Principal's Message
Dear Falcon students and families,
We are looking forward to our 2024 Open House event on Tuesday, February 13. This is always a great night, and we are excited to invite all interested grade nine students and their families to view the amazing opportunities we have here at Bev Facey. We are incredibly proud of our current students accomplishments in our school community, and many of them will be at the event to share their passions and achievements. Please pass on the word to any interested families that might wish to attend. Valentines Day follows up right after on the fourteenth and our FLI students have not one but two events planned. I'd like to thank them for all their lead up work to the big day on Wednesday!
As we move into the third 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 their new classes will present. A reminder that every second and fourth Wednesday of the month will feature academic coaching from 2:17 pm to 3:17 pm during our Opportunity Wednesdays. These are excellent chances for students to fill in gaps in their understanding or even to be able to re-solidify the knowledge they just recently acquired in a class. Please take the time to encourage your child to take advantage of these opportune sessions.
This week will also see us continuing the returning student registration process. I would like to encourage all of you who have not registered your students to do so in the next week, as the window is closing rapidly. The process will be closing on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024.
I hope you all have amazing week, and as always, if you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact us.
Ken Wlos
Principal
Bev Facey Community High School
Measuring Success: Complete this year’s Alberta Education Assurance Survey
Once again, Alberta Education is surveying teachers, students and families through its annual Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey. The survey acts as an annual check-up on the province’s education system. Every year, Alberta Education conducts the survey to gather information about the quality of education provided by Alberta schools and school authorities. The survey looks at various measures such as education quality, citizenship, family involvement, engagement levels, school climate and student wellness.
The AEA survey is sent to
· Small schools (fewer than 120 students in grades 4-12)—based on jurisdiction requests for more reportable survey data at the school level, the survey is expanded to include all students in grades 4 and above and their parents and guardians.
· Large schools (120 or more students in grades 4-12)—only students in grades 4, 7 and 10 and their parents and guardians are included in the survey. These grades are considered to be a reasonably representative sample of students.
Throughout February, Grade 10 students at Bev Facey are completing the survey online at the school. Student participation is voluntary and completely anonymous. Students are assigned a random username and password to ensure survey responses aren’t linked to any individual student. The survey doesn’t take long to complete and is done within the school day during regular class time.
Additionally, parents and guardians of students in these grades are also asked to take a survey, either online or by mail. Alberta Education will send families information about the survey directly. As with the student and teacher survey, it’s anonymous and asks questions about your school experiences. If you have a child in grade 10 this year at Bev Facey, we encourage you to participate. The survey deadline is March 1, 2024.
Results from the AEA Survey are provided to Elk Island Public Schools each spring. The Division then uses the data to inform its four-year education plan, school education plans and strategies for continuous improvement. Each fall, the results are also shared with EIPS families and school communities in the Division’s Annual Education Results Report.
RELATED INFORMATION
AEA Survey: Methodology for rate calculation
Assurance and Accountability: Alberta’s K-12 education system
Sr. Girls Handball Organizational Meeting - Feb. 15
There will be a Senior Girls Handball Organizational meeting on Thursday, February 15 @ 11:40 a.m. in the Banner Gym. The meeting will give us an idea of the interest level and whether or not we would be running a parallel Junior program. If you cannot make it to the meeting please touch base with Mr. Launhardt.
Sr. Badminton Tryouts Begin this Week!
Sr. Boys Handball Organizational Meeting - Feb. 15
Bev Facey's Culinary Challenge Team
Falcons' Curling in the Playoff Hunt!
Great job done by our Falcons' Mixed Curling team as their season continues into the final four of the Metro Playdowns. The team came up short against Dr. Anne Anderson in the third round of the playoffs, but bounced back with a huge win over Leduc Comp, and now move on to take on Scona Composite on Tuesday at 3:45 p.m..
Weekly Schedule - Feb. 12 to 16, 2024
Monday - Feb. 12, 2024
- Model UN - meets today in room 159 to finalize conference details.
- F.L.I. Lunar New Year Fundraiser - in the cafeteria! Test your luck-mystery prizes for $1.
- F.L.I. Meet Your Match Fundraiser Deadline
- Sr. Girls Basketball host Salisbury Composite for a 5:00 p.m. game in the South Gym.
- Sr. Boys Basketball host Spruce Grove Composite for a 6:30 p.m. game in the South Gym.
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Tuesday - Feb. 13, 2024
- Archery Practice- in the north gym from 3:20 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
- Falcons' Mixed Curling - travel to Ottewell rink @ 3:45 p.m. to take on Scona in the playoffs.
- Jr. Girls Basketball travel to Arch Bishop Macdonald for a 5:00 p.m. game.
- Jr. Boys Basketball travel to Bellerose Composite for a 5:30 p.m. game.
- Bev Facey Open House - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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Wednesday - Feb. 14, 2024 (Happy Valentines Day!)
- Valentines Day - "Buy a Crush for your Crush!" F.L.I fundraiser.
- Opportunity Wednesday - Bus schedule will be at regular time 3:17 p.m. pickup at school. Academic Coaching will be available. Rewrites available once organized with your teacher.
- Falcon Knitting Club - meets today at noon in Rm 159.
- Sr. Girls Basketball travel to Harry Ainlay for a 5:30 p.m. game.
- Badminton Tryouts- in the South gym from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
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Thursday - Feb. 15, 2024
- Jazz Band Rehearsals - at lunch in Band Rm (142).
- Sr. Boys & Girls Handball Organizational Meeting - in the Banner Gym at 11:40 a.m..
- Badminton Tryouts- in the South gym from 3:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
- Jr. Boys Basketball travel to M.E. Lazerte for a 5:00 p.m. game.
- Jr. Girls Basketball host O'Leary High School for a 5:30 p.m. game in the Banner Gym.
Friday - Feb. 16, 2024
- Facey’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (Spectrum) meets today at lunch in Rm 159.
- Men's Team Handball Tryouts- in North gym from 5:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
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February 13, 2024- Bev Facey Open House (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.)
February 19, 2024- Family Day Holiday (School Closed)
February 20, 2024- BFCHS School Council Meeting (6:00 p.m.) in the Library.
February 21, 2024- Returning Student Registration closes.
February 28, 2024- Pink Shirt Day
March 1, 2024 - Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)
Counsellor's Corner
AP Update
The registration deadline for students currently enrolled in semester two courses that include the option to write an AP exam is February 28th. If you have any questions, feel free to visit Student Services to see Mr. Lawlor or send an email to adam.lawlor@eips.ca.
Post Secondary Info Sessions
Concordia University of Edmonton
- Discover CUE at Info Night
- When: March 7, 2024
- Where: Concordia University of Edmonton
Register using this link https://concordia.ab.ca/future-students/infonight/
University of Alberta Getaway
- Open to grade 11 students throughout Canada
- When: May 24 -26, 2024
- Where: University of Alberta
Apply by January 31, 2024 https://uab.ca/getaway
School of Skilled Trades Diploma and Certificate Programs
Utilize the provided link to explore additional information regarding entry routes into trade professions. https://www.nait.ca/schools-programs/school-of-skilled-trades
Alberta High School Curriculum Resource For Parents
Need some additional information about your child's high school curriculum requirements, click the link below.
https://www.learnalberta.ca/content/mychildslearning/highschool_calm.html
*Our Counselors would also like to draw your attention to the many Strathcona County Family Resources available within the community. Please check out the information and flyer below.**
