Dear Falcon students and families,

As we move into the second week of the second semester we are excited to have our students moving past their entry level course activities, and on to the more challenging elements that their new classes will present. This week will be a little shorter as there will be no school on Thursday or Friday as teachers will be attending Teachers' Convention.

Our administration will be visiting all of our classes this upcoming week for a quick midyear information sharing and the expectations for the second semester. Messages around expectations of Digital citizenship, the EIPS Student Code of Conduct, and the importance of maintaining attendance are some of the highlights that we will be discussing.

I hope you all have fantastic week, and as always, if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.

Ken Wlos

Principal

Second semester classes began last Thursday, January 30, 2025. Students were reminded to check their timetables on PowerSchool for second semester. There have been some changes to room assignments and student schedules due to class sizes. If you have requested a course change and it has not been made, attend the class you are registered in until you meet with your grade administrator or counselor to discuss a change.

Counselors:

Mrs. MacNutt - Grade 10

Mrs. Tattrie - Grade 11

Mr. Lawlor - Grade 12

**We will be accepting all new students and encourage any grade 9 students and their parents to attend our February 11 - Open House (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) to get more information and a glimpse of our awesome school community.

The 2025-26 returning student registration process for all current EIPS students will take place Feb. 10-24, 2025. Families who apply to attend a non-designated school will be advised of the outcome by early March.

Between 9:00 a.m. and noon on February 10, current EIPS families will receive a Returning Student Registration 2025-26 form via Permission Click. No log in is required to complete the form.

All current PALS to Grade 11 students in EIPS must complete the returning student registration process—whether they're continuing at the same school or moving to a new school next year:

• if you'd like your child to attend your designated school next year;
• if you'd like to apply to have your child attend a non-designated school or program next year;
• if your child is applying to join or continue in an alternative program; or
• if your child will not return to EIPS next year.
  
  

Applying to a non-designated school or program:

To be considered for enrolment in a non-designated school or program in the upcoming school year, families must make that request during the returning student registration process. Acceptance at a requested non-designated school or program is based on available space. Some EIPS schools have closed boundaries because of high enrolment numbers and are not accepting registrations from non-designated students.

NOTE: All requests to attend a specific school or program for returning students in grades 1-12 must be completed during the returning student registration process to be considered for the next school year. The only exception: students who move into the Division from outside the geographic area, or another community within the Division, following the deadline. The Division will contact all families who apply to attend a non-designated school to advise of the outcome by early March.

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. On Tuesday, February 18 our fifth meeting of the year will take place, and part of the focus will be a continuation of information sharing around our 2025-2026 proposed school fees. We would love to see as many parents as possible attend.

Our Bev Facey School Council has joined forces with Fultonvale and Rudolph Hennig to host David Irvine on March 11, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.. Raising a child to become a responsible, respectful, resilient citizen requires deliberate action, intentional focus, and a strong, supportive community. Raising kids to be accountable and capable can be challenging and it takes courage to be a parent. With over forty years of experience as a family therapist, leadership advisor, author, parent, and grandparent, David Irvine offers a unique perspective for raising capable young people in a post pandemic world. Come prepared for an inspiring and thought-provoking presentation that will support, challenge, and shift the way you parent.

Learn how to:

• Raise capable, accountable young people in a self-indulgent world.

• Build citizenship in a consumer society.

• Balance support with demands to build capability.

• Deal responsibly and effectively with devices and technology.

• Support your kids without rescuing them.

• Guide kids who are facing anxiety.

• Let go and enjoy your kids.

David Irvine, the Leader’s Navigator, Bio

David Irvine is a world-renowned speaker, author, and trusted leadership advisor. He has

made a significant impact in the realms of leadership and personal development. Thousands

of individuals from the public, private, not-for-profit, entrepreneurial, and education sectors

attend his leadership development programs each year.

David is a bestselling author of seven books, with over 300,000 copies sold worldwide. His

most recent books are The Other Everest: Navigating the Pathway to Authentic Leadership

and Caring Is Everything: Getting To The Heart Of Humanity, Leadership, and Life. He also

hosts the podcast, The Leader’s Navigator, with his daughter, Hayley, a high school English

and Drama teacher.

David chairs the board of the Wayfinders Wellness Society, supporting military and first

responders suffering from PTSD. He is also a sessional instructor in the Faculty of Social

Work at the University of Calgary.

