FALL EDITION 2020-2021
The Social Justice Club created the Gratitude Tree to give students and staff an opportunity to reflect and express upon what really matters in their lives! Everyone was encouraged to write down something they are most grateful for on cut out leaves and hang them on the Gratitude Tree in the Gathering Area by the Main Office.
SAINT FRANCIS Dear Saint Francis Families, To begin, I would like to acknowledge the incredible work our teachers, support staff, and custodial team have done to provide a safe learning environment for our students. Our students and families have also made great efforts to follow the provincial health guidelines. Although COVID-19 infection rates are rising, our school continues to be safe for students and staff. In response to the provincial government’s return to school plan, we implemented a quarter system. Now, with the start of quarter two underway, we can reflect on our first quarter results. Unfortunately, we had several positive cases of COVID-19 that forced large numbers of staff and students into self-isolation. The number of people having to self-isolate was cut in half because of the quarter system. We were fortunate to have been able to fill all staff vacancies with guest teachers, and classes were able to continue for those students who remained in class. For the most part, students have adapted to the 140-minute classes and the quick pace of the quarter schedule. Students are focused and diligently working on their studies. The number of students having unexcused absences and those wandering the halls, has dramatically reduced. However, the quarter system has not been ideal for all students. Recognizing this, we have become more creative in finding ways to support students. For example, we implemented; “write to improve”, alternative assignments, extended deadlines and holding courses open to allow students to finish successfully. Our latest reported case of COVID-19 was on November 17. Therefore, barring any additional cases, we anticipate that all staff and students will be in school before the end of November. Alberta Health Services (A.H.S.) has been overwhelmed by contact tracing, leaving some families and staff wondering when their isolations will end. We thank our families for their patience and understanding and we want you to know that we are doing our very best to keep everyone informed in a timely manner. Your support has been incredible, and we appreciate all the kind emails and words of encouragement. This past week, the provincial government implemented further COVID-19 restrictions. These targeted public health measures will impact extracurricular programs at Saint Francis. Effective Monday, November 16, the following district recommendations will take effect and will be re-evaluated on November 27, to determine further direction: • • • • •
Non-curricular activities that happen outside of instructional time are suspended. Physical activity that occurs during instructional time is not considered extra-curricular and will be allowed to continue under our subject specific guidelines. Extracurricular sport teams are suspended. In-person group performance activities that happen outside of instructional time are suspended. This includes singing, dancing, and theatre. Individual online rehearsals i.e. zoom rehearsals, may continue at the discretion of the principal. Fitness areas and gyms will be open for instructional use only and will close outside of instructional hours.
Planning for Upcoming School Events Preliminary work is already underway for hosting school events virtually. These include the Special Programs Nights (International Spanish Academy, Extended French, and Advanced Placement) Nov. 24 & 26; Christmas Music Concert Dec. 9; Open House Feb. 9; Graduation May 28 & 30; and Awards Ceremony June 8. If A.H.S. restrictions continue into June, we will create another Graduation event for our student. Although we hope for a traditional graduation ceremony, we are confident that students will be appropriately recognized given the positive feedback we received from last year’s graduates. Finally, the Advanced Acting show ‘Survivor Island’ DVD’s will be available for $20, simply click Survivor Island DVD Order Form God bless you and may your families remain healthy and safe. Mark Berger
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REMEMBRANCE DAY November 11—No Classes
DIPLOMA EXAMS January 19-29—No Classes
FIRST DAY OF QUARTER 2 November 12
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH DAY January 29—No Classes
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH DAY November 16
FIRST DAY OF QUARTER 3 February 1
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING November 18
FAMILY DAY February 17—No Classes
SPECIAL PROGRAMS NIGHT EXT. FRENCH & SPANISH BILINGUAL November 24
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING February 24
SPECIAL PROGRAMS NIGHT ADVANCED PLACEMENT—VIRTUAL November 26 PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES December 3—Evening Hours
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH DAY March 19—No Classes GOOD FRIDAY April 2—No Classes
EASTER BREAK April 2--11—No Classes
VIRTUAL CHRISTMAS MUSIC CONCERT December 9—Virtual
BACK TO SCHOOL April 12
QUARTER 2—A DAY LAST DAY December 11
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING April 21
QUARTER 2—B DAY FIRST DAY December 14
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS April 26—No Classes
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH DAY December 18—No Classes
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING May 12
BACK TO SCHOOL January 4
PROFESSIONAL GROWTH DAY May 21—No Classes
DIPLOMA EXAMS January 11-13—No Classes
VICTORIA DAY May 24—No Classes
LAST DAY OF QUARTER 2 January 22
LAST DAY OF CLASSES June 17
CCSD Calendar link: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/Parents/Calendars/Pages/Default.aspx
Saint Francis High School 877 Northmount Drive NW Calgary, AB T2L 0A3 Phone: 403-500-2026 Fax: 403-500-2226 website: https://stfrancis.cssd.ab.ca
Welcome all returning and new families to Saint Francis High School! Our 2020-2021 School Council is excited about the new school year. A great way to stay connected with all the happenings at the school is to attend one of the School Council meetings. Our principal, Mark Berger, attends every council meeting and brings a wealth of information and news to share with the parents. Please consider joining us at our next meeting on Wednesday November 18 at 7:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams. The link will be sent out in an email before the meeting day. We look forward to meeting you! There is one vacant position on School Council which is that of Secretary. This person records the minutes of all meetings and provides the prepared minutes for approval at the subsequent meeting. We only have five meetings per year, so the time commitment involved is minimal. If you are interested in this position, please contact Mary Pat Senger at stfrancis@schoolcouncil.cssd.ab.ca.
