October
21 Scarlett School Council and Friends of Scarlett Meeting (7pm)
21 Carleton University Info Session Room 135 at 11:55 am – 12:30 pm
21 UWaterloo Overview and Engineering at lunch in Room 135
22 McMaster University Info Session in Learning Commons at 11:55 am – 12:30 pm
22 - 24 Costume Exchange
23 University of Toronto Info Session in Learning Commons at 11:55 am – 12:30 pm
23 Out of Province Post-Secondary Fair Ernest Manning High School at 6:00 – 8:00 pm
24 Sr. Football quarterfinal game against Bowness at 4:30pm Stampeder Field Shouldice
24 Calgary Post-Secondary Fair Front Hall at 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
24 Out of Province Post-Secondary Fair Centennial High School at 6:00 – 7:30 pm
24/25 Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences (non-instructional day on Oct 25)
26 University of Calgary Open House at the University (9am - 3pm)
25 Bow Valley College 10am to 2pm (345 6 Ave SE)
28 Picture Retake Day
28 Socktober Donations begin
28 – 31 Halloween Events
31 Costume Contest
28 Alberta Post-Secondary Fair in our Learning Commons at 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
29 University of Ottawa Info Session Room 135 at 11:55 am – 12:30 pm
Dear Parents & Guardians
Please find information to support you next week. Please note that the weekly email gets posted to the website each week.
Casino Volunteers Needed
We cannot run the casino without our dedicated volunteers. Looking for volunteers! See link attached: Learn more about the Casino Fundraiser.
This is a great way to bring in funds for our school and we often raise around $65,000 or more. We require volunteers at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino for Tuesday November 12 and Wednesday November 13 for daytime and evening shifts. You will receive all the training you need when you arrive and you will find volunteering at the casino both fun and rewarding. Day shifts are between 10am-7pm, evening shifts are between 6:45 pm and 3:45 am or 11 pm and 3:45 am (count room positions only). You can sign up for multiple shifts, but they have to be the same position; you cannot be banker one day and chip runner another, but you could be banker both days.
Timelines are tight and anyone who works in the casino must be cleared by AGLC first.
The link to signup is here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A44AEAC22ABF94-epscarlett Any required paperwork will be sent to you to fill out. If you have any questions please contact epscasino@gmail.com
School Council Annual General Meeting
EP Scarlett School Council and Friends of Scarlet Society will be holding our Annual General Meeting on October 21 at 7 pm at the school. That evening the Principal will also be giving a report on facility updates at the school and our replacement for our current camera system at the school.
More information will come out on this night in a separate email.
Principal Report
- Overview of Video Surveillance Technology (VST) and Benefits
- VST Collection, Use, Access and Controls
- Request for Feedback (benefits, concerns, further questions)
We hope you can make it!
Healthy Hunger
This is an optional service for families and the decision to participate is up to each family. We have not reviewed the health standards at each restaurant, so we encourage families to make an informed choice.
To participate in fun lunches, create an account at www.healthyhunger.ca to register. You will be notified when new lunches are posted and be able to view up-coming lunches, place orders and pay for orders online.
If you are able to help out with the distribution of Healthy Hunger lunches, please click on the following link to sign up.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AACAC2EA2FD0-51044029-eps2024
**Please note all volunteers must have a valid police background check and a completed annual CBE volunteer registration form.**
Message from School
Drama News
We are thrilled to announce our upcoming school production, 30 Neo-Futurist Plays from Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind (30 Plays in 60 Minutes) by Greg Allen.
Rehearsals have been in full swing for the past month, and we couldn't be prouder of our incredible cast. They've been working tirelessly to bring each of these unique plays to life, showcasing their creativity and dedication.
Our talented technical teams are also hard at work behind the scenes, piecing together the visual and auditory world of the show. Their attention to detail and passion for creating the perfect atmosphere have been essential in bringing the production to life.
Mark your calendars for December 4, 5, 9, 11, & 12 at 7:00pm! We can’t wait to share this dynamic and one-of-a-kind performance with you. We hope to see you there!
Would your Child like a Photo Retake?
Lifetouch will be back at the school on October 28 for photo retakes.
Remembrance Day Planning
We are looking for the help of student cadets at our Remembrance Day Ceremony. Please reach out to Mr. Hawboldt (arhawboldt@cbe.ab.ca) to express your interest in helping out.
As Remembrance Day approaches, we are looking to include students' voices in our ceremony. In D2L, there is a shell called Remembrance Day 2024 where students can answer 3 questions in a few sentences or paragraphs. Please ask your student to take some time and complete the "quiz." Please complete this by Thursday, October 24th.
Halloween Events
Halloween events are around the corner! Oct 28 – 31 students have the opportunity to take a tour through the Scarlett Haunted House! The entry fee for the Haunted House is a donation of new or gently used clean socks for Socktober fundraiser or 1 dollar. All sock donations will go to the Calgary Drop-in Centre. *Warning* the haunted house will contain mature themes, jump scares, a strobe light and fog machine. If students have a sensitivity to flashing lights, they can request to have it turned off for their tour.
