WINTER EDITION 2019-2020
SAINT FRANCIS
Welcome parents to our mid year newsletter addition. With our Semester 1 final and diploma exams completed we hope that all students were able to achieve success in their courses. Please be aware that our Counsellors are available to support students with changes to their Semester 2 courses if required. We hope that you take the time to review all the exciting events that have taken place at Saint Francis. Each newsletter captures the spirit of the school and the memories we have built together with our students. Thank you to all the contributors who have taken the time to showcase their clubs, teams, cast members or musicians. We have so much to celebrate and be proud of as a school community, we hope you find that this newsletter captures the spirit of Saint Francis. For many years to come students can go back and reflect on their experiences in high school as the newsletters are like mini yearbooks with lots of pictures. Speaking of yearbooks, the 2018-2019 yearbook is now available for those alumni students who pre-purchased a copy to pick up starting Monday, February 3, 2020. Thank you to Mrs. McIntyre and our yearbook students for their time and efforts. We recently had Bishop McGrattan and Father Vincent visit the school for a tour. They were both very impressed with the school and our students. It was great to showcase all the new areas that have been completed. The Saint Francis modernization project has been going on for the past 2.5 years and we are anticipating that the final phase of the project will be completed this coming June, which include the elevator, solar panels and exterior front entrance. It is amazing to see how the changes that have already occurred and the positive impact the modernization project has had on our school community. We are truly blessed for all that we have been given by both the province and district. On Tuesday, February 25, Saint Francis High School staff, students and parents will celebrated Shrove Tuesday. We are looking for parent volunteers to assist in helping us serve over 1700 students and faculty. We will also celebrate the first day of lent with our Ash Wednesday liturgies taking place at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, parents are welcome to join us as we begin our Lenten journeys. Liturgy times will be posted on the school website. The coming months will be filled with anticipation for our upcoming graduation events. The initial graduation information letters will soon be mailed to our graduating students regarding fees, times and dates of all ceremonies. Graduates and parents can expect a second communication following our Easter break with further information. You may also check our school website for up-to-date information at https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/ stfrancis/Students/Graduation/Pages/default.aspx To assist us in our efforts to better serve the needs of our families, we ask that our grade 10 parents/families complete the Alberta Education Accountability Survey that were mailed out as of January 13, 2020, by Alberta Education. The link to the survey is https://public.education.alberta.ca/APOS/ Your participation in the survey helps provide important information on the quality of education your child is receiving. The last day for all survey submissions is February 28, 2020. The results will be shared as part of our school plans which will be released in November. Please, enjoy the newsletter and we wish everyone all the best as we begin Semester 2.
Placing the Cross at the front of Saint Francis
During the Christmas break, I was cleaning and came across my yearbooks from Saint Francis. I remember playing rugby as I thumbed through the pages. As we prepare for another season of Browns’ rugby, it brought back great memories. I realized how many of the young men I played with and the connections we made at Saint Francis. One of my teammates, Mr. Buckie, scored the winning try in my senior year to capture our 2nd City Championship. The Lynn family has been part of Saint Francis rugby for many years. My Uncle Jim, who was the Priest at Saint Francis at the time, volunteered to be the teacher representative. During my grade 10 year, we lost every game, but by the time I graduated we had won 2 City Championships and Saint Francis was able to field two teams. My brother also got to experience a Saint Francis Rugby City Championship.
Calgary Herald, June 18, 1982
I returned in the early 90s and coached Mr. Park and his classmates. I then returned to cheer on my son, TJ, and help Mr. Audia coach. TJ experienced a City Championship victory in his senior year and was named top player for the high schools in Calgary. I then coached the girls’ rugby team for a couple of years with my son TJ and then coached when my son Peter attended Saint Francis. Mr. Audia took the Saint Francis rugby team to Italy and I was blessed to celebrated my 50th birthday with the team in Venice. I was the head coach the following year when we were able to capture another City Championship. One of the players from that team had gone on to play for Team Canada. Looking forward to this upcoming season, I am excited to work with Ms. Boissonneault and Coach Clayton and return as a junior coach. I want to encourage all the young men at Saint Francis to give rugby a try. It is a sport that is played around the world. Please see Ms. Boissonneault if you are interested in trying out. Constable Sean Lynn
On Fri., Dec 13, Saint Francis hosted an Hour of Code. Over 50 students participated in this international event. Saint Francis was one of 3100 locations participating in Canada. For more information check out: https://hourofcode.com/ca Our students used the hour to learn programming in a variety of mediums including: making a video game, creating a disco dance party and making motion sensing Microbit programs.
Saint Francis High School 877 Northmount Drive NW Calgary, AB T2L 0A3 Phone: 403-500-2026 Fax:: 403-500-2226 Website: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/stfrancis Twitter: @StFrancisCCSD The Calgary Catholic Education Foundation is once again holding a bi-annual raffle to raise funds for learning enhancements for the 116 schools and 58,000 students of the Calgary Catholic School District.
