TA Bulletin #32 May 2, 2017

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1 Suite 110, 151 Canada Olympic Road S.W., Calgary AB T3B 6B7 t e nationalsport@cbe.ab.ca w nationalsportschool.ca Important Dates May 2 7:00 p.m. Alberta Health Services Sexual & Reproductive Health NSS (for Parents & Coaches) May 2 WinSport and NSS student packages will be distributed today. May 3 Hats on for Mental Health May 9 Grade 9 ELA PAT Exam May 9 Personal Planning Day NO CLASSES May 10 Holocaust Symposium Field Trip Upcoming Meetings GRAD Meeting Wednesday, at lunch in Ms. Biegler s room Leadership Meeting TODAY at lunch in Room 119 Yearbook Meeting During TA TODAY TA Bulletin #32 May 2, 2017 Alberta Health Services: Sexual and Reproductive Health Alberta Health Services Education team from Sexual and Reproductive Health will be offering a presentation for parents and coaches (coinciding with the grade 9 and 10 health presentation at school) regarding adolescent sexual health and how parents and coaches can help teenagers navigate the challenges associated with this stage of life. Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 Time: 7:00 p.m. Place: National Sport School Hats On For Mental Health Day! On May 3, 2017, Albertans are invited to wear a hat to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health. Participating schools will relax their hat rules and encourage students and teachers to build understanding by wearing hats to school. Grad Banquet Tickets Grad banquet tickets will be on sale soon. Please see Mr. Beaudin for an order form and if you have any questions. Parents can Mr. Beaudin at jsbeaudin@cbe.ab.ca We have also attached a copy of the order form for your convenience. Grad Meeting A reminder to all grade 12 s that there will be a brief grad meeting to solidify speaking assignments for grad Wednesday, MAY 3 at lunch in Ms. Biegler s room. All grads must attend. Also, MAY 3 is the final deadline for all grade 12 s to submit their photos to Mackenzie Beeman. If you do not submit your photos, you will miss out on being a part of this year s grad slide show. Here s My Canada This is our first entry from NSS! Please take a moment to watch and vote!! Beautiful work and editing! You can vote daily on all your devices! Please vote for Eryka!!! Page 1 8

2 Personal Planning Day - May 9 Parents and Students - please connect with your TA to arrange a meeting time on that day to discuss Next Year s classes and plans. Grade 9 PAT Exam - ELA May 9, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. Kyle Block Scholarship The Kyle Block Scholarship is in memory of Kyle Alfonso Block, known by his many friends, teammates and fellow musicians for his quick wit, kind heart and adventurous spirit. After graduating from William Aberhart High School, Kyle attended the University of British Columbia where he achieved top honours in Engineering and Economics. He went on to study law at the University of Saskatchewan. Kyle had a passion for hockey and music and believed strongly in equal opportunity for all. In his long and high-level hockey career, Kyle played on teams such as the Junior A Yorkton Terriers and the UBC Thunderbirds. He was known by all as a great teammate. While pursuing his post-secondary studies in British Columbia and Saskatchewan, Kyle continued to play hockey and music with his friends and teammates. The Kyle Block Scholarship is to assist worthy recipients pursue postsecondary studies who are or have been active in competitive sport, and music, fine arts or social issues. This scholarship is for any students who are going to be or are already studying Engineering, Economics, or Law at a post-secondary institution in Alberta, Saskatchewan or British Columbia. One or more awards at a minimum of $2500 are offered. Following is the criteria: A Canadian citizen or permanent resident studying Engineering, Economics or Law in any year of study, including entrance. Enrolled or awaiting confirmation of enrollment in a qualified post-secondary institution in Alberta, Saskatchewan or British Columbia. Involved in competitive sport, and music, fine arts or social justice issues through direct participation or volunteer activities. Able to demonstrate financial need and high academic achievement. Applicants who meet the criteria should go to the following link to apply online: Applicants should meet both aspects of the criteria to be considered for the award. They should be enrolled in Economics, Engineering, or Law, and in addition must be involved in at least one or more of the extracurricular activities mentioned above. Please forward this information on to your students and/or student awards office. Any specific questions about this significant and meaningful award may be addressed to: studentawards@calgaryfoundation.org Page 2 8

3 Summer School at Chinook Learning Services Summer School at Chinook Learning Services Registration opens beginning May 1, 2017! Book your registration appointment online - Chinook Learning Services has the largest High School Summer School program in Alberta. Complete a 5-credit high school course in less than five weeks. Choose from a variety of subjects. Summer School courses fill quickly! Dates: Grades Summer School July 4-28, 2017 Calculator From Front Office If you borrowed a calculator from the front office, please return it ASAP. Thank you. Yearbook Reminder For those students working on the yearbook, please continue to organize your TA pages and continue working with your TA to get as many pictures as possible Student Police Academy Application The 2017 Calgary Police Service Student Police Academy will be held on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Heritage Park from 0700 to 1530 hours. On this day, students will get to be police officers and will attend calls and handle situations that Police Officers do on a normal day. An Officer Coach will escort them from scenario to scenario and provide advice and guidance throughout the day. Please see Mr. Jewan for application forms. CBe-learn Summer School CBe-learn offers a variety of online courses that will help CBE students catch up, keep up and get ahead! Please see Mr. Weipert or Mr. Jewan for the Prerequisite Information Form. Please see the below for more information. Page 3 8

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7 Accomplishments Name Sport Competition Accomplishment Elena Paskevich Freestyle Skiing Toyo Cup Competition Canada Cup Series Jaime Lister Gymnastics Western Canadian Gymnastics Championships, Brandon, MB Devan Dawes Figure Skating Sunsational, Edmonton Calgary Performing Arts Festival Finished Highest Points $5000 plus a set of Toyo Winter Tires JO10 Senior Gold Team Alberta Silver Individual All Around and Bars Bronze - Beam Gold Women s Novice Short Silver Women s Novice Freeskate 1 st Voice Recital 2 nd Musical Theatre Uptempo 2 nd Musical Theatre Ballad Selected alternate to Alberta Music Festival Please submit your accomplishments to tjbrodbin@cbe.ab.ca / dsahfat@cbe.ab.ca or to your Teacher Advisor. Page 7 8

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