Bandit News “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Relationships”

defeat the cynics and prevail

and remind us of the

i m p o r t a n c e o f t h o s e

fundamental elements that

make life so rich. If you had

one or more favourite Olympic

moments this summer, think

about how they tied into the

ideals of excellence, friendship

and respect and tell your child

about it and have them do the

same...it just might open the

d o o r t o s o m e g r e a t

conversations. For me, among

many others, Canadian race

walker Evan Dunfee’s story and

his decision not to appeal his

fourth place f inish was

incredible...check it out.

At our Welcome Back assembly

today, I spoke to students

about the importance of healthy

relationships and how they are

the foundation of individual and

group success as well as that of

a strong community and a

thriving society. The rapidly

grow in g commun i t y o f

Beaumont is enriched by the

addition of so many new

cu l tu res and ind i v idua l

differences and it is imperative

that we all model for our youth

t h e i m p o r t a n c e o f

embracing such a diverse

population. (It was exciting to

hear recently that we may be

having a visit by the Minister of

Culture at the end of

September...please stay tuned

for details!)

We are looking forward to

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Bienvenue a l'année scolaire

2016-17. J'espère que tout le

monde s’est bien reposé

durant les vacances d'été, et

que vous êtes prêtes a vous

impliquer dans vos études ainsi

que les activités parascolaires

cette année. I would like to

welcome everyone back to

ESBCHS and I hope you are

feeling refreshed from summer

holidays and ready for another

great year. To those of you

who are new to our school,

please know that you have

joined a very special school

community and that we are

delighted to have you with us.

I would like to welcome some

new staff members this year;

Chandra Ampoma in the Skills

class, Cherilyn Vreim in Phys

Ed and Science, and Travis

Head returns this year in our

WORKS Program. We are

also happy to have Denis

Lacroix return to our French

Immersion Program, and

congratulations to Suzy

Kavanagh who will be off for

Principal’s Message September 2016

ESBCHS

5417 43 Avenue,

Beaumont, AB T4X 1K1

Phone: 780.929.6282

Fax: 780.929.1323

esbchs.blackgold.ca

Inside this issue:

École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School

“Des Esprits Sains, Des Corps Sains, Des Relations Saines”

Principal’s Message 1

Superintendents

Message 2

Upcoming Events 3

Students Union 3

Student Parking 3

Yearbook 4

Bandits Drama 4

Philip Oh Volleyball

Tournament 4

Alpha Groups 4

Exchange Students 5

Bandits Football 5

Bandits Cheer 5

Student Services 6-9

the year caring for her new

twin boys!

One of the best things for me

this summer was that 2016

was an Olympic year. There is

no end to the inspiring and

heart-warming stories of

athletes from around the

world who work so hard to be

at the pinnacle of what they

love most. Some end in glory,

yet so many others end in

disappointment, but the

perseverance and sense of

accomplishment for those

fortunate enough to be able to

keep things in perspective is

equally inspiring. What a gift

for any individual to have...to

be able to identify your

passions and do what it takes

to make your personal goals a

reality. These are great lessons

for anyone, but for High

School students in particular.

Medal counts and world

records aside, there is

excitement in every Olympic

competition largely because of

the undercurrent of Olympic

ideals and spirit that emerge

constantly throughout the

Olympic Games. The Olympic

ideals of excellence, friendship

and respect are applicable to

people worldwide and should

resonate with everyone in our

school community.

Sure the Olympics have their

flaws with incidents of cheating

and corruption, but those

Olympic ideals always seem to

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Principal’s Message their phones so much while at school. Those who can

refrain from being distracted by their phones will see an

improvement in their achievement and it will no doubt

have a positive impact on the learning of

others. Developing good habits now will serve students

well when they get out into the world of work too!

Wednesday, September 28th at 7:00 pm will be our first

school Council Meeting of the year, and I invite all parents

and guardians to attend. Meetings are informative and we

try to keep them fairly short!

Here's to another great year!