DIPLOMA EXAMS January 21-30—No Classes
SPRING PLAY April 23, 24 and May 1
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY January 31
PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEWS April 27—No Classes
FIRST DAY OF SEMESTER II February 3
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY May 15—No Classes
OPEN HOUSE February 4
VICTORIA DAY May 18—No Classes
TEACHERS’ CONVENTION February 13 and 14—No Classes
DANCE SHOW May 21 and 22
FAMILY DAY February 17—No Classes
SPRING MUSIC CONCERT June 2
SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING February 25
MEET THE TA May 27
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY March 20—No Classes
GRADUATION MASS/CEREMONY May 29—No Classes
GOOD FRIDAY April 10—No Classes SPRING BREAK April 13—17—No Classes SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING April 21
GRADUATION BANQUET Sunday, May 31 AWARDS CEREMONY June 16 MUSICAL THEATRE SHOW June 3, 4 and 5 LAST DAY OF SCHOOL June 26
Happy New Year! I hope everyone enjoyed the Christmas break. Brown's Ball This year's Browns Ball saw over 25 parent volunteers and numerous staff members help make the event a success. Thank you to all the parents and teachers who volunteered, without them the event would not be possible. Textbook Rentals As we begin the new semester, our textbook rentals will be busy again with first semester returns and second semester sign outs. We need parent volunteers to help ensure this process is as seamless and timely as possible. If you are available January 24, January 29, January 30, February 3 or 4 during the day, please contact Claude Chretien at mcchretien@shaw.ca
Fundraising For the first time ever, we ran a winter fundraiser with DeVry Greenhouses thanks to the work of our fundraising coordinator, Anita Wald.. The plants we received were beautiful and everyone was very happy with their purchases. We will be running our spring plant fundraiser again this year. Order forms will be sent out in February and the plants will be delivered in late May. Our next Council meeting will be on Tuesday, February 25 at 7 pm. We hope you can join us! Saint Francis School Council Claude Chretien - Chair Frank Natt - Vice-Chair Mara Marchesan - Treasurer Grace Whitehead - Secretary Mary-Pat Senger - Volunteer Coordinator
https://www.moosehidecampaign.ca/
The Moose Hide Campaign is a grassroots movement of Indigenous and non-Indigenous men and boys who are standing up against violence towards women and children. Wearing this moose hide signifies your commitment to honour, respect, and protect the women and children in your life and to work together to end violence against women and children.
It’s hard to believe that the first semester has come and gone. There are so many things happening in the school that it can be difficult to keep up with everything. In our busy lives it is important to take time out to retreat from all the busyness, catch our breath and turn our minds away from the endless list of things we need to do. Prayer is a way to remind us that our lives are more than just tasks and that we are not alone in the journey. Our new Chapel offers students and staff a quiet place to rest, reflect and pray. Every Wednesday morning at 8:15 there is Mass. All staff, students and parents are welcome and encouraged to attend. Students had the opportunity to prepare for Christmas by attending Mass at Canadian Martyr’s. We will have Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday liturgies coming up in semester two. On January 17, we were blessed to have a Bishop McGrattan visit our school. He toured the building and was impressed with all the new areas and programs we have to offer our students.
Our Advent project this year was collecting food and gift cards for our Christmas Hamper program to support families in our community. Thanks to everyone for their generous donations. Through various initiatives by teachers and clubs we raised over $3000 for our Hamper program. Special thank you to the Jr. Football and Coach Sauer and Sheldon for assembling the hampers and parents for delivering them.
This year we will be launching a Lent campaign in support of Purses of Hope an organization that gives purses filled with a few essentials such as makeup and hygiene items to homeless and at risk women in Calgary. We are currently collecting new or gently used purses which we will be distributing to TA’s and asking them to fill with items. If you have a purse to donate leave it at the main office or send with it with your child to give to their TA.
Our ES ll students have been very busy this year. Here is a look back and what some of our students had to say… “It was really awesome at the Firehall Station 10, best tour ever!” KF “Christmas Open House...smile” AD “We had a great adventure at the Firehall...putting out pylons! AC “We had fun at the Unified Sports Competition...everybody was a good sport!” CM “Fun with our friends!” MM “Fun with our friends and fun day playing basketball!” EH “Awesome team, ES ll/2019!!!” NK Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!
Recently, the Spanish immersion and ES classes welcomed a special guest speaker, Mr. Mike McDonald, who came to present about Mission Mexico and the people in the villages of Guerrero, Mexico. Mr. McDonald is a former Calgary Catholic high school teacher who now lives in Guerrero, where he tirelessly provides and coordinates missionary services. Mission Mexico, sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Calgary as a social justice outreach project, helps provides shelter, clothing, healthcare and education. It built a school, and also sponsors scholarships for some students who want to pursue post-secondary. The students, in turn, utilize their education to provide services in their home town. For more information about Mission Mexico: http://missionmexico.com The ES1 class hosted a Chili lunch fundraiser on Wed., Jan 22, in order to raise funds for Mission Mexico, a social justice project sponsored by the Diocese of Calgary. The students embarked on a huge learning experience to plan, budget, shop, prepare food, and host. They were also responsible for projecting, collecting and tallying the donations.