There will be a costume contest on Thurs. Oct 31 at the lunch and in the theatre. Students have the option to take part in the contest by registering using the QR Code below, or they may choose to be an audience member and vote on their favorite costumes!
Please note that costumes must be done in a way that promotes safety for others. For instance:
- They must be culturally appropriate
- No reference to violence or weapons
- No masks (except for those in the contest who can use them only in the contest once their identity has been confirmed)
Green Team
Scarlett’s Green Team is hosting a Costume Exchange October 22-24. If you have costumes or accessories looking for a new home please consider donating them. They can be dropped off in room 159. Any costumes left over will be donated to Camp Evergreen.
Fitness Centre
A reminder that the Fitness Centre is open for students in the mornings from 7:30 to 8:30 and afterschool from 3:45 – 5:00 every Monday through Thursday.
Honours Certificates
For those students who requested Honours Certificates from second semester of last year, they are available for pick up in the main office.
Athletic Update
Our Volleyball teams are rolling along through their regular seasons! Our Jr. Boys just came off a big win clinching gold at the Scarlett Volleyball Classic Tournament Thanksgiving weekend! Our Jr. girls and Sr. girls teams are both sitting at 5th in their standings and are looking forward to some big games against HWW & OLR next week. Our Sr. Boys take to the court against Notre Dame next week and on to their out-of-town tournament in Red Deer for the weekend. Incredibly proud of all of our teams!
Our Sr. Football team is ready for playoffs and will take on Bowness in quarterfinal action on October 24 at 4:30pm Stampeder Field Shouldice!
Jr. Football is ready to take to the field in their last regular game of season against William Aberhart Tuesday October 22 at 7:00pm at Stampeder Field Shouldice!
Soccer Team
We are incredibly proud of our student’s teamwork this season for soccer. Last year they were the division 2 champions and moved to division 1 this year and had a great season as the top team! They lost to Wisewood on Thursday just missing the chance to go to finals. They are a character team that work incredibly hard with incredible talent. Thanks to our teacher coach Ms. Doerksen and our volunteer coach Jag for an amazing season! We truly enjoyed watching your games!
Wrestling Information Meeting
Want to join a no cut team? Come learn more about our new wrestling team! This is an outstanding sport for all weight classes and genders.
October 2 at Lunch in the Main Gym!
Basketball Tryouts are on the Horizon
Basketball tryouts begin November 18.
French Immersion Update
On Tuesday November 5, during their FLA 10 class, students will be participating in an introduction to improv workshop that will be given in French by Mat Mailandt, the founder of Think Fast Comedy. See attached: Think Fast Comedy - Affiche 2024-2025
French Immersion Families are invited the attend the Campus St. Jean’s (Calgary satellite campus) Open House. To show your expression of interest in attending, please complete this form . More information about Campus St. Jean can be seen here Parents Immersion française English- CSJ présentation .
AP Exam Registration & Payment – First Semester & Full Year Courses and AP Exam-Only Students
Students who are registered in a 30-level Advanced Placement course (or Physics 20AP) this semester must register for AP exams and submit payment by October 30. Students interested in writing an “Exam-Only” or self-study AP exam need to contact Ms. Rip directly and complete the same registration process.
Each exam costs $160 CAD. After the form is completed, the exam fees will be added to students’ MyCBE / PowerSchool accounts and will need to be paid by October 30. Please also ensure that you have enrolled in your class’ AP Classroom, using your teacher’s join code. Late registration and payments will incur an additional charge (see form for details).
Note that this only applies to students CURRENTLY taking an exam-level AP course (not a grade 10/11 “AP-Cohort course). These include: English 30AP, Biology 20/30 AP, Chemistry 20/30 AP, Chemistry 30/35AP, Physics 20AP, Social Studies 30AP, Art 30AP, Spanish 30AP and AP Computer Science Principles. There will be a second registration form and deadline in February for second semester courses. All Advanced Placement exams will be written in May 2025.
Students who have an IPP and require accommodations for their AP exam(s) must contact Ms. Rip directly by January 2025. If you have any questions, please ask your AP teacher or email Ms. Rip: slrip@cbe.ab.ca
Yearbook
Don’t forget to order your child’s yearbook.
Are you interested in learning about visits from post-secondary schools? Are you interested in getting career info? Here’s the direct link to our school’s resources/ information on that: https://drepscarlett.cbe.ab.ca/career-centre
The Calgary Bridge Foundation for Youth
Bridge Foundation for Youth is a settlement agency that has resources to help newcomer students and their families. Scarlett's Bridge Foundation for Youth will meet with Dibora every Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 in Room 141 at Scarlett. Come out to meet new people, learn new skills and have fun! Leadership, scholarship and volunteer opportunities are available for Newcomers whojoin this group and are not yet Canadian citizens. Learn more!
We hope you have a great long weekend.
Sincerely,
Carma Cornea
Principal