2020-2021 School Council Meetings Wed., Sept. 16 Wed., Nov. 18 Wed., Feb. 24 Wed., Apr. 21 Wed., May 12
In a normal school year, there are many volunteer projects that parents can assist with at the school. During the pandemic, these special events and projects will only happen if approved by the principal, in coordination with the Calgary Catholic School District. We welcome parents to sign up on the volunteer database for these potential opportunities. By adding your name to the database, you will receive emails of volunteer opportunities at the school. We do not send out mass emails regarding volunteer requests; only those who have signed up will receive the emails about volunteering. You are not committing to anything by signing up. Throughout the year, we may require volunteers for Textbook Distribution, Browns Ball, Athletics, Fundraising, Christmas Hampers, Archives Project, Graduation Events, and the Staff Appreciation Lunch. If you are interested in signing up, please visit the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1E--MAGuDxfz9pa0indQEMpz2c7vETglBNHcN-mkINrk/viewform?edit_requested=true. Please note that we do not rollover the volunteer names from one school year to the next, therefore, you do need to fill in the form every year. Our Council has a few fundraisers planned for the upcoming year. We had a Winter Plant Fundraiser where we sold poinsettias, wreaths, and holiday planters. Thank you to those who purchased their winter plants, you will be updated soon regarding pick up on November 27. We will then have our Spring Plant Fundraiser where we will sell beautiful, locally grown plants to help raise money in support of School Council initiatives, such as enhancements to our Learning Commons and the annual year-end luncheon to thank our wonderful staff at Saint Francis. Plants are a great way to encourage our friends and family to get out into the garden while supporting our school. Look out for the plant order forms in early April. We will also be hosting several Papa John’s Pizza Nights throughout the school year. When you order online from the Arbour Lake, Panorama, and Motel Village locations on these days, you will receive 15% off your regular-priced order and Papa John’s will donate 15% to Saint Francis. Just use the promo code STF 15 at the start of your order. What a great excuse to not cook on these nights! Feel free to share the promo code with your friends and family. The dates scheduled this school year are December 17, March 18, and May 20. Another easy way to support the school is to buy from Cob’s Bread in Crowfoot. Cob’s donates 5% of every purchase made back to our school. When you make a purchase, just let them know you want the purchase credited to Saint Francis and that sale will be added to the school’s account. We look forward to a rewarding school year. If you have any questions, concerns or comments, please feel free to reach out to us at stfrancis@schoolcouncil.cssd.ab.ca. More information about our School Council can be found at https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/stfrancis/Parents/School-Council/Pages/ default.aspx. 2020-2021 Saint Francis School Council Executive
Committee Coordinators
Chair – Mary Pat Senger Vice-Chair – Monique Shaw Treasurer – Mara Marchesan Secretary – Vanessa Loana
Volunteer Coordinator – Kim Yablonski Textbook Distribution Coordinator – Roberta Siegel Fundraising (Plant Sales) – Anita Wald Staff Appreciation Lunch – Teresa Daprocida
Cobs Bread Dough Raiser—At the Crowfoot location please tell them you are with Saint Francis High School. Cobs will donate 5% of your purchase back to our school in June. It's a very easy way to support your school while enjoying delicious and high quality breads and treats. Crowfoot Corner Shopping Centre, #107, 150 Crowfoot Crescent N.W.
