February

3 Basketball Tournament @ Lindsay Thurber
3 Wrestling Cobra Classic @ Rundle
6 High School 101 in Learning Commons
7 Wrestling Quad Meet @ Ernest Manning High School (5-7 pm)
7 Unique Pathways Info Night
7 Jazz on Canterbury
8 Boys Basketball against Our Lady of the Rockies @ Scarlett
9 All Ages Jazz Jam @ MRU Nickle Theatre
9 - 10 Wrestling Churchill Classic @ SWC High School
14 Wrestling Quad Meet @ James Fowler (5-7pm)
15 - 16 Teachers’ Convention
19 Family Day
21 Wrestling Quad Meet @Jack James
23 Pink Shirt Day – Anti-Bullying Initiatives

Dear Parents and Guardians

We have had a great start to the new semester last week. We had an assembly where we shared how proud we are of our students. Our school is a safe and caring community and students overall are following expectations for creating a positive high school experience. We also reviewed school policies around student parking, bathroom breaks and extended absences. Please contact the office if you require more information after discussing with your child. Info below will help you plan for the week ahead.

Music Notes

This week has been fun getting back into the groove and into the action of second semester. February’s Music Calendar can be found on our Music page or under Resources. reminder that our Jazz Bands will be performing at our annual Jazz on Canterbury event set for next Wednesday, Feb 7. The show will start at 6:30 PM in the Scarlett Theatre and, in addition to our three Scarlett Jazz Ensembles, will feature bands from both Robert Warren and Woodman schools. Although no tickets will be sold, a $5 admission will be collected at the door. Jazz students will also be participating in the last All-Ages Jazz Jam of the year on Friday, February 9. This event will take place at MRU’s Nickle Theatre, with the downbeat slated for 7:00 PM.

IPP Students & Families - Semester Two

If your student has an IPP and you would like to receive and/or discuss the updated document from the end of semester one, or if you have any IPP related questions going into the second semester, please contact Mr. Donovan (IPP Coordinator/Resource Teacher) at: spdonovan@cbe.ab.ca

Also, feel free to reach out at any time to discuss supports and accommodations both at Dr. E. P. Scarlett and looking ahead towards the transition to post-secondary.

Grade 10 Family Survey

The Alberta Assurance Survey has been sent to Grade 10 families – we kindly encourage you to take some time to complete this survey to share valuable insight into the pillars of education quality, citizenship, welcoming, caring, respectful and safe learning environments, student learning engagement, and; access to supports and services. It is important to note, when completing the survey, please be aware that responding “Don’t Know” to a question will count in the same category as the “dissatisfied or very dissatisfied”/”poor” or “very poor”/”disagree” or “disagree strongly” responses. “Don’t know” answers will impact the results of the survey negatively. If you “don’t know” the answer to a particular question, you should skip that question; that is, do not answer it, unless you intend your response to count as a negative one. Grade 10 students will also be completing this survey at school in the coming weeks.

Science Olympics

We are starting up a science Olympics team at Scarlett!  If you are interested or want to find out more, come to our first official gathering on Friday, February 9th afterschool in room 143.  We will have an engineering challenge, and can discuss registering.  For more information about the Science Olympics, you can visit Mr. Buhler in room 143 or visit https://www.apega.ca/educators-students/educators/science-olympics.

High School 101

We will be hosting a “High School 101” evening on Tuesday, February at 5:30pm for families of our incoming grade 10 students for the 2024-25 school year. The presentation will go over high school basics, course planning, and resources for student success. The main presentation will be followed up with a discussion on transitions for students with IPPs. We hope to see prospective families in the Learning Commons that evening!

Athletic Update

Our wrestlers are at Rundle School while basketball players are out at Lindsay Thurber – go Lancers! Please visit the athletics website for information on the upcoming spring sports! They include Boys Soccer, Girls Field Hockey, Rugby, and Track & Field.
https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/drepscarlett/extracurricular/athletics/pages/default.aspx

Language Challenge Exams

Students interested in any of the Language Challenge exams must have their consent forms handed in to their counsellor by Thursday February 8th. Information on the exam and consent forms can be picked up in guidance, or found online on the Languages Course Challenge Guide.

Alex Bus

The Alex Bus is back again for semester 2.  They will be here this Tuesday Febrary 6th.  If you would like to sign up, Click this link and fill out the form Here is info on the Alex Bus:Youth Health Bus - The Alex

JA World of Choices

Welcome to World of Choices! JA World of Choices provides grade 8-11 students with an opportunity to hear from individuals who have achieved success in a variety of sectors. During this in-person event, students will be exposed to a variety of career possibilities, the training and education required, and get a glimpse into what a typical day looks like on the job. Students will leave this forum excited about their future, and better equipped to meet the challenges of today’s work world. This event will inspire students to stay in school until they have acquired the knowledge, attitudes and skills to follow their chosen career path.

Date: Thursday, March 14, 2024
Location: Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT)
1301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T2M 0L4

Students will learn from:

• Roundtable conversations with Career Mentors representing a variety of fields, including Skilled Trades
• Inspiring speakers presenting their career pathways
• Interactions with Career Fair representatives from post-secondary schools and other organizations
• A presentation about transferable skills, labour market insights and the skilled trades.
• *Limited spots available!* Please note this is not a CBE sponsored event.

Link: Register for World of Choices Here

Beclcanfran

You are invited to attend a presentation on the Belcanfran reciprocal 11 week exchange program. Belcanfran is a NON-FOR-PROFIT reciprocal family exchange between Alberta and France/Belgium that promotes the French language development through a linguistic and cultural immersion within family and school setting.

For more information see links under Resources.

Please note that this is not a CBE Sponsored exchange program.

2023-2024 Yearbooks

The final days to purchase your 2023-2024 Yearbook are here! The last day to purchase your book is February 15, 2024; there will be no copies available for purchase after this date and none for purchase in June when they are distributed. Purchase directly from Jostens using this link https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A09700519. Copies are limited, so don’t miss out on this perfect keepsake! If you are unsure if you have purchased a copy, email Mrs. Basra at febasra@cbe.ab.ca

We hope you have a wonderful weekend.

Sincerely,
Carma Cornea
Principal