April

14 Generative AI in Higher Education Info Night in Library 6:30 to 8:30pm

15 Badminton Divisionals

15 - 16 Drama Festival

17 School Dance

17 Summer School and Course Verifications presentation 11:30

18 No School

21 Non-instructional Day no classes

21 – 22 Drama Festival

22 Term 3 Report Cards

25 Fire Drill in afternoon

26 E-Recycle and Bottle Drop Off 10 am to 2pm Scarlett

Dear Parents & Guardians

Please find info below to assist you next week. We'd like to thank our student organizers and their families who contributed to the EID potluck on Friday. The celebration initiated by our students for the end of EID, saw many students attend and was filled with generosity and kindness. Thank you to Mrs. Salem our teacher in charge for your support! We'd also like to thank Ms. Simard for organizing the Sugar Shack for our students. Students enjoyed traditional French music and the camaraderie of being together on a sunny day while enjoying maple sugar treats. Thank you to for making our school a great community to be a part of!

Drama Festival

The Drama department’s annual One Act Festival is upon us. The 2025 Camp Fire Festival of New Dramatic Work includes twelve entirely new plays that are student written, designed, directed and performed.

Two full nights of theatre! Please join us for one or both! Admission by donation CASH ONLY PLEASE.

Night One: Sunrise

April 15, 7pm

April 21, 7pm

Night Two: Sunset

April 16, 7pm

April 22, 7pm 

Summer School Information

Student Services will be presenting on Summer School and Course Verifications on Thursday, April 17 at 11:30am. Students will learn about the course request process, with an online form opening the same day at 5pm to ensure equitable access. All schools will be registering students at the same time in early May. This information will be uploaded to D2L and communicated again via the Weekly Message over the long weekend.

Please visit the CBE Summer School website for complete information on format and course offerings. Students will be asked to select EITHER in-person learning (Chinook) OR online (CBe-learn) – not both - and students will be able to select a maximum of one summer course. It is important to note that no course changes or substitutions will be accepted after requests have been entered by counsellors.

Confirmations will be emailed to students/guardians the week of June 2-6. 

Graduation Updates

• Vote for the Honorary Class President: this teacher will deliver a speech to the graduating class at the Closing Exercises.  Link to vote will be active on D2L until Sunday evening.
• Banquet ticket sales are open until April 17 @ 10pm.  Purchase through Power School *All school and graduation fees must be paid first.  If you are having difficulty, please contact the school Business Manager, Kerri Popp.
• Banquet table/seat selection form will be open from April 21-25.  This link will be posted on D2L.  Purchase of banquet tickets is required to complete the form.
• Valedictorian Speech submissions due April 23 on D2L (both recorded video and digital document)
• Class Historian Speech submission due April 30 on D2L (both recorded video and digital document)

Athletic Update

Is your child participating in spring sports? Spring sports pictures will take place on Monday April 14 in the afternoon. Please see notes from coaches regarding time, location, and jerseys.

Congratulations to our Badminton athletes who competed last week at Divisional! We have eight athletes  who have qualified for cities. Cities take place April 14, 15 and 16 at Bishop O’Byrne. Good luck to Hana, Jaitai, Jaiyuan, Lucas, Sanjana, Jordan, Aum and Flora!

Track & Field Spike Handout will be April 15-17 at lunch upstairs in the Athletics Room by leadership loft.

Rugby Polo Handout Monday April 14th at lunch to athletes with paid fees! Upstairs in Leadership Loft.

Good luck to the senior boys’ soccer team who will be playing their first two games of the season this week. Tuesday is against Ernest Manning at home and Thursday at Bishop O'Byrne. Go team! 

Awards Night Planning

We are in the process of planning for this upcoming Academic Awards Night that will be held early in June and are looking for a student to play the piano during our evening. If you are interested, please drop by and see Ms. Nish in the guidance area in the Learning Commons. 

School Dance

The second annual school dance is set to take place on Thursday April 17 from 6:00-9:00pm, with the theme of “The City Never Sleeps”. Last year, the school dance was a smashing success and we are hoping for a repeat in round 2! Tickets will be on sale for $15 at lunch in the cafeteria from April 2-15, students must have their school ID. Cash or debit will be accepted. There will be no ticket sales at the door – no exceptions.

The following are some highlights of the event:

• Professional DJ, lighting and décor
• Food trucks & snack bar – Optional purchases for students
• Chill space in the Aux gym with panoramic city skyline views and games
• Free photobooth
• Free glitter tattoos
• Free coat check

The following are some precautionary measures to ensure the outmost safety for our students and staff:

• Tickets must be purchased with school ID and school ID must be shown at entry into the dance
• Only Scarlett students are permitted to attend
• Students can only buy 1 ticket for themselves
• Administration and 2 uniformed police officers will be on-site at all times and checking tickets upon entry
• No backpacks – purses will be searched at the doors
• Over 25 staff members on-site
• No students are permitted to go into the event past 6:30
• There are no other points of entry into the school other than the front doors from 5:45-6:30

*Alcohol, drugs, vaping and smoking will not be tolerated. Any suspicion of substance use will be handled promptly by administration and the on-site police officers.  

