Eagle's Eye

Accurate, effective, and timely feedback are essential to student achievement and engagement in their classes. In an effort to support teachers in providing timely feedback to students, and in the interests of informing students and parents about their achievement in their classes, SCS will be implementing a new procedure regarding missed exams and assessments. Effective February 8, 2026, when a student misses an exam or assessment, the following will occur:

• Upon returning to class, a student will have the next two school days to use the after-school exam space to complete the missed exam of assessment.

• Students will fill out a digital missed exam/assessment form, to indicate which date they will be writing the assessment after school.

• Students who do not write their missed exam/assessment within the two day window will have a "NHI — Not Handed In" code applied to this exam/assessment on PowerSchool. This code applies a temporary score of "0" and will impact their grade.

• Students may attempt to replace any "NHI" exam or assessment. Individual teachers will communicate with students when this window to re-write will open for their specific class (typically in the last month of the semester). This exam will not be the same as the original missed exam/assessment, but would be the version that students would complete as a "rewrite". Students will not be able to re-write this version of the exam/assessment.

• We recognize that missing an exam/assessment will happen time to time due to appointments, illness, or school events. Teachers will however be tracking students who miss exams/assessments and administration will be following up with those who consistently miss exams/assessments for further conversation.

Thank you for co-operation in helping students write their exams/assessments on their intended day. This supports our teachers in providing the best feedback to our students in a timely manner. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Johnson directly (sandy.johnson@eips.ca)

Eagle's Nest meals are $6 each, or you can purchase a 5-meal punch pass for just $25. Punch cards are available to purchase at the office. Exact change and card is accepted.

Monday, February 9 (Day 2)

• Taco in a Bag

• Beef or Chicken Alfredo Lasagna

Wednesday, February 11 (Day 2)

• Grilled Cheese or BLT Sandwich with Soup

Thursday, February 12 (Day 1)

• Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl or Butter Chicken with Naan

Friday, February 12 (Day 2)

• Bacon Beast Burger and Tators

• February 9: Returning Student Registration Opens
• February 10: Grade 9 Immunizations
• February 11: Early Dismissal
• February 16: Family Day, No school
• February 17 to 20: Grad Photos
• February 18: Early Dismissal
• February 19-20: Band Trip
• February 20: Donation Drop Off for Grad Fundraiser
• February 23: Band Concert
• February 25: Early Dismissal
• February 26: Grade 8 Retreat
• March 4: Early Dismissal
• March 5: Career Fair
• March 6: PD Day, No School
• March 11: Early Dismissal / Parent Teacher Interviews / New Student Orientation (Grade 8-12)
• March 16: Parent Teacher Interviews / Grade 7 Orientation
• March 18: Early Dismissal
• March 23 to 27: Spring Break, No School
• April 1: Early Dismissal
• April 3: Good Friday, No School

We are VERY EXCITED about our 4th annual SCS Career Fair! On Thursday, March 5, over the lunch hour, students will have the opportunity to connect with nearly 100 SCA parents, alumni, community members and post-secondary school representatives, to network and learn about career fields of interest. Please encourage your students to attend this memorable and fun event! As an added bonus, students who participate in the career fair will have the opportunity to win some amazing prizes generously donated by our school community, including loge seats at Oil Kings games (with parking passes included), Apple Air Pods, gift cards to Subway, Tim Hortons, Starbucks, and more!

In preparation for this event, parents we encourage you to chat with your students about their giftings and passions, and how they might use them in a career one day. Attached is a career conversation guide to help you.

If you are interested in getting involved or supporting this year’s career fair, please reach out Mrs. Matheson (dion.matheson@eips.ca)

Tickets are $10

Purchase through Mr. Lietz or at the SCS office.

As we celebrate this exciting graduation milestone, we are raising funds through a chocolate fundraiser to help support the costs of this celebration. By purchasing chocolate, you are not only enjoying a sweet treat , you are helping us create a meaningful and memorable celebration for our graduates. Every purchase, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated. Thank you for your support and for being part of this important chapter! Orders will be ready for pick up before Easter.

Dear Parents and Guardians,

Our Leadership 9 class recently participated in a 39-Minute Fundraiser with True North Fundraising on Tuesday, February 3rd. During this time, students connected with family and friends to help raise money for our class initiatives and activities.

