Dates of Interest   November 8 – Last day of classes before Fall Break  November 9 – 14 – Fall Break   

Save the Date 

Tom Kersting, author of ‘Disconnected:  How to Protect Your Kids From the Harmful Effects of Device Dependency’ will be offering QEHS parents an on-line session on the evening of Wednesday November 29^th (more details will come out closer to the date) 

  

Lately we have been noticing an increase in negative on-line behaviors from our students.  We hope that Tom Kersting will be able to provide parents with some insight into the cyber world of our students, and give parents some strategies to have conversations and monitor their children’s on-line behavior.   We encourage parents to engage with their children around what is on their cell phones, such as photos, web sites visited, text messages, group chats, and social media posts.  Should you have any questions or concerns please reach out to the main office.  We hope to see as many parents as possible at the virtual event on November 29^th. 

 

Halloween Fun 

We are excited to celebrate Halloween with our students on Tuesday, October 31^st.  A reminder to parents and students that all costumes must be school appropriate.  Students should not wear full face masks, excessively violent makeup, any type of cultural stereotypes or appropriation, and no weapons.  Additionally, students’ costumes cannot prevent them from participating in their regularly scheduled classes; Foods, Construction, Phys. Ed, etc. 

  

Pick N'Treat Sale: Are you interested in buying candy for Halloween or fundraising for the school? The Leadership Club is holding a candy sale in the SGA on October 30th-31st during Knights’ Block and Lunch. You get to pick out your favourite candy, including gummies, chocolates, full-sized candy bars, lollipops and more! Bundles start at $2. Hope to see you there! 

 

Veterans’ Food Bank 

Queen Elizabeth High School will once again be participating in a Veterans’ Food Bank drive through  the Royal Canadian Legion.  We will have drop off boxes located outside the Main Office for students, parents, and guests to leave nonperishable items.  The Food Bank drive will begin on Tuesday, October 10 and end on Wednesday, November 8.    Our Junior High School homeroom classes are actively involved in this food drive by bringing their items to their homerooms.    

 

November 8 is also the day we will be participating in our annual Remembrance Day Ceremony.   We are in the planning stages at this time however students will be given the opportunity to participate in the ceremony through various activities and roles.   Poppies will be available on November 8 prior to the broadcast and students are encouraged to make a donation to the Poppy Fund. 

 

Grad Fundraiser 

From November 1st to November 30th, the QEHS Grad Committee will be running a coffee fundraiser with Rebel Bean. Rebel Bean is a small batch coffee roaster located in Okotoks. Their coffee is organically grown, fairly traded, and roasted fresh every week. You can choose from a variety of whole bean and ground coffee, as well as loose leaf teas. The medium roast will feature the QEHS Knights logo. Your purchase will be roasted and delivered directly to our school for pick-up just in time for Christmas. Proceeds will support our 2023-2024 graduates.   

  

Please follow the link to connect with our fundraising page and order directly from Rebel Bean: https://rebelbeanfundraising.c... 

 

 

Student Services 

Students interested in Dual Credit or Exploratory Programs: https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/hig... 

The application deadline for second semester courses is November 20. 

 

OOP – Alberta Out of Province Fairs: Students are welcome to attend the out of province post-secondary fair at Crescent Heights High School on Wednesday, October 25^th 6-8pm, or Thursday, October 26^th at Ernest Manning High School from 1-2:30pm.  https://www.albertaoop.com/ 

 

CAREERS Next Generation – Skilled Trades and Internship Fairs:  

October 25^th 6:00-8:30pm at James Fowler High School 

November 21^st 6:00-8:30pm at Western Canada  - ICT Fair 

 

Peer Tutoring – We are looking for students who are interested in offering or receiving peer tutoring. Please  sign up in Student Services. 

 

SAT’s -  The Edge School in Calgary is an official SAT test centre. Next date to write is December 2, 2023 with the registration deadline of November 17, 2023. 

https://satsuite.collegeboard.... 

 

Joy to Job – A student run non-profit organization dedicated to connecting students to professionals, and helping students with their future career goals, bringing joy and job closer together. Joy to Job Health Science and Medicine Webinar : October 24^th 5:00-6:00pm https://joytojob.com/upcoming-... 

 

Burns’ Memorial Fund High School Bursary Program – if you are currently a Grade 12 student on track for Graduation in June 2024 and are encountering financial barriers impacting your success, make an appointment with Student Services to learn more about the Burns’ Memorial Fund. https://burnsfund.com/programs...  

 

Post Secondary Scholarships - Students interested in applying for post secondary scholarships can apply to Scholarships Canada:  https://www.scholarshipscanada...  