Hans Gruber and Bruce Willis from Die Hard AKA Mr. Bohaychuk and Mr. Cowan.
Showing Our Christmas Spirit For the month of December, Student Council encouraged and challenged students and staff to show their Christmas spirit. For fifteen days, a daily suggestion was made on how students and staff could demonstrate and spread Acts of Kindness. In the final week of classes, our community donned their festive Christmas apparel to help share Christmas cheer. From wearing Santa hats, reindeer antlers and Christmas socks, enjoying Christmas carols, treats and hot chocolate to finally sporting our traditional ugly sweaters, our community embraced the coming holidays and added fun to each day. Student Council
Saint Francis Administration Sporting their Best Ugly Sweaters!
Lights, Camera, Action!
This year Student Council was presented with a new challenge in organizing Browns Ball since areas previously unavailable were finally accessible. We had new areas to decorate like our main stairwell which we covered with cascading balloons. Students entered through the main side entrance to the school. As the students took their first steps, they were transported to Hollywood with our theme, “Lights, Camera, Action.” Dressed for a night of dancing, students were drawn into the celebratory atmosphere filled with laughter, excitement and music. Cellphones flickered everywhere capturing each special moment. The Brown Gym shook from the vibrations of the music pulsating out of the speakers. Everyone danced to their favorite tunes being played by DJ Fayyaz with Pez Productions. In the new cafeteria, students visited various Disney sets from timeless and iconic animated movies to commemorate the night with their friends. As the evening drew to a close, grade 10 and 11 students left smiling despite their aching feet while the grade 12’s slowly exited, reluctant to see their last Browns Ball coming to an end. This fun-filled evening would not be possible without the countless hours invested by Student Council and the student volunteers. We were aided by administration, teachers, caretaking staff, parent volunteers, Constable Lynn, and some members of the school’s construction crew who ensured that the evening was safe and enjoyable. To all those who invested time into Brown’s Ball, Thank You! Student Council
Lights, Camera, Action!
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During first semester, Lambda club had a lot of fun sharing talents and laughs through a variety of activities, such as bracelet making, Halloween balloon decoration, and gingerbread house construction. Plans for second semester include continuing anti-bullying initiatives, especially Pink Shirt Day. The club usually meets Wednesday over lunch.
Our Reach for the Top team is back for another year of success! Reach For the Top is a high school trivia league, where school teams compete against each other in matches comprised of a variety of trivia questions. Our team this year features many returning Grade 11s & 12s, with just enough new blood to keep things interesting. We’ve already built a winning record from matches against St. Mary’s & Bishop Carroll, and are looking forward to more exhibition matches before the regional tournament in March. Stay tuned for results!
Dear students, parents and staff, Thank you very much for your generous contribution to Jacket Racket this year. The jackets, snow pants, hats and mittens you donated have been distributed to schools throughout the city. Thanks to your kindness and caring, many, many children are now warmly bundled up and ready for winter. You have made a difference! With gratitude and best wishes, Elaine Russell
The French students enjoyed a traditional French dinner. Bon Appétit!
We the students at S.A.D.D club want to welcome everyone to the new year, 2020. With a new year comes new resolutions and we want to encourage students, teachers and parents to make the resolution of driving safe and sober. We want to keep the whole St. Francis community a safe and secure environment for everyone, including present and future students and teachers. Over the past couple months, we have had the opportunity to make a difference in our school and city community by giving decorated liquor bags to liquor stores across Calgary, which warn against the destructive act of driving distracted, impaired and dangerously. By doing this we hope we can reduce the risk of collisions and improve road safety. The following video made by St. Francis SADD club student Jaxon Pham, shows our club working on the liquor bag campaign and enjoying some eggnog. Some students associated eggnog as being primarily an alcoholic drink and were surprised that it isn’t! https://youtu.be/LBQx3I0FcU4 S.A.D.D club hopes to see you (new members welcome) with us next semester every Tuesday in room B211 (Mrs. Shewkenek’s classroom) and until then, drive safe and we wish you the best with the end of the semester!! Abigail Hagel, Malakai Alexis-Wilson, Teresa Tetreau, Emma Herspiegl.
