I hope everyone had a restful, enjoyable summer. As far as school is concerned it is time for back to work. Hopefully

that encompasses learning as well as an environment that is faith filled, directed by the love and compassion of Christ,

and conducive to growth in all manner of speaking. It is my hope that St. Michael’s continues to be a good place to be

regardless of one’s academic prowess, athletic or artistic ability, etc.. We are here for every single child and will do

our best to ensure success for them.

As always if you have a concern regarding your child please see your teacher. Our doors are always open and that

holds true for me as well.

Grade 7-12 will be receiving hard copies of their timetables today and one will be sent home via newsletter as well.

Staff Roster: Secretary—Mrs. Johnson Custodian—Mr. Bill Kuystermans

Educational Assistant—Mrs. Schlachter Educational Assistant/Librarian—Mrs. Mastel

Pre-School—Mrs. Wikkerink Music—Mrs. Pollock

School Family Liaison Worker—Carla Stern Kindergarten—Mrs. Krauss

Grade 1/2—Mrs. Nelson/ Mrs. Weatherhead Grade 3/4—Mrs. Weatherhead

Grade 5/6—Ms. Matulin Grade 7-12— Mr. Cambridge

Mrs. Young

Miss Gruber

Mr. Sumner

Associate Principal—Mrs. Nelson Principal—Mr. Sumner

This year our division and school theme is “Rooted in Christ”. We will center our activities and liturgies around this theme

as we return to our faith roots.

Principal’s Message

Transporting Students

Bell times will remain

the same as last year.

Classes start at 8:30 a.m. and end at

3:17 p.m. Morning supervision will

begin at 8:15 a.m. Students should

not be at the school prior to this time.

Jr./Sr. students enter the school at

8:20 and Elementary at 8:25. Bell

times are as follows:

Announcements 8:30

Classes begin 8:33

Elementary Recess 10:35-10:50

Lunch Break 12:10-12:45

Elementary Recess 1:45-2:06

Dismissal 3:17

“ A C O M M U N I T Y O F F A I T H D E V O T E D T O S T U D E N T S ”

SEPTEMBER 2016

ST. MICHAEL’S SCHOOL

Bell Times

All parents transporting students, other

than their own, for any school activity

must complete a Volunteer Driver Authorization Form each year as

well as provide the school with a current 5-year Driver’s Abstract,

proof of $2,000,000 liability insurance, current Criminal Record

Check & Vulnerable Sector Search and a copy of your valid

Driver’s License. Volunteer drivers are an integral part of our

students’ educational experience. Without your help it would be

more costly for us to run our sports programs and field trips.

Please consider volunteering to drive students. We ask that your

forms and paper work be completed as soon as possible. Forms

are attached.

Once again students in Grades 5 &

6 will be participating in the AMA

Safety Patrol Program. These

students will patrol the intersection to

ensure student safety. Please remind your

children to respect the duties of the patrollers.

We ask that all students and parents cross the

street at the patrolled corners. Parking stalls

are available along the east and west sides of

the school and should be utilized. Parking in

front of the school is not permitted from 8:00-

9:00 a.m. and 2:30-3:30 p.m. to allow busses

proper access to the school. Everyone is

asked to comply with the posted parking

signs for student safety.

Please be sure to

check us out on our Facebook

Page, Twitter Account and of

course our Website. Our

Twitter account will provide you

with sports scores, activities etc.

and can be accessed as follows:

@smbischool. Our Facebook

page can be viewed at

www.facebook.com/

stmichaels.bi and our website

address is www.holyspirit.ab.ca/

smbi.

Parking

Volleyball

Concession

The concession is open for

business. A menu with price list

is attached for your reference.

Students are asked to continue

pre-ordering their lunches. This

enables faster service and

shorter lines. Milk cards are

available at $10.00 for 10

milk. If you are able to help in

the concession during lunch hours

please contact Mrs. Mastel.

Concession volunteers are asked

to be at the school by 11:45 in

order to get things prepared.

Volunteering an hour of your

time is greatly appreciated.

Contact Mrs. Mastel to find out

how you can help!

