The Pacer Pulse
Parkland's Weekly Newsletter
It is incredible to think that it is officially the beginning of the LAST MONTH of the 2025/26 School Year!!! I made a comment at our School Council Meeting last week that you would think that the end of the year would be the time to wind down our activities but that is most definitely not the case.
In this weeks edition of the Pacer Pulse, we are excited to share how our Junior Track Athletes did at GYACs, the excitement of our Physics 30 - Math 31 Edmonton Field Trip, students volunteering at Mary Bergeron's annual Sports Day, our 9-12 FRIM students partook in a French Theatre performance, and our Pacers took part in Parkland's Annual Community Day! To start us off, on Saturday, Parkland played host location to the annual Eddie's Big Run (17th Year) where racers of all ages participated in distances as far as 10km, 5km, 3km, and a Kids Fun 1km Run. It was fantastic to see so many Parkland Staff Volunteer at the event (including Mr. Arsenault, Mrs. Gohmann, Mrs. Bencz, and our incredible janitor Matt) in addition to so many Pacer Staff and their families partaking in the runs! Mrs. Downing and Mrs. Fossheim even won Best Costume awards!
As we are moving closer to our year end exams, a very important reminder that ever class is essential to ensure student success in courses. Attendance Matters! Missed instructional time is missed opportunities to refine your skills and get your remaining assignments in to successfully complete your classes. A very important reminder to all students that have exams prior to the designated exam week, that classes are continuing after your exam is complete. Students that are using additional time in their exam will be supported with their missed learning when they return to class, but it is expected that students are attending their classes once they finish. Instruction is still ongoing and we want to make sure that our students have the opportunity to prepare the best they can for their final exams.
Please take note of when your Pacer has exams to wrap up the year. It is important to note that students are required to attend their scheduled exams and all regular classes until exam week. Best exam preparation practice includes starting early with review and connecting with your teachers if you need any additional help preparing for your exams. Don't forget, we run Study Hall every day at Lunch (with either Andersen or Bencz, depending on the day)!
Grade 9 May/June Exam Schedule
Grade 10/11/12 June Exam Schedule
30-Level Diploma June Exam Schedule
On top of two very busy kiddos, our family also has three cats and two dogs. Our youngest addition, Kalea, is most definitely a country pup, but she has been training to be on the leash and join me for walks as of late! Here, she is pictured fresh out of the McLeod River in Willmore. She is a giant sweetheart!
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Kristin Basaraba
Principal
Parkland Composite High School
Francophone Competition
Yearbook Ordering
11:30 Study Hall
- Day A | Mr. Andersen - room 139
- Day B | Mrs. Bencz - room 141
11:40 Student Council | Office
- June | Wed 10th
MAPS: Metis Access to Post-Secondary
Parker Martin Memorial Scholarship
Applications accepted until June 30th
Our Grades 9-12 French Immersion students traveled to Edmonton on Friday to take in the play BUANDERIE / BOULANGERIE at L’UniThéâtre!
Students thoroughly enjoyed the performance and enjoyed a meal together, of which staff commented on how lovely our students were. Thank you for being such an incredible reflection of our Parkland community!
Mrs. Laura Walton
Mrs. Walton is our new Family School Liaison Counsellor (FSLC)!
Mrs. Walton is a registered social worker who, before working here, worked in mental health and addiction with the unhoused population in Edson. She has two dogs named Mavis and Mads, and she is also a twin.
Ms. Brandi Thorpe
Ms. Thorpe is our new Front Office Secretary!
Ms. Thorpe has over 15 years of experience as a correctional officer in a federal women's prison. She has a dog named Ruby and a cat named Abby. She grew up on a ranch and has a lifetime of experience working with horses. A fun fact about her is that she lives on a flower farm.
Mr. Todd Zimmerman
Mr. Zimmerman is covering our Construction Shop!
Mr. Zimmerman started teaching in Laché la Biche and taught in Red Deer for 4 years. He has taught every subject except math and science. He describes himself as a jack of all trades and a master of none, and reflects on a time he redid a frame of her car. He likes to say, “Your ten most important tools are your hands."
Mrs. Janelle Parish
Mrs. Parish is one of our Medically Complex Educational Assistants!
Mrs. Parish was a bus driver and certified healthcare aid. She has four kids and is proud of her ten piercings.
Fire Smarting
Thrift Shop
Cycling Trails in Willmore
Painting at Element Zone
