EMHS WEEKLY RUNDOWN MAY 4 - MAY 8

Good morning Griffin families,

If I could title this edition of the Rundown, it would be called Spring has Sprung. We welcome the warm weather and the fresh grass and leaves that are sprouting which signal many beautiful days ahead. While the change in the seasons can be distracting, it is important for students to stay focused on their school commitments to their coursework and to each other. As we are now in the final 5 weeks of classes, let’s work together to make the end of this school year positive and productive. Summer’s coming.

 As a complement to all the detailed information found on the Ernest Manning High School website, here is your Weekly Rundown.

EMTV – EM DAILY Weekly

Want to get up to speed on all the informative daily broadcasts from last week? Here is the weekly summary of all the goings-on at Manning.

2025 Skills Canada Alberta Competition May 5-7

Thanks to the dedication and expertise of our CTS teachers, we have a large contingent of students moving on to the Provincial Skills competition this week in Edmonton representing Ernest Manning. Students will compete in 3D Character Animation, 3D Digital Game Art, Architectural Technology and Design, Baking, Electronics, IT Office Software Application, Job Search, Joinery, Mechanical CADD, Precision Machining, Robotics, Video Production, Web Development and Workplace Safety.

There will be a link to the closing ceremonies on Thursday evening posted on the Skills Alberta site: https://skillsalberta.com/ for folks to follow along at home.

PARENT COUNCIL CORNER

Please see message below on behalf of School Council: 

Good morning Ernest Manning Families! 

We want to thank the Manning community for surpassing our fundraising goal for the Staff Appreciation Lunch which will take place on Friday, May 22. Go Griffins!

ANNOUNCEMENT REGARDING MODULAR CLASSROOMS

We are pleased to share that the Government of Alberta has approved 6 new modular classrooms for Ernest Manning High School.  These classrooms will provide approximately 180 additional student spaces at the school.

The modular classrooms were approved in response to the Calgary Board of Education’s annual request through the Modular Classroom Program. If you have any questions, please contact [facilityprojects@cbe.ab.ca]facilityprojects@cbe.ab.ca.

BIKE / SCOOTER LOCK UP

Last week, 40% of bikes in our bike rack had U-Locks or other theft-deterrent chains. 100% of bikes taken to date have had cable locks. Can you spot the pattern?  

Unfortunately Ernest Manning is not immune from bike and scooter thefts. Though we are able to capture video surveillance of the theft to aid in recovery, the best way to deter thieves is to secure your bike with a U-lock or other theft-deterrant lock. For more information consult this article from Bike Calgary. Love your bike? Lock it right!

GRADUATION UPDATES 

REHEARSAL: Thursday May 7 from 12:30-3:30PM at Ernest Manning High School

A reminder to ALL graduands that there is a MANDATORY Graduation Rehearsal on Thursday May 7th beginning at 12:30PM.  Graduands must find their Grad Group Number (posted above the cafeteria) and line up with their group on Main Street at 12:30PM. Please leave all belongings in your vehicle/locker. There is no space for backpacks. The rehearsal will run for the FULL afternoon so please plan accordingly. We will review:

• Location of Ceremony and Banquet
• Parking
• Arrival Time
• Practice Processional & Crossing the Stage
• Games with Prizes!!
• Expectations for Ceremony & Banquet
• Picking up of your Gown, Stole, and Cap @ the end of the rehearsal.  

Ceremony Tickets:

At this time, we are SOLD OUT for guest tickets at the ceremony.  If possible, families are asked to review their guest ticket numbers. You may do so by going to https://ticketportal.app/ernestmanninghs to access your account. Be sure to use the same email you purchased your tickets with. 

Should you have any EXTRA guest tickets, please contact Ms. Lam-Szalay at hmlamszalay@cbe.ab.ca

GRAD SPRING FLOWER AND LAWN SIGN PICK UP

Pick up will be May 7 from 3:30-5 pm at the school.

For the latest on graduation goings-on, please see the page on our website here.

MAY 2026 AP EXAMS

***Students are requested to arrive at their location 15 minutes prior to the start of the exam***

*** Rm 2312 is the small room on second floor between 2^nd and 3^rd hallways

To Bring:

• Photo ID (School or drivers' license)
• Pens with blue or black ink
• HB pencils
• Eraser
• Approved calculator
• Regular watch (not smart watch)

Additional Reminders:

1. When students log into Bluebook on exam day, they need their username, which is the email address they used to sign up for their AP exam at the beginning of the year.  Students will also need the password they use to sign into their College Board account.  Students must know this combination, or they won't be able to write their AP exam

2. Students should leave all backpacks, notes, phones and smart watches in their lockers, cars or at home.  These materials cannot be stored in the testing locations.