Newsletters

Newsletters are published once

a month and will be sent to

families electronically by email.

If you do not have an email

account or prefer a paper

copy, please contact the school

to make those arrangement.

Newsletters will be sent out by

the 1st of each month.

School Fees

An invoice for school fees will be mailed

to you shortly. You will notice a

reduction in your total fees. As

mandated by Alberta Education, School

Divisions will no longer charge for

textbooks. This means you will not see a

charge for Basic Resource Fees on your

invoice. This is a savings of $45 for

Grades 1-6, $55 for Grades 7-9 and

$65 for Grades 10-12.

Social Media

We would like to welcome

Father Marino into our school

community. Father Marino

comes to us from Calgary

and is looking forward to

having is own parish and

contributing knowledge and

faith to our school. We look

forward to seeing him in our

classrooms.

Welcome Back BBQ

You are invited to our annual

FREE “Welcome Back”

barbecue on Thursday,

September 22 beginning at

5:00 p.m. This is a great

opportunity to connect with

the teachers, catch up with

friends and enjoy some food

prepared by staff. We look

forward to seeing you there!

Welcome

St. Michael’s is fortunate and very grateful to

have an active Parent Council. Meetings are

held once a month beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the

school library. Free child care is available at all

meetings. The first meeting is set for Thursday,

September 22 at 6:30 following the Welcome

Back barbecue. Everyone is invited and

encouraged to attend. Your support is always

welcome and appreciated.

Pita Pit Lunch

Pita Pit lunches are back! The

first Pita Pit Lunch Day is

September 29. Order forms

will be sent home with students

later this month. Starting in

October, anyone who purchases

a Pita Pit lunch will be eligible

for monthly draws for either a

free pita or smoothie. All

proceeds from these lunches will

be used to support our Athletics

program. We thank you in

advance for participating.

School Council

Back to School means back to Volleyball. Our

Jr./Sr. Volleyball season will begin shortly.

Please watch for communication from the coaches.

The coaches for this year are: Miss Gruber & Ms.

Matulin Jr. teams, Mrs. Sara Weatherhead & Mrs.

Young Sr. Girls and Mr. Curtis Gouw Sr. Boys.

Thank you for volunteering your time and talent

for our students.

St. Michael’s School is once

again participating in the

annual Terry Fox Run by

walking around Bow Island

on Thursday, September 29

at 1:40 p.m. This year’s

Walk is dedicated to the

memory of Mr. Wes Kubat

and his wife Sharon Kubat

who is waging her own battle

with cancer. Mr. Kubat

taught high school math at St.

Michael’s for 23 years an

last year his family started a

scholarship in his memory for

our graduates. The

challenge this year is to

match last year’s total of

$7,713.35. If our students

accomplish this outstanding

achievement they will all be

treated to a movie and

popcorn. Pledge sheets have

been handed out to students

and extra copies are

available at the school office.

Students must return their

pledge sheets and money to

their homeroom teacher by

9:00 a.m. the morning of

September 29. Good luck

everyone!

Terry Fox Walk

CONCESSION MENU

Chicken/Taco Wrap $3.75 *Fruit Popsicle $0.75

Chicken/Taco Quesadilla $3.25 Cheese Strings $0.50

Chicken/Taco Salad $3.25 Large Chocolate Milk $2.00

Plain Salad $2.25 Small Milk (wh/choc) $1.00

Grilled Cheese $2.25 Canned Juice $1.50

Pizza $2.25 Juice Boxes $0.85

Cinnamon Buns $2.75(Tuesdays Only) Water $1.00

Ranch Package $0.25 Yogurt & Granola $1.00

Milk Card (10) $10.00 Yogurt only $0.75

Fresh Popcorn $2.50 (Fridays Only) Halls $1.50

School picture day is set for September 27th

beginning at 8:40 a.m. LifeTouch Photography

will once again be taking our pictures.

Kindergarten

The first day of Kindergarten is Tuesday,

September 13. We look forward to seeing

all of those excited new faces. Welcome

Kindergarten!

AR Program

The AR Program (Accelerated Reader) will be

rolled over to start on Thursday, September 8.

