BRACE Blast!
Sept. 4, 2025
Welcome to the 2025-26 school year and here we are ready to go! Please ensure to check out our Instagram @braceschool_brsd to check for announcements, updates, and happenings!
- Tuesday, Sept. 23 - Terry Fox Run
- Friday, Sept. 26 - Staff Meeting/PD/Collaboration Day - No School
- Monday, Sept. 29 - Wear Orange - Truth and Reconciliation Activities
- Tuesday, Sept. 30 - Truth and Reconciliation Day - No School
- Thursday, Oct. 30 - School Photos @ 11am
- Monday, Oct. 13 - Thanksgiving
- Friday, Oct. 24, Staff Meeting/PD/Collaboration Day - No School
- Wednesday, Oct. 29 - ELA Diploma Part A
- Thursday, Oct. 30 - SS Diploma Part A
- Monday, Nov. 3 - Math Diploma
- Tuesday, Nov. 4 - ELA Diploma Part B
- Wednesday, Nov. 5 - SS Diploma Part B
- Thursday, Nov. 6 - Physics Diploma am, Biology Diploma pm
- Friday, Nov. 7 - Chemistry Diploma am, Science Diploma pm
- Friday, Nov. 7 - Remembrance Day Recognition
Mr. Price is going to host playing Go on Mondays and Wednesdays at lunch!
Talk to Mr. Price if you are interested!
The “Cell phone policy” has gotten lots of media attention this summer. We know that phones have a negative effect on attention and a negative effect on learning. Working with families and students to ensure a positive learning environment for our students is our goal.
Call the office if you need to get a hold of your student! Please do not call or text them in the middle of class.
Please ensure you are aware of the policy in our Handbook:
BRSD AP 135 - USE OF PERSONAL MOBILE DEVICES AND SOCIAL MEDIA IN SCHOOLS governs device use.
Specifically to BRACE:
1. Students will keep their devices in their backpack or bag and will not use it during instructional time unless for instructional purposes as directed by staff.
2. Students may use their phone at break times and may use it in the classroom only during lunch time.
3. Students need to discuss special circumstances with their teacher and administration. Administration will meet with families to discuss the need and a medical note may be required.
Progressive discipline will be implemented as per AP 135.
Students should be checking their BRSD email accounts for intro emails from their teachers. If they do not receive an intro email, please check the spam folder, and if no email is received by Wednesday, Sept. 5, please let us know! So get out those devices and hopefully a chipmunk hasn't stolen a cord!
Ensure you are up to date with our policies and how things work here at BRACE!
We are at based out of École Camrose Composite High School at 6205-48 Ave. When you come in the main parking lot, there is a set of parking spots in the North West corner of the parking lot, marked BRACE Parking. There are a set of stairs on the outside of the North East corner of the building that you would go up and then enter through the NORTH DOOR. A big sign is on the North East corner of the building to help out!
8:40-9:45 Instructional Time
9:45-9:50 Break
9:50-11:00 Instructional Time
11:00-11:05 Break
11:05-12:00 Instructional Time
12:00-12:30 Lunch
12:30-1:45 Instructional Time
1:45-1:50 Break
1:50-3:05 Instructional Time
Administrative Assistant
Laural Hoff
Educational Assistants
Lynette Fitzgerald
Cayley Foster
Shannon Olson
Kenzie McNary
Teachers
Amanda Cardinal
Peter Hamm
Lance Gulbraa
Donnelle Millang
Alex Price
Samantha Ulmer
Sara Van Hyfte
Bob Whitrow
Karla Wolbeck
Student Wellness Facilitator
Dayna Bartman
Principal
Mark Chanasyk
Let’s Get Together!!
The Career Counselling Team is back and available to meet with high school students. Book appointments using the online booking calendar inside the High School Plus Google classroom. If you need us earlier, please email us. Grade 11 & 12 students should check their myPass for completed courses and credits. Remember to use your PERSONAL EMAIL to connect.
Our Career Counsellors have been busy! Check out their newsletter here and follow them on Instagram @hsplusbrsd!
Did you know you can check your student’s grades any time! We now use a tool called PowerSchool so that students and families can see their grades in real time - as soon as we enter a grade in, you can see it! More information is provided in another newsletter!
If you need bussing or would like to see if it is a possibility, please call us!
THURSDAY, OCT. 30! 11AM! BE THERE!
If you are in crisis or your safety is at risk, visit hospital emergency or call 911 immediately. If you are thinking about suicide and need a safe place to chat, or you are worried about someone else, visit the 24/7 Suicide Crisis Helpline at 988.ca or text or call 988.
September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. Together, let's #StartTheConversation and change the narrative on suicide.
Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention - CASP Facebook group
Camrose Public Library provides free memberships to all residents of the City of Camrose and Camrose County. Cardholders can borrow materials at any of the 48 libraries in Parkland Regional Library System, request and renew materials, download digital content, and access online resources. Our aim is to put public library cards into the hands of every student.
With their library card, children get free access to
Library materials at any reading level, including beginning readers and early chapter books, graphic novels, hi-lo readers, and a large juvenile and young adult collections, and French language resources
Formats for people who need print alternatives
Digital content and resources, including language learning resources, research databases, digital newspapers and magazines, eBooks and eAudio books
Physical literacy resources, including physical literacy items, outdoor games, kits to help families navigate difficulties like separation and loss, and more
With their library card, a child can explore a wide variety of library materials and select their own to take home, encouraging independence and a love of reading.
Parents/guardians can fill out the form and return it to school before October 6, and I will come by the school office to collect the completed forms.
Here is the Fall Newsletters for families and caregivers from the Camrose Family Resource Centre! In this newsletter you will find our fall hours, parent education and family programs opportunities for families with children of all ages, including our new Youth Anger Management Program!