SEMESTER TWO COURSE CHANGES Students looking to make changes to their semester two timetables must do so by meeting with their assigned counsellor before the start of semester 2. By doing so well in advance of Semester Two start up, counsellors can provide information about course sequencing and selection, credit recovery, planning for next-grade and post-secondary planning. TUTORIALS/DIPLOMA PREPARATION Tutorials will be available at school during the exam break. Check with your subject teacher for available times. Together with tutorials, students writing diploma exams can sign up for CSSD’s Diploma Prep. Register at www.cssd.ab.ca or phone 403.500.2012. Enrolment is limited. APPLICATION FOR GRADUATION Students have been submitting their completed graduation applications to Student Services since early December. Counsellors will be reviewing these applications in January and meeting with students whose applications contain irregularities so that a goal-to-graduate plan can be created. SUICIDE AWARENESS PRESENTATION WRAP-UP Over the past six weeks, all of our grade ten students have had the opportunity to be part of our annual Suicide Awareness Presentation. Canadian Mental Health facilitators work with our counsellors so that students receive valuable and up-to-date information about the topic of suicide awareness. We are very grateful of the expertise that Canadian Mental Health brings to our students each year. Thank you CMH! WORLD OF CHOICES On December 6th, twenty-four Saint Francis girls attended World of Choices at Mount Royal University. In partnership with United Way’s All in for Youth, World of Choices is an annual event where young women are able to explore different career choices. Our young ladies joined 600 eager participants in a variety of round table discussions and speeches from various established women. CINDERELLA GOWN PROJECT The Cinderella Gown Project began in Calgary in 2005 as a small project at a local high school. Its goal then and now is to help teens attend their graduation celebration by providing a graduation gown for students who might otherwise not be able to purchase one. If you or someone you know might benefit from this program, please meet with your assigned counsellor on or before February 1, 2018. For more information about this program visit: www.cinderellaproject.ca
UPCOMING OPEN HOUSES SAIT is hosting an Open House on Feb. 8, 2020 from 9:00 AM—3:00 PM to check out our programs, discuss your options and connect with industry-trained instructors and fellow students. Whether you're just beginning to explore your options, have already decided what you'll study or want to take your career to the next level, faculty and staff will inform and inspire you by the time you leave campus. For more information please visit https://www.sait.ca/future-students/visitcampus/open-house ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY (14500 Bannister Road SE, Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2X 1Z4) is hosting an Open House on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 10:00 AM—2:00 PM. Come and find out about the University programs available.
CAREER DISCOVERY PROGRAM Career Discovery is a two-week job shadow opportunity in the summer for students in Grades 10 and 11 to participate in the areas of Architecture, Engineering, Information Technology, Veterinary Medicine and Law. Although these are unpaid positions, students will earn 3 credits. Students are required to complete a resume and cover letter as part of their application. Applications will be available in early February on D2L. DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS Students in Grade 10 who are interested in pursuing a post secondary certificate while attending high school may be interested in one of the many Dual Credit programs. BOW VALLEY COLLEGE Health Care Aide—September 2020 start Software Development—February 2021 start OLDS COLLEGE Hospitality and Tourism—On-line courses—start anytime Veterinary Technical Assistant—September 2020 start (at Bow Valley College) SAIT Pre–employment Carpentry, Electrician, Plumbing, Welding – Sept. 2020 start Engineering – September 2020 start Nutrition for Health Living – February 2021 start Pharmacy Assistant – September 2021 start Applications and information is available at: https://www.cssd.ab.ca/Students/Brightspace-(D2L)-Login/Pages/default.aspx See Mrs. Campbell, Career Practitioner or Mr. Buckie, Off Campus Teacher. EXPLORATORY PROGRAMS Interested students are encouraged to meet with their Off Campus Teacher or Career Practitioner as soon as possible as programs may fill. SAIT Exploring Wood Trades—September 2020 start Exploring Metal Trades—February 2021 start Building Trades of Alberta Exploring Iron Worker—February 2021 start Piping Industry Training School Exploring Pipe Trades (Female) - February 2021 start Exploring Pipe Trades—February 2021 start Alberta Carpenters Training Centre Exploring Carpentry—February 2021 OFF CAMPUS EDUCATION WORK 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) and acquire the skills and work habits needed to succeed after high school. Work Experience allows students who have a parttime 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. 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/Career Internship) credits can be used toward the 100 credits required 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 D2L. As part of the application process students will need to include a cover letter, resume and a teacher recommendation. Please contact the school’s Off-Campus Teacher for more information on these programs: Please note that this is a competitive process, a placement is not guaranteed. Off-Campus Teacher – Saint Francis Mr. Don Buckie E-mail: don.buckie@cssd.ab.ca Cell: 403-880-1711 or go to www.cssd.ab.ca/programs under the “Off Campus Education” and “Dual Credit” tabs.
Please note that in order to enroll in any Off-Campus program, students must have first completed the CTS course, HCS 3000: Workplace Safety Systems.