It is never too early to start thinking about post-secondary scholarships. Here are some helpful websites:  Alberta Scholarships  Education Matters - Education Matters list of scholarships  

 

Post-Secondary Open House – We encourage students and families to attend post-secondary open houses to gain a better sense of breadth of programs offered, extracurricular opportunities available at each campus, and answer any post-secondary specific inquiries you may have. 

 

University of Calgary Open House – October 28^th     

 https://www.ucalgary.ca/future... 

 

SAIT Open House – November 3, 2023      

https://www.sait.ca/open-house...  

 

SAIT Career Starter Sessions 

These in-person and online sessions help high school students discover career paths by aligning their personality, skills, and interests with SAIT programs. 

 

Upcoming sessions: 

Wednesday, November 1, 2023 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm MDT | in-person, on-campus | Register now 

Tuesday, November 7, 2023 | 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm MST | in-person, on-campus | Register now 

Tuesday, November 21, 2023 | 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm MST | virtual | Register now 

 

University of Calgary’s Ambassadors’ Club — This Outreach Committee is dedicated to assisting high school students in understanding the scholarship application process and recognizing the value in building a strong portfolio. To achieve this goal, we organize three presentations each year over Zoom.    

Our FIRST presentation titled, ‘ALL ABOUT SCHOLARSHIPS’ is scheduled on October 30^th, from 8:00pm-9:00pm MDT. During this presentation, we will feature three scholars who will discuss various scholarships to apply for, offer top advice, and outline the steps for a successful application. 

  

Following the presentation, we will host a Q&A breakout room where attendees can ask any questions they may have in a non-intimidating environment. Attendees will also receive a signup link for a FREE SPEED EDITING session provided by our scholars. To add a bit of excitement, we will hold a gift card raffle for one lucky attendee.   SIGN UP ZOOM LINK: CLICK HERE 

 

Post Secondary Presentations - We have many post-secondary presentations coming up that high school students are encouraged to attend. Presentations will be held in the Learning Commons during Knights’ Block (9:00am -9:30am), unless otherwise stated:   

 

October 26th – Western University 

October 30^th – CBE Unique Pathways   

November 2nd – Careers (Industry Internships)  

November 15^th – UBC 

 

Language Challenges – Students who registered for a language challenge should have received an email detailing the portfolio process.  If you have not received this email, please come to Student Services. 

 

Yearbook Ordering:  Reminders 

If parents would like to order their child a yearbook, the deadline for ordering will be February 23rd, 2024. There will be limited copies available, so please pre-order to make sure you don’t miss out! Yearbooks are $40 and are available for pre-order online using your CBE/PowerSchool account.  

Grads, it’s also time for your grad baby photos and quotes for the yearbook! To submit, please send the baby photos and quotes to qehsgrad2024@gmail.com . In your email, you must include your name (first and last), your quote (must be school appropriate), and less than 65 characters. 

Yearbook Club will start in Term 2; any students who are interested in taking part should speak with Ms. Gallant, Mr. Hasni, or Ms. Ronaghan. We invite students to Room A214 on Thursdays at lunch beginning  November 16th. 

 

Art 

Students are invited to AUArts Open House next Saturday, October 28 from 10:00am - 3:00pm MST. This will be hosted as a hybrid event offering in-person and online opportunities. A full schedule of events will be sent to registrants. You can register using the following link: 

https://auarts.radiusbycampusm... 

 

Clubs 

Jr High ASL Club is meeting on Thursdays at lunchtime in Room 201 for junior high students who want to learn ASL.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

 

The Chess Club is meeting on Wednesdays from 3:35 – 5:00 p.m. in Room 102 (across from Student Services).    The Chess Club is for beginner, intermediate and advanced players. 

 

The Garden Club is meeting Mondays at lunch in Room 232 

  

The Neurodivergent Alliance is meeting Thursdays at lunch in Room 232 

 

The Engineering Club is meeting Thursdays after school in Room 301 

 

The Sewing Club is meeting Thursdays at lunch starting October 18. Come to Room A208 to learn how to use a sewing machine and make basic repairs to clothing and accessories. All grades accepted. We can even try to upcycle something you love!  

  

The Social Dance Club is meeting on Wednesdays at lunch. Come try out our social dance club in the dance room. No partner or experience needed. Grade 12's, this is your chance to look snazzy at graduation.  

 

QE GSA:  The Queen Elizabeth Gender and Sexuality Allegiance provides a safe space for all students to socialize, explore their identities, and build community. The GSA meets weekly at lunch on Wednesdays in the drama theatre; everyone is welcome, come check us out! 

 

Culture Club 

Culture club is moving to Thursdays after school, Room A208. Come share about your culture and/or learn about other cultures. We will watch some famous foreign movies too!