Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown

Oct 06 - Oct 10

Greetings Griffin Families! 

Our school will be temporarily closed starting Monday, October 6, 2025 due to labour action. As such, any dates shared in this weekly are tentative, and may change depending on when the school reopens.  

For any clarification during school closure, please contact Ms. Karen O’How our administrative secretary, who will be able to address your inquiry.  

 As a complement to the detailed information found on the EMHS website, we present the weekly rundown. 

EMTV WEEKLY RUNDOWN 

EM DAILY Weekly Rundown is now available.  

https://vimeo.com/1124265781/93a40f9a91?share=copy 

SCHOOL COUNCIL CONNECTIONS 

Volunteers needed!!! EMHS Casino Fundraiser - Oct 24 & 25, 2025 @ Cowboys Casino, 421 12 Ave SE, Calgary 

The EMHS Casino is the biggest fundraiser for our school community and benefits all students through funding of various school-based initiatives, from academics, sports and arts to student support. This fundraiser is organised by the EMHS Parent Advisory Committee. Please come out and show your support for our amazing school community by signing up for one of the volunteer spots. No experience necessary to fill any of the casino roles. Please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080B45ABA72DA57-58424681-emhs 

For any questions, please email Sandra Steinbach-Kane at sandra.kane@gmx.net 

School Council/ Parent Advisory Committee AGM October 15  

We  look forward to the next School Council meeting, our annual AGM, on Wednesday, October 15. Mark your calendars and sign up here to attend.  

EMHS YEARBOOK ORDERING 

As the new year gets underway, 2025-26 yearbooks can be ordered through Jostens. Take advantage of the Early Bird discount and free personalized icons until October 24th by ordering using this link  https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1114753/ERNEST-MANNING-HIGH-SCHOOL/ 

 Changes to Key Book Ordering 

Due to circumstances beyond our control, the EMPower Store will soon no longer be able to sell Key Books.  Please read this document to learn about important changes made by Castle Rock, the publisher of Key Books. Deadline to order using the attached document has been extended to October 10.   

OFF-CAMPUS CORNER 

EMHS students can find success through various off-campus programs, courses, and industry exposure. Here are just some of the opportunities open to our students: 

  • Exploratory Programs each semester and in Summer with Industry Professionals 
  • More CTS courses offered through the CT Centre 
  • Dual credit programs with post-secondary universities and colleges 
  • Apprenticeships  
  • Work Experience credits for existing employment 

SAIT OPEN HOUSE 

On Friday, October 17 and Saturday, October 18, SAIT will host its Open House, an opportunity for students to tour the school, take part in hands-on demonstrations, ask questions and learn about all the amazing, industry-leading programs SAIT offers. Plus, the campus is just a train ride away! 

For any questions regarding Off-Campus opportunities, please connect with our Off-Campus coordinator, Mr. Mark Chambers. 

CHILD AND YOUTH WELL-BEING CAREGIVER SERIES 

Please find information regarding this valuable informational series here.  

PARENT-TEACHER INTERVIEWS  

We look forward to welcoming our parents and families back to EMHS for our first round of Parent Teacher interviews scheduled on Thursday, October 16 from 5-8 pm (in person) and on Monday, October 20 from 9 am to noon for online interviews. Ms. O’How will send out a notification regarding when conferences will be open for booking.   

FLEX DAY OCTOBER 16 

We look forward to our first Flex Day of the school year on Thursday Oct 16 from 9 am to 3 pm, an opportunity for students to design their own learning for the day, with opportunities to check in with teachers to review concepts, complete missing work and reassess outcomes. Teachers will provide students with their availability on Flex Day so they can best organize their day. In addition, we will have sessions taking place across the school such as HCS 3000 course completion, navigating the AP Exam online platform, setting up a MyPass account, and a First Aid course, amongst others. No attendance is taken on Flex Day, but students are invited to use the day to focus on what they need to promote their own success. The Learning Commons will also be open all day for students to study with their buddies.  

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN 

Please see the attached memo from the CSHSAA Executive Director, which provides more information regarding the anticipated job action and its impact on athletics.  

EMHS SPEED MENTORING DAY NEEDS YOU – COME MENTOR OUR YOUTH! 

We are looking forward to our EMHS Speed Mentoring Day on March 19, 2026, a day during which students can explore career interests with mentors working in the field. No preparation is necessary on the part of mentors – just your wisdom and experience.  

If you or anyone you know is interested in this opportunity to mentor students about potential jobs and careers, please fill out this form. 

KEY UPCOMING DATES 

As families continue to develop their fall calendars, please be aware of the following upcoming dates and events which include:    

Monday, October 13                  | Thanksgiving Day – no school  

Thursday, October 16                | Flex Day for students  

Thursday, October 16                | Parent teacher interviews in person  

Monday, October 20                  | Parent teacher interviews online – no school for students  

Wednesday, October 29          | Last day of Term One  

Thursday, October 30              | First day of Term Two 

November 8-12                        | Fall break 

As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Weekly Rundown, please contact the main office. Have a great week!