Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown

Sep 15 - Sep 19

Greetings Griffin Families! 

Hard to believe we just finished our first FULL week of classes. With all the activities already occurring around the building, it feels very much like we are in full swing.  

With start up come questions from families, and we encourage you to keep sending them our way.  To help direct your inquiries to the best person or department, we have created an EMHS Communication Cheat Sheet as your quick guide for support. We encourage you to download a copy for yourself for ease of access.  

As a complement to all of the detailed information on our website, below are some highlights of upcoming activities at EMHS.  

EMTV Weekly Rundown 

Stay tuned for the first wrap up of the season at the end of next week.  

SCHOOL COUNCIL CONNECTIONS 

School Council plays an important role in supporting student success, providing funding and logistical support to various school-based initiatives, as well as valuable feedback in strategic direction.  All parent(s)/guardian(s) are invited to attend the first School Council meeting of 2025/26 on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at @6pm.  Please use this link to register. Please contact the main office if you have any questions regarding School Council. 

School Council Grade 11 and 12 Post-Secondary Information Session 

Parents and students of grade 11 and 12 students are invited to a session by a guest speaker on Sept 25 from 6:30- 8pm on “Navigating the Post Secondary Application Process”. 

Any questions about the event can be emailed to chair@emhscouncil.com. 

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 

Parent Lending Library 

Thanks to the generosity of our Parent Council, we are pleased to be able to offer a new lending library of books of interest to high school parents. Next time you are in the office, feel free to browse our selection of titles and borrow one that interests you.  

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.   

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! 

 Students with a Half-Day Schedule 

From time-to-time students nearing graduation will have a half-day schedule for a variety of reasons. Due to our very busy hallways this year (we have over 2000 students attending classes), students with half-day schedules are reminded to be at home until their classes start and go home once they end.  

EMMPA AGM Notice of Date Change  

The Annual General Meeting of Ernest Manning Music Parent Association (EMMPA) will be held on Monday, September 22, at 7:00 pm in the band room (Room 1415). At this meeting, the Board of Directors will provide a report about the 2025-2026 school year, information about our upcoming year, and elect a new Board of Directors. This is a mandatory meeting for all the parents of students in the Ernest Manning Music Program. For any inquiries about the Music Parents’ Association, please contact Viviana Pacheco at emmpaassistant@gmail.com. 

EMHS Clubs Fair  

There are many ways to make friends and explore interests at Ernest Manning and joining one of our 30 clubs is an example. We are looking forward to hosting our annual Clubs Fair Wednesday, September 24 and Thursday September 25 at noon on Main Street as well as during the High School Orientation on Thursday evening. This is an opportunity for students to promote and join clubs they are interested in.  

To propose a new club, students begin by meeting with AP Ms. Waringer to discuss the club proposal.  

November Diploma Exam Writing 

We will once again be running Diploma Exams this November in cooperation with Western Canada High School. Exams will be offered in the following way: 

Manning: Social, Chemistry, Physics, Science 

Western: ELA, Math, Biology 

Students who have completed Diploma courses but have not written their Diploma exam for the course, can use this form to indicate their interest in writing an exam in November. Students CANNOT write a diploma exam until they have completed the course.  

OFF-CAMPUS CORNER 

Olds College Open House Field Trip 

Did you know? Olds College of Agriculture & Technology has been ranked one of Canada’s Top 50 Research Colleges, currently holding the 14th spot?  Olds College is hosting an open house event on Friday, October 3 and Saturday, October 4. Ernest Manning High School will be taking a group of Grade 11 &12 students to attend the Open House on Friday, October 3rd. Olds College offers a variety of programs in areas such as: Agriculture, Agriculture Technology, Animal Health, Business, Equine, Horticulture, Land & Environment, Hospitality & Tourism, Trades & Apprenticeship and boosts a very high employment rate following graduation. If this opportunity sounds like a good fit for your child Click Here to fill out the form.  For more information on programs offered by Olds College please visit https://www.oldscollege.ca/programs/index.html 

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

EMHS Language Course Challenge Information Meeting 

If your child has one of the following additional languages in their back pocket: 

Arabic, Cantonese, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Ukrainian 

and they would like to receive high school credits for that language, they may want to attend the Language Course Challenge information meeting this Thursday, September 18 at 12:00 noon in the Learning Commons.  

Ernest Manning High School Orientation Evening 

On Thursday, September 25 we open our doors to families for our High School Orientation. This is more than Meet the Teacher, though you will also have an opportunity to attend all of your child’s classes as we run a mini-timetable. We will also have information sessions and club sign up opportunities throughout the evening. The schedule for the evening is as follows: 

5:00-6:00 – Student Club organizers available on Main Street to share their club information.  

5:15 - 5:45 – Advanced Placement Presentation for Grade 10 families and new students to the AP Program in the Main Gym 

5:15 - 5:45 – Off-Campus Opportunities Presentation in the Theatre  

6:00 – 6:25 – Greetings and Welcome to EMHS Orientation  

6:30 – 8:00 – a chance to rotate through your child’s 4 period schedule in 20-minute intervals, meet the teacher, learn about the course, ask any general questions. 

6:30- 8:00 – Navigating Post-Secondary Applications for gr 11 and 12 families – presentation sponsored by School Council – Learning Commons 

8:00-8:30 – Robotics Parent Information Session – Learning Commons – for parents of students currently enrolled in Robotics  

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN 
 

September 15–19

Volleyball 

  • Sr. Girls vs Western – Tue, Sept 16 · 5:00 pm @ Western Canada HS 
  • Jr. Girls vs Western – Tue, Sept 16 · 6:30 pm @ Western Canada HS 
  • Sr. Boys vs All Saints – Tue, Sept 16 · 5:00 pm @ All Saints 
  • Jr. Boys vs All Saints – Tue, Sept 16 · 6:30 pm @ All Saints 
  • Jr. Girls vs Centennial – Thu, Sept 18 · 5:00 pm @ Ernest Manning 
  • Sr. Girls vs Centennial – Thu, Sept 18 · 6:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 

Football 

  • Jr. Boys vs William Aberhart – Wed, Sept 17 · 5:00 pm @ Shouldice Park, Encana Field 
  • Sr. Boys vs LCI – Fri, Sept 19 · 7:30 pm @ Shouldice Park, Stampeder Field 

Girls Soccer 

  • Sr. Girls vs Dr. E.P. Scarlett – Tue, Sept 16 · 4:30 pm @ Dr. E.P. Scarlett 
  • Sr. Girls vs Bishop Carroll – Thu, Sept 18 · 4:30 pm @ Ernest Manning 

Cross Country 

  • Meet #1 – Wed, Sept 17 · 4:45 pm @ Canmore Park 

Swimming 

  • Swim registration meeting- Monday, September 15th @ lunch in room 1101. Swimmers of all abilities are welcome! 

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 

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

Wednesday, September 17      | School Council meeting 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM 

Monday, September 22      | EMTV – EM DAILY Season 10 Premiere 

Monday, September 22             | Cafeteria Service Begins 

Monday, September 22           | EMMPA AGM Meeting 7:00pm - 8:30pm 

Wed Sept 24 – Thurs Sept 25   | Extra-curricular Clubs Fair (noon & during EMHS Orientation)   

Thursday, September 25      | High School Orientation Evening 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM 

Thursday, September 25           | Robotics Parents’ Information Session 8:00 PM  

Monday, September 29              | Non-Instructional Day – no school for students 

Tuesday, September 30             | National Day for Truth and Reconciliation No School 

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