We are excited to be selling “Papa Jack’s” ready-to-eat popcorn, conveniently packaged in 22 g vending-machine–size bags — perfect for lunches and snacks.

Available options:

10-Pack (single flavour) – $24
• White Cheddar
• Dill Pickle
• Butter
• Sweet & Salty

MVP Variety Pack (20 bags) – $45

Caramel Popcorn:
• 2 tubs – $30
• 2 tubs with Belgian chocolate drizzle – $35

If you would like to place an order and know a Leadership 9 student, you can order directly through them. Otherwise, please email me at symonds.botchey@eips.ca with your name, phone number, and order details, and I will make sure you receive your popcorn.

Order deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026.

Thank you very much for supporting our Leadership 9 students!

Sincerely,
Symonds Botchey

📣 Calling All SCA & Eagles Alumni!
Do you have old hoodies or spirit wear you no longer wear?
Give them a second life by donating your gently used SCA/Eagles apparel to support our Leadership 9 fundraising event!

🧥 Especially looking for hoodies
📅 Drop-off deadline: February 27, 2026
📍 Drop off at: SCA Secondary school office

Let’s:
✔️ Clean out our closets
✔️ Support our students
✔️ Give spirit wear a new purpose

📩 Questions?
Contact: symonds.botchey@eips.ca
Help us turn unused spirit wear into student opportunities!

Come check out Chess Club, starting Tuesday, Feb 10! We will meet every Tuesday during the second half of lunch in The Commons. Whether you’re a total beginner or a chess pro, everyone’s welcome.

Grad wear is officially on sale for the Class of 2026! Don’t miss your chance to order—sales are open until February 17. Visit the online store to place your order before the deadline.

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.

Place Orders between February 9th and February 20th.

Whether you’re looking to cross the finish line, boost your grades for post-secondary, or balance school with a busy schedule, Next Step is here to support you. We believe education should fit your life, not the other way around.

We offer the flexibility you need with the face-to-face support you deserve.

Flexible Options Built for You

· Academic Upgrading Opportunities: Reach those post-secondary prerequisites by boosting your marks in any subject.

· Credit Recovery: Didn't pass the course you wanted the first time? Retake a course to quickly improve your final grade.

· Diploma Exam Rewrites: We offer seats in November, January, April, June, and August to give you the best shot at success.

· Hybrid Course Delivery: Enjoy the best of both worlds. Work on your materials 24/7 via Brightspace or Google Classroom and be on campus once a week (or more if you like!) for in-person support and assessments.

· Course Completion: Work through your subjects on a timeline that works for your schedule (quarterly, semesterly, yearly).

Contact us at nextstep@eips.ca or 780-464-1899

Mark your calendars! Registration for EIPS Summer School opens March 10. For more information, see the Summer School page on Next Step’s website.

The Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) returning student registration process for 2026-27 takes place Feb. 9-23, 2026. Through the online form, families will confirm the school and program their child will attend next year or advise the Division if they aren’t returning. For students who want to attend a non-designated school next year, these requests must be submitted through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space.

On February 9, the parent/guardian on file in PowerSchool identified as the Permission Click contact for each student will receive an email through Permission Click with a link to the form. If your family hasn’t received any Permission Click forms this school year, contact the school office so we can investigate any technical issues before registration season.

If circumstances exist where you’re unable to pay school or transportation fees, you can apply to have fees waived by submitting an Application for a Waiver of Fees. The application deadline is Feb. 13, 2026. If you’re new to the Division, the deadline is the latter of Feb. 13, 2026, or 45 days after registration.

To access your fee information, simply log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and go to “Student Fees.” There you can view your fees and pay them online using Visa or MasterCard. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted.

Don’t forget to also log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly throughout the year. Fees are often added to your child’s account to cover the cost of various school activities such as field trips, class projects, extracurricular activities and more.

For more information about school fees, waivers and payment deadlines, visit www.eips.ca/schools/fees and www.scasecondary.ca/about/fees. Alternatively, contact Jennifer Gibson, Business Manager at SCA Secondary at 780-464-7127.