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Bentley School students and staff will be doing their annual town cleanup starting at 1:15 p.m. on the afternoon on Friday, May 9. Please wear appropriate clothing. Plastic gloves and garbage bags will be provided. Thanks to the Town of Bentley for supplying treats for students after their hard work!

Living with mental health challenges often forces people to hide behind a “mask” to protect themselves from judgment and discrimination. But the heavier the stigma, the heavier the mask becomes and the more isolated we feel. Mental Health week this year is May 5-11, and we encourage everyone to look beyond the surface and see the whole person. By embracing honesty and vulnerability, we open the door to deeper connections and the mental health benefits that come with it.

Wednesday, May 7th is 'Hats on for Mental Health'. Wear a hat to help raise awareness for mental health.

Spring & Kindergarten Graduation Photo Day is coming up on Tuesday, May 13! Students will have the opportunity to capture some wonderful memories with their spring and kindergarten graduation photos. If you are a Mon/Wed BFPA student, you are welcome to drop by any time between 9:30 and 1:00 p.m. for a spring photo.

The elementary office is currently looking for one volunteer to assist with photo day. This would be a full-day commitment on Tuesday, May 13. If you are available and willing to help, please contact the office at 403-748-3770.

Your support is greatly appreciated — thank you for helping make this day a success!

Thanks to all the students who have signed up to fundraise for the Big Brothers Big Sisters Walk for Kids’ Sake! All students will get to participate in the walk on May 28 & 29. Watch for pledge packages coming home in May for students who have signed up to fundraise for this important initiative and for a chance to win some great prizes! All funds raised support youth mentoring programs in our community. Extra pledge packages are available if students still want to sign up.

We are excited to welcome students to Kindergarten Orientation on Friday, May 30. All parents have been notified which orientation time they are to attend. If you are unsure, please contact the school at 403-748-3770.

Get ready for a fun and creative challenge! On Friday, May 23rd, we are celebrating Anything BUT A Backpack Day!

Instead of using your usual backpack, bring your school supplies in something completely different. Get creative — think baskets, buckets, pillowcases, or even small suitcases!

Important Reminders:

• No large items are permitted on the school bus.

• If you are unsure whether your item is allowed, please check with your bus driver in advance to make sure it meets sizing criteria.

• Make sure whatever you bring is safe and easy to carry!

We can’t wait to see the creative ideas you come up with! Let’s have some fun while showing off our imagination and school spirit.

Parents and students entering Grades 10–12 in the 2025–26 school year are invited to an important Transition to High School information night on Monday, May 26 at 6:00 PM. This session will help families feel confident and prepared for the next big step. Learn about high school streams, the RAP Program, dual credit opportunities, and the Green Certificate program. Bring your questions—we’ve got answers!

This is an opportunity for grade ten to twelve students to attend Red Deer Polytechnic, SAIT, Olds College during their high school years. Students will receive high school and post secondary credits upon completion of this program.

This joint partnership between Wolf Creek Public Schools and these post secondary institutions allows great training access for our students, supports high school completion and helps students transition into a career path after high school. The student must have met criteria requirements by the beginning of each semester to be eligible to participate full time in this program.

If you are going into Grade 10 or 12 and considering registering for a dual credit course for the 2025-2026 school year, please reach out to Mr. Lush by May 15 at stephen.lush@wolfcreek.ab.ca
Course offerings are from SAIT, Olds College and RDP:

SAIT Fall 2025 Dual Credit Course Offerings:

Intro to Business (MNGT 200) - WAITLISTED

Intro to Law (LEGL 200)

Medical Terminology (MEDT 211)

Anatomy and Physiology (ANPH 209)

SAIT Winter 2026 Dual Credit Course Offerings:

Intro to Business (MNGT 200)

Medical Terminology (MEDT 211)

Anatomy and Physiology (ANPH 209)

Infection Prevention and Control (INFC 215)

Science of Health and Wellness (SCIE 2230)

Olds College Fall 2025 Dual Credit Course Offerings:

Accounting Principles 1 (ACT 1011)

Intro to Veterinary Profession (ANH 1050)

Solving Technology Problems (ATG 1008)

Fundamentals of Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA 1000)

Applied Ecology (EVS 1210)

Global and Sustainable Tourism (HAT 1255)

Marketing Principles (MKG 1021)

Digital Production - Video, Audio, and Images (MDL 1040)

Introduction to Sports Management (SPM 1260)

Olds College Winter 2026 Dual Credit Course Offerings:

Accounting Principles 2 (ACT 1012)

Intro to Veterinary Profession (ANH 1050)

Veterinary Medical Terminology (ANH 1510)

Electronics and Control Systems in Precision Agriculture (ATG 1007)

Introduction to GIS (GIS 1300)

Principles of Management (MGT 1000)

Training for Performance (SPM 1020)

Operating Controlled Environment Systems (CEA 1040)

