From the Staff at Sturgeon Composite High School

Sturgeon Spirit Newsletter—Our mission is to inspire the spirit of lifelong learning.

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teachers and/or administration.

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myPass.alberta.ca is a secure self-service website for Alberta students to: Order high school transcripts View diploma exam marks Register to write or rewrite diploma exams View and print Detailed Academic Reports (DAR) View progress towards a credential (diploma or certificate) Order additional copies of awarded credentials (in English or French) Request diploma exam rescores

All Students Should check in with Mrs. Churcher

At the office to set up myPass (Required for Diploma Results)

When weather conditions place the safety of student transport at risk, we may suspend school bus services. Services may be suspended based on the following weather factors:

Temperature at or below -40 C

Wind-chill temperature at or below -50 C

Visibility of less than 1 km

Reports from bus drivers and/or county representatives that many rural roads are, or will soon be, impassable During poor weather, the final decision to send a child to the bus stop or to school rests with parents. Parents should ensure that students are dressed appropriately while travelling to and from school.

Parents are responsible for seeking information regarding school closures or bus cancellations. Current bus status information is available online. In addition, the following radio stations will announce school and bus cancellations:

CBC 740AM

CFCW 790AM

CHQT 880AM

CHED 630AM

Fresh Radio 92.5FM

CISN 103.9FM

K-97 97FM

The Bear 100.3FM Sturgeon Public School Division regulations can be referenced at the following link: http://www.sturgeon.ab.ca/documents/general/A%2013%20-%20TR%2002%20Inclement%20Weather.pdf

Artist of the Month

“Remember”

Abbigail Gould

Art 10

Grad Pictures

Pictures will be done the week of December 18th - 21st.

Please follow the instructions below to book your photos.

Grad Photo Sitting Fee $25 (due at appointment)

http://lifetouch.ca/northernalberta

To book your appointment for your School Graduation Portraits, please go to

Find your school in the list, (scroll to the bottom choose your location) Sturgeon Composite select your school/session and available dates/times will appear.

Choose the time that suits your schedule and follow the prompts to book it.

You will get a confirmation email - should you need to change your appointment, you can access your profile with the link included in this email. You will get a reminder email 2

days in advance of the sitting.

Be sure to review the tips on the lifetouch link to get the most out of your once in a lifetime high school grad portrait sitting.

Awards

Night

GOVERNOR GENERAL’S ACADEMIC MEDAL

Kenny Schiewe

ROTARY AWARD OF MERIT

Julie Allison

TYLER PRONK MEMORIAL AWARD

Geoffrey Rodford

AIMEE FERENCE MEMORIAL AWARD

Evelyn Kostiniuk

BAND LEADER OF TOMORROW SCHOLARSHIP

Cherish Bremner

ALICE KLASSEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Katie Pedgerachny

ZAC DROLET MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Melissa Lundin

MAISIE METRUNEC SCHOLARSHIP – TOWN OF GIBBONS

Robin Andrews

ALEXANDER KYLE AWARD OF CITIZENSHIP

Emma Kieftenbeld

FRANK ROBINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Savannah Colesnik

DR. DARREN ROMANOWSKI - ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AWARD

Jolene Herbold Devin Shepherdson

PEMBINA PIPELINE CORPORATION TRADES SCHOLARSHIP

Shawn Lucyk

J.V. DRIVERS FABRICATION STUDIES AWARDS

Fabrication 20 - Kaede Patrick

Fabrication 30 - Joel Moerman

Awards

Night

LILIAN SCHICK MEMORIAL AWARD

Melissa Lundin

PHOENIX LAND SERVICES LTD. - ACADEMIC AWARD

Kenny Schiewe

EUCLID MEDAL

Kenny Schiewe

NAMAO AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR AWARD

Robyn Young - Mechanics 10 ($100)

Jared Bauer - Mechanics 20 ($150)

Josh McNabb - Mechanics 30 ($250)

KEN MASSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Gr. 10 - Amy Toker

Gr. 10 - Teagan Toker

Gr. 11 - Haley Doyle

SHANE ROGERS MEMORIAL AWARD

Kenny Schiewe

JOSTENS YEARBOOK AWARD

Evelyn Kostiniuk

Justina Lamanna

MC COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Mackenzie Lefebvre

MERIT CONSTRUCTION AWARD

Ryan Hood

SHANE ROGERS SOCCER AWARD (SPONSORED BY THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS)