Chris Peacocke

Principal

another great year. Lots going on all around the school as

always. Please encourage your child to get involved -

there’s something for just about everyone! We are getting

around to all the grades as an introduction to the year, but

we are also asking that all students begin to take on the

responsibility of really trying to limit (or stop altogether)

their phone use in class. Cell phones have become

incredibly distracting to the learning environment, even in

spite of our efforts to police phone usage. I feel we are at

a point in the smartphone continuum where students need

to begin to take the initiative and responsibility themselves

to find a way that works for them to not have to be on

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Bikes at School There are lots of students riding bikes this fall, which is great, but many are being left unlocked. Please remind your child to lock their bikes to avoid theft or damage.

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Grade 9 Parent Information Night

Wednesday, September 21, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Phillip Oh Volleyball Tournament

Friday & Saturday, September 23 & 24, 2016

Parent Council Meeting

Wednesday, September 28, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Awards Night

Monday, October 3, 2016 @ 7:00 pm

Picture Re-Takes

Thursday, October 13, 2016 (AM only)

Students’ Union Update

Hi and welcome back, from Students’ Union. My name is Lyuba Miroshnichenko and I am the Student Union president of 2016-2017. This year we have two lovely vice presidents, Andi Bauer and Kaitlyn Chappell.

What is Students’ Union? Students’ Union is a group that hosts events throughout the year to encourage students to make new friends, embrace healthy choices and to get involved around the school and the community. We often support other groups around the school and are always volunteering to help. This year our goal is to promote school spirit and make High School a positive experience for all. We are always looking for new members and hope to see you at our meetings on Wednesdays in room 108.

If you want to receive reminder messages about upcoming events or theme days, please text 587-316-6187 with the message @3ak4cf. SU hopes everyone has a fantastic year!

Student Parking Student parking rules have been adjusted this year in response to some of the frustrations experienced by students last year and based on student input. This year, all students are eligible to park at school but, in order to park in student parking, students must display a parking pass that is applied for through PowerSchool Parent Portal. Parking spots are now claimed on a daily first-come first-served basis. Students who do not arrive in time for a parking stall will have to find another legal parking spot either in Four Seasons Park or in unrestricted residential areas. Parking passes can be revoked if students are observed driving dangerously. Please note that during September and part of October, as well as the appropriate spring months, we have reserved the first two stalls in student parking for motorcycles and scooters.

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Did you order a Yearbook yet?

2016-17 yearbook orders are now being accepted. If anyone missed ordering their copy of this year's edition when paying their school fees you can still get your name on the list by making a payment online or in the office. Yearbooks are $44 or you can get your name embossed on the cover for an extra $6.

2016-17 Alpha Groups

Please take note of your child’s administrator and counselor (by legal last name.)

A-G:

Administrator - Catherine MacArthur

Counselor - Leaha Severson

H-M:

Administrator - Kevin Hancock

Counselor - Kim Thomas

N-Z:

Administrator - Dennis Johnston

Counselor - Kim Thomas

Bandits Drama

Welcome back to school everyone! We are in full swing getting this year’s Musical Theatre Production together: Guys and Dolls! We have a huge cast of super talented performers, a great team of artists/designers and of course a rocking Crew to get this show off the ground. We want you to mark your Calendars for November 16th to the 19th to make sure you don't miss this amazing show!

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Efficiency was not the Beaumont Bandits football team’s strong suit in the season opener against East Glen, and the penalties we took hindered us. Our young team learned a lot and though they lost, they were not defeated. The second game of the season proved some lessons learned and the boys seemed to capitalize on their strengths. They defeated Queen E. 43-0. Even though it was a rainy evening, the fans cheered under their umbrellas and blankets.

Next games are on Thursday, September 22nd, 7:30 at the JP Bowl, Friday, Sept 30th, 5pm at the Emerald Hills Regional Park, and Thursday, October 6th, 5pm at the JP Bowl again. We hope to see the fans out to cheer on our boys. If your son is interested in playing football, it’s not too late, speak to coach Lepps today!

Bandits Football

Exchange Students We would like to welcome our two exchange students who are joining us for part of our first semester. Sacha Bouilhol (France) is Jake Silerthorn’s exchange partner, while Tim Bary (Belgium) is Liam Bischoff’s exchange partner. Jake and Tim are hosting their partners now and they will travel to France and Belgium to stay with their partners’ families during semester 2.