Mrs. Campbell is the Career Practitioner for St. Francis, St. Martin de Porres and St. Timothy High Schools. The Career Practitioner can assist students with: • • • • •
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 Interviews Post Secondary Exploration/Research/Volunteer Opportunities
WHAT IS CAREER PLANNING? Career planning is a unique, lifelong process for each person. The Career Practitioner will work with students to explore how interests, skills, values, and personality impact your choice of career direction. It is an active process that begins in the Career and Life Management Class and may continue with meetings with the Career Practitioner and Student Services Counsellor. Individuals will be making career decisions on a continuous basis through their lives. DOES THE CAREER PRACTITIONER OFFER CAREER TESTS AND ASSESSMENTS? Any “career tests” are tools for students to learn more about themselves and the potential careers that may be of interest to them. The “tests” are designed to provide career suggestions for exploration but there is not test that will tell a student what they should do as a career. The goal is for students to learn as much as they can about themselves and the careers that are available so they can make an informed decision about their first step after high school. WILL THE CAREER PRACTITIONER FIND ME A JOB? Students are given the tools to find their own jobs. The Career Practitioner is willing to edit resumes and cover letters, do practice interviews and provide information about job search skills. Students may receive Work Experience credits for their part time jobs. Please see Mr. Don Buckie, Off Campus Teacher for more information about Work Experience. UPCOMING EVENTS WOMEN IN ENGINEERING DAY: The University of Calgary will be hosting a Women in Engineering Day on Thurs., Feb. 20, 2020, in the Engineering Building at the University of Calgary. Approximately 270 grade 10 and 11 girls will be invited to campus to learn more about engineering, meet current faculty and students, and participate in hands on demos and design challenges. Students who are interested in this field trip are encouraged to see Ms. Peters or Ms. Lueke any time to find out more about this excellent career exploration activity. RAP, SKILLED TRADES AND ICT FAIR 2020: Notre Dame High School will be hosting a Trades Fair on Wed., Mar. 11, 2020, 6:00–8:30 PM. Representatives from many trades and ICT organizations will be in attendance. There will be an opportunity to share your resume and cover letter with employers who may have summer job opportunities through the Registered Apprenticeship Program. Students are encouraged to check out the opportunities. DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS FOR FALL OF 2020 AT SAIT STUDENTS PLANNING TO TAKE ANY OF THE PROGRAMS LISTED BELOW ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE WORKPLACE SAFETY COURSE HCS3000. Students are encouraged to meet with Mrs. Campbell, the Career Practitioner, to complete the resume and cover letter required for the application process. Applications will likely be due in early May to the Career Practitioner or Off Campus teacher. ALL OF THE BELOW DUEL CREDIT PROGRAMS HAVE A STUDENT AND PARENT INFORMATION MEETING ON WED., MAR. 4, AT SAIT (ROOM #S AND TIMES ARE TBA). DUAL CREDIT PHARMACY ASSISTANT CERTIFICATE PROGRAM – Would you like to be able to work in a Retail Pharmacy? Would you like to earn a SAIT post secondary certificate while attending high school? For this exciting program Biology 20 must be taken prior to semester 2 of Grade 11. An unpaid summer practicum is required. Classes are Monday—Thursday, 8:30—11:30 AM, at SAIT September 2020 to June 2021. For information and details, please review the application/overview on CSSD Brightspace website. DUAL CREDIT HEALTH CARE ESSENTIALS: Would you like to explore various career pathways in Health? SAIT is offering a 1 semester program from September to December 2020, Monday—Thursday, 8:30—11:30 AM, for interested high school students. Completion of Biology 20, is recommended to strengthen student performance in the program. Students will take courses in: Medical Terminology, Health Care Professionalism, Infections Prevention and Control, Anatomy and Physiology and participate in a Medical Simulation Lab. Students will earn both high school and post-secondary credits. Check D2L for the overview and application. For assistance with the resume and cover letter, please book an appointment with Mrs. Campbell ASAP. The deadline to submit the application to Ms. Campbell or Mr. Buckie is May 2020. DUAL-CREDIT PRE-EMPLOYMENT CARPENTRY CERTIFICATE: Are you considering a career in the trades? Do you like construction or carpentry? Would you like to complete a SAIT post-secondary certificate while still in high school? Students will attend SAIT Monday—Thursday, 8:30—11:30 AM. Students must be 15 years or older, have completed HCS 3000 and be able to accommodate 2 spares per semester for this year long program that begins in September 2020. For further information and details, please review the application and overview of the CSSD Brightspace website. DUAL CREDIT PRE-EMPLOYMENT ELECTRICIAN CERTIFICATE: Students wishing to participate in this program must be 15 years old, complete Math 20 -1, 2 or 3; English 20 -1 or 2 and Science 10 while in the before. Students will be required to attend classes at SAIT Monday—Thursday, 8:30—11:30 AM, beginning September 2020 for one year. For further information and details, please review the application and overview of the CSSD Brightspace website.