Workplace Communication: Preparation for Post-secondary Communication Success (COMM 1020)

RDP Fall 2025 Dual Credit Course Offerings:

Principles of Psychology (PSYC 1001)

Personal Fitness and Wellness (KNSS 2110 (one in person day in October))

Biology for Health (HSCI 1115)

RDP Winter 2026 Dual Credit Course Offerings:

Introductory Sociology (SOCI 1260)

Interpersonal Relations (ELCC 1213)

Health Care Aide Roles and Responsibilities (HCA 1001)

RDP Pre-employment Offerings:

Auto Service Technician

Common Pipe Trades

Olds College Pre-employment Offerings:

Welding

Heavy Equipment Technician

Please join us for the last Parent Advisory Council meeting of the year on Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m. in the high school. Stay informed and enter the draw for your chance to win free books!

We are looking for approximately 8 volunteers to help with our Track and Field Day on Thursday, June 5. Volunteers will assist by leading groups from event to event throughout the day.

If you are interested in volunteering, please email Pam Stephenson at pam.stephenson@wolfcreek.ab.ca by May 30, 2025 so she can put groups together.

Thank you for your support!

Just a friendly reminder that due to field trips, etc. there is no hot lunch available to order for the month of June other than the track and field BBQ. Get ready for a delicious BBQ lunch during Elementary Track & Field on Thursday, June 5! 🍔🌭 This special lunch is prepared by Parent Council and is available to all students and staff. All items must be Pre-ordered through PowerSchool and the Online Payments Parent Portal.

📅 Order Deadline: May 25 – Don’t miss out!

Get ready to stock up on some great reads! The Elementary Library will be holding a Used Book Sale from May 26 to May 29. All books will be available at a special price — 2 for just $1!

Our drama students are excited to showcase their talents in “Ax of Murder” on Thursday, June 12 at 7 p.m. and Friday, June 13 at 7 p.m. in the High School gym. Tickets are $15 and include a complimentary treat. Tickets go on sale May 5 via the PS and Online Payments Parent Portal.

Everyone’s heard of a haunted house — even a haunted theater. But a haunted play? When a theater troupe reads a cursed script, strange things start happening: eerie coincidences, disappearing weapons, and even murder — with no clear culprit. Is it the work of a ghost? Full of twists, turns, and surprises around every corner, Ax of Murder will keep you guessing until the very end!

Wolf Creek Public Schools invites all K–12 students to submit an art piece or poem for the Art & Poetry Contest, celebrating Indigenous History Month. This year's theme is “Wahkohtowin: Building Good Relations.” Students are encouraged to explore and celebrate Indigenous culture and their personal connection to community, the land, and all living beings.

Entries can be inspired by the Medicine Wheel, the Seven Sacred Teachings, #EveryChildMatters, and Indigenous art and dance.

Deadline: Submit entries to your school’s main office by May 16, 2025, at 4:00 PM.

Wolf Creek is once again offering Summer School for students finishing Grade 9 through Grade 12. This is a great opportunity for students to upgrade, recover, or get ahead in their coursework before the next school year. Classes will run in-person at Lacombe Composite High School from July 2 to August 6, with instruction from 9:00am to 3:00pm daily. Most students can take one course, with the possibility of a second if time allows. The cost is $65 per course for Wolf Creek students.

Registration is open until June 20, but space is limited—early registration is recommended. For more information or to register, visit summer.wolfcreek.ab.ca or email summerschool@wolfcreek.ab.ca.

August 2025 diploma exam dates for summer school.

Wolf Creek Summer School is excited to offer Chrome Academy, running from July 2 to August 1, 2025—a fantastic opportunity for students entering Grade 10 to get a head start on high school and earn their very own Chromebook!

What is Chrome Academy?
This free program allows students to:

• Complete high school credit courses (1 credit each)

• Learn valuable digital and communication skills

• Work independently from home or access in-person help at Lacombe Composite High School

Courses Offered Include:

• eLearning and Learning Management

• Word Processing, Spreadsheets, and Presentations

• Online Safety, Searching, and Communication Skills

To earn a Chromebook, students must complete all course modules with a mark of 60% or higher. Partial completion will still result in credit but not the Chromebook.

Important Notes:

• 📅 Registration closes Friday, June 20, 2025

• 💻 Spots are limited – early sign-up is encouraged!

• ✅ There are no fees to participate!

Don't miss this chance to get ahead and earn your own Chromebook!
Register now by scanning the QR code or email summerschool@wolfcreek.ab.ca.
Questions? Call (403) 783-8726 ext. 1350.

Wolf Creek Public Schools is once again offering Diploma Exam Prep Sessions this June to help students boost their confidence and performance on their upcoming diploma exams!

Courses are held at Lacombe Composite High School and cover key subjects including:

• Social 30-1/2 & Math 30-1

• Math 30-1/30-2 & Bio 30

• Chemistry 30

These sessions are taught by experienced diploma exam instructors and include concept reviews, practice exams, and personalized feedback.

