November 2019

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Principal’s Message

Key Dates

Grad 2020

Europe 2021

2019 Christmas Elves Collection

Bandits Sports Desk

Student Services Information

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE

Please see Mr. Peacocke’s weekly Principal Points at https://esbchs.blackgold.ca/home/newsletters/

CONTACT US

Ecole Secondaire Beaumont

Composite High School

5417 43 Ave

Beaumont, AB T4X 1K1

Phone: 780.929.6282

Website: esbchs.blackgold.ca

Facebook: facebook.com/esbchs/

Twitter: @esbchs

Instagram: @esbchs

BRING IT ON: THE MUSICAL

Tickets are still available for Friday night, Saturday matinee and Saturday night. Please visit our website at esbchs.blackgold.ca for more details.

KEY DATES

Parent Council Meeting

November 28, 2019

Early Dismissal

December 4, 2019

PD Day (No School)

Friday, December 6, 2019

Last Day of Classes

December 20, 2019

Christmas Break

December 23, 2019 - January 3, 2020

Classes Resume

January 6, 2020

BANDITS SPORT DESK

November sees the Bandits preparing for basketball and curling. Sr and Jr. basketball teams are completing the selection process this week and competition for spots is tough. Best of luck earning a spot and representing our school in Edmonton Metro. Upcoming tournaments for the Bandits are at St Francis Xavier, Rocky Mountain House, Camrose, and Holy Trinity in Edmonton. Mixed curlers are battling Tuesdays at 4pm at the Ottewell Club until Dec 17. They have been practicing since October and are ready to go! Congrats to the Sr Boys Volleyball squad who lost in the Div 4 Final to St. Joe’s. The boys had a great playoff run after finishing 7th in league play. Thanks to all volleyball coaches, girls and boys, for their valued contribution to the volleyball program and our students.

GRAD 2020

We are aware that extended holidays

and extra-curricular related travel

commitments occur during the regular

school year. However, missing

numerous consecutive classes during the

school term can result in a student

falling behind in their course work.

Therefore, we ask that any students who

will be absent for 3 or more consecutive

days complete a ESBCHS Extended Leave

Form. The forms are available in the

office and are to be completed and

returned prior to the student being

away.

EUROPE 2021

2019 BEAUMONT NISKU CHRISTMAS ELVES COLLECTION

Christmas is just around the corner, and the

Student Activists for Peace and Preservation

(SAPP) group is excited about this year’s

Beaumont Nisku Christmas Elves Collection.

Since the majority of donations made to the

Christmas Elves are for younger children,

SAPP’s goal is to fill 35 – 40 gift bags for local

teens in need.

Please consider donating any of the following

new items: pajamas in all adult sizes,

toques, mitts, socks, slippers, cozy blankets,

toiletry packs, cosmetics, adjustable belts,

adjustable ball caps, Oilers jerseys, hoodies,

craft kits, shaving kits, blow driers, straight

irons, curling irons, gift cards, etc.

We will also accept non-perishable food

items or gift cards for local grocery stores.

This year, the Christmas Elves are trying to

include a basket of baking supplies for

families who have indicated that they enjoy

baking – so please consider donating non-

perishable baking items such as: chocolate

chips, raisins, baking powder, baking soda,

vanilla, flour, cinnamon, molasses, ginger, etc.

If you enjoy Christmas baking, pull out your

favorite recipes and include them too.

If you know of a family in need, you can submit a referral through the Christmas Elves Website - https://www.bnchristmaselves.com/ . All submissions are confidential and are processed by the Family and Community Social Services (FCSS) here in Beaumont. Our Christmas Elves Collection will continue

until Tuesday, December 10th.

Parents also have the option to contribute

monetarily through their PowerSchool Parent

Portal. You can find the “Christmas Elves”

icon in Student Fees and Forms. Thank you in

advance for your support and generosity!

EXTENDED ABSENCES

Thank you Parents! All committee roles have now been filled. Stay tuned for more information over the next few months.

COSMETOLOGY

The Cosmetology students are providing

salon services Tuesday to Thursday

between 8:30 to 3:05. Call 780-929-6282

to book your appointment. Services

include haircolour, highlights, facials,

manicures, perms and hairstyling.

Application packages are due Friday, November 15

Registration opens Friday, November 22

If your child is interested in traveling to Europe in July 2021 but has not yet received

information and an application package, please see Mrs. Williams in the office asap.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Mrs. Kim Thomas

Student Services Department Head/

Counselor (K-Z)

780-929-1307

Mrs. Leaha Severson

Counselor (A-J)

780-929-1306

Mr. Brad Umpherville

Learning Support & Off-Campus

780-929-1319

Mrs. Lise Layton

Youth Worker

780-929-1340 Ext. 1432

General Inquiries or to book an

appointment

Mrs. Theresa Busenius

780-929-1340

MYPASS

All students are encouraged to sign in to myPass from Alberta Education. If you have not already done so, please register to create your login and password, and receive your confidential PIN number. You will also need your Alberta Student Number. (not your school ID) This is where you will be able to view marks, achieved credits and access to Diploma results to track graduation progress, or order transcripts.

Parents of grade 10 students can view their child’s PAT results on myPass. All students are encouraged to sign up as soon as possible as they will need to access information, forms, transcripts and deadlines on a regular basis.

UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

University of Calgary Student Information Meeting at ESBCHS, November 22, 11:30 - 12:30p.m. Please sign up in Student Services.

