Ernest Manning High School Weekly Rundown Mar 16-20
This is an action-packed week at Manning, with regular classes until Wednesday, our flexible learning day on Thursday, parent-teacher conferences and the beginning of Spring break for staff and students.
As a complement to all the detailed information found on the Ernest Manning High School website, here is your Weekly Rundown for March 16-20.
EMTV – EM DAILY Weekly
Please enjoy this week’s highlight reel from the daily EMTV student broadcasts here.
Thank you to Knifewear for hosting EMTV and supporting our EM Skills Team!
Ernest Manning's official social media accounts are also online!
Instagram and Threads: emhs_cbe
CONGRATULATIONS REGIONAL SKILLS COMPETITORS
This past Saturday, several of our Skills competitors participated in the Regional competitions in Video Production, Culinary, Baking, and Carpentry. They represented our school exceptionally well, and we are proud to share that two students have qualified to represent EMHS at the provincial level, in Baking and Carpentry.
Thank you to our Skills coaches for the outstanding work they have done—and continue to do—in supporting our students, sharing their expertise, and dedicating their time. Thank you as well to all teachers who provide accommodations and flexibility so Skills students can practice.
Our two qualifying students will join our other skills competitors participating in direct-to-provincial categories in Edmonton in May 6 and 7.
THURSDAY MARCH 19 FLEX DAY OPPORTUNITIES
Thursday, March 19 will be a Flex Day for students. Teachers prioritize opportunities for continued learning and reassessment. 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.
More Flex Day Opportunities
Industry Certification
Students needing their HCS3000 Workplace Safety Systems Course for participation in off-campus education, including Work Experience (15-25-35), Registered Apprenticeship Programs (RAP), internships, and Green Certificate programs – may use Flex Day to complete this course.
Please reach out to Mr. Chambers at mjchambers@cbe.ab.ca to arrange this opportunity.
First Aid Certification
Some students have already signed up to complete a first aid course that will certify them in basic first aid/CPR/ AED and earn a high school credit for their work. This Course will run for the full day of Thursday March 19th 2026 9am-4pm. In addition to the in-class portion there is also some online course work that need to be completed prior to the 19th in order to do the in person section. For additional information regarding this opportunity please connect with Ms. Jessica Bateman jebateman@cbe.ab.ca
Career Speed Mentoring
We are excited to welcome over 50 mentors representing a wide variety of career fields this Thursday. Mentors represent such fields as legal, STEM, finance, film production, protective services, business/ entrepreneurship, trades and technology, engineering and more. Students work around their other Flex Day activities and sign up for one block of Speed Mentoring to meet practitioners and professionals and ask questions about careers directly with the mentors themselves. At lunch time, we are grateful to have a presentation for students on career and educational pathways through the Canadian Armed Forces. Students can sign up while space is available using this link until Wednesday. Students will receive a confirmation email of their chosen session time. Students can also receive credits for attending Career Speed Mentoring Day.
CULINARY ARTS
In addition to all the freshly-made sandwiches, salads and sweet treats, the chefs and students have the following hot menu planned for this week:
Monday, March 16 - Beef Lasagna, Garlic Bread, Caesar Salad
Tuesday, March 17 - Fish & Chips - 4oz Battered Cod, Hand-cut Fries, Tartar Sauce, Lemon
Wednesday, March 18 - Overnight Smoked AAA Brisket on a Bun, with Mac & Cheese, Baked Beans, Coleslaw, and House Pickled Vegetables
Thursday, March 19 - Flex Day - No Service
PARENT COUNCIL CONNECTIONS
This is a reminder of our next meeting of School Council and Parent Advisory Committee, taking place on Wednesday, March 18, both virtually and in-person. Please use this link to register. At this meeting, we will also be sharing information about school planning and asking you to share your perspectives. You will have the opportunity to learn about:
- School planning, which includes the school development plan, school budget and school fees
- How the school development plan sets the overall focus and direction for a school to improve student learning outcomes
- How the school budget provides funding to implement our school development plan
- School fees and why they are necessary
Please consult the School Council Agenda here and the Parent Advisory Committee Agenda here.
STUDENT SERVICES SNAPSHOT
Grade 10 and 11 Course Selection
Course selection for next year is well underway, with request screens open to parents and students in PowerSchool. Parents can support your child’s course selection using our Complementary Course Guide. If you have any further questions, give us a call, send us an email, we’re happy to help! Deadline to register for next year’s courses is March 31.
EM SKILLS EASTER COOKIE KIT FUNDRAISER
Manning students across a range of Career and Technology Studies and Fine and Performing Arts courses participate in local, provincial and national Skills Competitions, mentored by their dedicated teachers. Please support our Skills students by considering purchasing an Easter Cookie Kit here. Orders graciously accepted until March 19.
2025/26 YEARBOOKS
Senior year, first year, or somewhere in between, your student’s story deserves to be remembered. Order our 2025-26 fairy-tale themed yearbook by April 27th to guarantee your copy and enjoy the best pricing! Link to order: https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1114753
OFF-CAMPUS CORNER
Unique Pathways Applications
The CBE Unique Pathways team collaborates with post-secondary institutions, industry partners, and community organizations to offer a wide-range of unique opportunities for students. These range from practical, hands-on learning experiences in Exploratory programs to Dual Credit courses and programs. For more information please visit the Unique Pathways website. Applications will open on March 9 to April 10.
