Dates of Interest

June 15 – Last day of classes for High School with the exception of Specialized Programs June 21 - Indigenous Peoples Day (regular school day) June 27 – Awards’ Night June 29 – Last day of school June 30 – Appeals 8 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day

June 21^st marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Canada. This is a day to celebrate the traditions, heritage, culture, and contributions made by First Nations, Metis and Inuit people. Queen Elizabeth High School is celebrating the day by having different grades go to different locations throughout the city to celebrate. Each venue will have activities and celebrations with respect to Indigenous Peoples’ Day: The Grade 7’s will be going to Glenbow Ranch, the Grade 8’s will be going to Telus Spark, and the Grade 9’s will be going to Olympic Plaza. Students were given a a letter to take home with a form for a parent/guardian to sign and return to the school in order to participate in the various off campus experiences. Please ensure that forms are returned by Friday, June 16^th.

IPPs

IPPs were sent home on Thursday June 8. Parents/ Guardians, please sign the back page and return with your student as soon as possible. If you have not received the IPP yet, please send your child to the main office to pick it up. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the IPP key teacher.

Exam Schedule

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Provincial Achievement Exams – PATs

Our Grade 9 students will write their first PAT on Monday, June 26. This PAT, English Language Arts Part 2 , will be written in various classrooms. Student’s seating locations will be posted on the white board in the Main Foyer as well as outside each classroom location. All other Provincial Achievement tests will be written in the Learning Commons.

Seating plans will be available to students the morning of exams on the white board in the SGA.

Most of the tests will be finished at 11 am. Parents may email the Main Office in advance if you choose to have your student leave the building at the completion of their test. The Math Part A test will finish at 10 am with all Grade 9 students returning to regular classes after this test.

Diploma Exams

Students have completed Part A of their English and Social Studies diploma exams using technology. The ELA and Social Studies Part B (multiple choice) component will be written in the Learning Commons. Math 30, Biology, Chemistry and Science 30 will be written in selected classrooms. Seating plans with locations will be posted on the white board in the Main Foyer and outside each exam location on the morning of the exams.

Exam Conflicts

There are some students who have two final assessments on the same day in high school. This usually occurs as a result of the Diploma Exams. Diploma exams cannot be rescheduled which means our QEHS students will be required to write their non-diploma exams on our Conflict Day on Thursday, June 22. Students are asked to speak with their non-diploma course teacher to advise of the conflict then complete a brief form. The form is available in the Main Office. The non-diploma exam teacher will ensure the final assessment is in Student Services for the writing day (June 22). Conflict exams will be completed in the Interventions classroom.

Cafeteria

Please note: Thursday, June 15 is the last day of regular Cafeteria service. The Cafeteria will be closed going forward with the exception of Friday, June 16 during Block 3 for a blowout sale. Please remember to send your child with a lunch for any remaining days they will be at school. Food (snacks) will only be available through the vending machines and not through the main office.

Business Office

Textbooks must be returned to the Business Office before the end of June. Replacement fees will be automatically added to student accounts if textbooks are not returned. Students are responsible for returning the original textbook that was signed out to them.

Please have your high school (gr 10/11/12) student clean out their locker by the end of the day of their last exam. Locks must be returned to the Business Office.

Jr high students (gr 7/8/9) will clean out their lockers at the end of June. Details to be shared by teachers soon.

Please ensure all fees on student accounts are paid for. We have had many recent field trips and athletics that still have outstanding amounts.

Yearbook Distribution

Students who pre-ordered yearbooks are invited to pick them up from the Business Office. Anyone who is looking to purchase a yearbook last-minute should do so ASAP! There are very limited copies left ($35 in person at the Business Office).

Student Services

Summer School

Students who requested Summer School, please check your email (including junk mail) to see if you were successful and are now registered in your chosen course. If you have changed your mind, please come to Student Services to withdraw. If you start the course and then want to withdraw, July 10^this the deadline. All classes are FULL.

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Person Open House

Tuesday, June 20 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM At Lord Beaverbrook High School - map

Upcoming Job Fairs:

Calgary Career Fair and Training Expo

Date: June 20, 2023

Price: free

Address: BMO Centre - Stampede Park, 20 Roundup Way SE, Calgary

Looking for job opportunities or career advancement? Get in front of hiring managers! Network and apply with Employer Exhibitors. Build meaningful rapports you need to advance your career in the direction that you want. Learn about exciting new career options and obtain valuable information about how to earn the credentials and diplomas you need to get the job you want with our Training Exhibitors.

The Youth Employment Centre provides free career and employment services to youth between the ages of 15-24. The free services include resume writing, job searching strategies, interview preparation, networking opportunities, career planning/exploration, industry training options, employment workshops, connections to employers who are hiring and more. To access these services drop-in to the centre Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (excluding statutory holidays). Location is in the Alberta Trade Centre, 2nd floor, 315 10 Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta, T2G 0W2. No appointment is required. Please note that during the lunch hour we have limited staff available and there is a resource area with a computer lab.

For more information you can visit www.youthemploymentcentre.ca

DHH Program

The High School and Grade 9 students who are in Ms. Miller’s, Ms. Machado’s and Mr. Hornberger’s classes are to attend school from June 16 - 29. The students will be involved in creating plans for field trips and creating a menu to bake tasty goods. Attendance is mandatory on these days.

Awards’ Night

The 2022-23 Queen Elizabeth Student Awards’ Night will be taking place on Tuesday, June 27^th in the Student Gathering Area. Junior High awards will be handed out between 5:00 pm and 6:00 pm. Senior High awards will be handed out between 6:00 pm and 7:00 pm. More details will be coming soon.

High School Cross Country Running – September

Attention all future high school runners (or wanna be runners!). Ms Freeze and Ms Ross would like to connect with anyone who will be in Grade 10, 11 or 12 next year who is thinking about joining the high school cross country team in September 2023! No experience necessary, just a desire to join a team and do some running! The season starts fast, so let’s have an introductory meeting at lunch, on Thursday June 15, in Ms Freeze’s room (A311). Bring a friend!

The Knight Times

The second issue of “The Knight Times”, Queen Elizabeth High School’s newspaper, is officially out! Take a look at the May 2023 edition on this link:

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