BRACE Blast!
April 14, 2025
Tuesday, April 15
Gr. 12 Farewell Meeting - For those students who replied to our email, there is a students and parents/guardians meeting at 1:30pm. Check email for link or let us know you are planning on coming in person.
If you think that you are a candidate for participating in our Farewell, please email Mr. Chanasyk.
Wednesday, April 16
- 11:30 - Room 104 or Break room Online Zoom: Visiting the Land with Métis Artist Christi Belcourt - See below!
- 12:30 - Ribbon skirt making in the break room
Thursday, April 17
Thrilling Thursday - 1pm - Jaden, our Mental Health Capacity Builder will be leading us through a survey - see below!
Friday, April 18 - Good Friday - no school
Monday, April 21 - Easter Monday - no school
Gr. 12 Farewell Meeting - For those students who replied to our email, there is a students and parents/guardians meeting at 1:30pm. Check email for link or let us know you are planning on coming in person.
If you think that you are a candidate for participating in our Farewell, please email Mr. Chanasyk.
We have a few changes to announce to our staff!
Mrs. Lindberg and Mr. Guinand joined us in October and we thank them for everything that they did for our students! Both of them are returning to previous commitments!
Miss Bright will be taking over English 20-1, 20-2, 30-1, and 30-2.
Mr. MacDonald will be taking over Social Studies 30-1 and 30-2.
And...
Mrs. Millang is back! She will be taking over the CTS and PE courses!
Make sure you say hi!
Jaden, our Mental Health Capacity Builder, will be conducting a survey with our students!
Here is some more information - Introduction to DAP Survey
Please read the information below - there is an opt-out form for students and there is a copy of the survey in the office if parent/guardians would like to preview the survey.
BRSD is planning to host Rock the Diploma study sessions to prepare for the June diploma exams.
Location: Ecole Camrose Composite High School
To proceed we need a minimum of 25 registrations per course.
If you are interested, please complete the registration form. Incomplete registrations will not be considered. Once registration closes, and if there are enough students enrolled, you will receive a payment link.
Please remember to take part in the Municipal Census which opens on April 14. Your participation will not only assist us with our future planning needs but will provide much needed funding for City services.
For further information visit the City of Camrose website at www.camrose.ca/census
One of the most invigorating parts of spring is the return of longer daylight hours. It seems that our energy surges with the increasing light on our morning commutes and the lovely spring evenings. As spring progresses, however, the increased daylight can wreak havoc with sleep routines, resulting in fatigue … just when educators are needing our energy the most! Check out this article from Health and Wellness Canada about how seasonal light changes affect our sleep - and what to do about it. Here is a link to a booklet on children’s sleep which teachers can use when working with parents to tackle sleep issues: Sleep Booklet for Parents
We’re excited to invite you and your community to Retro’s Special Family Event on Saturday, April 19, 2 to 9 p.m.
This all-ages event is packed with fun activities including:
- Mini 3D Paint Activity + Bunny on Canvas Paint at 3 PM
- Face Painting & Balloon Animals
- Cotton Candy & Local Vendors (Bring Cash!)
- All-Ages Karaoke at 7 PM
- Old-School Arcade Games & 7 Billiards Tables
PLUS, Retro is home to Alberta’s Best Fish & Chips and will be open on Good Friday at 4 p.m. Reservation are recommended.
Mark your calendar & book online: play-here.ca
See all our upcoming events & activities: https://play-here.ca/events.html
Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RetroeventsCamrose
Join our Padlet to answer!
Click here to join BRACE's Padlet. You will need to create an account - we do ask that you use your school email address, but you can make up your name - try to make it meaningful to you and appropriate!
Click here for this week's board - What is your favourite colour?
There are terms of use and anything that violates school rules and policies may result in disciplinary action. Let's be kind and keep each other safe!
The BRSD Board of Trustees approved the 2025-26 school year calendar and it is now available on the BRSD website.
Thank you to all parents, guardians and students who provided feedback!
We are looking for a Grade 10-11 BRACE student to serve as our second representative for BRSD's SAVY (Student-Led Advocacy for Voices of Youth) group. If you are interested, please let Mr. Chanasyk know!
Lot of great rewards:
- Looks great on a resume
- Build leadership skills
- Meet great people
- Great opportunities
Spring post-secondary events are happening soon - check out the TV ads or the HS+ Google Classroom and consider visiting one of these campuses.
Check out the March Career Counsellor newsletter here and follow them on Instagram @hsplusbrsd!
This document informs parents about the detailed information the PowerSchool Parent Portal web browser provides about their students' progress.
Although the PowerSchool Portal app is convenient, it does not offer everything the web browser does.
Research consistently shows that regular attendance is one of the strongest predictors of academic success. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to achieve higher grades, develop stronger social connections, and maintain positive mental health. Conversely, chronic absenteeism can create gaps in learning that are difficult to close and impact long-term outcomes. Ensuring that every student is present and engaged remains a top priority!
Attendance at BRACE looks very different - we consider attendance to be engagement - seeing you in our classrooms, or logging in Moodle and handing things in!
Keep engaged and keep in contact!
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!