Saint Francis PIZZA Nights! Thurs., Dec. 17 Thurs., Mar. 18 Thurs., May 20 Order at www.papajohns.ca from the Arbour Lake, Panorama and Stadium 2134 Crowchild NW) locations ONLY! Use PROMO CODE: STF25 Save 25% off Regular Price Orders—Papa John’s donates 10% to Saint Francis. Treat yourself to a no-cooking night & support Saint Francis! It’s a delicious WIN-WIN evening!
Calgary Catholic Education Foundation Inaugural Telethon COVID19 has disrupted our lives. From pivoting to working and learning from home, how we do groceries, attend mass or participate in meetings. All of our lives have changed. The Calgary Catholic Education Foundation was also impacted with a limited ability to fundraise for its mission: to provide enhanced learning opportunities for the 118 schools and 59,000 students of the Calgary Catholic Education Foundation. Every year, the CCEF raises money to put back into the classrooms and schools, providing: •
technology needs such as Chromebooks® and LOFT TVs,
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education support materials such as learning aids for students,
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grow towers for schools to grow vegetables that can be eaten at lunchtime,
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school pantries so that students do not face food insecurity
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or even the opportunity to bring a school-wide activity such as Trickster Theatre or Campus Calgary/Open Minds® field trips.
The CCEF’s largest annual appeal occurs yearly on Catholic Education Sunday (November 8, 2020). This event involves 45 parishes, 161 mass times in 15 languages. It is a testament to the gift of Catholic education we have here in Alberta. The Diocese of Calgary expressed concern for this major local fundraiser due to COVID19 and approached the CCEF to be innovative. Join hosts Michael Chiasson of Access52 and Linda Olsen of Global News on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, from 7-9 pm for the inaugural Calgary Catholic Education Telethon Livestream from Bishop O’Byrne High School www.theccef.ca and on the CCEF’s Facebook page. Join us as we celebrate Catholic education in Calgary and hear stories from our schools, messages of support from alumni such as Tony Spoletini and Marco Ianuzzi, fireside chats with Bishop McGrattan, and so much more! Our goal is to raise $125,000 to impact over 60,000 students from kindergarten to post-secondary within two school districts and two postsecondary institutions. Our gift of Catholic education is one that we must cherish and support within our 300,000 strong Catholic community right here in Calgary. Change a local child’s potential today. Donate local. Impact local. #IBelieveinCatholicED Join us on November 17, 2020, from 7-9 pm MT live-streamed at www.theccef.ca
Nov 12 Jan 22 Jan 25-28 Jan 29
First day of Quarter Two (Q2) Last day of Quarter Two No classes only exams for students Professional Growth Day (no classes)
3 Credit Final Exams 10, 20 and 30 courses write in class: A Day - Dec 10 and 11 and B Day - Jan 20, 21 and 22. (some courses may not have final exams and will continue with regular classes) 5 Credit Final Exams 10, 20 and 30 non-diploma courses write in class: Jan 20, 21 and 22. (some courses may not have final exams and will continue with regular classes) 30 Level Diploma Courses write diploma exams as defined by Alberta Education: Jan 11–28 (in designated areas) How to Understand Quarter Semesters in Your Semestered Timetables in PowerSchool (When Looking In Matrix View) There is no TA period from 9:00am – 9:10am. You report straight to your Block 1(P1) class. PM Classes – P3 and P4 become your Quarter 2 classes - P3 is Block 1 and P4 is Block 2
5 Credit Courses Quarter 2 runs from Nov 12 – Jan 28 3 Credit A/B Courses Will not alternate days on/off as in the past. 3 credit courses will now be consecutive days for the period dates: Quarter 2—A Days = Nov 12 – Dec 11 B Days = Dec 14 – Jan 22 Quarter 2 Diploma Exams Jan 19-28—No Classes Quarter 3 and 4 dates will be finalized in November and forwarded to students/parents and staff.
Dear students, parents and staff of Saint Francis High School, Thank you very much for your generous contribution and support. We were excited to receive your donations. You have made a difference! With gratitude and best wishes, Jacket Racket
Saint Francis took part in Orange Shirt Day, recognizing the dignity of the child and to commemorate Residential School survivors in the spirit of reconciliation. The community were encouraged to wear an orange shirt, and if not, were provided with an orange ribbon. As a community we reflected on orange shirt cut outs why every child matters. Please view the links as Indigenous Club members reveal personal stories of what Orange Shirt Days means to them.