Digital Futures Pathway Applications Now Open
The Digital Futures Pathway is an extension of CBE's Career Pathways programming. It provides enhanced learning opportunities in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) for students interested in digital fields such as animation, programming, robotics, web development and more. The Digital Futures Pathway begins in Grade 10, so current Grade 9 students are encouraged to apply. Students in Grade 10-12 may still be accepted. Applications for the 2026–27 school year are open from March 9 – 31.
YOUNG WOMEN IN TRADES & TECHNOLOGIES (YWITT)
Friday, March 27 · 8:00am to 4:00pm
Young women in your home interested in Autobody? Get ready for our upcoming YWITT camp, being held Friday March 27, 2026! Please have a CAREERS application completed with a cover letter, resume, HCS 3000, and off-campus approval.
Limited Spots Available, you will be contacted if you get a spot.
Sign Up today: careersnextgen.tfaforms.net/5184435
The next Careers Next Generation Youth Internship Fair will take place on March 31 at Notre Dame High School in Calgary. Information on this fair and how to register can be found here.
With any questions about off-campus opportunities, please email the knowledgeable, talented and highly approachable Mr. Chambers at mjchambers@cbe.ab.ca.
GRADUATION UPDATES
Tickets for the Graduation Ceremony and Banquet will become available on Monday, March 16 at 4:00 PM.
Tickets can be requested through the Graduation page on the school website:
https://ernestmanning.cbe.ab.ca/graduation
To request tickets, graduates will need an Access Code, which is their CBE ID number.
Ticket Request Rounds
Round 1: March 16 – March 30
Round 2: March 30 – April 8
Graduation Ceremony
- Ceremony tickets are complimentary.
- School fees do not affect ceremony ticket access.
- Graduates must request one graduate ticket to confirm their attendance.
Round 1: Up to 4 guest tickets may be requested.
Round 2: All remaining tickets will be made available.
Graduation Banquet
- Every attendee must purchase a ticket.
- All school fees must be paid in order to access banquet tickets.
Important: All school fees must be paid by 3:00 PM on Monday, March 16 in order to purchase banquet tickets during Round 1. Payments made after this time may take at least one business day to be processed in the system.
Round 1: Up to 8 tickets may be purchased.
Round 2: All remaining tickets will be made available.
Please see the school's grad page for more detailed information and to stay up to date on all things Grad 2026!
JOSTENS GRAD MEMORABILIA
Jostens will be on site on Tuesday, March 17 from 11:15-12:30 with displays of grad memorabilia for order. More information on Jostens Grad 2026 merchandise can be found here.
EMHS GRAD HOODIES
Manning’s own souvenir grad hoodies are available for purchase for only $55 using this link.
The cost of the Grad Hoodie/Crewneck will be added into your students MYCBE PowerSchool account (https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/home.html ) in the fees section within 1 business day of the order. Once the order is paid and processed you will receive an email that the order is completed.
GRAD SPRING FLOWER FUNDRAISER
The Spring Grad Flower Fundraiser is underway. If you would like to support and purchase some flowers for your garden, it would be greatly appreciated. We have planters, hangers, roses, perennials, herbs, etc. available here: cbeernestmanning.growingsmilesfundraising.com
Deadline to order is April 22 at noon. Pick up will be May 7 from 3:30-5 pm at the school.
EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN
Wrestling
- Good luck to our six Griffins competing in the SSA Provincials in Medicine Hat on March 13-14! We will share the results in the next EMHS Rundown.
Field Hockey
- Senior Team Tryout Monday, March 16 7:00 am Aux Gym
- Senior Team Tryout Tuesday, March 17 7:00 am Aux Gym
- Senior Team Tryout Wednesday, March 18 3:45 pm Turf
Rugby
- Jr/Sr Boys Rugby practice Monday-Thursday 3:45 pm.
- Jr/Sr Girls Rugby practice Monday-Thursday 3:45 pm.
Track and Field
- Interested in joining Track and Field? Contact Ms. Moulton or Mr. Osborne for more details on event practices.
Boys Soccer
- Senior Boys tryout: Monday, March 16 4:00-5:30 pm Maxwell Soccer Centre (Dome)
- Senior Boys tryout: Wednesday, March 18 4:00-5:30 pm Maxwell Soccer Centre (Dome)
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 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
ERNEST MANNING SPRING PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
We look forward to our next opportunity to connect with you formally on:
Thursday March 19 5:00PM - 8:00PM In person
Friday March 20 9:00AM - 12:00PM Online*
Conference booking is open to parents.
Parents book conferences with their child’s teachers through Conference Manager on the MyCBE Parent Portal .
*If you book a Parent Teacher ONLINE Team Meeting here are some tips:
- We recommend you attend your meeting on a tablet or computer.
- Make sure you open or download Microsoft Teams.
- Each teacher will have their own link for you to join. Please refer to the confirmation email that was sent to you when you booked. (search for an email from schoolConferences-noreply@cbe.ab.ca )
- Scroll down and look for the Join the meeting now button.
- Please give yourself time to log into Teams before the conferences start.
KEY UPCOMING DATES
To support our families with upcoming plans:
March 19 – Flex Day / Career Speed Mentoring Day
March 19 & 20 – Parent -Teacher conferences
March 20 – PowerSchool viewing turned off for report card completion
March 21-29 – Spring Break
April 3 – Good Friday – no school
April 8 – Last day of Term 3
April 9 – First day of Term 4
April 24 – Non-Instructional Day – no school for students
May 11- EMHS Graduation – no school for students
June 9 – Last day of classes Semester 2
June 10-23 – final exam period for grades 11 and 12
As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Weekly Rundown, please contact the Main Office.