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October 26 to 30, 2026
Process for Student/Parent/Teacher Interviews
Student/Parent (Guardian)/Teacher Interviews are intended for teachers to be able to report progress of the student, to provide professional advice and to make ourselves available for feedback from parents.
Student/Parent (Guardian)/Teacher Conferences will be held on Wednesday November 4th – 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Thursday, November 5th – 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
We will be using an online booking system, as in the past, to book conferences. Bookings will open up on Monday October 26th at 9:00 a.m. You will not be able to schedule any interviews before that time. Bookings will close Tuesday November 3rd at 3:00 p.m.
You will need to enter your child’s name, the class, and teacher with whom you would like to schedule a conference. You are limited to one conference time per teacher. If your son/daughter has a particular teacher for more than one subject, please just book one 8-minute time slot. If you need more time with a teacher, please arrange a separate phone call at a later date.
Please also enter an e-mail address to receive confirmation of your 8-minute interview.
To book your interview times:
Click the button below to book or visit our Bev Facey Website and click on Parent Teacher Interviews - Book It.
Grad Wear Layout Contest comes to an End!
After 2 weeks of voting our graduation class of 2027 has selected graduate artist, Taylor Usher's layout as their choice. Now that the layout has been chosen, information on Grad Wear sales featuring the layout will be coming out shortly.
Athlete of the Week- Brooklyn McBain
Congratulations to our Female Athlete of the Week, Brooklyn McBain! A standout leader on our Bev Facey Falcons Senior Girls Volleyball team, Brooklyn continues to demonstrate tremendous dedication, determination, and leadership both on and off the court! As our Falcons head into their final league games against Ross Sheppard and Spruce Grove this week, we are excited to cheer Brooklyn and her teammates on!
Artist of the Week- Kyra Engel
Congratulations to our talented Art 10 student, Kyra Engel, on creating an absolutely stunning photorealistic drawing of an eye! Using only graphite and a kneaded eraser, Kyra demonstrated incredible attention to detail, patience, and artistic skill as she brought her drawing to life through realistic shading and values. What an amazing example of creativity, dedication, and artistic excellence! Fantastic work, Kyra! We are so proud of your talent!
Athlete of the Week - Carsten Gerlack
Congratulations to our Male Athlete of the Week, Carsten Gerlack! A tremendous leader on our Bev Facey Falcons Senior Boys Volleyball team, Carsten continues to demonstrate outstanding dedication, determination, and teamwork both on and off the court! As our Senior Boys prepare for their final league games against Louis St. Laurent and Austin O’Brien, we look forward to cheering them on as they finish strong!
Chef of the Week - Carter Frederick (Culinary 10)
Congratulations to our Bev Facey Chef of the Week, Carter Frederick! Carter has impressed his fellow Culinary students with his outstanding work ethic, attention to detail, and dedication to developing his talents in both cooking and baking! His ability to stay focused, take pride in his creations, and consistently bring his best to the kitchen has earned him this well-deserved recognition from his peers.
Mixed Indoor Soccer Tryouts 2026-2027
Last Friday, October 23rd, 2026 we had to cancel the tryout due to unforeseen circumstances. Tryouts will continue on Monday, Oct. 26th at 3:30 p.m. in the North Gym, and on Friday, Oct. 30th at 3:45 p.m. at F.R. Haythorne.
Welcome Mr. J. Sharam
We are excited to extend a warm Falcon welcome to Mr. Sharam, who will be joining our Bev Facey staff to teach Social Studies and English for the remainder of the semester! We look forward to having him as part of our Falcon family and wish him a wonderful experience here at Facey!
Bev Facey's School Council meets every third Tuesday of the month from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in our school library. Our council is vital to our school community, and we would love to see as many parents as possible attend. This past month's meeting saw our council discuss the Alberta School Council $500 grant provided by the Alberta Government. Our council is looking for input on how to put this fund to good use. Last year they secured a successful parent's workshop on anxiety, and are looking for similar suggestions for this year. If you have an idea on how you feel the grant should be leveraged please contact the school council by their school email:
schoolcouncilbevfacey@gmail.com
Please peruse the agenda from last meeting, and the meeting presentation via the PDF Link below the article.
Bev Facey is able to offer a quiet, no-cost breakfast and lunch program to support student well-being and learning. If this would be helpful for your child, you're welcome to opt-in. Responses are kept confidential and shared only with 1 staff member directly supporting the program. If, at any time, you no longer want your student to be a part of this support, please send a confidential email directly to: renetta.peddle@eips.ca
Bev Facey Student Nutrition Support Program (optional and confidential) Click the button below to apply:
The holiday season is just around the corner, and we are excited to invite you to one of Bev Facey Community High School’s favourite community traditions — our Annual Holiday Market!
Join us on Saturday, November 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Bev Facey Community High School for a festive day filled with holiday shopping, local vendors, fun activities, and plenty of community spirit!
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Time: 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- Location: Bev Facey Community High School, Sherwood Park
- Admission: Free! Come out and enjoy a wonderful day of shopping and community connection!
We would be incredibly grateful for your help in spreading the word! If you are able to share the event with your community, we encourage you to include the details in your school or organization newsletters, upcoming email communications, community bulletins, social media pages, or any other communication channels available to you.
Please feel free to forward this email or share the attached event poster to help promote the market and get more people excited to attend!
Every share helps us reach more families, connect with more local shoppers, and support the wonderful vendors participating in this year's market. Thank you for helping us spread the word and for being part of a community that continues to show up for one another. Together, we can make this year's Holiday Market an incredible success!
Shop Local. Give Back. Celebrate Community.
Our Holiday Market is about so much more than finding the perfect holiday gift. It is an opportunity to discover incredible local businesses, connect with our community, and make a meaningful difference for people right here in Strathcona County.
This year's market will feature a fantastic selection of vendors from the Bev Facey community and across the surrounding area, offering unique finds, handmade goods, gifts, and plenty of inspiration for your holiday shopping list.
There will also be lots to enjoy throughout the day, including:
- Santa visits to add a little extra holiday magic!
- Face painting and glitter tattoos hosted by Bev Facey's Facey Leadership Initiative students.
- Gift basket raffles with exciting prizes to be won.
- Concession and café options, along with an afternoon barbecue.
Best of all, proceeds from table rentals and raffle ticket sales will be split between the Bev Facey Leadership Initiative (FLI) and the Strathcona Christmas Bureau. Your participation helps provide meaningful leadership opportunities for our students while supporting local families during the holiday season.
A Community Event Made Possible by Our Community
Events like this are special because of the people who show up, spread the word, and choose to support their neighbours. Whether you come with your family, invite a friend, share the event with your colleagues, or make a morning of shopping local, you are helping make this tradition a success.
We encourage families, schools, community organizations, and local businesses to help us spread the word! Please feel free to share this invitation or the attached poster with your networks, post about the event, and encourage others to join us. The more people who come out to support our vendors and community initiatives, the bigger the impact we can make together.
Interested in Becoming a Vendor?
We are always excited to welcome new businesses, makers, and entrepreneurs to our Holiday Market! If you or someone you know is interested in booking a vendor space, we would love to hear from you. Please reach out to Ashlyn Hodgson or Tanya Murphy for more information and to receive the vendor registration form.
- Ashlyn Hodgson: ashlyn.hodgson@eips.ca
- Tanya Murphy: tanya.murphy@eips.ca
We are incredibly excited to continue this tradition and look forward to welcoming familiar faces, new visitors, and amazing local vendors for another memorable day.
Mark your calendars, bring your holiday shopping list, and come be part of something wonderful! We can't wait to see our community come together on November 28.
Let our Falcons Service your Vehicle!
Our Bev Facey Auto Technician Program would like to offer all our Facey Families access to entry level vehicle service. The students can repair and service most makes and models of vehicles and perform a number of different automotive services. If you are interested in having your vehicle serviced by our program please contact: steve.milton@eips.ca
All service is supervised and approved by a journeyman mechanic. The students can repair and service most makes and models of vehicles and perform a number of different automotive services including: purchase of new tires and rims (winter), tire changes, oil change, brakes and brake service, routine service, vehicle inspection & assessment, and more. Our very professional student technicians are eager and motivated to provide you service at an extremely reasonable rate.
Monday - Oct. 26, 2026
- FLI SPOOKY WEEK Activity: Halloween Movie at Lunch - in the cafeteria.
- Bev Facey Mixed Indoor Soccer Team Tryouts - 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in North Gym.
- Sr. Girls Volleyball - travels to play Ross Sheppard at 5:00 p.m.
- Sr. Boys Volleyball - travels to play Louis St. Laurent at 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday - Oct. 27, 2026
- FLI SPOOKY WEEK Activity: Cookie & PJ Day- Goes all day!
- Facey Swim Team - practice at 7:00 a.m. at the Kinsmen Pool.
- UBC Presentation - 8:40 a.m. in the library
- Jr. Boys Volleyball - team host St. Peter the Apostle for a 5:30 p.m. game in the South Gym.
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Wednesday - Oct. 28, 2026 (Early Dismissal @ 2:17 p.m.- Opportunity Wednesday)
- Opportunity Wednesday - Teacher Collaboration day no AC time available. ***Busses pick up students at 2:17 p.m.***
- FLI SPOOKY WEEK Activity: Mummy Wrap-a-Teacher FLI Event - goes at noon today.
- Sr. Boys Volleyball - travels to play Austin O'Brien at 5:00 p.m.
- Sr. Girls Volleyball - travels to play Spruce Grove at 6:30 p.m.
- 2025-2026 Achievement Awards Night - 6:00 p.m. in our South Gym.