Declan Berg

Kennedy Enders

Awards

Night

RAP SCHOLARSHIP

Kyle Green Kyle Herard Joel Moerman Chris Ozipko

Travis Scheible Owen Verhulst Tyler VanBeek

SCHULICH LEADER NOMINEE

Salman Qureshi

XEROX SCHOLARSHIP

Anthony Norris

STURGEON LOCAL #27 OF THE ALBERTA TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION ACADEMIC AWARD

Kenny Schiewe

STURGEON SCHOOL DIVISION ACADEMIC AWARDS

Graeme Gibson - Grade 10

Ava Buchsdruecker - Grade 10

Hannah Pinault - Grade 11

Kenny Schiewe - Grade 12

STURGEON SCHOOL DIVISION SCHOLARSHIPS

Allison, Julienne

Amettova, Aicha

Andrews, Robin

Ford, Sarah

Hawryluk, Kaitlyn

Herbold, Jolene

Hoffart, Brynn

Inkster, Sarah

Julio, Aundrea

Kieftenbeld, Geena

Kirk, Bryce

Kirk, Cinnamon

Kluthe, Reese

Kucher, Mackenzie

Lavoie, Heather

Lawrence, Lane

Lucyk, Shawn

Lundin, Melissa

MacDonald, Emma

Makarowski, Kennedy

McBain, Hanna

McCormack, Jaden

Megyesi, Cara

Middleton, Josie

Norris, Anthony

Pedgerachny, Katrina

Qureshi, Salman

Schiewe, Kenny

Shepherdson, Devin

Soetaert, Cheyanne

Stefanik, Tanner

VanBrabant, Nicholas

VanRooyen, Keegan

Williams, Aislinn

Wirblich, Justin

Zylstra, Nicholas

Awards

Night

HIGHEST CLASS AVERAGE

Biology 20 Paige Semeniuk

Kaitlyn Streeter

Biology 30 Jolene Herbold

Devin Shepherdson

Chemistry 20 Evan Gabbey

Chemistry 30 Kenny Schiewe

English 10-1 Ava Buchsdruecker

English 10-2 Jacubus Post

English 10-4 Brendon McGowan

English 20-1 Alyssa Thorne

English 20-2 Caleb Liliedahl

English 20-4 Lucas Wilkinson

English 30-1 Kenny Schiewe

English 30-2 Joel Moerman

English 30-4 Jamie Crowther

Math 10C Ava Buchsdruecker

Math 10-3 Jacubus Post

Math 10-4 Brendon McGowan

Math 20-1 Amanda Porter

Math 20-2 Tyler Arnold

Math 20-3 Melissa Feldman

Math 20-4 Neil Simms

Math 30-1 Kenny Schiewe

Math 30-2 Cohen Leibel

Math 30-3 Alexandra Marche

Math 31 Salman Qureshi

Physics 20 Scott Gabbey

Physics 30 Kenny Schiewe

Science 10 Usman Qureshi

Science 10-4 Liam Dube

Science 14 Haiden Murphy

Science 20 Ty Ferguson

Science 20-4 Alan Frost-Hunt

Science 24 Jaden Murray

Science 30 Kennedy Enders

Social 10-1 Ava Buchsdruecer

Social 10-2 Samuel Wilson

Social 10-4 Arielle Fedechko

Social 20-1 Kaitlyn Streeter

Alyssa Thorne

Social 20-2 Matthew Eschuk

Social 20-4 Haley Doyle

Social 30-1 Kenny Schiewe

Social 30-2 Rebecca Gibbons

Joel Moerman

Awards night

HONOUR ROLL CRITERIA A Sturgeon School Division bookmark will be awarded to students who have an 80% average or above in 25 credits, five of

these credits must be English.

