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