DUAL CREDIT PRE-EMPLOYMENT PIPE TRADES CERTIFICATE: Are you interested in plumber, steam/pipefitters or gasfitter? All of these programs complete the same first year of technical training. If you are 15 years old and plan to complete Math 20-1, 2 or 3; English 20-1 or 2 and Science 10 you may be eligible. This is a one year program that requires the student to have a Block 1 and 2 spare. You will attend classes at SAIT Monday to Thursday, 8:30—11:30 AM, September 2020—June 2021. For further information and details, please read the overview and complete the application on the CSSD Brightspace website. PRE-EMPLOYMENT WELDING CERTIFICATE: Are you interested in the Welding Trade? If you are 15 years old, planning to completed Math 10C or 10-3 and English 10–1 or 2. Students are required to attend classes at SAIT Monday—Thursday, 8:30—11:30 AM, and will need a Block 1 and 2 spare for September 2020—June 2021. For further information and details, please read the overview and complete the application on the CSSD Brightspace website. DUAL CREDIT PROGRAMS WITH OLDS COLLEGE
DUAL CREDIT HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM: In partnership with Olds College, the district offers students a free one-semester program to earn postsecondary credit in two Hospitality and Tourism courses while in high school. Each course is a one semester program and upon graduation can be applied towards an Olds College Hospitality and Tourism Management Diploma. These courses are delivered completely online. An Olds College contract instructor will teach the course and will be assigned when the course has met the minimum enrollment number. Student schedules can be flexible when taking these courses in order to best fit them into their high school schedule. Each course is equivalent to a 3-credit college course and 5 high school CTS credits. For further information, details and due date, please review the application and overview on the CSSD Brightspace website. VETERINARY TECHNICAL ASSISTANT PROGRAM: Do you enjoy working with animals? Would you like to work in a veterinary office or at the Humane Society? Would you like to earn a post secondary certificate while attending high school? Olds College is offering students the opportunity to complete the Veterinary Technical Assistant Certificate while in High School at their Bow Valley College Campus in Calgary. Students will require a Block 4 spare for their Grade 11 and 12 years. Classes will take place on Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30—6:30 PM. Students must complete either Biology 20, Chemistry 20 or Science 20 by the end of Semester 1 in Grade 11. For further information, details and due date, please review the application and overview on the CSSD Brightspace website. Information Meeting TBA.
EXPLORATORY PROGRAMS FOR THE FALL OF 2020 AT SAIT: FOUNDATIONS IN EMERGENCY CARE: Students considering careers in Emergency Care may be interested in this one semester, half day program on Monday—Wednesday, 8:30—11:30 AM, at SAIT. This program runs from September to December 2020. Students will complete Standard First Aid, Emerg 001 and Emerg 002. Some courses are on line and some have a lab component. Students must be at least 16, mature, reliable, and punctual. Students will need to be on track to complete Biology 30 or Science 30, English 30–1 or 2, Math 20-1 or 2 and a class 5 Driver’s License. Students who complete this program will receive an Advance First Aid Certificate, earn high school credits and be eligible to apply to the International Trauma Life Support class. Check out the application and overview on D2L. Students are encouraged to complete a targeted resume and cover letter along with the application. If you need assistance, please book an appointment with Ms. Campbell. Applications must be submitted either Mr. Don Buckie, or Ms. Campbell by May 2020. Student and Parent Information Meeting on Wed., Mar. 4 (Room # and time TBA). CSSD SUMMER PROGRAMS: STUDENTS PLANNING TO TAKE ANY OF THE PROGRAMS LISTED BELOW ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE WORKPLACE SAFETY COURSE HCS3000. Also students are encouraged to meet with Mrs. Campbell, the Career Practitioner, to complete the resume and cover letter required for the application process. CAREER DISCOVERY PROGRAM: Grade 10 or 11 student interested in engineering, oil and gas careers, law, veterinary medicine, aviation, architecture or information technology are invited to apply for a Career Discovery position (two week unpaid job shadow) in the summer in one of these areas. Students are eligible to earn three credits while exploring a potential career area. Student/Parent Information Evening Date and time TBA. Students are encouraged to meet with Mrs. Campbell, Career Practitioner, to complete the resume and cover letter. REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM: Grade 10 or 11 students considering a career in one of the 52 trades may want to consider the RAP program to “try a trade” in the summer. Students will work full time with an employer for 6 to 8 weeks earning money and credits while exploring the trade. This program is an excellent way to find out if you enjoy learning by doing in a hands on environment. More information is available on the https:// www.careersnextgen.ca/ Click on the “Get an Internship” link and follow the page down to RAP. Fill out the application and then you will be contacted by Careers the Next Generation to find out your next step. Students are encouraged to apply early for these RAP opportunities. Students are encouraged to meet with Mrs. Campbell, Career Practitioner, to complete the resume and cover letter. Please note that this is a competitive process, a placement is not guaranteed.
CSSD SUMMER PROGRAMS (con’t.)
