Bandit News “Healthy Minds, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Relationships”

and teammates to pay for the

groceries for two random

customers. The night of the

Tournament Banquet, our boys

voluntarily stayed behind and

helped clean up which,

according to one of the

tournament organizers, is a first

in the 35 years since the

tournament began.

I am proud to share this

excerpt from a letter I received

from a tournament organizer

who has been involved for the

past 16 years “I just wanted to

send a note to let you know

what a positive impression your

boys and their coaches have left

in our school, as well as in our

community. I have been

involved with Coal Bowl since

2000, and your Bandits have

been one of the most polite,

kind young men to have

attended our tournament.

Dai ly , I heard posit ive

comments from people about

these fine young men, as well as

their coaches. In seeing the

coaches at the games, too, it

was easy to see the positive

impact they have on the

players.”

We could not ask for better

representation of our school

and of Beaumont. I am

extremely proud of the boys,

and I consider them extremely

fortunate to have been under

the exemplary leadership of Mr.

Tschritter, Mr. McIntyre and

Mr. Gerhardt whom we thank

(Continued on page 2)

One of the most profound

perks of being a teacher is

experiencing those special

moments when students

represent our school with

character and integrity. In his

recent retirement speech after

18 years as an NFL

quarterback, Peyton Manning

said "There’s a saying that

goes, treat a man as he is and

he will remain as he is. Treat a

man as he could be and he will

become what he should

be.” This saying has particular

relevance at our school given

the success of the recent trip

the Sr. Boys Basketball team

took to New Waterford,

Nova Scotia to play in the

Coa l Bow l B aske tba l l

Tournament. When the

possibility of taking the team

to a tournament in the

maritimes came about, we

knew that it had the potential

to be a great learning

experience, but we had no

idea to what degree.

Principal’s Message March 2015

ESBCHS

5417 43 Avenue,

Beaumont, AB T4X 1K1

Phone: 780.929.6282

Fax: 780.929.1323

esbchs.blackgold.ca

Inside this issue:

École Secondaire Beaumont Composite High School

“Des Esprits Sains, Des Corps Sains, Des Relations Saines”

Principal’s Message 1

Upcoming Events 2

Students Union

Update 2

Art News 3

One Act Festival 3

Grad Banquet 3

Around ESBCHS 4

Vimy 2017 4

Bandits SportsDesk 5

Student Services 6-8

Parent Teacher Interview

Appointments 9

To begin, in addition to an

anonymous contribution by

one of our teaching staff, the

opportunity for every team

member to make the trip was

made possible at the last

minute thanks to the generous

financial contribution by an

anon ymou s co mmu n i t y

member ; th i s se l f le ss ,

supportive gesture was just the

beginning of an experience the

boys and their coaches will

never forget.

The small community of New

Waterford, N.S, bands

together annually to create a

week long event that has been

running for 35 years and is

steeped in tradition. From the

host families, to the opening

ceremonies, to the large

crowds, to the tours of the

m ines , to the g ames

themselves, this tournament is

about much, much more than

just basketball, and this was

not lost on our boys team.

Our boys may not have won

the tournament, but they did

win the skills competition and

they did receive Top Honours

for the tournament in the

areas of sportsmanship,

academics, exam scores and

community spirit. For

example, the boys and their

coaches helped bag and carry

groceries at the local Sobeys

grocery store, during which

time one of our players took

the initiative to take a

collection among his coaches

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Parent/Teacher Interviews

March 17, 2016

PD Day

March 24, 2016

Good Friday

March 25, 2015

Spring Break

March 28 - April 1, 2015

Students who still have outstanding text books and library books from Semester 1 are

encouraged to return these books as soon as possible. Fees have been charged for any

outstanding books. If a book is lost, please pay the outstanding fee in PowerSchool.

Students’ Union Update

This month we are focusing on “healthy bodies”. On March 10th, around 30 students participated in

our physical activity scavenger hunt that challenged them to do small active games before receiving

their next clues. We are also working with SAPP to collect clothing and basic household items for

the past few weeks, hoping to help those less fortunate and make your “spring cleaning” a little easier

too. Throughout the rest of the month, other SU events will encourage students to be physically

active while having fun. As the warm weather rolls in, we will be doing more activities outside and

promoting environmental awareness by organizing community clean-ups and earth friendly contests

and games. Have a good spring break and enjoy all the wonderful sunshine.

for their time and commitment to this unique

experience. As proud as we are of these moments as

teachers, we cannot stress enough the crucial role that

good parenting has played in the mature development

of these young men, and for that we thank their parents

and families. Healthy relationships and meaningful

mentorship both at home and at school can help make

that saying come true; treat a child as they could be and

they will become what they should be. After all, isn’t

this what life, and school are all about? Chris Peacocke

Principal

We apologize to the families who may not have received the survey that was sent out in February. If

you have not been receiving emails, please confirm your correct email address with the office.