This program helps to develop a love of reading

for our Grade 2-12 students. Great job to those

students who continued to participate in the

program over the summer break.

See You At The Pole

Parents and friends are invited to join students and staff at St.

Michael’s flag pole on Wednesday, September 28 at 8:00 a.m.

for our annual See You At The Pole. SYATP is a global day of

student prayer. We will gather at the school’s flag pole to pray

for our school, students, staff and our community. Plan to attend

and add your prayers.

Face to Face

Once again we are fortunate to have Face to Face

Youth Ministry visiting the school on Friday, Sep-

tember 23. Face to Face is an energetic, exciting

group that inspires youth to become more active in

their faith journey. A schedule of the day will be

sent out once completed.

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Semester 1 Timetable 2016/17

Gr TE Monday TE Tuesday TE Wednesday TE Thursday TE FridayBLK 1 K AK Kindergarten AK Kindergarten

1 JN L/A 1/2 JN LA 1/2 JN LA 1/2 JN LA 1/2 JN LA 1/22 JN L/A 1/2 JN LA 1/2 JN LA 1/2 JN LA 1/2 JN LA 1/2

8:30 3 JW LA 3/4 JW LA 3/4 JW LA 3/4 JW LA 3/4 JW LA 3/49:10 4 JW LA 3/4 JW LA 3/4 JW LA 3/4 JW LA 3/4 JW LA 3/4

5 DC PE 5/6 DC PE 5/6 MM LA 5/6 MM LA 5/6 MG Math 5/66 DC PE 5/6 DC PE 5/6 MM LA 5/6 MM LA 5/6 MG Math 5/67 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-98 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-99 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-9 GY Sci. 7-910 MG Soc. 10 MG Soc. 10 MG Soc. 10 MG Soc. 10 DC Sci. 1011 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/3012 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30

K AK Kindergarten AK KindergartenBLK 2 1 JN LA 1 JN LA 1 JN LA 1 JN LA 1 JN LA 1

2 JW LA 2 JW LA 2 JW LA 2 JW LA 2 JW Flex 2/33 MM Social 3/4 MG Rel. 3/4 MM Soc. 3/4 MM Social 3/4 JW Flex 2/34 MM Social 3/4 MG Rel. 3/4 MM Soc. 3/4 MM Social 3/4 MM Flex 4-6

9:12 5 MG Math 5/6 MM LA 5/6 MG Math 5/6 DC PE 5/6 MM LA 5/69:50 6 MG Math 5/6 MM LA 5/6 MG Math 5/6 DC PE 5/6 MM LA 5/6

7 DC P.E. 7/8 DC Soc. 7/8 GY RAP 7-9 GY RAP 7-9 DC Soc. 7/88 DC P.E. 7/8 DC Soc. 7/8 GY RAP 7-9 GY RAP 7-9 DC Soc. 7/89 GY Math 9/10 GY Math 9/10 GY RAP 7-9 GY RAP 7-9 MG Soc. 9/1010 GY Math 9/10 GY Math 9/10 DC Sci. 10 MG Soc. 10 MG Soc. 9/1011 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/3012 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30 CS Eng. 20/30

K AK Kindergarten AK KindergartenBLK 3 1 JN Math 1 JN Math 1 JN Math 1 JN Math 1 JN Math 1

2 JW Math 2 JW Math 2 JW Math 2 JW Math 2 JW Math 23 DC P.E. 3/4 DC P.E. 3/4 CS Library 3/4 GY Rel. 3/4 MM Social 3/44 DC P.E. 3/4 DC P.E. 3/4 CS Library 3/4 GY Rel. 3/4 MM Social 3/4

9:52 5 MM LA 5/6 MM LA 5/6 MM Social 5/6 MM LA 5/6 DC P.E. 5/610:35 6 MM LA 5/6 MM LA 5/6 MM Social 5/6 MM LA 5/6 DC P.E. 5/6

