Hawk’s View

The staff at FRH are very excited to have our new and returning students join us for their first day of school on Monday, August 31. Doors will open at 8:20 a.m. See you then!

Wednesday Dismissal is at 2:00 p.m.

August 28 - New Student Orientation 1:30 - 2:30 p.m., Meet the Teacher 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

August 31 - First day of school for all students

September 3 - Last Day for Option Change Requests

September 4 - Photo Day

September 7 - Labour Day (NO SCHOOL)

September 9 - School Council AGM for in the school library 6 p.m.

September 16 - Bus Evacuation Drill

September 28 - Terry Fox Run Day

September 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (NO SCHOOL)

We know it happens...sometimes you change your mind about a class! Our aim is to build balanced timetables that work well for both students and teachers and to make any changes quickly. There is lots to think about to accomplish this--not all changes are possible.

All timetable change requests must be submitted via the Google Form by the end of the day on Thursday, September 3rd. Please use the form for all requests; to ensure nothing gets missed, email submissions will not be accepted.

Jonathen Derksen - Educational Assistant

Our main front entrance is located just in the centre of the courtyard, and is the only entrance to the school.

The doors will be unlocked as follows:

8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

12:21 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Anyone seeking access outside of these periods is asked to ring the doorbell.

Parents – We Need Your Help!

We’re asking for your support in keeping the FRH Parking Lot and Drop-Off Loop a safe place for our students. Every year, we work closely with our SRO to help monitor and enforce this. Help us out by remembering the following:

1. Staff Parking access is not permitted during peak times. Bus and foot traffic already create congestion, and extra vehicles reduce visibility and increase risk.
2. Drop-off lane is right-turn only (Westbound traffic only). No U-turns or left turns. These are prohibited, and signage is posted to remind drivers. (Please note: This is a ticketable offense.)
3. Utilize the pump station parking lot, across the street if you are traveling Eastbound.
4. Follow the crossing guard’s directions. Vehicles must not enter the crosswalk area if students or staff are present. (Please note: This is a ticketable offense.)

FRH will be kicking off Athletics right out the gates! Stay tuned for more infomation regarding tryouts and how to get involved.

Seasons of Play:

Volleyball - September through November

Cross Country - September through October

Basketball - Late November through Early March

Handball - March through April

Badminton - April

Track and Field - May through June

Golf - May through June

The Hawk's Nest will be back this year. It will be open Tuesday through Friday, selling snacks, drinks, and frozen items.

We are happy to be able to continue selling hot, delicious pizza once a week out of the Hawk's Nest! The first Pizza Day will be Thursday, September 3rd.

Pizza Choices: Cheese, Pepperoni, or Ham & Pineapple

Price: $3.00/slice

New this year, as part of our commitment to creating the best possible learning environment, we are introducing a few positive updates to our daily timetable. Pleasse note the following:

1. A Simplified 4-Day Rotation (Instead of 6) - We will maintain our 6-period day, but we are shifting from a 6-day rotation to a 4-day rotation.

Reminder that every Wednesday will be an early Wednesday, and we will follow the Early Dismissal Schedule. Our staff will be working on collaborative practices.

Our first School Council meeting and Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place at 6:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026 in the school library. The primary focus of our School Council is to keep families informed about what’s happening at school. Everyone is welcome to attend any meeting throughout the year.

We value your time and strive to keep meetings to one hour.

If you're new to our school community, this is a great opportunity to meet other families, to learn about what’s happening at the school, and to get involved in a meaningful way. We welcome all perspectives and levels of involvement. Your voice matters!

At the AGM, we will be seeking individuals interested in the following position:

• Chair

• Vice-Chair

• Secretary

We look forward to seeing you throughout the year if you’re able to attend.

Fuel up for a great day!

Our breakfast cart is back, and available for any student who missed breakfast or might need an extra morning boost. No student should start their day hungry!

We encourage students to take what they need while being mindful of others when visiting the cart; this way, everyone can have a snack when they need it.

Digital Resources:
New this year, teachers will be sharing digital resources through a variety of platforms. Teachers will communicate which platform they will be using during the first week of school. These resources are designed to enhance classroom instruction, not replace it.

• Google Classroom

• Teams Classroom

  
  

Extra Support:
EIPS continues to use ExamBank to support students with additional practice opportunities. To access it, visit their website https://www.exambank.com/ and use the following username and password:

• Username: ei.frh

• Password: studio

Is your child riding the bus this year? If yes, download the My Ride and Bus Status apps to stay in the know about your child’s bus stop location, route, pickup time and whether their bus is running on schedule.

Location: 300 Colwill Boulevard, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-467-3800

Email: general.frh@eips.ca

Website: frhaythorne.ca

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