Parent Teacher Conferences

We will be hosting on-line Parent Teacher Conferences on Thursday March 9^th from 5pm-8pm and Friday March 10^th from 8am-2pm (no classes for students). If you require an in-person meeting, please reach out to your child’s teacher directly so that you can set up a time. Parents can book Conferences through their MyCBE/PowerSchool Account, under the ‘Book and Manage Meeting Times’ tab.

Next Year Course Selections

Next week we will begin supporting students with course selections. Administration and Student Services visiting classrooms to give students information on this process. To begin this process in high school there will be Mandatory Homeroom for High School students on Monday March 13^th and Tuesday March 14^th.

Graduation 2023

This year’s Graduation Ceremony will be held at the Jubilee Auditorium on the morning of Tuesday, May 23. A stand-up reception will follow at WinSport, from 4pm until 8pm, with small bites and a DJ. More information to follow, including the details of both events and how to get tickets!

For the grads who ordered grad clothing – please check your PowerSchool account and pay for your item(s) right away. Your order will not be placed unless you have paid for it. Deadline is March 15.

Please also make sure you print, fill in and return to the Main Office your grad gown info. You require a gown, hat and stole to cross the stage, and we must place the order no later than Monday, March 13 to ensure we have everything in place for May 23!

Please see Ms Ross (Room 306), mkgraves@cbe.ab.ca, with questions or help with clothing orders or the grad gown chart.

Student Drop-off/Pick-up

A reminder to parents that QEHS parking lots should not be used for the dropping off or picking up of students.

Guest Speaker

On March 20^th, QEHS is hosting Gywnne Dyer in the senior gym. He will be speaking on “War In The 21^st Century” from 1 – 2:00 pm, with time for questions. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...)

Mr. Dyer is a famous Canadian historian and author, who served in three navies and held academic appointments at the Canadian Forces College, the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and Oxford University, before launching his twice-weekly column on international affairs (published in more than 20 countries). His first television series, the 7-part documentary, 'War', was aired in 45 countries. One episode, 'The Profession of Arms', was nominated for an Academy Award. His more recent television works include the Gemini prize-winning series, 'The Human Race'.

Student Services

Bow Valley College’s first Winter Open House is Saturday, March 11, 2023, and is being held at their Main Campus and Regional Campus locations. Prospective students and their families and friends are invited to drop-in between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity for interested students to talk with faculty, student services and alumni t learn about what’s new and upcoming at Bow Valley College.

Scholarship Information Sessions: EducationMatters will be hosting virtual information sessions via Teams for students on the following dates:

Thursday, March 16, 2023 – 4:30-5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 – 4:30-5:30 pm

Thursday, March 23, 2023 – 4:00-5:00 pm

For more information and to register, please visit https://www.educationmatters.c.... Once you register, you should receive a message with the meeting link/details.

Please note that all sessions will cover the same information, so students do not need to register for more than one.

Junior High Basketball Tryouts – Grades 7, 8 and 9

Monday,

March 13

Tuesday,

March 14

Wed., March 15

Thurs.,

March 16

Friday

March 17

Jr. Gym

Sr. Girls

Gr. 8/9 only

3:45 - 5:15 pm

Sr. Girls

Gr. 8/9 only

7:30 - 8:45 am

Jr. Girls

Gr. 7 & 8

3:45 - 5:15 pm

Jr. Girls

Gr. 7 & 8

7:30 - 8:45 am

Sr. Girls

Gr. 9 (plus Gr. 8 invites only)

1:15 - 2:45 pm

Sr. Gym

Sr. Boys

Gr. 9 only

3:45 - 5:15 pm

Sr. Boys

Gr. 9 only

7:30 - 8:45 am

Jr. Boys

Gr. 7 & 8

3:45 - 5:15 pm

Jr. Boys

Gr. 7 & 8

7:30 - 8:45 am

Sr. Boys

Gr. 9 (plus Gr. 8 invites only)

1:15 - 2:45 pm

Field Hockey

Attention Grade 10, 11, and 12 Girls! Do you want to play Field Hockey this spring? Come to the open gym to try Field Hockey, TODAY, March 8^thin the Senior Gym at 3:45. No commitment necessary so recruit all your friends to come try the game! Everyone is welcome! If you don’t have equipment, come see what it looks like and ask questions about the season! Tryouts will start on March 13^thin the Senior Gym at 3:45. See you there!

Improv Club

Any high school students interested in learning about our Improv Club are invited to come to the Theatre on Monday, March 13 at lunch for an information meeting. The plan is for this Club to meet after school on Thursdays. No experience required. We’re just looking for people ready to play.

Leadership

Spirit Days: To beat the winter blues and celebrate the arrival of Spring, Junior High Leadership has planned several spirit days:

Monday March 13^th Rainbow Day; wear your most colorful gear.

Friday March 17^t^h Dress as your Future career of ambition, your favorite book character or wear your favorite team jersey. There will also be a 4-leaf clover scavenger hunt

Thursday March 23^rd Best Dressed. Dress in your Springtime best to impress. The best dressed class will win a prize.

Friday March 24^th PJ Day, roll into Spring Break in your coziest jammies.

Texas Donuts:

Leadership students will be selling Texas Donuts from Glamorgan Bakery. Ordering will take place during lunch on March 13-15. Cash only please. The cost is One $4 for one donut or 3 donuts for $10. Donuts will be delivered on March 22^nd. All funds raised will go to supporting School Spirit.

QEHS has Talent:

April 14^th at 1:30 pm to 2:30pm we will be hosting our First Annual QHES Talent Show!! Any interested students in participating are invited to sign up on the sheet outside room A214. Auditions will be held at lunch March 20-22. All school appropriate acts from all grades are welcome to audition.

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