7 GY RAP 7-9 GY RAP 7-9 DC Soc. 7/8 DC Soc. 7/8 CS Flex 7/88 GY RAP 7-9 GY RAP 7-9 DC Soc. 7/8 DC Soc. 7/8 CS Flex 7/89 GY RAP 7-9 GY RAP 7-9 GY Math 9/10 CS Eng. 9/10 GY Math 9/1010 MG CALM MG CALM GY Math 9/10 CS Eng. 9/10 GY Math 9/1011 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/3012 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30

Recess 10:35 - 10:50K AK Kindergarten AK Kindergarten

BLK 4 1 JN Math 1 JN LA 1/2 JN Math 1 JN LA 1/2 JN LA 1/22 JW Math 2 JN LA 1/2 JW Math 2 JN LA 1/2 JN LA 1/2

10:50 3 GY Rel. 3/4 JW Math 3/4 MM Science 3/4 JW Math 3/4 JW Math 3/411:25 4 GY Rel. 3/4 JW Math 3/4 MM Science 3/4 JW Math 3/4 JW Math 3/4

5 MM LA 5/6 MM Social 5/6 GY Math 5/6 MM Social 5/6 MM Social 5/66 MM LA 5/6 MM Social 5/6 GY Math 5/6 MM Social 5/6 MM Social 5/67 DC Soc. 7/8 DC P.E. 7/8 DC P. E. 7/8 DC P. E. 7/8 DC P. E. 7/88 DC Soc. 7/8 DC P. E. 7/8 DC P. E. 7/8 DC P. E. 7/8 DC P. E. 7/8

10:40 9 CS Eng. 9/10 CS Eng. 9/10 CS Eng. 9/10 GY Math 9/10 CS Eng. 9/1011:25 10 CS Eng. 9/10 CS Eng. 9/10 CS Eng. 9/10 GY Math 9/10 CS Eng. 9/10

11 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/3012 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30 MG Phys. 20/30

Gr TE Monday TE Tuesday TE Wednesday TE Thursday TE FridayK AK Kindergarten AK Kindergarten

BLK 5 1 JN LA 1/2 JN LA 1/2 JN Science 1/2 JN Music 1/2 JN LA 1/22 JN LA 1/2 JN LA 1/2 JN Science 1/2 JN Music 1/2 JN LA 1/23 GY Rel. 3/4 JW Soc. 3/4 JW Math 3/4 MM Science 3/4 MG Rel. 3/44 GY Rel. 3/4 JW Soc. 3/4 JW Math 3/4 MM Science 3/4 MG Rel. 3/4

11:27 5 MM Religion 5/6 MG Math 5/6 MM Religion 5/6 GY Math 5/6 GY Math 5/612:10 6 MM Religion 5/6 MG Math 5/6 MM Religion 5/6 GY Math 5/6 GY Math 5/6

7 CS LA 7/8 CS LA 7/8 CS LA 7/8 MG Health 7/8 CS LA 7/88 CS LA 7/8 CS LA 7/8 CS LA 7/8 MG Health 7/8 CS LA 7/89 DC P. E. 9-12 DC P. E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-1210 DC P. E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-1211 DC P. E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-1212 DC P. E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12 DC P.E. 9-12

12:10-12:25 Break 12:25 - 12:4512:45 - 1:00 TAG

K AK Kindergarten AK KindergartenBLK 6 1 JN Social 1/2 JN Science 1/2 JN Social 1/2 JN P.E. 1/2 JN P.E. 1/2

2 JN Social 1/2 JN Science 1/2 JN Social 1/2 JN P.E. 1/2 JN P.E. 1/23 JW Math 3/4 JW LA 3/4 JW P. E. 3/4 JW LA 3/4 JW Math 3/44 JW Math 3/4 JW LA 3/4 JW P. E. 3/4 JW LA 3/4 JW Math 3/4

1:00 5 MM Science 5/6 MM Science 5/6 MM Science 5/6 MM Science 5/6 MM Comp. 5/61:45 6 MM Science 5/6 MM Science 5/6 MM Science 5/6 MM Science 5/6 MM Comp. 5/6

