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Dinner cards are available to purchase at the office - $25 for 5 meals.

Exact Cash or Card is accepted.

Monday, November 16 (Day 1)

• Jumbo Hot Dog and Chips

Tuesday, November 17 (Day 2)

• French Toast Feast

Wednesday, November 18 (Day 1)

• Grilled Cheese or BLT Sandwich with Soup

Thursday, November 19 (Day 2)

• Butter Chicken or Teriyaki Rice Bowl with Naan

Friday, November 20 (Day 1)

• Bacon Beast Burger and Fries

• November 9 to 13: Fall Break
• November 12 and 13: Basketball Camp (Grade 7-9)
• November 16 to 20: Anti-Bullying Week
• November 17: Odd Socks Day
• November 30: Band Christmas Concert
• December 3 to 5: SCA Eagles Invitational Varsity Basketball
• December 4: Chapel
• December 21 to Jan 1: Christmas Break

Shrek Auditions are coming up!! Don't miss the opportunity to be part of an amazing community and perform in an iconic show!

Sr. High auditions are in person on November 16 and 17th.

Jr. High auditions for Young Shrek and Young Fiona will be taken via video submission until November 17th.

Dance, singing and acting callbacks will run on Monday, November 23. Students required at callbacks will receive an email on November 18th with information.

Scan the QR codes on the posters around the school for access to the student information folder and sign up!

Strathcona Christian Academy has partnered with Castle Rock Research to offer students a special discount on study guides for grades 3-12 in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. Click here for more information.

Order window: November 13 to November 27

Shovel snow. Help your neighbours. Make a difference!

Help seniors and residents with disabilities in Strathcona County stay safe this winter by clearing their sidewalks and driveways within 72 hours of a snowfall.

Why volunteer?

• Get active and enjoy the fresh air

• Give back to your community

• Help someone stay safe and independent

• Boost your resume for job/scholarship opportunities

Around 50 residents are already waiting for a volunteer! You can make a real difference — on your own, with a friend, or as a group.

Learn more: volunteerstrathcona.ca/snowbusters

Sign up to volunteer!.

If you are a parent of a 2027 grad, we invite you to follow the After Grad Committee's social media pages for fundraising updates and information:

• Instagram: @scaaftergrad2027
• Facebook: SCA After Grad 2027

Congratulations to Levi for being named Alberta Milk October Athlete of the Month! Let's take a moment to celebrate his incredible dedication, perseverance, and remarkable achievements on and off the course!

Levi’s journey began early in Junior High when he first asked his coach, "How do I get my name on the wall?" Since that day, he has shown relentless commitment to his training, always keeping his eyes on the ultimate goal of becoming a Provincial Champion. All that hard work has paid off in a massive way this season—Levi recently captured the Edmonton Metro Championship and followed it up with a spectacular Provincial Gold medal, officially making his dream a reality!

Beyond his championship performance, Levi is known for being a truly humble individual, a dedicated leader within the cross country program, and a positive role model throughout the entire school community.

We are excited to offer Grade 7/8 Girls’ Volleyball Open Gym sessions for students who are NOT on a volleyball team this season. This is a great opportunity for girls to continue developing their volleyball skills, stay active, and enjoy playing the sport in a fun and supportive environment.

Open Gym Dates (ALL FRIDAYS)

3:30pm - 5:00pm:

• October 30
• November 6
• November 20
• November 27
• December 4
  
  

To help us plan for each session and get an idea of how many students will be attending, please sign up using the following link:

👉 [Grade 7/8 Girls’ Volleyball Open Gym]

As well, if you haven’t already, parents will have to complete the 2627_SCS JH Athletics_EdEx Female Sports Eligibility Declaration about their daughter.

Please complete the sign-up so we can better prepare and ensure we have an idea of expected numbers.

Tryout Permission Form

**Please make sure form is filled in prior to the start of the 1st tryout

***Any questions, please contact: jesse.sorenson@eips.ca

Monday, November 16th (5:00-6:30pm) *If Necessary

Monday, November 16th (3:30-5:00pm)

Wednesday, November 18th (6:30-8:00pm) *If Necessary

SCA Hoops is running a two-day basketball camp this November break for students in Grades 7–9! Players will work on fundamental skills, including shooting, dribbling, and defense, through structured drills, strategic gameplay, and personalized coaching.

• Boys: November 12–13 | 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Girls: November 12–13 | 1:00–4:00 p.m.
• Cost: $100
  
  

What to Bring: Indoor shoes, athletic clothing, and a water bottle. Basketballs will be provided.

Registration: Complete Online Form to Register and Pay

• Community Education Service is offering a few webinars on school avoidance, worries, and resilience, etc.

Current Sessions | Community Education Service

• Recovery Alberta is also offering webinars on understanding anxiety and parenting strategies for positive mental health, etc.

Recovery Alberta - Caregiver Education webinars

Throughout Elk Island Public Schools, each school annually develops a handful of plans to guide its work throughout the school year. The Guide to Reporting Student Achievement (GRSA), School Education Plan (SEP) and Personal Mobile Device (PMD) Plans for the 2026-27 school year are now available! These documents all support success for students and schools across the Division, aligning with the EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2026-30 (Year 1).

• The GRSA explains how the school assesses student achievement, determines grades and more.

• The SEP details the school’s priorities and goals for the year—with key strategies and measures in achieving these outcomes.

• The PMD plan outlines each school’s policy on the use of personal devices at school.

You can access SCA Secondary’s GRSA, SEP and PMD plan through the corresponding home page tiles at scasecondary.ca.

Looking for meaningful work with a family-friendly schedule and the opportunity to make a difference in students’ lives? Driving a school bus might be the perfect fit for you!

Why Drive With Us?

• Make a difference in students' lives.

• Family-friendly work schedule.

• School holidays and summers off.

• Paid training and licensing support.

• Driver loyalty bonuses.

• Save on childcare! Bring your non-school aged children to work.

• Student Transportation fee discounts for qualifying route bus drivers.
  
  

Driving opportunities are available through the Division’s transportation contractors. To learn more about becoming a bus driver within EIPS and to fill out the interest form, visit eips.ca/busdrivers.

• Ensure students have clothing appropriate for expected weather conditions.
• If weather conditions are bad enough to impact student transportation, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) advises families directly, and posts updates on social media and eips.ca.
• Decisions regarding bus cancellations are guided by an EIPS administrative procedure that states, “school bus service may be suspended…when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 C, including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.” Other reasons for suspending or delaying school bus services include adverse weather and poor road conditions.
• When school bus services are suspended, schools remain open to students.

For more information, contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151.

Alberta Health Services is hosting a series of virtual caregiver information sessions focused on ways to support students’ mental health. The sessions are free and geared toward parents, caregivers, teachers and community members who want to learn more about challenges impacting children and adolescents. This November’s sessions are focused on understanding anxiety.

Visit Caregiver Education to see the monthly caregiver sessions.

Wondering when and how to pay for school fees? School fee information for the 2026-27 school year will be posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal in late September. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. NOTE: Additional fees may be added throughout the year—for example, at the beginning of each semester, as your child takes part in various activities, or they may be adjusted by changes in selected optional courses in junior and senior high school. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 15, 2026.

For more information, visit the school website, under the About > Fees tab. Alternatively, contact our Business Manager, Jennifer Gibson at jennifer.gibson@eips.ca or at 780-464-7127.