We would also like to welcome Qinglin Cheng, our international student from China who will be spending the entire year at ESBCHS.

What incredible adventures! Have a great year!

Core Course Transfer Deadline The deadline for core course transfer is September 30, 2016 This applies to students who wish to

drop down from the more difficult sequence of courses to the next level. Students wishing to make

this switch must first meet with their counselor and complete the appropriate paperwork prior

September 30, 2016.

Course Changes

All timetable changes for semester one have been completed. Students needing to change their

timetable for semester two should pick up a Semester Two (specific) Course change form.

Grade 11 and 12 Classroom Presentations

There will be classroom information sessions for grade 11 and 12 student on September 19th and

20th during Block 2.

Grade 11 students will receive information on post-secondary admission requirements.

Grade 12 students will receive a grade 12 check list and information on post-secondary

requirements. Students who have a Block 2 spare and will miss the information sessons are required to come to the

Atrium on September 21st during Block 2.

Alberta Employment and Career Fair The Alberta Employment & Career Fair is Alberta's largest career fair and is held over two days. The

purpose of the Fair is to bring opportunities together for individuals to make informative career and

education planning choices, and connect employers with potential employees. The 2016 Alberta

Employment & Career Fair is being held on Friday, September 30th from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and

Saturday, October 1st from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Edmonton EXPO Centre, Hall A, 7515 –

118 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta.

September 2016

Student Services

News & Information

Part of YOUR Team…

Helping you create

your future canvas!

Inside this issue:

Grade 9 Information Session

Core Course Transfer

Deadline

Course Changes

Classroom Presentations

Alberta Employment and

Career Fair

Scholarships

Post Secondary Open Houses

Peer Tutoring

Useful Links

Student Services Contact

Information

E.S.B.C.H.S.

Student

Services

Grade 9 Information Session

Grade 9 students just participated in an information session led by the Student Services

department at ESBCHS. During this presentation, grade 9 students were informed of:

Supports at ESBCHS

Importance of Grade 9 final marks

Expectation & responsibility of Grade 9 students

Use of PowerSchool

School involvement activities

Zero tolerance for bullying

There will be a Parent Information session

SEPTEMBER 21, 2016 @ 7:00 in the Drama Lab

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NAIT Website: www.nait ca Open House: October 14, 15, 2016

9:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.

Information Sessions: www.nait.ca/

infosessions.htm

Student for a Day

(Buddy System): www.nait.ca/

buddysystem.htm

Grant MacEwan University Website: www.macewan.ca

Open House: Saturday, Nov 5th, 2016 —10:00 am - 3:00 pm City Centre Campus

10700 104 Avenue

Business, education, liberal arts, science,

health and human services

Centre for the Arts and Communications

10045 156 Street Artxs and cultural management, communication

studies, design, fine art, music, theatre arts and

theatre production.

Information Sessions:

Mac Ewan's various programs activities/performances

Visit:

www.macewan.ca/infosessions

To speak with someone about Student for A Day, please call 780-633-3434 or email:

welcomecentre@macewan.ca

The King’s University College

OPEN HOUSE | Register Here October 23, 2016 & November 13, 2016 -8:30

am- 2:30 pm

For reservations or more information call 1-888- KINGS PA or email admissions@kings.edu

Norquest College Program Info Nights: September 22, 2016,

February 2, 2017, April 6, 2017

Open House: October 29, 2016

9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

U of A Open House 2016 Join us on Saturday, October 22 to explore

program options, tour campus, attend

presentations, talk to current students and

professors, and start planning your future at the

U of A. Our knowledgeable ambassadors will be

on hand to answer all of your questions.

Come for a campus visit You can come for a campus visit any time of

year. Learn more »

Red Deer College Open House Saturday | October 29, 2016 | 9:30 am - 1:30 pm

If you're graduating high school or looking at

different career options, you won't want to miss

this event! With more than 100 programs and service

department booths, demonstrations and

interactive exhibits, RDC's main campus will be a

flurry of activity. Join us for:

Campus tours

Program displays and activities 1-on-1 opportunities with instructors and alumni Register Today!