Our ES ll class went out one beautiful day in October to capture some of the spectacular Fall colors. Here are some of the photos our students took, enjoy!
Our district faith theme this year comes from Paul’s letter to the Corinthians on Love – “…and now these three remain: faith, hope, and love. But the greatest of these is love.” (1 Corinthians 13:13) All of these are fundamental to our beliefs as Christians and this year the focus is on faith. In faith we trust that God will get us through the difficult times. This is not easy, especially when it seems that every time we turn on the TV or read a newspaper, it is always bad news. That is the reality that we are presented with, the reality that we can see and feel and hear. Faith is accepting a reality that we can’t yet see. Faith teaches us that this too shall pass, that good things are still to come, even though we may have a hard time believing that right now. Faith is a gift from the Holy Spirit, and like all gifts, needs to be cherished and nurtured. When we allow our faith to grow, the obstacles that we face don’t seem as big and we have confidence in being able to overcome them. This year let us pray for faith so that we may feel hopeful that our world and all the suffering will get better. Let us pray for a safe school year and for all the needs of everyone in our school community.
Our Lent project last year was collecting purses and personal care products for Purses of Hope. This organization gives women living on the streets or in shelters purses filled with a variety of care items. Even though our project was interrupted by COVID, the school community was able to collect over a hundred purses and a huge variety of toiletries and care items. It is wonderful to see such support from our school community and Purses of Hope can use them in their upcoming fall campaign.
Lambda Club is a Catholic inclusive community of love that welcomes individuals to be who they are. We believe in tolerance, respect, and security for all, including the LGBTQ+ community. We meet in N208 at lunch on Thursdays to chat and plan activities. In Quarter 1, our club enjoyed painting pumpkins with fun, positive designs, as well as raising awareness about Gender Equality Week and International Pronoun Day. Everyone is welcome! Please see Mr. Le Marquand for more information.
Student Council would like to welcome all students, teachers, staff, and parents of our Saint Francis Community. We are so glad to be back in school. This year our welcoming theme is “Discover Your Path.” We are asking all Browns to discover their own path while social distancing. As the grade 10’s begin their high school journey, we urge them to work hard, be optimistic and open minded. As the Grade 11’s, continue their high school journey, we ask that they show responsibility and encourage them to do their best, by keeping up their schoolwork and demonstrating their school spirit daily. As the Grade 12’s enter their final year of high school, we encourage them to be leaders and ambassadors. Together, as members of the Saint Francis Community, we invite everyone to get involved as much as possible! Join Student Council or any of our clubs. Be a great Browns fan by showing your School Spirit through participation, remembering to wear your mask and to follow socially distancing.
School is very different this year, yet our school spirt is very strong. We are very happy and relieved to be able to gather as a school community within the school walls. Student Council’s first planned activity was to honor our Patron Saint, St. Francis, for his Feast Day. St. Francis great affinity towards nature was demonstrated through his treatment of animals and his song “Canticle of the Sun”. Our school colors represent him and his love of nature. Brown represents the tunic Franciscans wear which also demonstrates their commitment to protect the earth and nature. Orange represents the sun which St. Francis felt symbolized the Creator’s divine light and intensifies natural life. Students were asked to dress in our school colors for the Feast day of St. Francis. Many participated and it was fun to see such school spirit. In keeping with the need to socially distance, Student Council held a Spirit Week in the middle of October. We challenged students to demonstrate their school spirit by dressing up each day of the week following a different theme. Monday, October 19th, students proudly wore their favorite jersey showing team pride. Tuesday, our school showed their true colours through the rainbow of tie-dies shirts that some claimed had been created during last year’s school quarantine. Wednesday, we needed to wear our shades as we journeyed back to the days of neon. Thursday students rose to the challenge and donned their favorite superhero, TV show, literary character outfit as they dressed up for Character Day. We finished the week by dressing up for Fancy Friday, students dressed to impress, showing off their fashion style.
Andrew P and Justin J are making chocolate red velvet cakes.
Aiden H is making a rich demi glace for the fried chicken special. He’s using an immersion blender to gain a smooth consistency. Here is the final outcome. Perfection!
Andrew P is hard at work bruleeing the meringue for smores bars while getting photo bombed by Chef Ramos.