Dr. E.P. Scarlett Career Centre Information

Career Centre Calendar
April 15 – MacEwan University Info Booth at lunch
April 17 – Course Verification and Summer School Live Stream in class (11:30 – 12:00)
April 22 – University of New Brunswick Info Booth at lunch
April 22 – University of Toronto Gr. 10 & 11 Info Session 3:30 – 4:30 pm
April 24 – Chinook Learning Services Info Booth at lunch 

Scholarship Information

EducationMatters

A quick reminder that the EdMatters website is live and you can look at all the free money you could potentially have. 

There is also information in the D2L “24-25 Scholarships and Post Secondary Information” in the announcement section and under content - Scholarships and Bursaries – under EducationMatters.

Please ensure when creating an account to put Ms. Nish as the endorser (this is for everyone – Last name A – Z). If you have other questions, please come by and make an appointment to see Ms. Nish.

The Rick & Amanda Hansen Scholarship for Youth with Disabilities

There is a scholarship of up to $10,000/year (up to a max of $40,000) is available for youth with disabilities looking to complete a 1 – 5 year post secondary program in Canada.  For more information, Click here

LEARN, GROW, DREAM

Are you in Grade 12 with big dreams & the drive to make them a reality?  We'd love to reward YOU!

• $2,000, Grade 12 who plans to pursue post-secondary education or training
• Deadline May 14

Click here for more information and to apply

Calgary Italian Sportswomen’s Dinner Association Scholarship Application

Are you of Italian descent and identify as female?

If you are:

• In grade 12
• Minimum 75% overall average
• Registered at a post-secondary institution for September 2025
• Has demonstrated excellence in athletics, academic, school and community leadership

This may be for you.  Deadline to submit is midnight Wednesday May 21st, 2025

For more information, please click onto the links.  Please note that there are 5 steps to this application.

3-2025 Apr 1-Calgary Italian Sportswomen's Dinner Association Scholarship-Application Chart 

Italian Sportswomen's Dinner Association Scholarship Application 

Alex Bus

The Alex Bus will be here Tuesday April 1st all day.  If you need to see someone on the Bus, your teachers have the info sheet posted in their classes, also, here is the link Alex Bus

Message from Parents

Parents have organized (along with student volunteers from our Environment Club) an E-Recycle and Bottle Drop Off event on Saturday, April 26 from 10 am to 2 pm. This will be held at Dr. E.P. Scarlett’s school parking lot to raise funds for our school community.

Do you have old electronics or bottles you could donate? Drive by the school and drop them off in the trucks we will have in the parking lot that Saturday.

Accepted Items Include:

• Desktop & laptop computers
• Tablets
• Cell Phones/ Smart Phones/ Home Phones
• Printers
• Servers
• Handheld Electronics (Mp3 Players, etc)
• Gaming consoles
• Stereo Equipment
• Cameras
• USB Keys & Other Storage Devices
• External Hard Drives
• Cords, cables
• Peripherals (mice, keyboards, CDs, DVDs, etc)

**NO microwaves or old tube TVs - NO home or personal appliances**

Thanks for your support!

Generative AI in Higher Education: What Parents Need to Know

Parent Night (guests welcome) on Monday, April 14 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at Dr. E. P. Scarlett High School’s library for a free in person event. Please join us for an engaging presentation on AI and Education presented by Leeanne Morrow from the University of Calgary. Leeanne is the Associate University Librarian for Student Learning and Engagement at the University of Calgary. She leads staff working in Public Services, the Subject Librarian team and the Digital Strategies unit. She is also responsible for the library’s initiatives in supporting artificial intelligence literacy including leading the Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Ethics, Literacy and Integrity (CAIELI). She is a member of the International Centre for Academic Integrity Canadian Executive, the Alberta Council on Academic Integrity Steering Committee and the European Network for Academic Integrity in School Education Working Group. She has a Masters in Library and Information Studies from the University of Alberta and a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the University of Calgary.  

Her presentation “Generative AI in Higher Education: What Parents Need to Know" will touch on how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming post-secondary education and what it means for your student’s future. This session will explore how colleges and universities are integrating AI into learning, research, and career preparation. We’ll discuss the benefits and challenges of AI in education, from personalized learning to ethical considerations around ensuring academic integrity, and provide insights on how students can navigate this evolving landscape.  Learn how students can leverage generative AI for success while developing the critical thinking skills needed in an evolving digital world. This session will provide valuable information to help parents support their high schoolers as they prepare for the future.

Doors will open at 6:15 and the presentation will start promptly at 6:30. The presentation is 1 hour long but questions are welcome throughout, so it may take up to 2 hours. Coffee, tea and a light snack will be provided. This event is free for all parents/guardians of students at Dr. E. P. Scarlett. Guests are welcome. 

Hope you have a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Carma Cornea

Principal