Plans are coming along nicely and everything and everything is on schedule. The venue (Expo Halls F

& G) is confirmed, the students have chosen a menu and the DJ and Media company have been

booked.

The student graduation committee is meeting every Monday and the student decorating committee is

part of this larger meeting. There are two students chairing the decorating committee. The students

have picked a theme, have refined the theme with visual presentations and students have been divided

into five subcommittees: entrance, stage, tables, dance floor and photo booth. The

students presented their top ideas for their specific areas on March 7th. Colleen

Kwong has contacted the parents who signed up for the decorating committee and

will meet to discuss what needs to be done and ordered. Once we receive supplies

we will set up worker bees to get DIY projects done, hopefully in April.

Grad Banquet Committee

ESBCHS Art

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ESBCHS is hosting the

5th annual Art Beat: A

student f ine art,

photography and film

exhibit. All are

welcome to join us for

an evening of art

a pprec i a t i on and

student recognition on

Friday, May 27th.

Make sure to stop by the Beaumont Library to

view an exhibition of student artwork and

photography. The exhibition runs until the end of

April. Congratulations to Evan Blackley, Taryn

Gifford, Sidney McConnell, Teegan Milton, Megan

Pettigrew, Meaghan

Posthumous and

Taylor Pirie for their

fantastic work!

Art News

ESBCHS One Act Festival

April 11 - 13, 2015

Schedule and information to be posted to the ESBCHS website in early April.

Parents, please double check your accounts through the Parent Portal in PowerSchool to ensure that

any outstanding payments are up to date.

Just a reminder, please keep your Parent Portal password secure as we will be adopting online

registration and permission forms. We would like to ensure that no one but a parent/guardian is

granting permissions for field trips or changing any contact information. If your password has been

shared, we would encourage you to change your password through your Parent Portal account.

Parent PowerSchool Accounts.

Bandit News

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SADD Spinathon Grade 9 Boys Basketball

Vimy 2017 Planning preparations are moving along for the Vimy 2017 trip to Belgium in France to celebrate

the 100th anniversary of Vimy Ridge over the 2017 Spring Break. The planning committee got the

student participants together last Wednesday for a chance to get to know each other and learn

more about what the trip will be all about. Our next get together will be a Movie Night on

Wednesday, April 20th at 6:30 pm where we will be screening the Canadian WW1 movie

Passchendaele.

Please note the upcoming payment schedule:

May 1, 2016 - $1200

October 1, 2016 - $800

January 30, 2017 - $400 Final Payment (estimated air taxes)

Pi Day

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Bandit SportsDesk From January 30th – Feb 8th the

Sr. Boys Basketball team

represented Beaumont Comp at

the Coal Bowl Classic in New

Waterford, Nova Scotia. This

was the 35th edition of the Coal

Bowl, which invites teams from

across the country to

experience the culture of Cape

Breton and compete for the

c o v e t e d C o a l B o w l

Championship. This was much

more than your average

basketball tournament. You

really become part of the

community when you’re at the

Coal Bowl.

We went on a tour of a coal

mine, volunteered at the local

Sobeys, were paired with a local

family for the week, we

partnered up and visited with a

grade 7 class for the week. All

teams were required to read a

book about the history of

Cape Breton and wrote an

exam on these readings at the

end of the week. All teams

are dormed in classrooms at

the school, which allowed

both players and coaches the

chance to meet people from

across the country.

The games were hotly

contested and while the boys

didn’t come home with any

hardware from the court they

did take home many other

awards . Team Sk i l l s

C o m p e t i t i o n , T e a m

Sportsmanship Award, Highest Team

Average on the Cape Breton exam,

Highest Individual Score on the Cape

Breton Exam, and most surprising to their

mothers … the cleanest dorm room!

It truly was an experience of a lifetime.

Thank you to ESBCHS and Black Gold

Admin for allowing us the chance to go.

We plan on going back in 2 years so a

new group of players get to have this

wonderful experience as well.

Coaches Tschritter, Gerhardt, & McIntyre

March 2016

Student Services

News & Information

Part of YOUR Team…

Helping you create

your future canvas!

Inside this issue:

2016-2017 Registration

High School Orientation

Dropping Classes

YMCA Summer Work

Student Exchange

Scholarship

Post Secondary “Student for A Day” and

Summer Camps

Rotary Youth Exchange

Junior Forest Wardens

Red Deer College Summer

Programs

Student Services Contact

Information

Upcoming Events

2016-2017 Registration Information

Classroom Registration Presentations

When: Presentations will begin after spring break, April 6th—15th. Grade 11’s on spare Block 1 must

attend April 15th in Room 205 during Block 1. Grade 10’s on spare Block 3 must attend April 12th in

Port 5 during Block 3.

Who: Grade 9, 10 and 11 students

What: Students will receive their registration packages and will have the opportunity to ask questions

and gain information from Student Services representatives.

Computer Registration for Grade 9, 10 & 11

When: Week of April 18—21

Who: Grade 9, 10 and 11 students

Students must have their completed course planners, signed by a parent/guardian, with them or they

will NOT be allowed to complete their registration. Returned by April 15th, 2016 Mid-term marks for Semester 2 as of April 8th, as well as Semester1 final marks, must be transferred to

their course planners to ensure they are registering in the appropriate course.

Cornerstone (incoming grade nines only) inquiries should be directed to Student Services for the

2016-2017 school year.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Student Services at 780-929-1340.

High School Orientation Evening - April 14, 2016 7:00 in Drama Lab

Information evening for Grade 9 students and their parents - topics covered will include High School

registration, requirements for High School Diploma, scheduling, pre-requisite marks and programming

opportunities.

YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange

The YMCA Summer Work Exchange Program is offering opportunities for youth to gain valuable work experience, explore another part of Canada and improve their second language skill. The SWSE is a six-week

summer program for 16 and 17 year old youth. In Alberta, each English-speaking participant is matched with a

French-speaking participant from Quebec .Youth are also provided a full-time summer job in the non-profit

sector where they will be paid the provincial minimum wage. For program specifics go to www.summer-

work.com or for additional information on the exchange the support coordinator my be contacted by cell at

780-616-2063 or email at Edmonton.swse@ymcata.org.

E.S.B.C.H.S.

Student

Services

Course Changes/Dropping Classes We do not encourage students to drop a course as there is a credit minimum load that each student is

expected to carry for the year (and at this point NO further classes can be picked up within the school).

Students will not be dropped from a class until the paperwork is completed and returned to Student

Services.

“The sun just touched the

morning;

The morning, happy

thing,

Supposed that he had

come to dwell,

And life would be all

spring.”

Emily Dickinson

Please note the scholarships listed below are applicable to grade 12 students.

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U of A Student for a Day The Campus Visit Program is an excellent way to explore the campuses and first-year residences, speak with an advisor, and meet

current students. You can book a visit at our North Campus in the heart of Edmonton, Alberta. Campus Saint-Jean and Augustana

Campus also offer specialized visits for guests to experience the unique opportunities they have available. Campus Visits are regularly available Monday through Friday during business hours. Book your Campus Visit by clicking the following link:

Book a Campus Visit (General Campus Tour, Sustainability Campus Tour, Lister Residence Tour, Academic Advising)

SAIT Student for a Day Do you know what program you are interested in? Most Student for a Day activities include: ·Meeting instructors, students, and staff members from the program you are interested in studying, sitting in on a real class, touring the facilities where classes are taught, participating in a general campus tour

How to register: Check out our list of full-time programs If you have any questions please email us at advising@sait.ca, or call 403.284.7248 or toll-free at 1.877.284.7248.

NAIT Student for a Day For all prospective and current student inquiries and to book Student for a day on the “Buddy System”:

Phone: 780.471.6248 Toll Free: 1.877.333.6248

Email: AskNAIT@nait.ca

Have a Question? Ask NAIT

Concordia University College Student for a Day Make friends and establish relationships before you even enroll! We’ll match you with a student who shares your interests. You’ll attend classes and meet students, faculty and staff.

For more information or to schedule your visit, call 780-479-9220 or submit an online request.

Red Deer College Student for a Day Not sure where to start? Feeling a little overwhelmed? We’re here to help! Our office is dedicated to helping students navigate the steps to getting started at RDC.