GRADE TWELVE HONOUR ROLL

Allison, Julie

Andrews, Robin

Bremner, Cherish

Colesnik, Savannah

Ford, Sarah

Gaalaas, Paris

Gibbons, Rebecca

Hawryluk, Kaitlyn

Herbold, Jolene

Hoffart, Brynn

Julio, Aundrea

Kieftenbeld, Geena

Kirk, Bryce

Kirk, Cinnamon

Kluthe, Reese

Kozicki, Rhett

Kryton, Hope

Kucher, Kenzie

Lawrence, Lane

Lefebvre, MacKenzie

Lopushinsky, Holley

Lucyk, Shawn

Lundgren, Shaylyn

Lundin, Melissa

MacDonald, Emma

Marche, Alexandra

McBain, Hanna

McCormack, Jaden

McKee, Megan

Megyesi, Cara

Middleton, Josie

Moerman, Joel

Mountain-Thomas, Mackenzie

Norris, Anthony

Onufrichuk, Tayler

Ozipko, Christopher

Parno, Bailey

Pedgerachny, Katie

Pelrine, Emma

Qureshi, Salman

Schiewe, Kenny

Schmidt, Ben

Shepherdson, Devin

Soetaert, Cheyanne

Stefanik, Tanner

Turgeon, Jenna

Van Brabant, Noah

Van Rooyen, Keegan

Williams, Aislinn

Wirblich, Justin

Zylstra, Nicholas

GRADE ELEVEN HONOUR ROLL

Anastacio, Beau

Armstrong, Emma

Arnold, Tyler

Bakker, Kenneth

Bauer, Jared

Benio-Christie, Davis

Berg, Declan

Bleau, Megan

Carter, Victoria

Doyle, Haley

Ferguson, Ty

Flynn, Gaillen

Gabbey, Scott

Glimm, Kyle

Haddock, Evan

Harris, Jacob

Hatter, Cheyenne

Higgs, Evan

Hoetmer, Julianna

Johnson, Katelynn

Johnson, Skylar

Krachkowski, Blake

Liliedahl, Caleb

Lutz, Aimee

Markovich, Jeremy

Ocloo, Max

Pinault, Hannah

Read, Nicholas

Reed, Kaylee

Serafin-Hernandez, Antonio

Sikora, Gillian

Streeter, Kaitlyn

Sullivan, Hannah

Suranyi, James

Thorne, Alyssa

Tremblay, Brandon

Whittal, Sarah

Wygle, Sydney

Zureski, Kayla

GRADE TEN HONOUR ROLL

Akes, Jade

Anderson, Hunter

Baldwin, Drew

Barrett-Manning, Joseph

Bergheim, Jerad

Bergstreiser, Kristyn

Beveridge, Hannah

Blake, Cody

Brake, Nathan

Brenneis, Colten

Brezinski, Brandon

Buchsdruecker, Ava

Carson, Piper

Chalifoux, Cole

Comeau, Kiera

Doctor, Jenessa

Duiker, Mikayla

Epp, Keyra

Fedechko, Arielle

Fincaryk, Tanner

Forsyth, Abigail

Gaalaas, Skyler

Gabbey, Evan

Gibson, Graeme

Goldfinch, Morgan

Hamm, Mackenzie

Hancock, Adara

Harris, Molly

Hemeon, Jensen

Holden, Ashley

Hood, Deanna

Kauenhofen, Brock

Kauenhofen, Bryanna

Ketchum, Hannah

Kieser, Jasmine

Kirk, Austin

Kluthe, Camryn

Kobza, Chase

Krywko, Kelsey

Lalonde, Jarod

Lamanna, Justina

Letwin, Chelsea

Lingam, Rahul

Matta, Sandra

McGowan, Brendon

Medelyan, Adelina

Mirus, Kallee

Nikiforuk, Cole

Nikiforuk,Travis

Norris, Kayla

Olson, Myles

O'Neill, Summer

Patterson, Harley

Penney, Courtney

Penney, Kayla

Perrott, Colby

Pierce, Shelby

Post, Jacubus

Qureshi, Usman

Reed, Nolan

Sampson, Madisen

Shepherdson, Cody

Shesky, Tyler

Skorija, Angela

Smith, Jayden

Starchuk, Hunter

Sybulka, Madison

Taylor, Jacey

Thimer, Dylan

Thompson, Kiera

Toker, Teagan

Tsang, Bethany

Van Brabant, Paige

Vandenberghe, Myckenzie

Westra, Kaitlin

White, Hannah

Williams, Morgan

Wilson, Miguel

Wilson, Samuel

Awards night

Annual Rise Up Basketball Tournament!

December 7th-9th

FOOTBALL

Awards Banquet Junior Bulldogs Award Winners

MOST IMPROVED PLAYER—ZACH ROBERTS

OUSTANDING DEFENSIVE PLAYER—CARSON ANTONIUK

MOST VALUABLE PLAYER—ZACH FROESE

Senior Bulldogs Award Winner

OUTSTANDING OFFENSIVE LINEMAN BOB BRAYMAN AWARD—JAMES SURANYI

Congratulations to the Senior Boys volleyball team on

winning gold for division 3 volleyball in ASAA.

After a tough ending to regular season play, the Senior Girls Volleyball team had a suc-

cessful showing at their zone competition in November. Going in on day one the girls

were ranked 6th, and they ended up losing in the finals in a close game to the number one

ranked Edmonton Christian.

Congratulations Ladies! Best of luck in your volleyball futures to our four grade 12 players,

Morgan Soetaert, Kat Boras, Shae Savoie and Kassi Steinwand.