Robert J is swearing prawn shells for a prawn bisque. Lauren C is making a large recipe of mushroom soup on the saucier station.
Nicholas T and Rico V are grilling chicken souvlaki on the broiler and feeling the heat!
Rico V and Rahul P sautĂŠing the ingredients for the pad Thai special in the tilt skillet. Chloe Q, Abigail D and Stephanie R are making pasta by hand with Chef Chris.
September is always a busy month for Student Services and this year was no exception as we switched to the quarter system to more safely cohort students. Our online scheduling system allowed us to handle almost double the usual requests. resulted in many more students coming back to satisfactory timetables. Students have been reminded to set up their MyPass accounts if they have not already done so. Alberta Education requires all students have a myPass account to view and order transcripts and access diploma exam results.
Once again, Students Services is offering twitter to students and parents. Our twitter feed is @SFGuidanceCCSD. Students and parents may also access post -secondary and scholarship information in their D2L course labelled “General Course Student Services” under content. Saint Francis will be hosting a semi-virtual post secondary fair during the school day and during tutorials on November 18th and 19th. Students will be able to sign up for a zoom with prospective students and speak directly to reps from different universities.
STUDENT SERVICES OFFICE F104 Office Hours:
8:30—4:00 Monday—Thursday 8:30—2:00 Friday
Office Assistant: Peggy Pilon, Ext. 346 peggy.pilon@cssd.ab.ca COUNSELLORS: Coralie Bedier Coordinating Teacher, Ext. 345 coralie.bedier@cssd.ab.ca Marc Osenton, Ext. 347 marc.osenton@cssd.ab.ca Rob Schrauth, Ext. 344 rob.schrauth@cssd.ab.ca Karen Wadson, Ext 348 karen.wadson@cssd.ab.ca Career Practitioner: (Wed.—Fri. only) Carolyn Campbell , Ext. 349 carolyn.campbell@cssd.ab.ca
High School Information You Must Know! - From STUDENT SERVICES You can also follow us on Twitter for more info about post-secondary and scholarships. The code is @SFGuidanceccsd myPass – For TRANSCRIPTS and official credit count, and diploma marks. Must have for graduation. Click myPass and follow the instructions to create an account ***Do NOT use school email address – use your ***own email address (like a gmail, yahoo etc.) Need an Alberta Student Number (ASN) – this is not your CSSD number – you can find you ASN on your report card, schedule, or see us Student Services D2L – There is a Student Service section! Look here for info about post-secondary and scholarships
Work Experience Work Experience allows students who have a part time job to earn credits based on the number of hours they work. Hours spent volunteering and hours worked during summer may also be eligible for this program. Worksites are approved, students are evaluated and a teacher supervises the students’ experience. Students involved in the program have the opportunity to: Earn high school credits (1 credit for every 25 hours worked, with a minimum 75 hours worked) Acquire the skills and work habits needed to succeed after high school Credits can be earned in the following courses: HCS 3000: Workplace Safety Systems (1 CTS credit) Work Experience 15, 25 and 35 (3 – 10 credits per course) Career Internship 10 (3 – 5 credits) Of these credits, a total of 21 (1 CTS and 20 Work Experience) credits can be used toward the 100 credits for a high school diploma. Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Is a career in the Trades something you might want to explore? RAP may enable you to gain experience in a trade to see if it is a career possibility for you. These are paid, full time summer positions and enable a student to earn credits based on the hours worked. Applications are available on your D2L homepage under “District Academic Programs” and are due in April, however students are encouraged to submit them earlier. As part of the application, students will need to include a cover letter, resume and a teacher recommendation. A valid driver’s license is highly recommended when applying to this program. Exploratory Programs Are you interested in exploring the following careers? Pipe trades, Ironworker, or Insulator? These trade unions are offering a hands-on program for one semester starting February 2021. Students will attend classes at the union hall from 8:30–11:30am, Mon to Thurs, for the semester in state of the art facilities. As of this newsletter, these programs are a go, depending on COVID, these programs may be cancelled. Green Certificate This program provides high school students who are interested in the agricultural industry the opportunity to earn high school credits and an industry recognized certificate from Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. The program uses an apprenticeship-style of delivery that ensures that participants learn through actively performing the skills required. Students must previously have been working closely with a trainer who is knowledgeable in their chosen area in order to register in this program. Virtual Presentations Careers: the Next Generation is hosting a number of online presentations to highlight careers in trades and technology as well as to promote careers for women in trades and technology. For more information and to keep Career Showcases Fall 2020 up to date on these and other OffNov. 10 – Steamfitter and Pipefitter Campus programs (as well new Nov. 25 – Information and Communication Technology program launch programs!) please visit: Dec. 8 – Electrical Dec. 16 – Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) https://www.cssd.ab.ca/Programs/ Go to www.careersnextgen.ca/virtual for more information/registration Off-CampusEducation/Pages/ default.aspx Young Women in Trades and Technology Or contact the Off-Campus Dec. 15 – Automotive and Mechanical Trades Teacher at Saint Francis: Feb. 17 – Industrial Trades Mr. Don Buckie Mar. 17 – Information and Communication Technology Cell; 403–880–1711 Go to www.careersnextgen.ca/ywitt for more information/registration e-mail: don.buckie@cssd.ab.ca Office: Room N-102 (beside the Please note that in order to enroll in any Off-Campus program, students must first Brown Gym main entrance) complete HCS 3000: Workplace Safety Systems.
