June

10 Last Day of Regularly Scheduled Classes

11 Exams Begin

13 Chinook Learning Virtual Meet and Greet (see info below)

20 Chinook Learning In-Person Open House 6-7:30 PM at LBHS & FLHS

21 National Indigenous Peoples Day

26 Report Cards uploaded to PowerSchool

27 Appeals 9:00 – 1:30 PM (can be made in person or by calling the school)

Dear Parents and Guardians, 

We have had a wonderful and busy week. We held a school wide virtual assembly on Friday to explain what will happen next week and into the exam time period. Please find the video of that assembly below. There are a number of important informational items below.

We are excited to share that Deacon Sterna will be representing Calgary as one of two football players selected to play in the Shriners Football Game in Montana on June 15. We are proud of Deacon and wish him all the best!

Lost and Found Items

Please come to the main office as we have a display of assorted small items. Larger items can be found in our lost and found by the cafeteria and must be cleared out prior to 4 PM on Monday, June 10. We will be bagging remaining items and donating them to charity after that time.

Virtual Assembly

We held a virtual assembly for all of our students on Friday. The presentation holds info that explains the exam expectations and the expectations for students on Monday. Attendance will be taken on Monday as it is a school day.

Exam Planner and Rules

Please print off the exam planner if you missed the hand out of it on Friday.

Exam Time Period 

Teachers and departments will communicate their tutorial schedules with all students. Opportunities during tutorials include: Course Completion Opportunities such as targeted assistance with assignment completion for specific outcomes, targeted support or intervention, targeted reassessment opportunities, as well as credit recovery, credit rescue, and Diploma & Exam Preparation.

Textbooks, Novels & Loaned Materials

Students who are no longer using their textbooks, novels or other loaned materials from the school are welcome to return them to our Library Assistant in the Learning Commons (LC) or our Guidance Secretary who is also in the LC.  If they are not available, students will need to take those materials to the Business Office.  Textbooks may also be returned on exam days prior to exams and must be returned no later than June 27, 2024.  All materials not returned by that date will be charged to student PowerSchool fee accounts.  Please note loaned materials will no longer be accepted at the main office. 

Bus Service in June

Express bus service to and from Dr. E.P. Scarlett High School will continue at regular times through Wednesday, June 19, 2024. Express bus service is not available from Thursday, June 20, 2024 through the end of the school year during the later part of the exam period.

Student Lockers

Student locker cleanout was held at the end of the day on Friday, June 7, 2024.  If your student was absent on Friday, please remind them to empty the contents of their locker on Monday, June 10 and leave the lock on the locker or a $10 replacement fee will be charged to their PowerSchool account.  Locker contents not removed by 4:00 PM on Monday, June 10, 2024 will be removed and disposed of and/or donated to charity.  Failure to remove locker contents may also incur a cleaning charge to the student’s PowerSchool fee account. Thank you from the Business Office.

Yearbooks Are Here!

The much anticipated 2023-2024 Lancer Life Yearbook is here! We will be handing them out on Mon. June 10 when we will distribute them FOR ONE DAY ONLY from 8:15 to 8:45 AM, 12:00 to 12:20 PM, and 3:40 to 4:15 PM in the cafeteria. Remember to bring ID (school ID or driver’s license). If you are unsure if you purchased a copy, check your email for a receipt or you can email Mrs. Basra at febasra@cbe.ab.ca

House Design Competition

Our students did outstanding at the 2024 Calgary region house design competition, Sponsored by BILD Calgary. These projects took months to put together and had to carefully consider a number of factors in the design brief they were given by industry professionals. We had over 60 entries this year from Dr. EP Scarlett. Thanks to our Design teacher Mr. McMillan for your support of them!

Grade 10 – Level 1

  • 1st Eleanor P 
  • 2nd Pearl Z 

Grade 11 – Level 2

  • 3rd Isabel Z 

Grade 12 – Level 3

  • 1st Joshua S 
  • 4th Danica B 

Football Tryouts

Football tryouts start in June! For any grade 10 or 11 students wishing to try out for our football program here are some important dates:

  • Thursday June 6: equipment and locker handout after school. Meet by the aux gym. 
  • Monday June 10: practice 4-6 at Scarlett. 
  • Tuesday June 11 practice 2-4 at Central Memorial High school
  • Wednesday June 12 practice 2-4 at Central Memorial High school
  • Thursday June 13 practice 2-4 at Scarlett. 
  • Friday June 14 scrimmage 12 - 2 at Scarlett. 