OFF-CAMPUS CORNER 

Career & Technology Studies (CTS) Summer School Programs and Summer Off-Campus Opportunities - Applications Now Open

New I CTS Summer School Programs

§     Introduction to Welding  (Forest Lawn HS)

§     Introduction to Cosmetology  (Centennial HS)

§     Introduction to Engineering  (Sir Winston Churchill HS)

§     Introduction to Broadcasting and Podcasting  (Sir Winston Churchill HS)

§     Introduction to Networking and Cybersecurity  (Sir Winston Churchill HS)

§     Deadline: May 8

Students may also be interested in earning credits through:

Summer Off-Campus Opportunities

 With any questions about off-campus opportunities, please email the knowledgeable, talented and highly approachable Mr. Chambers at  mjchambers@cbe.ab.ca.

myBlueprint Family Webinar Series

​MyBlueprint is offering a free 2-part webinar series for families of Grade 9-12 students, to build clarity, confidence, and a plan for post-secondary success. This series to support families and teens with transitioning from high school to post secondary.

Session 1: Beyond Grades: Helping Your Teen Build Clarity and Confidence (recorded session);

Session 2: From Insight to Action: Turning Self-Discovery into Post-Secondary Decisions (live session Thursday, May 7 4:30 p.m. MT)

Link: Registration Link

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Horatio Alger Association provides $2.5 million annually in need-based scholarship support for deserving students in all Canadian provinces and territories. Find out more about these opportunities through their website.

The Shaw Family Foundation is proud to support students in their pursuit of education through three scholarship opportunities designed to reduce financial barriers and foster future success. Information on these opportunities is available here.

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN

Boys Soccer

• Jr Boys Soccer vs St. Francis Monday, May 4 4:30 pm @ Ernest Manning
• Sr Boys Soccer vs Notre Dame Tuesday, May 5 4:30 pm @ Ernest Manning
• Jr Boys Soccer vs William Aberhart Wednesday, May 6 4:30 pm @ William Aberhart

Field Hockey

• Sr Girls Field Hockey vs Centennial Wednesday, May 6 4:00 pm @ Calgary Soccer Centre #3
• Jr Girls Field Hockey vs Sir Winston Churchill Wednesday, May 6 5:00 pm @ University of Calgary

Rugby

• Sr Boys Rugby vs Western Canada High School Wednesday, May 6 4:45 pm @ Ernest Manning
• Sr Girls Rugby vs Bowness Thursday, May 7 4:45 pm @ Ernest Manning

Track and Field

• Wednesday, May 6 Dino Meet @ Foothills Track

Handball

• Good luck to the boys and girls handball teams as they head to provincials in Edmonton from Thursday, May 7 to May 9!

Girls Flag Football

• Canmore tournament- Saturday, May 9th

Please follow our Athletics Instagram account, @EMHS.Athletics, for the latest updates on our teams and upcoming tryout information!

Ernest Manning has partnered with Hudl to livestream sports played in our home gym and our home turf field directly to our very own Hudl x Ernest Manning fan website. On this site, you can find team schedules, highlights, and more information about our teams currently connected with Hudl.

Here is the link to the website: https://fan.hudl.com/can/ab/calgary/organization/22902/ernest-manning-high-school

FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE

As a reminder, the last day of official classes is June 9. Final exams for Grade 10 students occur before June 9, during regular class time.  June 10-19, teachers prioritize opportunities for continued learning and reassessment for students. While attendance is not mandatory, teachers proactively reach out to all students to inform them of these opportunities:

• Credit rescue;
• Targeted support or intervention;
• Targeted assistance with assignment completion for specific outcomes.

Here is the final exam schedule for June 2026.

KEY UPCOMING DATES

May 11- EMHS Graduation – no school for students

May 15 – Professional Learning Day – no school for students

May 18 – Victoria Day – no school for staff or students

June 9 – Last day of classes Semester 2 / Grade 12 BBQ

June 10-23 – final exam period for grades 11 and 12; continued learning and reassessment opportunities for all students

June 25 – report cards released for parent viewing/ printing in PowerSchool

June 26 and June 29 – teachers available for report card questions

June 30 – official last day of 2025/26 school year

July 2 – First Day of Summer School – online and in-person

As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Weekly Rundown, please contact the main office.