Mrs. Carolyn Campbell is the Career Practitioner for St. Francis, St. Timothy and St. Martin de Porres High Schools. Email: Saint Francis Hours: Location:
carolyn.campbell@cssd.ab.ca Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and alternating Mondays Student Services
The Career Practitioner is available to assist students with the following: • • • • • •
Career planning – What would you like to do after high school? Self Assessment – Interests, Skills, Values and Personality Occupational Research Job Search - Resumes, Cover Letters and Interview Writing Post Secondary Exploration Volunteer Opportunities
What is Career Planning? Career planning is a unique life long process for each person. Your Career Practitioner will work with you to learn more about how your interests, skills, values and personality impact your choice of career direction. It is an active process that students begin in their Career and Life Management class and continues with meetings with your Career Practitioner and your Student Services counselor. You will be making career decisions throughout your life. Does the Career Centre offer Career Tests and Assessments? Any “career tests” are tools for students to learn more about themselves and potential careers that may be of interest to them. The “tests” are designed to provide career suggestions for exploration but there is no test that will tell a student what they should have as a career. The goal is for the students to learn as much as they can about themselves and the careers that are available so they themselves can make an informed decision about their first step after high school.
Will the Career Centre find me a job? We do everything we can to give students the tools to find their own jobs. That may mean assisting students with creating a resume and cover letter, doing practice job interviews and talking about job-search skills. Can I get High School credits for my part-time job or volunteer work? Yes, you can! You must see Mr. Buckie, Work Experience teacher in N-102 or contact him at: Cell: 403-880-1711: text or call, E-mail: don.buckie@cssd.ab.ca UPCOMING POST SECONDARY VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSES AMBROSE UNIVERSITY: Ambrose University located in SW Calgary is hosting a Virtual Open House on Saturday, October 31st, 2020 from 10 am to 2 pm. Register at: https://ambrose.edu/openhouse ALBERTA UNIVERSITY OF THE ARTS VIRTUAL OPEN HOUSE: On Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 am to 2:00pm. You must register to attend at www.auarts.ca. Drop in on a demo by our talented Education Art Technicians | Hear from current students about what it is like to study at AUArts | Get expert tips on your portfolio from admissions and faculty | Attend a virtual tour of the campus hosted by an AU Arts alumni | Find out more about AUArts and how to apply | You will also have a chance to book one on one time with a member of the Recruitment and Admission team to have your specific AUArts questions answered. ALBERTA POST SECONDARY FAIR: Welcome to the Educational Liaison Association's Virtual Post Secondary Fair! Our virtual fairs allow you to connect with our 28 member institutions from across Alberta and learn about programs, admissions, student life and more. Join us this fall to get all your questions answered and begin your post secondary journey. ELAA virtual events are held every Tuesday and Thursday 6:00-8:00pm. There is lots of room for you and your students to join us for any event, November 10-26, 2020. Register here: https://elaa.6connex.com/event/alberta/student/login
DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS: Dual credit programs enable high school students to obtain post secondary credits and high school credits at the same time. The Calgary Catholic School District is offering Dual Credit programs in the following areas: • • • • • • •
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Pharmacy Assistant (SAIT) Veterinary Technical Assistant (Bow Valley College) Pre-employment Carpentry (SAIT) Pre-employment Welding (SAIT) Pre-employment Pipe Trades (SAIT) DUAL CREDIT ONLINE COURSES: SAIT Anatomy and Physiology (25) Healthcare Professionalism (36) Infection (25) Medical Terminology (25) Bow Valley College Intro to Psychology Medical Terminology 1 Students will receive 5 high school credits for each class
Fall of 2021 Fall of 2021 Fall of 2021 Fall of 2021 Fall of 2021 February 2021
Students interested in Dual Credit programs should review the information on D2L under District Academic Programs. If there are questions, please email Don.buckie@cssd.ab.ca