7 CS LA 7/8 MG Math 7/8 MG Math 7/8 MG Math 7/8 MG Math 7/88 CS LA 7/8 MG Math 7/8 MG Math 7/8 MG Math 7/8 MG Math 7/89 MG Soc. 9 DC Yearbook 9 DC Yearbook 9 DC Yearbook 9 DC Flex 910 DC Sci. 10 DC Sci. 10 DC Sci. 10 DC Sci. 10 DC Sci. 1011 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/3012 GY Math 20.30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30

Recess 1:45-200K AK Art K/1 AK Kindergarten

BLK 7 1 MM Rel. 1/2 AK Art K/1 MM Rel. 1/2 MM Rel. 1/2 MM Rel. 1/22 MM Rel. 1/2 JW Art 2/3 MM Rel. 1/2 MM Rel. 1/2 MM Rel. 1/2

2:00 3 JW LA 3/4 JW Art 2/3 JW Comp. 3/4 JW PE 3/4 JW LA 3/42:35 4 JW LA 3/4 MM Art 4-6 JW Comp. 3/4 JW PE 3/4 JW LA 3/4

5 JN Comp 5/6 MM Art 4-6 DC PE 5-8 JN Music 5/6 DC Health 5/66 JN Comp 5/6 MM Art 4-6 DC PE 5-8 JN Music 5/6 DC Health 5/67 MG Math 7/8 CS Library 7/8 DC PE 5-8 CS Flex 7/8 CS LA 7/88 MG Math 7/8 CS Library 7/8 DC PE 5-8 CS Flex 7/8 CS LA 7/8

1:45 9 DC Yearbook 9 MG Soc. 9 MG Soc. 9 MG Soc. 9 MG Soc. 92:35 10 DC Sci. 10 DC Sci. 10 MG CALM DC Sci. 10 MG CALM

11 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/3012 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30 GY Math 20/30

K AK Art K/1 AK KindergartenBLK 8 1 JW P.E 1/2 AK Art K/1 JW PE 1/2 JN Social 1/2 JN Science 1/2

2 JW P.E 1/2 JW Art 2/3 JW PE 1/2 JN Social 1/2 JN Science 1/23 MM Science 3/4 JW Art 2/3 MM Sci. 3/4 JW Music 3/4 DC PE 3/44 MM Science 3/4 MM Art 4-6 MM Sci. 3/4 JW Music 3/4 DC PE 3/45 GY Math 5/6 MM Art 4-6 Library 5/6 MM Religion 5/6 MM Religion 5/6

2:37 6 GY Math 5/6 MM Art 4-6 Library 5/6 MM Religion 5/6 MM Religion 5/63:17 7 DC Jr. Option DC Jr. Option DC Jr. Option DC Jr. Option MG Math 7/8

8 DC Jr. Option DC Jr. Option DC Jr. Option DC Jr. Option MG Math 7/89 MG Jr. Option MG Jr. Option MG Jr. Option MG Jr. Option JW Yearbook10 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-1211 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-1212 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-12 CS Rel. 10-12

Mrs. Krauss Ms. Matulin Mrs. YoungMrs. Nelson Mr. Cambridge Mr. SumnerMrs. Weatherhead Miss Gruber

ST. MICHAEL’S BOW ISLAND 2016-2017 REVISED SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR

Aug 31 School Opening Mass Operational 1 Instructional 0

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SEPTEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S 1 2 3

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25 26 27 28 29 30

Sept 1 & 2 Staff Days Sept 5 Stat Sept 6 Students Sept 16 SMBI SI Sept 30 SMBI SI Operational 21 (22) Instructional 17 (17)

Oct 10 Stat Oct 11 SMBI SI Oct. 20 Division PD Operational 20 (42) Instructional 18 (35)

OCTOBER 2016 S M T W Th F S

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NOVEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S

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27 28 29 30

Nov. 10 Jr./Sr. P/T Interviews Nov. 11 Stat Nov. 14 SMBI SI Nov. 21-25 Options Week Nov. 29 Elementary P/T Interviews Operational 21 (63) Instructional – Elem & Jr. High 15 (50) Sr. High 20 (55)