As a former nationally ranked distance runner, David maintains an active lifestyle of yoga,

boxing, and hiking, and lives with his wife in Cochrane, Alberta.

For more, visit www.davidirvine.com

Please check out the Grad 2025 parents and graduates' information presentation from our meeting on November 5, 2024 below. 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).

2025 Parent Grad Meeting Presentation

Please click on the presentation below for more information:

All grads should submit a Baby Picture before March 23, 2025. At this current time we only have 10% of the photos submitted by our Graduates. Graduates, Please take the time to upload this from your student account in this next month. Must submit by signing in with your student google account at the following button:

Congratulations to Sofie Sakhno (Art 30) on a stunning abstract portrait. Students were challenged with pushing many abstract qualities into a larger portrait of their choice…. And Sofie created a composition that showed this so well!! Well done Sofie.

Monday - Feb. 3, 2025

• Grad Gown Sizing - in Blocks 2 & 3 @ Room 280.
• Model UN - meets in room 159 at 11:36 a.m..
• Sr. Boys Basketball travels to Eastglen for a 5:30 p.m. game.
  

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Tuesday - Feb. 4, 2025

• Grad Gown Sizing - in Blocks 2 & 3 @ Room 280.
• Bev Facey Archery Team - practice in North Gym at 3:30 p.m..
• Jr. Boys Basketball host Edmonton Christian for a 5:30 p.m. game (Banner Gym).
  
• Jr. Girls Basketball travels to Paul Kane for a 5:30 p.m. game.

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Wednesday - Feb. 5, 2025

• Staff Meeting Wednesday- Bus schedule will have pick up at 2:17 p.m. pickup at school. Short Day Schedule will be used for classes throughout the day.
• Facey's Craft Club - meets today at noon in Rm 159.
  
• Sr. Boys Basketball travels to Queen Elizabeth for a 5:30 p.m. game.
• Sr. Girls Basketball travels to Strathcona Christian for a 6:30 p.m. game.

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Thursday - Feb. 6, 2025

• Teacher's' Convention - No School for Students

Friday - Feb. 7, 2025

• Teachers' Convention - No School for Students

Students enrolled in a second-semester course with an associated AP exam must register by February 28th. Please contact your AP teacher to obtain the necessary permission form.

Canadian School Counselling Week 2025 February 3 – 7 celebrates the vital role of school counselors in fostering student well-being, academic success, and holistic development. School counselors play an essential role in building supportive school communities where every student can thrive. #SCHOOLCOUNSELLORSHELP

School Counselors support the academic, social, and emotional growth of students.

School Counselors intervene when additional supports are required for students’ mental health, academic outcomes, and overall well-being.

School Counselors advocate for students to help them reach their goals in a safe and inclusive school environment.

Pink Shirt Day started in 2007 when a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt. Today, it’s a global movement to promote kindness and prevent bullying.

This February 26th, let’s come together, wear pink, and show that we stand for inclusion, respect, and healthy relationships. Whether at school, work, or with family and friends, we can all create safe spaces by supporting one another.

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. Please return to this newsletter periodically 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 publication:

February 5, 2025- Staff Meeting Early Out (2:17 p.m.)

February 6 & 7, 2025- North Central Teachers' Convention (No School for Students)

February 10, 2025 - Returning Student Registration opens (9:00 a.m.)

February 11, 2025 - Shelter in Place Drill in Block 2 @ 10:15 a.m..

February 11, 2025 - Bev Facey Open House - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

February 17, 2025 - Family Day Statutory Holiday

February 18, 2025 - BFCHS Allyship Presentation.

February 18, 2025 - BFCHS School Council Meeting (6:00 p.m. - School Library)

February 24, 2025 - Last Day of Returning Student Registration

February 26, 2025 - Pink Shirt Day

February 28, 2025 - Bev Facey hosts the EIPS Family Round Dance Ceremony (6:00 p.m. - Banner Gym)

March 5, 2025 - Staff Meeting: Early Out (2:17 p.m.)

March 7, 2025 - Professional Development day (No School for Students)

March 11, 2025 - BFCHS School Council presents speaker David Irvine: "Raising Accountable, Capable Young People - Paving the way for your Child's Success."