This document provides information about upcoming events at the school for the week of April 24th including: a school council meeting on April 24th, junior high badminton competitions on April 25th, a junior high drama club play on April 25th and 27-28th, senior badminton zones on April 26th, an early dismissal on April 26th, grade 8 badminton in Fort Saskatchewan on April 29th, and the grade 9 LA PAT on May 9th. It also includes the weekly lunch menu and reminders about returning forms, registering for post-secondary programs and scholarships, and signing up for RAP and apprenticeship programs.

1. Monday - Lunch at 11:28am – PM Flex (7/8 TAG )
- School Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday - Lunch at 11:28am – PM Flex (7/8 COI)
- Jr High Drama Club Play - 6:30pm-Drama Theatre
Wednesday - Lunch 11:17am – 1hr Early Dismissal
- School day ends at 2:19pm
Thursday - Lunch 12:06pm - AM Flex (7/8 COI)
Friday - Classes start 9:30AM - Lunch at 12:06
We are on a WEEK B

2. Save the date …
 April 24 – Sr Badminton Conferences @ BCHS
– School Council Meeting – 7pm in Library
 April 25 – Jr. High Badminton in Westlock
– Jr. High Drama Club Play – 6:30pm-Drama Theatre
 April 26 – Sr. Badminton Zones in Edmonton
– Early Dismissal – School ends at 2:19pm
 April 27 & 28 – Jr. High Drama Festival
 April 29 – Gr. 8 Badminton in Ft. Saskatchewan
 May 9 – Grade 9 LA PAT – Part A
 May 19 – Pembina Hills No School Day
 May 22 – Victoria Day – No School
We are on a WEEK B

3. Monday Apr 24 BBQ Pork Chops & Baked Potato
Tuesday Apr 25 Chicken Burger & Fries
Wednesday Apr 26 Perogies & Sausage
Thursday Apr 27 Pizza
Friday Apr 28 Chicken Penne & Caesar Salad
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4. Please return any
PowerSchool Data Verification Sheets
and Other Forms
to the Office
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You must have
already registered
for this event to
participate

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9. Jr. High
Announcements

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11. Sr. High
Announcements

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13. • Green Certificate test registration forms are in the
office for students who need to complete testing.
• Tuesday, May 30 in Westlock
• Tuesday, June 6 in Spruce Grove
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14. Blue Ridge Lumber /Ranger Board each give an
annual scholarship of $1,000.00 to students who are
continuing their education.
They are available to high school graduates from
Whitecourt, Mayerthorpe, and Barrhead areas?
They are NOT necessarily awarded to the graduate
with the highest marks
See Ms Wegner for application information.
Deadline for application is May 1.
We are on a WEEK B

15. Students are invited to attend
U of A North Campus Rural Discovery Day
Friday, May 5, 2017
This is an especially great opportunity for Grade 10
and 11 students to get a head start in exploring the U
of A. You will have the opportunity to choose
interactive sessions related to your areas of interest.
You will need to individually register
at uab.ca/rdd by May 1, 2017.
We are on a WEEK B

16. Guaranteed Residence Deadline
Apply for residence.
First year students who apply by April 30, 2017 are
guaranteed a spot. Learn more and apply at
uab.ca/residence.
We are on a WEEK B

17. OFF-CAMPUS EVALUATIONS
Work experience evaluations were distributed last
week, either to students or to your employers
directly.
Check with Ms Wegner if you have not seen your
evaluation.
RAP students, some of you are probably due for
evaluations, please hand in time sheets so these can
be completed.
We are on a WEEK B

18. CONSIDERING APPRENTICESHIP?
Grade 10 and 11 students - Sign up for RAP by June,
so we can count your summer hours.
Very important for grade 12 students to do this in
order to qualify for the $1000 RAP scholarship.
If you are not sure about apprenticing yet, but plan
to work in the trade, let Ms Wegner know, you may
qualify for the $1000 CTS scholarship.
We are on a WEEK B

19. RAP STUDENTS
If you have not already done so, please set up your
AIT account through Tradesecrets.
You need this set up in order to register for your
technical training and receive scholarships.
This is EXTREMELY IMPORTANT.
If you do not know how to do this, see Ms Wegner
We are on a WEEK B

20. • Cooperative Youth Leadership Program 2017 is now
accepting registrations
• Graduate – June 30 – July 6
• Pre-Teen – June 30 – July 6
• Teen A – July 6 – 12
• Youth – July 12 – 18
• Teen B – July 18 - 24
• Pembina West Coop can sponsor attendance to this
camp.
• For more information or to register online
www.acca.coop
We are on a WEEK B

21. COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY COURSE
SELECTION
• A number of post-secondary schools are now
allowing first year students to register for classes.
• Check your portal to see if this applies to you
• If you don’t know what courses you are required to
take first year, see Ms Wegner for help
We are on a WEEK B