Thursday - Oct. 29, 2026
- November sitting of English 30-1 & 30-2 Diploma (Part A)- in the Library at 9:00 a.m.
- Facey Swim Team - practice at 7:00 a.m. at the Kinsmen Pool.
- FLI SPOOKY WEEK Activity: Spooky Bingo FLI Event - goes at noon today.
- Jr. Boys Volleyball - host Spruce Grove at 5:00 p.m. in the South Gym.
- Jr. Girls Volleyball - host Harry Ainlay at 6:30 p.m. in the South Gym.
Friday - Oct. 30, 2026
- November sitting of Social 30-1 & 30-2 Diploma (Part A)- in the Library at 9:00 a.m.
- FLI SPOOKY WEEK Activity: Halloween Costume Competition - judging occurs at noon.
- Facey’s Gender & Sexuality Alliance (Spectrum) - meets today at lunch in Rm 159! All are welcome!
- Senior Football Team - take on Sal Comp in the Carr Conference Semi-Final-Emerald Hills Park at 5:00 p.m.
- Bev Facey Falcons set up for the Elementary Volleyball Tournament - 4:00 p.m.
- Bev Facey Mixed Indoor Soccer Team Tryouts - 3:45 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.at FRH Gym.
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Saturday - Oct. 31, 2026
- Bev Facey Falcons Elementary Volleyball Tournament runs all day Saturday in both Gyms.
Bev Facey AP Exam Registration Deadline(s)
Bev Facey AP Exam registration deadline for students in a semester one AP classes, full year AP classes and those students who plan to register for the exam only is November 6th.
AP Capstone Program
The AP Capstone program, developed by the College Board, offers high school students an innovative, skills-based approach to education, focusing on college-level research, writing, and collaboration. This two-year program, consisting of AP Seminar and AP Research, is designed to equip students with critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that are essential for academic and professional success. BFCHS is one of only 60 schools in Canada to offer the AP Capstone program.
Our Bev Facey counselors have set up a living newsletter that will be available to our students to help them navigate the process of applying for scholarships to support their post secondary goals. This newsletter will be sent out to parent's and student's emails over the next week. Please return to it as more updates to the newsletter will occur throughout the year as new opportunities for our students present themselves. Please click on the newsletter link below to access the first publication:
January 2027 Diploma Exam Prep Sessions
Review major curriculum topics to build your understanding and learn test-writing strategies for diploma exams. Boost your confidence in the exams through tips and practice questions. Parents can register and pay for Diploma Prep courses by logging into the PowerSchool Parent Portal the same way you usually do to access fees. You do not need to create a new Parent Portal account to register for Diploma Prep.
Class times: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm (includes a 30-minute lunch break). All classes are located at Salisbury Composite High School (20 Festival Way, Sherwood Park)
Cost is $125 per course. $75 for Science 30 (one day session).
January 9-10: English Language Arts 30-1, Social Studies 30-1, Math 30-1 & Math 30-2
January 16-17: *English Language Arts 30-1, *Social Studies 30-1, *Math 30-1, *Math 30-2, & Biology 30 *ELA, Social & Math are all repeat sessions from previous weekend.
January 23-24: **Biology 30, Chemistry 30, Physics 30 & (Science 30 is January 20 only) **Biology is a repeat session from the previous weekend.
For questions regarding Diploma Exam Prep sessions, families can reach out to nextstep@eips.ca or call 780-464-1899. REGISTRATION will open October 26 and close the Friday before each session (or when full).
Bev Facey Senior Football continued this week with our team taking on Ross Sheppard in their last league game (Senior Night!) on Friday, Oct. 23 at 5:00 p.m. at Emerald Hills Park. Our team came out and was all business defeating the Thunderbirds by a score of 42 to 0. This solidified our team as the 3rd Place seed in the Carr Conference, and now has us squaring off against Sal Comp in the 2026 Miles Conference Semi Final next Friday, October 30th at 5:00 p.m. at Emerald Hills Field. We would love to see as many of our fans out as possible to cheer our Senior team on as they play against our cross town rivals in their playoff quest!
Click the following link to access the Falcon Football Information Page:
October 28, 2026 - Bev Facey Awards Night for 2025-2026
October 29, 2026 - Your Future Post Secondary & Career Fair (6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.) - Agora Center.
October 31, 2026 - Bev Facey hosts the Sherwood Park Elementary Volleyball Tournament.
November 4, 2026 - Early Dismissal - Staff Meeting 2:17 p.m.
November 4, 2026 - ELAA Post Secondary & Career Fair - Bev Facey (5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
November 4, 2026 - Grad Parent & Graduates 2027 Information Meeting (7:30 p.m.)
November 4 & 5, 2026 – Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews (4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.)
November 6, 2026 - Bev Facey Remembrance Day Ceremony.
November 6, 2026 - AP Exam registration day deadline.
November 7 to 15, 2026 - November Break
November 17, 2026 - Bev Facey School Council Meeting (6:00 p.m. - Library)