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

Exact Cash or Card is accepted.

Monday, October 26 (Day 1)

• Taco in a Bag

Tuesday, October 27 (Day 2)

• French Toast Feast

Wednesday, October 28 (Day 1)

• Grilled Cheese or BLT Sandwich with Soup

Thursday, October 29 (Day 2)

• Butter Chicken or Teriyaki Rice bowl with Naan

Friday, October 30 (Day 1)

• Bacon Beast Burger and Fries

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• October 28: Parent-Teacher Interviews / Grad Bake Sale
• October 29: EIPS Post-Secondary and Career Fair
• November 2: Parent-Teacher Interviews / School Council Meeting
• November 4: Take Our Kids To Work Day (Grade 9)
• November 6: Remembrance Day Chapel (10:45)
• November 9 to 13: Fall Break
• November 12 and 13: Basketball Camp (Grade 7-9)
• November 16 to 20: Anti-Bullying Week
• November 30: Band Christmas Concert
• December 3 to 5: SCA Eagles Invitational Varsity Basketball
• December 4: Chapel
• December 21 to Jan 1: Christmas Break

Diploma and PAT dates for Semester 1 have been added
to the School Calendar. To view the dates, head to the school website, click the calendar tab, and navigate to January 2027.

OR click this link!

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REGISTRATION will open October 26 and close the Friday before each session (or when full).

If your child is already attending an EIPS school in the current year, you can register and pay for Diploma Prep courses by logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal the same way you usually do to pay fees. You do not need to create a new Parent Portal account to register for Diploma Prep.

Once you are logged into the Parent Portal...

1. Select the student fees icon (the green dollar sign) under the navigation menu
2. Click on the appropriate student’s name tab that you want to register
3. Select the appropriate Next Step Diploma Prep course(s) in which you’d like to register
4. Pay for the item/s in your cart
   
   

Students are not considered registered unless payment for the Diploma Prep course is made at the time of check-out.

Please note: Each of your children already attending an EIPS school must be linked to your Parent Portal account in order for you to be able to view and pay their fees through this system. Visit our PowerSchool page for instructions on how to create a Parent Portal account and link all of your children to that single account.

Thinking about attending post-secondary school after graduation? Not sure about your future career path? Plan to attend this year’s Your Future: Post-Secondary and Career Fair on October 29.

Organized by Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), Your Future is an annual educational fair that brings together colleges, universities, polytechnic schools and sector experts in one place—one of the largest events of its kind in Alberta.

Participation is free and open to all students in grades 9 through 12. Students and family members will have the opportunity to meet with representatives from post-secondary institutions, ask questions, talk to career sector experts, learn about future career trends and more.

Event Details:

Date: Oct. 29, 2026

Time: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Location: Strathcona County Agora, 401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park

On Monday October 26th, a list of students will be posted outside the main office to indicate if they are on track to achieve their diploma as per Alberta Education requirements. This list will not include any names and will be posted by ASN in a randomized (non-alphabetical order). If a student's ASN is not listed, this indicates they are not on track to graduate and would not (at this point in time) being participating in the May graduation ceremony. Students in this position would need to connect with either Mrs. Matheson (dion.matheson@eips.ca) or Mr. Johnson (sandy.johnson@eips.ca) to receive support and clarify what elements they are missing from the requirements. Common reasons for missed diploma achievement may include such things as missing a class in their timetable, currently failing a required class, or short the credit counts in specific categories. Our hope is to notify students in this way again in March and once more at the beginning of May so that we can best support them in being on track to meet the requirements and able to participate in the graduation ceremony. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mr. Johnson at any time!

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

Friday, October 30th

5:00pm to 6:30pm

Open to High School Girls and Boys

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 2nd (7:00- 8:15am) MORNING

Wednesday, November 4th (5:00-6:30pm) *May be adjusted due to Volleyball playoffs

Friday, November 6th (5:00-6:30pm) *JV Only

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

Thursday, November 5th (8:00-9:30pm)

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
• Space Available: 17 spots remaining in each camp
  
  

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

Registration: Complete Online Form to Register and Pay

Thank you for working alongside us as we pursue the “Joy of Missing Out” here at SCA. Many parents have reached out to say how you’re working to be even more intentional about the role screens play in your home. Here are a few resources that can help you as you navigate digital wellness at home with your teens:

What Should I Know Before Giving My Child Their First Device?

Tuesday, Nov 3
5pm MT

Join the upcoming JOMO Family Webinar featuring Dr. Nesi, a Clinical Psychologist and Associate Professor at Brown University.
Dr. Jacqueline Nesi will help parents navigate one of the biggest technology milestones facing families: deciding when—and how—
to introduce a first personal device.

REGISTER HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZDZSG-lyQX-uOQj5WuK7xA

(Note: you only need to register once for the whole JOMO Family series)

Axis – Biblical Teen Parenting

This website provides a Biblical perspective on how to respond to the interests and issues your teens are navigating. You can sign up for weekly emails detailing current issues your teens are facing. For example, here’s a great article by Axis on one of the newest tough topics to discuss with your teens--sports betting apps: Teens and Sports Betting Apps.

• With the winter season almost here, the school has a few reminders for families:
• 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.