(Off Campus Teacher) or Carolyn.campbell@cssd.ab.ca (Career Practitioner). All students applying for Dual Credit Certificate programs must complete HCS 3000 – Workplace Safety Systems, the Dual Credit Application form, a resume and cover letter. For programs beginning in the Fall of 2021, applications will be updated and available in February or March. For the on line courses for Semester 2 beginning in February 2021, the application will be available shortly on the D2L page. EXPLORATORY PROGRAMS: In these programs students will be able to explore the following trades in a hands on environment: Ironworker Trades Pipe Trades Insulator Trades Students interested in Dual Credit programs should review the information on D2L under District Academic Programs. If there are questions, please email the Off-Campus teacher, Don.buckie@cssd.ab.ca. All students applying for Exploratory programs must complete HCS 3000 – Workplace Safety Systems, the Exploratory Application form, a resume and cover letter. Please note that these are not yet confirmed and could be cancelled. Please check D2L—District Academic Programs to see when the application is posted. • • •
WEBSITES TO EXPLORE: www.alis.alberta.ca - This website provides excellent information about job search, occupation descriptions, career planning, post secondary planning and more. www.alis.alberta.ca/careerinsite - This is a Career Planning website. The 4 steps of Career Planning are introduced. Students can complete 7 self assessment quizzes to assist them to learn more about themselves. www.careercruising.com - Email Mrs. Campbell to obtain User Name and Password. Excellent career information is available along with a thorough Interest Survey – Matchmaker.
The Learning Commons is a designated area for research, study, leisure reading, clubs and a place to connect with friends. It offers a wide selection of books, eBooks, videos, and online resources. A full computer lab which includes internet access and a number of software programs is also available, as is audio visual equipment such as camcorders, digital cameras, LCD projectors are available for students.
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CALGARY TRANSIT PASS REBATE FOR ELIGIBLE STUDENTS Senior High students in the City of Calgary residing 2.4 kilometers or more from their designated school may be eligible to receive subsidized Calgary Transit bus passes, upon application, where regularly scheduled Calgary transit service exists. Students enrolled in a Program of Choice that is not at their designated school are NOT eligible for a transit rebate under Bill 1. To learn more about the rebate procedure and Programs of Choice please visit the Calgary Catholic School District website at CCSD Transportation.
POWERSCHOOL: PARENT VIEW PowerSchool is a web-based database application that facilitates student information management and communication among school administrators, teachers, parents and students. Parents have quick and easy access to view schedules, attendance records, marks, work habits and comments. You must have two pieces of information to create an account for your child(ren). Your child's Calgary Catholic School District ID number (6 or 7 digit number) and your child's birthday with month, day and year (example: Jan 8, 1996 must be typed as follows: 181996 (month/day/year). On the Saint Francis website, click on the "Parent View" button to log in or create your account. For more information please visit https://www.cssd.ab.ca/Parents/ParentView/Pages/default.aspx
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We live in a different world nowadays; where facetiming friends, physical distancing and isolation has become the norm. For me, my entire life revolves around the physical contact and community of theatre and arts communities, many of which have been shut down due to the financial strains of the pandemic. Nothing this year has made me happier than the drama program at Saint Francis. We continue to find ways to spread theatre magic, from behind masks, 6ft away and behind the smell of bleached seats. With following AHS guidelines and shortened semesters, the Advanced Acting class has already managed to block, memorize, and create an entire show from scratch. Most plays I’ve been a part of have taken at least three months to create an already existing piece of theatre, but this class managed to create something completely original in only 8 weeks. Not only that, the improv club has found a way to still meet every Tuesday and Thursday to learn about improvised acting; spontaneous acting without a script. In the next coming weeks, another project is starting up rehearsals; Romeo and Juliet. This beloved classic has the entire drama department ready to once again build a show; no matter what the world decides to throw our way. As the world continues to change, we are ready to adapt and evolve. Afterall, theatre is about the communities and families that we build through the arts. Living through a pandemic has thrown many challenges our way, but there is no place I would rather be, than with my family in the drama department, creating the little moments of magic I need everyday. Written by grade 12 student Daniella S-B
To order a DVD copy of the Survivor Island Production, please fill in an order form at the Saint Francis Main Office by Tues., Dec. 1
