Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown
Nov. 25 - Nov. 29
This week we look forward to our Flex Day Thursday, an opportunity for students to engage in concept review, reassessment and credit recovery opportunities, and to create their own schedule as they prioritize those classes where they feel they could benefit from more focused attention. On Flex Day, we will also be welcoming our new grade 9 students through grade 9 tours and the Open House that follows that evening. I know you join me in welcoming our new cohort of Griffins as they begin to familiarize themselves with the school, staff and subjects. As a complement to all the detailed information found on the Ernest Manning High School website, here is your Weekly Rundown for November 25-29.
EMTV Weekly Rundown
https://vimeo.com/1032051494/75db5871e1
Ernest Manning official social media accounts are also online!
Instagram, X and Threads: emhs_cbe
Graduation Photo Sittings – Bookings Open
Ernest Manning Grad photo sittings will take place at the school November 14-29. Please see this link for information on booking a time slot for your graduate. * Please remember to arrive at your session at least 5 minutes prior to the start time.
2024.25 Yearbook
Time is running out to save money on your yearbook purchase! The Early Bird sale ends on November 29th. Get your 2024-25 yearbooks now and save $5.00 https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/productBrowse/1114753/Ernest-Manning-High-School/2025-Yearbook/2024070604172524758/CATALOG_SHOP/
EMHS Music Society News
Bundle Up Tight, it's Winter Concert Night, Friday December 6, at The Rozsa Center in the Eckhardt Gramatte Hall at 7:00pm. Pre-purchased tickets are $15 for adults and $10 for students and seniors, https://theatre-tickets.ucalgary.ca/?tx=97801, $20/15 at the door. