Hawk’s View

Wednesday Dismissal is at 2:00 p.m.

October: Cyber Security Awareness Month and Women’s History Month

October 30: Halloween Costume Contest

November 3-4: Bake Sale at Lunch

November 3-4: Parent Student Teacher Interviews 3:30-7:00 p.m.

November 4: Take Our Kids to Work Day (Grade 9)

November 6: Remembrance Day Ceremony

November 7-15: November Break - School Closed

November 11: Remembrance Days - School and Central Services closed)

As dress-up events approach, please review our quick guidelines to ensure a fun and inclusive environment for everyone:

• No Weapons: Real or replica weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited on school grounds.

• Keep it Respectful: Costumes must avoid cultural appropriation, sacred attire, or harmful stereotypes. Let’s make sure outfits celebrate creativity without mocking any culture or identity.

• Safety First: Costumes must comply with our standard dress code, allow for easy movement, and ensure clear visibility.

Thank you for helping us keep our school safe, fun, and welcoming for all!

Grade 9 students going to Quebec will be hosting a bake sale. On Tuesday November 3rd and Wednesday November 4th, come on down to the Hawk’s Nest at lunch to get so some sweet treats. Don’t forget to bring your change! The bake sale will also run during parent teacher interviews – grab some snacks to go and support a great cause. We are able to accept cash only.

Our Parent Teacher interviews will be held on Tuesday, November 3 and Wednesday, November 4 from 3:30-7:00pm. Interview appointments can be booked by clicking here or through the link on our website.

Please note that interview appointments are each 7 minutes long, with the exception of longer appointments with System Programs teachers. Please only book one interview per child, per teacher. Duplicate appointments will be cancelled. Interview bookings will close on Tuesday, November 3 at 12:00pm. Reminder emails will be sent 24 hours before your first booking each night.

The staff at FRH looks forward to meeting with you!

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.

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

With the theme “Different Perspective, Shared Direction,” Take Our Kids to Work Day 2026 recognizes the importance of expanding horizons and embracing diverse career paths. Take our Kids to Work Day provides Grade 9 students with an opportunity to be exposed to the world of work, an important aspect of career planning.

Students will participate by job shadowing someone at work for the day, or participating in activities planned at the school. Families are responsible for connecting their student with a job shadow opportunity; often this is with a family member or family friend.

Grade 9 families were sent an email last week with details on how to participate. Once you have made arrangements for a job shadow opportunity, please ensure that you complete the Permission Click form.

https://www.studentscommission.ca/events/tokw-registration/

Is your child riding the bus this year? If yes, download the My Ride and Bus Status apps to stay in the know about your child’s bus stop location, route, pickup time and whether their bus is running on schedule.

Location: 300 Colwill Boulevard, Sherwood Park, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-467-3800

Email: general.frh@eips.ca

Website: frhaythorne.ca

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