Dec. 23 2:00 pm Dismissal Dec. 23-31 Christmas Break Dec. 25 & 26 Stat Operational 17 (80) Instructional – Elem & Jr. High 17 (67) Sr. High 17 (72)

DECEMBER 2016 S M T W Th F S

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JANUARY 2017 S M T W Th F S

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Jan. 1 Stat Jan. 2-8 Christmas Break Operational 17 (97) Instructional – Elem & Jr. High 17 (84) Sr. High 17 (89)

Feb. 3 SMBI SI Feb. 20 Stat Feb. 21 & 22 No School DIL Teachers Feb. 23 & 24 SWATCA Operational 17 (114) Instructional - Elem & Jr. High 14 (98) Sr. High 14 (103)

FEBRUARY 2017 S M T W Th F S

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MARCH 2017 S M T W Th F S

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Mar. 16 Elementary P/T Interviews Mar. 13 Spiritual Development Mar. 17 SMBI SI Operational 23 (137) Instructional – Elem & Jr. High 21 (119) Sr. High 21 (124)

Apr. 3-7 Options Week Apr. 12 Jr./Sr. P/T Interviews Apr. 14-23 Easter Break Operational 14 (151) Instructional - Elem & Jr. High 9 (128) Sr. High 14 (138)

APRIL 2017 S M T W Th F S

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MAY 2017 S M T W Th F S

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28 29 30 31

May 22 Stat May 23 SMBI SI Operational 22 (173) Instruction – Elem & Jr. High 21 (149) Sr. High 21 (159)

Jun. 28 Last Day Students Jun. 30 Last Day Staff Operational 22 (195) Instructional - Elem & Jr. High 20 (169) Sr. High 20 (179)

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Off-Campus Education

News

Welcome Back to School

Off-Campus Education Programs allow students to explore and expand their career interests and to

provide opportunities for high school students to apply their skills in real life situations while earning

credits.

Off-Campus Education includes:

Work Experience, Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) and Green Certificate Program.

Ms. Farrar

The Off-Campus Program Coordinator who over sees the above programs and is available to

answer any questions. You may contact her at: farrard@holyspirit.ab.ca, at

587-220-4358 or by contacting the school office. Ms. Farrar will be in the school on most

Tuesday’s and is looking forward to helping students start a career in the trades or green

certificate program.

Mr. Cambridge

Coordinates the Work Experience Program and is available to answer any questions and help

students once they have secured a place of employment. You can see him in person to start turning

your work hours into credits towards your high school diploma.

Mrs. Gurr

The Career Practitioner who supports both Ms. Farrar and Mr. Cambridge and is available to

help with resume, cover letters, applications, forms and questions. Please contact her at:

gurrw@holyspirit.ab.ca or at 403-308-1873 or by asking at the school office.

What is the Work Experience Course?

Work Experience 15–25–35 are components of

the off-campus education learning experience.

Students who are working afterschool or on

weekends keep track of their hours .

For each 25 hours of work time students earn 1

credit (example—5 credits for 125 hours of work).

Students can earn a total of 30credits.

These credits are applied towards earning their high

school diploma.

Meet the Off–Campus Team!

What is RAP?

The Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) is an

Alberta Education program that allows high school

students to begin their apprenticeship training while

still going to high school. The hours they work at a

trade will then go towards their first year

apprenticeship time. RAP students are eligible for up to

40 credits towards their high school diploma.

Full Day Certificate

Workshop (9:00am-5:00pm)

Location Bow Island

$15.00 Per Person (if cost is a barrier subsidy is available )

Includes lunch and workshop materials

*Childcare may be available upon request *

The Benefits: Learn new ways to interact with your child

Help your child’s language development

Your child will learn about rhyme, rhythm and playing with

language which helps them become better readers

For More Information or to

Register Call

Terri-Lynn Arnal 403-581-7084

Or email

40mlecdcoalition@gmail.com

HOLY SPIRIT CATHOLIC SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 4 VOLUNTEER AUTOMOBILE DRIVER AUTHORIZATION FORM

A. School: ____________________________________ School Year: ___________________________

B. Volunteer Driver’s Name: ____________________________________________________

Volunteer Driver’s Address: ____________________________________________________

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Telephone Number: ____________________________________________________

Driver’s License Number: ____________________________________________________

Driver’s License Class: __________________________ Expiry Date: _______________

**Has your driver’s license been suspended in the last three years? (See Note #1). YES � NO �

If YES, please provide date of reinstatement: _____________________________________________

**Have you been involved in any accidents as a driver during the last three years? YES � NO �

If YES, please give details: ___________________________________________________________

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**Have you been convicted of an offense under the Traffic Safety Act 2003, related regulations, or for

any motor vehicle related offense under the Criminal Code during the last three years?