The bands and choirs of Saint Francis are getting geared up for their first ever Virtual Christmas Concert! The band received their special playing masks and bell coverings courtesy of the St. Francis Music Society and we are now back to PLAYING SAFELY! Thank you to the generous support from our Music Society in bringing the music back to St. Francis! “The Many Sounds of Christmas” will be live streamed by Stagehand of Calgary on Dec 9 starting at 4:00pm! We will live stream from the music programs You Tube Channel. Join us for “The Many Sounds of Christmas” live streamed into your homes! SFHS YOU-TUBE MUSIC CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCezxdMEPnric7pQiWX9V-ng The choir is getting ready to record a virtual performance to be included on QR77 annual telethon for underprivileged children. Turn on AM QR77 on Dec. 4 and here our choir singing in between callers! Join the band and choir students from the comfort of your homes or office to watch us perform a wide range of music! The evening will conclude at 6:30pm at which time parents are asked to pick up students and pick up chocolate close to that time. (Jazz band and choir will be done at 5:45pm)
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SFHS Pizza Night! Saint Francis Music Society and Papa John’s
ONLINE ONLY
25% off any regular menu priced order
Use Promo Code: SFMS25 papajohns.ca
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Our Purdy’s chocolate fundraiser is launching NOW ONLINE! Visit the school website or visit www.saintfrancismusic.com click the Purdy’s Icon and order your chocolates online ! All orders due by Nov. 20.
The pick-up will be ‘drive in pickups ‘only at the band room exterior door to the parking lot on Dec 9th pickups will go from 5-7pm. Concert ends at 6:30p.m. so plan accordingly. Saint Francis Music Society Purdy’s 2020 Fundraiser “Chocolates Crafted in Canada!” This holiday season, give the gift of chocolate while supporting the Saint Francis Music Society! This program gives 25% of the profit back to the school and it’s an easy way to complete your Christmas shopping. This is our largest fundraiser for the Music Society! Online ordering: • Join our group by typing in this link: Online ORDERS ONLY https://fundraising.purdys.com/1203714-78425 •
Enter your email address in the box indicated, if you have registered before you will be automatically joined to the campaign, if not you will be prompted to register and then be joined. For New accounts: Register using the STUDENTS’s first name and last name. Then fill in your email address and set up a password. Click “Register”
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Click “Shop Online” to start shopping!
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You can also Invite your friends and family to help! After logging in, simply use the send invite function on the webpage. Just click on the “SEND INVITE” tab, type their email address and send.
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It is important that you send emails from your student’s account on the Purdy’s website so that the orders are linked to your child. That will make it MUCH easier for us to make sure that we get the orders to the right people!
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Important Dates: The deadline for ordering is Friday, Nov 20 Pick up for chocolates will be the night of the Virtual Concert, Wed, Dec 9, 2020 and will be a “Drive up “system. Drive up beside the Band Room Door in the Lower Parking lot at Saint Francis between the times of 5:30 pm and 7 pm, give your order name and we bring the Chocolates to you. Please Contact the Coordinator if you have any Questions: Andrew Springett Thank you for your support Email: Andrew.springett@sait.ca
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SDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2020 you order from Papa John’s Pizza, see locations below, on December 9 not only will you be feeding your family, you will also be helping the music program raise money! You will receive 25% off any regular menu priced online order using promo code SFMS25 (at the start of your order) AND Papa John’s Pizza will donate 10% of the net orders placed on this date by the families and friends of Saint Francis Music Society
s a rewarding feeling for Papa John’s Pizza to give back to our community, it is also an inspiration to see parents, students and teachers coming together to help our schools.
e look forward to a successful fundraising event, all we need is your support so let’s make this Pizza Night with Papa John’s one that pays back! Valid at the following Papa John’s location only: Arbour Lake, Country Hills NW, Nolan Hill, Crowchild NW, Centre St N
ONLINE ONLY/Use Promo Code: SFMS25/papajohns.ca
SNOW REMOVAL—Mr. Berger is taking a fresh air break from his desk and computer to ensure student and staff safety—Saint Francis walkways have been cleared with the greatest of care! Thank you Mr. Berger!
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