ACADEMIC SOLUTIONS LTD Professional tutoring in St. Albert Specializing in math grade 5 – 12 Owned and operated by an Alber-ta Certified Teacher

780-265-4907 Email: academicsolutions@shaw.ca

Website: academicsolutions.ca

iPREP PLUS Unlimited home study support for grade 12 students

Website: http://www.iprepplus.com/

SUCCESS 2000 Tutoring in all subjects all grades 780-460-1168 Website: http://www.success2000studycentres.ca/

TUTOR DOCTOR In home, one to one tutoring service Grade 1 -12, university, college and adult programs

1-877-9tutor9 Website: http://tutordoctor.com/

TEACHER’S PET EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

One to one tutorials in grade K – 12

780-434-8224 Website: http://www.tpet.ca/

OXFORD LEARNING Locations in Edmonton and St.Albert

Website: http://www.oxfordlearning.com/

ROCK THE DIPLOMA PREP Designed to help you find success on Alberta diploma exams

780-328-0955 Website: http://www.rockthediploma.com/

APEX DIPLOMA PREP Offering diploma prep in Bio 30, Chem 30, Physics 30, Math 30-1 and Social Studies 30-1

780-940-0094 Website: http://apexdiplomaprep.com/

EXAMBANK Online resource to help students study for exams

http://alberta.exambank.com/index.html

Username: schs Exam Password: spirits

My Net Tutor Personalized online tutors for Alberta Students BIO/CHEM/PHYS/MATH

www.mynettutor.com 780-307-6836 contact@mynettutor.com

PRIVATE TUTOR LIST

No attempt has been made to rate or screen the tutors to determine adequate compensations. Sturgeon Composite High School provides no services other than to provide a list of names. All arrangements for services rendered, including rate of pay, the quality of service and any other terms and conditions of employment are to be arranged by the tutor and the contacting parties contracting the services.

TUTORING AGENCIES

NAME BACKGROUND INFO CONTACT INFO

SIMON KRUPA Tutors Bio 10, 20 , 30 and Psychology Will tutor in student’s home or public venue

587-984-8251 si-montjkrupa@gmail.com

BRYAN QUINN B. Ed Tutors Math grade K – 12 Will tutor at St. Albert Public Library

780-460-7733 780-265-6523 cell bryanquinn@shaw.ca

MITCHELL VANBEEK Tutors Math grade 10 – 12 780-691-5676

JESSICA OYSTRYK Teacher for St. Albert Public Tutors high school English and Social Studies Will tutor in student’s home or public venue

587-590-2406 jes.oystryk@gmail.com

DEBORAH ZECHEL Honours degree in English Tutors all levels of English Experience in ESL tutoring Will tutor in own or student’s home

780-458-5578

December – January Scholarship Deadlines

Burger King Scholarship – Scholarship grants range from $1,000 to $50,000 and are intended to help students offset the cost of post-secondary. Recipients are selected on their grade point average, work experience, extracurricular activities and community service. Application Deadline: December 15, 2017 More information: http://bkmclamorefoundation.org/

Canadian Women in Municipal Government Scholarship – Scholarship awards $1,000 to young women students who are enrolled in a Canadian secondary school. Student can be in any year of study in secondary school. Applicants should be students who are making a contribution to their school’s leadership teams or student councils. Application Deadline: December 15, 2017 More information: https://fcm.ca/home/awards/canadian-women-in-municipal-government-scholarship/eligibility.htm

Crosslites Scholarship Essay Scholarship – Open to high school students, college or graduate school students. As an applicant you will write a reflective essay (400 – 600 words) on one of Dr. Parker’s quotes or messages. Applicants will be competing against students of their level. Prizes vary from $150 - $4000 for 1st place. Application Deadline: December 31, 2017 More information: http://www.crosslites.com/

Alberta Blue Cross Scholarship Program – These scholarships range from $750 - $1500 and are awarded to Alberta students on the basis of academic achievement and financial need. Most awards are administered directly through the accredited post-secondary institutions. Application Deadline: varies by institution More information: https://www.ab.bluecross.ca/aboutus/scholarship-program.php

Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme - The Mensa Canada Scholarship Programme offers a number of different scholarships. The awards range from $1000 - $3000, and each has its own eligibility requirements. Application Deadline: January 31, 2018 More information: http://mensacanada.ca/

Schulich Leader Scholarships - Launched in 2012, this $100 million program funds 50 undergraduate scholarships in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. 25 $80,000 scholarships in the field of engineering and 25 $60,000 scholarships for science technology or math degrees. Students must be nominat-ed by their high school and must possess two out of the three criteria: academic leadership, leadership (community, business and entrepreneurial), financial need. Students must also enroll at one of Schulich Leader partner universities. If interested in being nominated please see Ms. Anderson in student services by December 15, 2017 Application Deadline: February 1, 2018 More information: http://www.schulichleaders.com/about-scholarship

FULL TIME

For students in second semester with Dow or Shell. If your interested, follow up with Ms. Ferri about the following opportunities. 4 positions—Millwright 3 positions—Electrician 2 positions—Pipefitter 1 position Instruments Technician.