Concordia Open House Saturday, October 15

– 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. – Registration Here

Opening doors, opening minds,

opening life’s endless possibilities Concordia believes that for your

future to be all it can be, your

university education should

illuminate who you are and who

you want to be. Open House

offers prospective students and

their families the opportunity to

explore and learn about our

programs, services, and campus

life.

Scholarship Name Amount Deadline Website

AES Scholarship $500 October 6, 2016 www.aesengineers.com/scholarships.htm

Loran Scholars (Sponsored) $2000-$3000 October 19, 2016 http://loranscholar.ca/application-process/

Loran Scholars (direct pool submis-

sions)

$2000-$3000 October 26, 2016 http://loranscholar.ca/application-process/

Persons Case Scholarship $1000—$5000 October 31, 2016 allis.alberta.ca

Fellowship for Full Time Studies in

French

$500-$1000/semester November 15, 2016 www.alis.gov.ab.ca/scholarships/info.asp

TD Canada Trust Scholarship for

Community Leadership

Up to $70,000 November 18, 2016 www.tdcanadatrust.com/scholarship

Student Services houses a wealth of information on post-secondary institutions, work experience opportunities, financial support, study

abroad experiences, and the RAP program. Also please check the following websites for a list of awards and scholarships available to Grade

12 students commencing post-secondary education in the fall.

Alberta Learning Information Service (ALIS) Student Awards.com Scholars Education Centre Canadian Universities Forum

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

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Student Services Contact Information

Mrs. Kim Thomas Student Services Department Head/Counselor (H-Z)

780-929-1307

Mrs. Leaha Severson

Counselor (A-G)

780-929-1306

Mr. Brad Umpherville

Learning Support & Off-Campus

780-929-1319

Mrs. Lise Layton

Youth Worker

780-929-1340

Extension 1432

General Inquiries or to book an appointment:

Mrs. Theresa Busenius

780-929-1340

Tutor and Peer Tutoring Information

If you are a student in grade 11 or 12 and you are interested in peer tutoring in your spare time please come to the Student Services office

and pick up an “Application to Tutor” form. When this is competed and approved by your counsellor you will be contacted by students who

need to be tutored.

For students wishing to be tutored we have limited information on local tutors, as well as a list that contains University of Alberta students

willing to tutor in a variety of subjects at the High School level.

Useful Links

my Blueprint

Online tools for course planning.

Learn about occupations to help in your career decisions.

Occupation and Industry information ... more

Unsure about what you want to do after High School? Try on an occupation: by volunteering

doing work experience

doing information interviews

In Grade 9 to 12? Use these checklists to help you get organized: Entering apprenticeship

Planning for college

Considering university

myPass View and print Transcripts/Dipolma Exam results. Alberta Education no longer sends out exam results

and all students will need to set up a myPass account. Instructions on how use the site are available here.

Alberta Education Supported Parent Online Resources This website provides up to date information and resources that can help you help your kids make

healthy relationship decisions.

Back to School Toolkit

This resource from Alberta Education is packed full of important information to assist students, parents,

teachers and administrators as they prepare for a new school year.

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We would like to thank ALL our 2015-2016 Off Campus Partners.

If we have missed posting your name please accept our apology and our

sincere thanks.

You make a difference in our students lives.

ESBCHS Recognizes Off-Campus Partners

Revive Health & Wellness

Studio

Booster Juice

Ultimate Fabrication Ltd. Paints Plus Equine Center

Beaumont Home Hardware Boston Pizza

Tim Hortons McDonalds

Original Joes Mr. Lube

Pet Valu Wild Wing

Curtis C Cleaning Jebs No Frills

Caffe Sorrentino Shoppers Drug Mart

Sobeys Pro Hockey Life

Tim Hortons Solvent Buddy Inc.

Boston Pizza Adesa Auction

Eagle Carpet Aeromag 2000

Mary Brown Famous Chicken T-Rex Contracting Inc

Domino's Pizza Kennelli Springs Ltd.

Starbucks Beaumont Wellness Centre

LA Nissan Frank's Sandblasting and

Painting

Young's Tree Service Inc.