YES � NO �

If YES, please provide particulars: ____________________________________________________

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C. Vehicle: Make ____________________ Model _____________________ Capacity ______________

Vehicle Owner’s Name: ____________________________________________________

Insurance on Vehicle-Company: ____________________________________________________

Agent: ____________________________________________________

Policy #: ____________________________________________________

Liability limit: ____________________________________________________

Passenger endorsement: YES � NO � (Please see Note #2)

D. Commitments:

**I agree to abide by the requirements of the Traffic Safety Act while acting as a volunteer driver for

school functions. I undertake to report to the school principal all accidents and any suspension of my

license or change in my insurance status which may occur after the date of this authorization while it

remains in force (i.e., current school year).

**I have advised the insurance company that I have applied to serve as a volunteer driver.

**I agree to operate the automobile referred to herein in a safe manner, to drive in accordance with the

Traffic Safety Act, to limit the number of passengers to the number of seat belts which are usable and to

comply with the directions of teachers or agents of the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional

Division No. 4.

I accept the foregoing undertakings and certify that the information contained in this application is

accurate to the best of my knowledge:

Please sign below:

Driver: ______________________________ Vehicle Owner: __________________________

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:

The above-named driver is authorized to assist the school during the current school year. The help is appreciated.

Signature of Principal: ________________________________ Date: ___________________________________

HBI Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 4

Volunteer Automobile Driver Authorization

To be read by the volunteer driver BEFORE filling out the form.

NOTICE RE: INSURANCE COVERAGE VOLUNTEER DRIVERS: Those wishing to act as volunteer drivers for school division activities and who are planning to use their own vehicle would be well-advised to inform their insurance company. With regard to insurance coverage, the school division insurance policies have been endorsed to provide excess liability insurance for volunteer drivers. At the present time, the maximum excess amount is $9,000,000. However, the school division’s insurance does not come into force unless there is a claim in excess of the liability limits in the owner’s insurance policy (e.g., if the volunteer driver’s insurance limit was $200,000 – which is required by law – and there is a judgment of $400,000, the driver’s insurance would cover $200,000 and the school division’s excess liability insurance would cover the remaining $200,000. Damage to the owner’s vehicle is NOT insured by the Holy Spirit Roman Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 4. School division excess liability only applies when no payment has been made for the use of a private vehicle (e.g., gas, mileage, etc.). When payment is made for the use of a private vehicle it is incumbent upon the owner of the vehicle to arrange for proper and adequate insurance through his own insurer. If you are doing a lot of volunteer driving for school, sporting or church activities, etc., we would suggest that you review your insurance limits with your agent to ensure that you are adequately protected. _________________________________________________________________________ Notes to the Application on other side: Note #1: Applications can be approved only when the driver possesses a valid driver’s

license and is able to respond “no” to questions concerning convictions and suspensions.

Note #2: The owner of the vehicle is expected to inform his/her insurance agent of the

intention to use the automobile and to act as a driver for school board activities. The majority of insurance companies do not require an endorsement to auto policies or an additional premium charge because this driving is classified as occasional and is not done for compensation.

Note #3: It is required by the division that volunteer drivers carry a minimum

$2,000,000 personal liability limit. News Release from Community Health (Lethbridge) Parents please be advised: A child who is under the age of six years and whose weight does not exceed 18 kg (40 lbs) must be properly secured in a child safety seat. This does not include a booster seat. (Approved booster seats may be used once the child is six years of age or weighs more than 18 kg (40 lbs).