DEADLINE DECEMBER 11

And

SUPPORT

Thursday, January 11 9:00 – 12:00 P.M. English Language Arts 30–1 Part A English Language Arts 30–2 Part A

Friday, January 12 9:00 – 12:00 P.M. 9:00 – 11:30 A.M.

Social Studies 30–1 Part A Social Studies 30–2 Part A

Thursday, January 18 In Class Final English 10-1, 20-1 Personal Response English 10-2, 20-2 / 30-4 Visual Reflection

English 20-4 Personal Response English 20-4 Visual Reflection

Friday, January 19 In Class Final Social 10-1, 20-1 Part A Social 10-2, 20-2, 20-4 Written I & II

Monday, January 22 In Class Final

English 10-1, 20-1 Critical Response English 10-2, 20-2 / 30-4 Literary Exploration

English 10-4 Visual Reflection

Monday, January 22 Last day of classes Last day of classes

Tuesday, January 23 9:00 – 12:00 P.M. English Language Arts 30–1 Part B English Language Arts 30–2 Part B Math 20-1, Math 20-2, Math 20-3

Science 10, Eng 10-4, Math 20-4

Wednesday, January 24 9:00 – 11:30 A.M.

Social Studies 30–1 Part B Social Studies 30–2 Part B

Social 20-1, 20-2

Sci 14, Sci 20-4

Thursday, January 25 9:00 – 12:00 P.M. Math 30-1, Math 30-2 Physics 20, Math 10C

Math 10-3. Math 10-4, Eng 20-4, 30-4

Friday, January 26 9:00 – 12:00 P.M. Biology 30, Biology 20, Science 20, Science 24

Social Studies 10-1, 10-2 Part B & Written III, Soc 20-4

Monday, January 29 9:00 – 12:00 P.M. Chemistry 30, English 10-1, 10-2, 20-1, 20-2

ALTERNATE EXAM

Tuesday, January 30 9:00 – 12:00 P.M. Physics 30, Chem 20

Tuesday, January 30 1:00 – 4:00 P.M. Science 30

JANUARY 2018 EXAM SCHEDULE

Note: Non-Diploma Dates are subject to change. The Alternate Date for non-diploma exams is Monday, January 29, 12:45 p.m. This date is used for emergencies, funerals, conflicts etc. not vacations or work schedules. Please pick up a conflict form from the office if you feel you should be allowed to write on the Alternate Exam Date.

For a Printable copy visit: www.sturgeoncomp.ca (Under quick links select: Exam Schedule)

December 8 .................................................................................................................... PD Day - No Classes

December 12 ................................................................................................................ SCHS Winter Concert

December 18—21 ............................................................................................................ Grad Picture Week

December 25-Jan 5 ........................................................................................................... Christmas Vacation

January 8 ............................................................................................................................... Classes Resume

January 22 ................................................................................................ Last day of Classes (before exams)

January 31 ...................................................................................................................... PD Day - No Classes

February 1 .......................................................................................................................... Semester 2 Begins

February 8 ................................................................................................ Teachers’ Convention - No Classes

February 9 ................................................................................................ Teachers’ Convention - No Classes

February 16 .................................................................................................................... PD Day - No Classes

February 19 .............................................................................................................. Family Day - No School

March 8........................................................................................................................ Grade 9 Open House

March 9.......................................................................................................................... PD Day - No Classes

March 23 ........................................................... Non-Instructional Day In Lieu of Parent-Teacher Interviews

March 26-30 .............................................................................................................................. Spring Break

April 2 ............................................................................................................... Easter Monday—No Classes

April 3 .................................................................................................................................... Classes Resume

April 13 .......................................................................................................................... PD Day - No Classes

April 18—19....................................................................... Parent—Teacher Interviews (5:00 pm—8:00 pm)

April 23 ................................................................................................................... Sturgeon Night Of Music

May 18 ........................................................................................................................... PD Day - No Classes

May 19 .................................................................................................................................................. Grad

May 21 ....................................................................................................................Victoria Day - No School

June 8 ............................................................................................................................ PD Day - No Classes

June 29 .................................................................................................................. Operational—No Classes

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