Please click here to request a tour and/or Student For a Day or Contact: 403.342.3400 or toll free 1.888.732.4630

Olds College Student for a Day Guided campus tours are available each week to showcase facilities, provide program information.

Request an Information Package Phone: 403-507-7715 Toll free: 1-800-661-6537 ext. 7715 Email: info@oldscollege.ca The Kings University View Friday, Campus tours and ID Camps Spend the day on campus, learn about programs, admission, financial aid and student life.

For more information click here https://www.kingsu.ca/prospective-students/visit-king-s/king-s-view-friday

If you would like a one-on-one appointment with an Admissions Counsellor or a campus tour personal visits can be scheduled Monday-Friday between 9 am -4 pm. For more information click here https://www.kingsu.ca/prospective-students/visit-king-s/personal-visits

Come try Kings’s ACAC level athletics team at the Spring ID camps. For more information click here https://www.kingsu.ca/athletics/id-camps

Scholarship Name Amount Deadline Website

Glen Armitage Memorial Education Fund $2500 April 1, 2016

A rural student desiring

advanced education

www.glenarmitagememorial.com/

B. Davis Scholarship $1000 May 23, 2016

Essay required - Topic listed on the website www.studentawardsearch.com/

scholarships.htm

Hec Gervais Academic & Curling Scholarship 3 awards—$3000 May 31, 2016 www.hecgervaisscholarship.com/

RAP Scholarship (Registered Apprenticeship

Program)

$1000 annually June 30, 2016

Essay required. http://tradesecrets.alberta.ca/financial-

assistance/scholarships/rap_cts-

scholarships/

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What is a Rotary Youth Exchange? Are you interested in learning a new language or meeting new people? Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime for the more than

8,000 students who participate each year. By sharing your own culture and embracing a new one, you help foster global understanding—and learn

a great deal about yourself and your home country in the process.

Is an exchange right for me?

Exchanges are for people ages 15–19 who:

Have demonstrated leadership in their school and community

Are flexible and willing to try new things

Are open to cultural differences

Can serve as an ambassador for their own country

How much does it cost?

Costs vary from country to country. Local Rotary clubs generously host students and provide room and board with a host family and a small

monthly stipend. Participants are generally responsible for: Round-trip airfare, Insurance, Travel documents (such as passports and visas), Spending

money, additional travel, and tour fees

How can I apply?

Contact your local Rotary club to see if it participates and to learn more about the types of programs offered, and specific application process

required. The selection and orientation process can be lengthy, so we suggest you apply 6­12 months before you plan to leave. Contact a Rotary club near you. (Ctrl /Click)

What is the Junior Forest Rangers program? JFR is a high school work experience program. Our goal is to give participants a chance to develop careers skills in natural

resource management. Our crews work across the province and we are associated with Alberta Environment and

Sustainable Resource Development. What summer positions are available? We have three summer positions

available. All of the people we hire have to be ready for a challenge and willing to have fun while working hard.

Crew Members:

16 to 18 years of age of as July 1, Paid summer employment ($11.50/hr = $2700 Salary)

A full-time student enrolled in grade 10, 11 or 12 at time of application

Interested in forestry, wildfire operations, wildlife biology, environmental science or stewardship

Involved in community, school athletics, student council or volunteer services

In good physical condition

Available for work from July 4th—August 24, 2016

Prepared to live and work in the outdoors for seven weeks, Free accommodation and board

Applications are due April 1, 2016 and are available at www.albertajfr.ca

Student Services Contact Information

Mrs. Kim Thomas Student Services Department Head/Counselor (H-Z)

780-929-1307

Mrs. Leaha Severson

Counselor (A-G)

780-929-1306

Mr. Brad Umpherville

Learning Support & Off-Campus

780-929-1319

Mrs. Lise Layton

Youth Worker

780-929-1340

Extension 1432

General Inquiries or to book an appointment:

Mrs. Theresa Busenius

780-929-1340

Summer at Red Deer College

Summer at RDC is an exciting time for both adults and children! With so many different camps, we want to make it easy for your family to

choose your best options for summer activities. RDC’s day camps offer something for everyone science, music, dance, sports, trades and even cooking! We offer the unique opportunity to

become immersed in new activities while creating lasting friendships. Have fun, learn new skills and become inspired at Red Deer College this

summer. Looking to stay overnight? We also offer overnight camps in visual art, music, filmmaking, game design, theatre and animation. Visit

rdc.ab.ca/summercamps or contact us at 403.357.3663 for more information.