STUDENT SERVICES INFORMATION

STUDY SKILLS

Studying effectively takes motivation, organization, time and practice. Follow these tips to improve your study habits:

Set your goals. Although graduation is your ultimate goal, setting more immediate goals will help you stay focused and motivated. Realistic long-term goals, such as being prepared for midterms or reaching a specific grade point average, will help you organize your efforts for each semester. Short-term goals such as completing research on an assignment or reading two chapters by the weekend, will help you stay on track on a day-to day basis.

Make sure your goals are realistic. Aim for steady improvement in your marks - you will achieve your goals and be motivated to keep trying.

Set up a schedule. A schedule helps you get organized and make decisions about how much time to spend on what, so you can manage the demands on your time, meet your deadlines and still maintain some balance in your life.

Keep your schedule flexible. Review your schedule regularly - unexpected events and assignments will require you to make changes.

Study every day. Shorter, regular study periods are more effective than marathon sessions. Frequent breaks will help you study more effectively.

Avoid procrastinating. Identify the ways you typically waste time or put off until later the things you should be doing now - both are examples of procrastination.

Make it easy to start studying and stay focused. Study in a quiet place with a desk or table, a comfortable chair and good lighting. Organize any tools you will need and keep them handy. Remove phone and access to social media to avoid temptation.

Compete with yourself. Challenge yourself to increase the length of time you can concentrate, improve your mark on the next exam or accomplish more in a set amount of time.

Think and say positive things about studying. Approach studying the same way you would approach any other type of work - take a positive attitude and tackle it head on.

Look at yourself. Maintain your energy and boost your brainpower - get enough sleep, eat nutritious food and exercise regularly.

Reward yourself. Recognizing your success is an important way to maintain your motivation. When you achieve a goal, large or small, celebrate.

DIPLOMA PRE INFORMATION

Diploma Prep courses offer a comprehensive review of materials often covered in class in preparation for Diploma exams

APEX Diploma Preparation: 780-940-0094 At Vanvliet Center (U of A campus) APEX Link

Next Step Diploma Exam Prep: 780-467-7292 Sherwood Park (Salisbury Comp HS) Next Step Link

Brain Booster - Metro Continuing Education

For info & registration, see www.metrocontinuingeducation.ca

DIPLOMAX – (this also includes IPrep) Diplomax Link or by phone at: 780-863-7826.

École J.H. Picard is offering French Immersion Diploma Prep (780)433-4251

Exam Root – online, Diploma Practice Exams: Exam Root or (587)773-3273

RTD Learning Edmonton—Rock the Diploma Link or (780) 328-0955 or Toll Free 1-888-665-8803—Grant MacEwan University City Centre.

PARENT’S ROLE IN EDUCATION

Parents are partners in education. They are the primary guides and decision-makers for their children. As a parent, you understand how your child learns. You know your child’s strengths as well as the areas where your child needs help. Your involvement in your child’s education is important for his or her success in school. Our school has a Student Handbook that can provide valuable information to help your child succeed.

The Student Handbook is available on our school website. (ESBCHS)

The Handbook contains:

expectations for student behavior

attendance policy

course descriptions

opportunities for parental involvement.

opportunities for student involvement.

It is also always a good idea to get familiar with your student’s school:

Get to know your child’s teachers, the school principal, and office staff.

Attend parent-teacher meetings.

Attend school events, information sessions, and concerts.

Join the school council. The council is a group for parents that advises the school on important issues.

Explore the school’s website.

Explore tutor possibilities, when needed, to support academic success.

Thank you for your input as we work towards success for all our students.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Discovering your identity, understanding your purpose and charting a purposeful direction is a life-long pursuit. Here are some suggestions and tools to help you along the way.

myBlueprint - Powerful assessment and career planning tools available to students.

CAREERinsite - Tools that help you work through four stages: Know Yourself, Explore Options, Get Ready, Take Action.

Discover Engineering - Do you think you might be interested in Engineering? This site explains what engineering is and what career paths an individual could take. Also includes videos and educational games.

Working in Canada - Research occupations, wages, job prospects, current job postings, and much more by local region, province or nationally.

Students interested in the trades as a career may be interested in this website.

Careers the Next Generation

Scholarship Name Amount Deadline Website

Leduc Agriculture Service Board Bursary

$1000 November 30, 2019 Leduc Agriculture Service Board Bursary

Languages in Teacher Education Scholarship

$2500 December 15, 2019 Languages in Teacher Education

Louise McKinney Post-Secondary Scholarship (outside Alberta)

$1000 January 15, 2020 Louise McKinney Scholarship

Hal Rogers Endowment Fund Bursary

$1000 February 1, 2020 Hal Rogers Bursary

U of A Entrance Distinction Scholarship

Up to $50,000 March 1, 2020 Distinction Scholarships

Please note the scholarships listed below are applicable to grade 12 students.

CHOOSING A CAREER PATH

Get free eyeglasses, prescriptions and dental visits through the Alberta Child Health Benefit plan. The Benefit plan helps pay health care bills for families with limited incomes. Signing up is easy. Fill out one form and mail it in. For more information CLICK or call 780‑427‑6848 Toll free 1‑877‑469‑5437

(Please complete the application on line, print, sign, and send the form to the address provided on the form.)

ALBERTA CHILD HEALTH BENEFITS