OTHER SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES: HYRS: The University of Calgary is pleased to announce the online application for the 2020 HYRS competition is anticipated to launch in January 2020. The HYRS 2020 program will run from July 2—August 14. The Alberta Innovates Highschool Youth Researcher Summer (HYRS) Program in Health is designed for motivated Grade 11 students in Alberta high schools to gain firsthand experience with biomedical and health research, and to introduce them to career opportunities in research. HYRS is not just a laboratory work experience –it is a well-rounded program focused on Grade 11 students. Students will work in a university lab doing cutting-edge research, and participants will meet at least once a week for a variety of activities to broaden and enhance their research experience. Activities include safety and introductory training sessions, tours of campus and other research facilities, lectures on health research, and discussions with guest speakers about their careers in research. If you have questions about the Alberta Innovates HYRS program, please contact rsotrainee@ucalgary.ca. Students who meet the following criteria are eligible to apply:
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Currently registered in grade 11 at an Alberta high school located in or south of Red Deer to north of, but not including, Claresholm. Students in or south of Claresholm should apply to the University of Lethbridge. Students north of Red Deer should apply to the University of Alberta.
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A clear interest in pursuing a health research career.
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A minimum of 85% standing in each of Math 20-1 or 20-2, Biology 20, and one other Grade 11 Science (transcripts or interim reports are required). Students will receive a stipend of $3,000 for six weeks. A maximum of 2 students per high school will be selected for the Alberta Innovates Heritage Youth Researcher Summer program.
The 2019 Saint Francis Invitational Senior Boys Basketball Tournament (SFI) marked the 50th year of this annual event! SFI50 was held Dec. 13 & 14, 2019. To help commemorate the 50th SFI, we honoured the five Browns senior boys head coaches over the 50 years of the SFI Tournament; Gary DeMan, David Burns, Richard Svoboda, Francois Cousin and Don Marchuk. Saint Francis Athletics and SFI is very fortunate to have the support of so many of our alumni and students. Every year, we welcome our tournament patrons and all Browns fans to the tournament. Saint Francis Athletics benefits greatly from generous patron contributions each year.
SFI50 Champions
Gary DeMan
David Burns
Francois Cousins
Richard Svoboda
Don Marchuk
The Senior Girls Volleyball Team had a great season despite the fact we only played in our gym two times prior to playoffs due to modernization. Although we made our goal of making it to cities, we ended up losing to Western Canada. However we redeemed ourselves at Provincials by capturing 5th place which was one better than last year. We want to “Thank� our grade 12s for a wonderful three years building our Volleyball program. Alice and Sierra will take over the lead next year. We wish you all the best in your club seasons.
The Senior Boys had a tough season this year against some very good competition. But as a coach, I am very proud of how far they came as a team and individuals. The boys stepped up to the challenges on game days, worked hard during practice and shared a lot of laughs along the way. We said goodbye to six players this year who were great leaders and representatives of the Saint Francis Browns. Wishing our graduates all the best and looking forward to next season.
Congratulations to the St Francis Swim Team on another very successful season! We finished our season off with the City Championship on December 3rd at Repsol Sport Centre. The Browns placed 14th out of 32 schools! Special mention goes to Ryenne Katterhagen who won Gold in the 100 m I.M. and Bronze in the 100 m Breaststroke! Good luck to our graduating swimmers and we will see all returning and new swimmers on deck in the fall. Thank you to coaches Mrs. Peters, Ms. Wadson, Mr. Barth and Mr. Pullen
CITY CHAMPIONSHIP WINNERS—Senior BROWNS Football
This season has been off to a great start for our Junior Girls Basketball team. With 5 returning players from last season plus our new talented grade 10. Our most memorable buzzer beater games were against St Mary’ s and William Aberhart. Both of those games showed our girls keep fighting until the very last second. We are looking forward to seeing how the rest of the season goes and are hopeful it will be our best season yet!
The Junior boys have had a great start to their season with a 3-1 record. The boys have been working extremely hard and look forward to the remaining games in February.
So far this year the Senior Girls Basketball Team has been very busy. Unlike in other years the girls schedule has been full the first two months, accumulating with the Browns playing 19 games before exam break. This includes 2 in town tournaments (D4 and Bishop Caroll) and 1 in Lethbridge (Chinook). The Senior Browns are starting to find their stride and build some consistency. The younger players are starting to step up big time and the rest of the time is starting to gel. The coaches are excited to get back on the court and finish the season as strong as possible.
As we near the mid-point of the basketball season, this years Senior Boys Basketball team is starting to find their way. They are looking to build off their momentum from a 2nd place finish at this year’s 50th Annual SFI Basketball Tournament. In February, they will play 6 league games and participate in the prestigious O’Leary Invitational, up in Edmonton, and the Notre Dame Invitational (NDI) right here in Calgary. Good luck to the boys as they look to move up the standings in a tough North division.