Session Dates Begin:

• June 6–8 for Social and Math

• June 13–15 for Math and Bio

• June 20–22 for Chemistry

Free for all Wolf Creek students!
Register by Friday, May 30 using the QR code or this link: http://bit.ly/WolfCreekRTD

Give yourself a final boost before exams—spaces are limited, so don’t wait to sign up!

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. We value your feedback and the information you provide will help inform our plans at the district and school levels.

We acknowledge that if you are a parent of a child in grades 4, 7, or 10, you will have received a very similar survey from Alberta Education. We strongly encourage you to complete both surveys as the information you provide informs our planning and results provincially as well as locally.

You will be asked to indicate which grade your child is in at the outset of this survey. Please select one of your children to begin with. At the end of the survey, you will have the opportunity to go through another survey for your other children if you choose. If all your survey answers would apply to all of your children’s experiences in our schools, it is only necessary to respond once.

The survey should take you less than 15 minutes to complete. We appreciate your time and your very valuable feedback. The deadline to complete the survey is Friday, May 9.

Link to Survey

Sincerely,

Tim De Ruyck

Superintendent

Exams for Grade 7 & 8 start Thursday, June 19. Regular classes and study sessions are in the morning, followed by exams in the afternoon. Students are not permitted to leave following their exam.

Gr. 9 exam week is June 20 - 25. Study sessions are mandatory to attend! Students may leave after their exam is finished.

Gr. 10 - 12 exam week is June 20 - 25. Study sessions are mandatory to attend. Students may leave after their exam is finished.

Join us for a parent-student information night on technology careers, where you’ll learn about the latest trends, innovations and job opportunities. Meet industry professionals, ask questions and discover how you can shape the future.

Date: May 21

Time: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School.

This is a great opportunity for students (grades 7-12) and their parents to attend to explore the world of Engineering Technology and Skilled Trades. There will be booths setup with industry partners and postsecondary schools where students can ask questions and receive more information about different careers and what their futures could look like within those careers. Additionally, there will be some presented material by industry, ASET, and Wolf Creek Public Schools. This will include educational qualifications, educational programming, scholarship potential, and career opportunities.

Wolf Creek Public Schools in partnership with ASET (The Association of Science and Engineering Technology Professionals of Alberta) will be hosting this event from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at École Secondaire Lacombe Composite High School.

Please also note that if there are students/parents wanting to attend but they can't make it this night, there is an additional night being held at École Secondaire Notre Dame High School in Red Deer from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, that people are welcome to attend.

Bentley School’s BFPA Preschool Program is accepting applications for the 2025-2026 school year! 🏫✨

✅ For children aged 3 or 4 (by Dec. 31)
✅ Half-day programming, two mornings per week
✅ Led by certified teachers with small class sizes
✅ Play-based learning to support literacy, creativity, and social-emotional growth
✅ Access to speech therapy, occupational therapy, and more

💰 Fees: $150 enrollment + $1350 tuition
🚗 Parents responsible for transportation

📅 Apply early—spots fill fast!
📍 Register through the Parent Portal or contact Bentley School at 403-748-3770 or for more information visit: Bright Futures Play Academy.

Is your child turning 5 by December 31, 2025? It’s time to register for Bentley School’s 2025-26 Kindergarten Program! 🎉🏫

✅ Two full days per week
✅ Rural students eligible for busing
✅ Register by March 31 to assist with program planning

📍 Register online: bentley.wolfcreek.ab.ca/registration
📞 Questions? Call 403-748-3770

Students who live in the country and are NEW to busing OR have moved to a new rural location are required to apply for busing. All rural Kindergarten students must be registered to ride the bus.

Congratulations to Beck for being selected rider of the month and winner of a 6" sub! Way to go!

Written and edited by students.

Landan Stones is the principal of the one and only Bentley School. His favorite part of his job is visiting classrooms because he gets to see all the amazing kids, but his least favorite part of his job is when he has to make schedules because it takes forever. At home he has a wife and two boys. He is currently living close to Ponoka. The schools he has taught at are Clive and Iron Ridge Junior. He likes basketball, baseball, and making cowboy hats. His proud moments and accomplishments are winning basketball championships as a coach. He is always making the school a better place. He is always helping teachers when needed. He is friendly, calm, hardworking, funny,and caring. His happiest memory is when his kids were born. When he is not at school and during summer break he likes gardening and playing baseball. In the winter he likes to snowshoe and hunt. What makes him happy is when he works hard towards a goal then meets it. If you're wondering, his favorite movie is Jungle Book. If Mr. Stones could go anywhere in the world he would go to Texas because it is far and warm. The person that inspires him the most is his dad because his dad was a teacher. Without Mr. Stones in our school, it would not be Bentley School!

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