens Grad Ring Sales - at lunch in front of the Office.
• Odd Socks Day - students & staff asked to wear odd socks for the day.
• Grad Student Committee Meeting - at lunch in room 159.
• Falcon Archery Club - 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Rm 297)
  
• Bev Facey School Council Meeting - 6 p.m. in the Library.

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Wednesday - Nov. 20, 2024 (Early Dismissal @ 2:17 p.m.- Opportunity Wednesday)

• Opportunity Wednesday - Staff Collaboration Day, and Rewrites available. Bus schedule will be a regular 3:17 p.m. pickup at school.
  
• Grade Level Assemblies - Allyship and Kindness (Gr. 10 - Blk 1/Gr. 11- Blk 2/Gr. 12-Blk 3).
• Falcons' Craft Club - meets today in Room 159
  

Thursday - Nov. 21, 2024

• Jazz Band meets for practice at noon today in the Band Room (Rm. 142)
• Archery Club Practice- 3:25 p.m. in the Room 298.

Friday - Nov. 22, 2024

• University of Calgary Presentation - at 10:00 a.m. in the Library.
• 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.

Saturday - Nov. 23, 2024

• F.L.I. presents the Bev Facey Holiday Market – from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the North and South Gymnasiums.
• Bev Facey Robotics teams travel to St. Albert to compete in their first tournament of the season at École Alexandre-Taché.

Exciting news! The University of Calgary is coming to our library for an engaging presentation on November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Join us for an insightful discussion that promises to inspire and inform.

The University of Alberta is offering one-on-one advising sessions at Bev Facey from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on November 27th. To book a time, drop by Student Services to speak to Mr. Lawlor.

Bullying Awareness Week is an internationally recognized campaign aimed at raising awareness about bullying and its impact on individuals, schools, and communities. This week-long event promotes education, dialogue, and action to address bullying in all its forms—verbal, physical, relational, and cyberbullying. It encourages schools, parents, and communities to work together to prevent bullying and foster a safe, inclusive environment for everyone. Our students will be also taking part in grade level assemblies focusing on allyship and promoting kindness on November 20th.

On November 19th, we would like to encourage students and staff to participate in Odd Socks Day. Odd Socks Day is a fantastic event that serves as a symbol of celebrating diversity and promoting inclusion. It encourages people to wear mismatched socks as a lighthearted and symbolic gesture, reinforcing the idea that being different is something to take pride in. So, show your support and wear odd socks on November 19th.

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:

Congratulations to our Junior Boys football squad who finished their season with a silver medal in the Division II Final in a very close game against Ross Sheppard High School. The team can be very proud of their last game, they came back from a deficit a number of times to make the game a close loss.

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 $C92,000 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:

Diploma Exam Prep Sessions: Registration opens October 28

Courses are designed for preparing students to write their Grade 12 diploma exams. The material presented is based on a 12-hour schedule over a weekend. Courses will run from 8:30 or 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a half-hour break for lunch. Courses will be offered at Salisbury Composite High School (20 Festival Way) in Sherwood Park. Cost is $125 per course, $75 for Science 30. Registration will close on January 8, 2025 for English, Social Studies & Math Session 1 and January 15, 2025 Session 2 for Biology, Chemistry & Physics and January 22, 2025 for Science. Register at https://www.eipsnextstep.ca/

January 11-12 ELA 30-1, SS 30-1, Math 30-1, & Math 30-2

12 hours (9am-3:30pm)

January 18-19 Bio 30, Chem 30, Physics 30

13 hours (8:30am-3:30pm)

January 25 Science 30

6.5 hours (8:30am-3:30pm)

Current EIPS Students
If your child is already attending an EIPS school in the current year, you can register and pay for Diploma Prep courses by logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal the same way you usually do to pay fees. You do not need to create a new Parent Portal account to register for Diploma Prep. Once you are logged into the Parent Portal, click on the student fees icon (the green dollar sign) under the navigation menu. Click on the appropriate student’s name tab and click on the appropriate Next Step Diploma Prep course(s) in which you’d like to register. Students are not considered registered unless payment for the Diploma Prep course is made at the time of check-out.

Please note: Each of your children already attending an EIPS school must be linked to your Parent Portal account in order for you to be able to view and pay their fees through this system. Visit our PowerSchool page for instructions on how to create a Parent Portal account and link all of your children to that single account.

Non-EIPS Students
Non-EIPS families accessing Diploma Prep courses provided by EIPS can register and pay online through the Student Quick Pay system. You will need to Create Account to access the Diploma Prep courses.

If you have questions regarding Diploma Exam Prep sessions, please reach out to nextstep@eips.ca or 780-464-1899

November 18 to 22, 2024 - Allyship and Anti-Bullying Week

November 19, 2024 - Bev Facey School Council Meeting (6:00 p.m. - Library)

November 20, 2024 - Allyship Presentation

November 25 to 28, 2024 - BFCHS Drama presents "Bad Seed" (7:00 p.m. - Theatre)

November 27, 2024 - University of Alberta "1 on 1" meetings (12 p.m. to 3 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 12, 2024 - General Music Rock & Pop Show

December 13, 2024 - Concert Band "Winter Winds" Show

December 23, 2024 to January 3, 2025 - Christmas Break