Eagle's Eye

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, May 4 (Day 2)

• Jumbo Hot Dog and Chips

• Canadian Feast Poutine

Wednesday, May 6(Day 2)

• Grilled Cheese or Philly Cheesesteak with Soup

Thursday, May 7 (Day 1)

• Butter Chicken or Teriyaki Chicken Rice Bowl with Naan

Friday, May 8 (Day 2)

• Pasta Plate with Salad and Garlic Bread

• May 4: School-Wide Frozen Show (12:45) / Jr. High Film Festival / School Council AGM
• May 4 to 8: Mental Health Week
• May 6: Early Dismissal
• May 12: Jr. High Track & Field Day
• May 12 to 15: High School Band Trip
• May 13: Early Dismissal
• May 18: Victoria Day, No School
• May 20: Grade 8/9 Provincial Band Festival / Early Dismissal
• May 21: Grade 10/11 Retreat / Sr. High Film Festival
• May 22: Chapel
• May 27: Early Dismissal
• May 28: Grade 9 Retreat / Grad Rehearsal
• May 29: Graduation

Mental health is an essential part of overall well-being, shaping how we think, feel, connect, and cope with life. This week we hope to build awareness, connection, and care within our school community.

On Wednesday, May 6th will be Hats on for Mental Health! Show your support by wearing your favorite hat!

Students can expect daily mental health messages on the cafeteria TVs, along with a devotional video shared by our campus pastors.

Special activities led by students during lunch on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will encourage students to participate in a phone-free lunch.

(Click the graphic to purchase tickets)

No late orders will be accepted at the school.

WHAT STUDENTS GET

✔ Try 2 programs in one day
✔ Work in real labs and classrooms
✔ Use real equipment
✔ Meet instructors and explore careers
✔ Free lunch included

DETAILS

• Open to Grade 10 to 12 students
• Choose ONE day: May 5, 6, or 7
• 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
• NAIT Main Campus

Spots are limited

Students can email charlenep@nait.ca to sign up

Track and Field
Our next major activity is Track and Field. Throughout this month, students will begin working on various track events during P.E. classes, weather permitting.

Our school’s annual Track Day is scheduled for May 12th at Strathcona Athletic Park. Prior to this event, a letter and volunteer form will be sent home. Students will also select their events during class time.

Track Day also serves as an opportunity to identify students who may be interested in joining the Junior High Track Team.

Golf
Junior High Golf is scheduled for June 1st, 2026 at Fort-in-View Golf Course. This is an interest-based sport, meaning there are no tryouts. Students must have their own clubs and be prepared to participate as part of a team.

I have already begun compiling a list of interested students. If your son or daughter would like to participate, please have them come speak with me as soon as possible.

Athletics Awards Night
Our Athletics Awards Night will take place on June 8th, 2026. Parents/guardians of students receiving awards will be contacted by email in advance.

Thank you very much for your continued support of our athletics programs. If you have any questions or need further information, please don’t hesitate to contact me at symonds.botchey@eips.ca.

Join us on May 4 as we recognize and thank our school bus operators for keeping the safety of our students their first priority. We encourage you, and your children, to take a moment to say thanks to our bus operators—who go above and beyond to provide safe and timely transportation to our students.

On behalf of Strathcona Christian Academy Secondary THANK YOU to all of our school bus operators for a job well done.

Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, growth opportunities and how it supports students in achieving the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.

May Spotlight: Cultivating high-quality learning environments and experiences

• Raising the Bar: Evidence-based practices that are enhancing teaching and learning in EIPS

• Power of Kindness: Creating welcoming, inclusive, respectful and safe learning environments in schools

• Building Blocks: How effective planning, management and infrastructure are supporting learning

RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2027-30

Registration is now open for the upcoming Diploma Exam Prep courses to help students prepare for their exams in June. The material presented is based on a 12-hour schedule over one weekend. Courses will run from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day with a half-hour break for lunch and will take place at Salisbury Composite High in Sherwood Park. Students can only register for one review course each weekend.

May 30 and 31

English 30-1, Social Studies 30-1, Math 30-1 or Math 30-2

Registration deadline: May 29 at noon

June 6 and 7

English 30-1, Social Studies 30-1, Math 30-1 or Math 30-2 (repeat sessions)

Registration deadline: June 5 at noon

June 13 and 14

Biology 30, Chemistry 30 or Intermediate First Aid

Registration deadline: June 12 at noon

June 20 and 21

Physics 30

Registration deadline: June 19 at noon

June 20

Science 30

Registration deadline: June 19 at noon

The cost is $125 per course, or $75 for Science 30 and $125 for Intermediate First Aid. Space is limited. Current EIPS families will register and pay for Diploma Exam Prep courses through their existing PowerSchool Parent Portal account.