Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown
March 10 - March 14
Greetings Griffin families,
This week marks the last full week of classes before March Break which starts for students on Friday, March 21. As a complement to all the detailed information found on the Ernest Manning High School website, here is your Weekly Rundown for March 10-14.
EMTV Weekly Rundown
EM DAILY Weekly Rundown is not available for last week as some of our Fine Arts classes were learning on the road in Banff. We look forward to the next installment of the Rundown!
Ernest Manning official social media accounts are also online!
Instagram, X and Threads: emhs_cbe
Upcoming Flex Day
Thursday, March 20 marks our next Flex Day, an opportunity for students to design their own learning for the day, by scheduling appointments with teachers to receive small-group instruction, reassessment or to complete missing assignments. It is also a day when students can study independently or with friends in our Learning Commons or Cafeteria. No attendance is taken on Flex Day, which runs from 9 am – 2 pm. If a student is not currently experiencing success (under 50) in a course or courses, parents will be notified, and the student is expected to attend Flex Day to improve his / her understanding of course material.
EMHS Parent-Teacher Conferences
Thursday, March 20 – 5 pm – 8 pm
Friday, March 21 – 9 am – 12 pm
This term, all parent-teacher conferences will take place virtually. A link to sign up through Conference Manager will be sent out Monday, March 10 at 3 pm (today!!) when bookings open.
Course Selection
Course selection for our current grade 10s and 11s is taking place currently in PowerSchool and will close at the end of March. Course selection is NOT first-come, first-served. There are many courses for students to choose from. To assist you in selecting the most suitable courses, our EMHS Complementary Course Guide is available for your reference.
Staff Appreciation Lunch Fundraiser
The EMHS Parent Council looks forward to hosting a Staff Appreciation Lunch on May 16, an opportunity to thank the teachers and support staff for all their hard work educating our kiddos throughout the year. If you would like to contribute towards this fundraiser, please use the following link.
Graduation Updates
Please refer to our website for the latest information on Grad 2025.
EMHS ATHLETICS
Basketball
- Congratulations to all our basketball teams on a great season! Thank you to our seniors for their hard work and dedication to the program. We were very lucky to have you represent the Griffins!
Wrestling
- Congratulations to our wrestling team on a fantastic season! This group put in the work all season and had a great showing at City Finals. Shoutout to Kate D., Caate J., and Wenjun B. for earning a spot to compete at Provincials on March 14–15 at Crescent Heights High School!
Badminton
- Tri-Meet Monday, March 10 @ Ernest Manning 3:45 pm- 7:00 pm
Spring sports tryouts begin Monday, March 10! Please see below for all practice times anlocations.
Come prepared for the weather—practices scheduled in the main or aux gym will move outside if conditions allow. All athletes should bring a hoodie and sweatpants to be prepared for any changes.
Field Hockey
Junior Field Hockey Tryouts
- Monday, March 10 @ 3:45 pm (meet outside the main gym, be prepared for the weather.)
- Tuesday, March 11 @ 7:00 am in the main gym.
Senior Field Hockey Tryouts
- Monday, March 10 @ 7:00 am in the aux gym (be prepared to go outside)
- Wednesday, March 12 @ 3:45 pm in the aux gym (be prepared to go outside)
- Thursday, March 13 @ 7:00 am in the aux gym (be prepared to go outside)
Boys Rugby
Junior and senior teams will attend tryouts at the same times and dates but will be split into separate groups during the sessions. Be prepared to go outside during all sessions.
- Monday, March 10 @ 7:00 am in the main gym and 3:45 pm on the turf
- Tuesday, March 11 @ 7:00 am in the aux gym and 3:45 pm on the turf.
- Wednesday, March 12 @ 7:00 am on the turf and 3:45 pm on the turf.
- Thursday, March 13 @ 7:00 am on the turf.
- Friday, March 14 @ 7:00 am on the turf.
Girls Rugby
- Monday, March 10 @ 3:45 pm on the turf
- Tuesday, March 11 @ 3:45 pm in the aux gym (be prepared to go outside).
- Wednesday, March 12 @ 3:45 pm in the aux gym (be prepared to go outside).
- Thursday, March 13 @ 3:45 pm- classroom session.
Boys Soccer
Junior Boys tryouts will be held this week. Senior Boys tryouts will begin the following week.
- March 10 @ Calgary Soccer Centre CSC Annex Delta Field- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
- March 12 @ Calgary Soccer Centre CSC Annex Delta Field- 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Soccer tryout information
You need indoor shoes (not cleats) for Calgary Soccer Centre (Junior Boys).
Cleats for Senior Boys @ Shane Homes West Dome
Cleats are mandatory for the season.
Wear proper gear
Be ready 15 minutes before the tryout begins so we can hand out pinnies and organize teams.
Don’t be late, we only have 1h.
It is your responsibility to organize a ride there and back.
Track and Field
- Organizational meeting Monday, March 10 @ noon in the multipurpose room
Please follow our Athletics Instagram account, @EMHS.Athletics, for the latest updates on our teams!
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.
Go Griffins!
OFF-CAMPUS EDUCATION
Dual Credit and Exploratory Programs
Is your student interested in gaining post-secondary experience while still in high school or participating in career-focused, hands-on learning with industry professionals? If so, dual credit or exploratory programs might be a perfect fit. Applications for Fall 2025/Summer 2025 dual credit programs are now open!
Please visit the Unique Pathways website (https://cbe.ab.ca/programs/high-school/unique-pathways-and-off-campus-education/Pages/default.aspx) to explore the available programs. If your student is interested, they can book a meeting with Mr. Klukas for assistance with their application. The deadline for applications is April 17th.
Please note all applications need to be submitted through Mr. Klukas -> for more information contact Mr. Klukas @ miklukas@cbe.ab.ca
Open House Opportunities
CBE Unique Pathways will be hosting two identical, online sessions on March 10 and April 3 providing a general overview of upcoming programs and to answer student and parent questions.
Please see attached posters for the CAREER fair March 19 @ Notre Dame High School and the Young Women in Trades and Technologies Calgary Camp March 21st- 22nd.
Notre Dame CAREER Fair Mar 19 2025.jpg
GRAD PHOTO APPOINTMENTS - LIFETOUCH
Book your Calgary Studio Grad Session using this link
Griffins Football Spring 2025 Fundraiser
https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/emhspac
Thank you SO MUCH for supporting the football program with this lottery ticket fundraiser. We have raised a lot of money so far but we're still a ways away from reaching our goal. Every ticket adds up!
Looking Ahead
March 20 – 21 – Parent Teacher conferences
March 20 – Flex Day
March 21 – no school for students – beginning of Spring Break
March 21 - 1 pm – Report card viewing turned off in PowerSchool
March 31 – Classes resume
April 9 – Last day of classes Term 3
April 10- First day of classes Term 4
April 11 – PowerSchool report card viewing enabled
April 18 – Good Friday – no school
April 21 – System Professional Development -no school for students
As always, if you have any questions regarding the EMHS Weekly Rundown, please contact the Main Office.