The dance show entitled, “I’ll See You In My Dreams” was a huge success. A big thanks to all of the dancers, actors and technicians who worked so hard on the show. Please check the daily for information on upcoming auditions to choreograph as well as dance. Upcoming dance performance opportunities include: Danceworks, Eastside Dance Festival workshops and performances, and Saint Francis Spring Dance Show. Thank you to all who attend the performances. Your support is greatly appreciated! Pep Rally
800 Service during January High School Exams During the exams dates in January 800 service buses will only run in the morning
Date January 13, 14 and 15 January 16-20 January 21-30
Classes or Exams Exams Regular Classes Exams
800 Service Provided Only AM Regular Service AM & PM Only AM
POWERSCHOOL: PARENT VIEW Parents have quick and easy access to view attendance records, report card marks, and grade history. You must have two pieces of information to create an account. 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). Go to Saint Francis Website https://www.cssd.ab.ca/schools/stfrancis click on “Parent View” https://sis.cssd.ab.ca/public/ Click “Create Account” / Follow steps
Official Online Store—Saint Francis BROWNS Spirit Wear http://urstore.ca/schools/ca/alberta/calgary/saint-francis-high-school-browns-apparel
CSHSAA Calgary Senior High School Athletic Association link below to follow all sport Activities
http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/league.php?scriptName=HOME&leagueID=5449
Saint Francis Learning Commons You can use the following items: • Conference rooms available to students and teachers for group work or meetings. • IPads to borrow for the block or the day • Chromebooks available for the block or the day • Borrow a camera to create a presentation • Borrow a microphone to get your point across • Borrow books
U-Learning is located in the Learning Commons B118
Bus Pass scanning is located in the Learning Commons.
Greetings from music at Saint Francis! Here are highlights of Semester 1 from the Music Department. We are in full swing and all of our ensembles are busy performing and rehearsing. Concert Band students will be participating in the Alberta International Music Festival during the last week of February. The band will travel to Kelowna to compete in the Kelowna Kiwanis Music Festival. All of our ensembles are gearing up for their respective competitions which starts in February and goes until April! Every ensemble competes in a local music competition in semester 2. Semester 1 was a jam packed few months: The jazz band and jazz choir kicked off it’s performance season at the Historical Ironwood, with such a full audience! In December our concert band performed both at St. Margaret and at St. Vincent de Paul where they entertained students. The Fine Art Gala was a memorable evening where all of our fine art students took the stage Dec. 4. The jazz choir and jazz band performed to a lovely crowd at the intermission. The concert choir took part in the QR77 on air radio telethon for the Calgary Children’s Foundation and performed live on air Dec. 6. The concert band performed a holiday Concert at the Calgary International Airport on Dec. 16. They represented well! A Yuletide Fantasy on December 11, at the Rozsa Center was a great success as all of our music ensembles performed.
Semester 2—IMPORTANT MUSIC DATES Fri., Feb. 7—BAND WORKSHOP (2:15–4:00 PM) Music Workshop Band and Concert Choir at SFHS Paradiso and Inferno www.saintfrancismusic.com (Plenty Good Room, Grad selection, Elton John) AIBF—Feb 25-28 (date and time TBA) Please join our Facebook page: St. Francis band and choirs Kelowna Music Trip—April 22-25 **Remind app for music reminders: Alberta Choral Fest—March TBA REMIND Text the message @musicsfhs to the number (431)800-0409 Calgary Performing Arts Festival (jazz choir)—April TBA Spring Concert, Rozsa Center—June 2 Hawaii 2021 Music trip info music meeting for all music parents—May 28, 7:00 PM (Learning Commons) Grad Mass and Ceremony (choir to perform)—May 29 (10% of mark) Spring Concert Rozsa Center—June 2 Awards Night (Jazz Band to perform)—June 16
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. (403) 239-2666 Mon to Sat 7 a.m.—7 p.m. Sun 8 a.m.—6 p.m.
Panda Flowers Order flowers from the Crowfoot location and mention Saint Francis High School. Panda Flowers will donate 5% of your purchase to our school. It's a very easy way to help support Saint Francis while enjoying your beautiful flower arrangement or graduation corsage. Crowfoot Corner Shopping Centre 205- 150 Crowfoot Crescent Northwest, Calgary, AB T3G 2W1 (403) 239-7673 Mon to Fri 8:30 a.m.—8:00 p.m. Sat 8:30 a.m.—6:00 p.m.
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A detailed Graduation Information Pamphlet will be provided in February 2020, to the Parents/Guardians of the Grade 12 Graduates. Please contact the school should you need to update/change your mailing address.
Important Dates Graduation Mass Graduation Ceremony Graduation Banquet and Dance
10:00 AM, Friday, May 29 2:00 PM, Friday, May 29 5:00-10:30 PM, Sunday, May 31
St. Michael Catholic Church (800, 85 St SW) Jack Simpson Gymnasium, University of Calgary BMO Centre, Stampede Park (20 Roundup Way SE)
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