We will break for the summer and return for summer camp on August 23.

Anyone is welcome to tryout. If you have any questions please email Mr McMahon at pgmcmahon@cbe.ab.ca 

Track and Field

Congratulations to all of our athletes who competed at the Provincials! We have 13 athletes from Scarlett who earned a spot. We are incredibly proud of all of you for your efforts. Thank you to coaches, Ms. Kim Cousins, Mr. Paul Sze, Mr. Tyler Spooner, Mr. Cale Bauer and Mr. David Stock for supporting them! Congratulations to Zara A, Cat B, Katie E, Omar E, Marshal G, Emily G, Kathryn H, Michael I, William K, Tise O, Violette R, Rowan S and Jessica W on making Provincials! At this time we dont have our results in. Go Lancers!

Summer School

Students who have registered for summer courses with CBe-learn or Chinook Learning Services have received a confirmation email this week. If your student did not receive an email, please ensure they have checked their spam/junk folders, and have them stop by Guidance to pick up a contact card for next steps.

MyPass

Students have been asked by CBE summer schools to have activated their MyPass account.  Did you know that Dr. E.P Scarlett Student Services can expedite the process, eliminating the need to wait for a PIN to be mailed to your home address? Students can click the EPS MyPass Sign Upfill in the information including a non-CBE email address, and our guidance secretary will email instructions to complete the process within a few business days.  

Fall CBe-learn Online Course Registration

Wanting to plan ahead? Student Services is now accepting requests for Fall CBe-learn online course registrations. Please note that students will not be enrolled until after counsellors are back to school in late August, and all courses are subject to availability. Please see CBe-learn’s website  to view course offerings. Students should complete their own registration.

Student Services Open During Exam Period

Counsellors will be available for drop-in visits with students over the exam period during regular school hours. We are here to help!

Bamfield Marine Science Centre  Trip October 2024

A single spot on the Scarlett trip to the Bamfield Marine Science Centre (BMSC) in October 2024. The trip is open to current grade 10 or 11 students with a strong interest in Biology/Ecology/Marine Biology. We will be flying to Nanaimo on October 29 and returning on November 1 (4 days/3 nights). The cost of the trip will be approximately $2000. Interested students/parents should email Mr. McKillop (mdmckillop@cbe.ab.ca) for more information.

The BMSC is a working research station operated by 5 Universities that allows researchers and students to study a wide array of environments – including unique coastal, marine and rainforest habitats. Students will spend their time exploring these environments with a focus on hands on activities in the marine sciences.

Summer Work Experience

Do you have a summer job lined up?  Will you be working 75 or more hours between July 2 and August 2?  Would you like to receive high school credits for working?  Please see Ms. White in the Career Centre to complete the Workplace Safety Systems module and complete the application.

Chinook Learning Services Open House

Chinook Learning Services is hosting an Open House where you can ask questions and get answers about what to expect as an adult learner in our Fall High School
Upgrading program. Here are some topics that will be covered:

  • How can I complete my High School Diploma?
  • How does High School Upgrading work?
  • What are the advantages of upgrading with Chinook?
  • What innovative courses are offered at Chinook?

Virtual Meet & Greet

In-Person Open House

  • Thursday, June 20
    6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Forest Lawn High School - map

In-Person Open House

  • Thursday, June 20
    6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
    Lord Beaverbrook High School - map
    (access the building from the west entrance)

Summer Program for Immigrant Youth

CIWA (Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association) is excited to announce that our summer program is now open for registration!

We invite all immigrant girls age 13-24 to join us this summer for Take-A-Break: Self-Care Program. This program is completely free and we ask that girls register as soon as possible to save a spot! Register!

Details

Who: Open to Permanent Resident Girls (incl. CUAET)
Age: 13-24
When: Choose between July 10-11, July 31-Aug 1 or Aug 21-22 (11 AM to 3 PM each day)
Where: CIWA downtown office (600, 138 - 4 Avenue SE)
What: Join us for 2 fun-filled days of games, arts and crafts, painting, jewelry making, intergenerational activities, and more. Learn about wellness, self-care, community resources, and building social connections.

***CIWA also has other opportunities available shown in the attached “Youth Collaborative Summer Programs.” For boys and students of citizen, temporary status, please view the “Youth Empowerment Summit” flyer.

Wishing you a great weekend.

Sincerely,

Carma Cornea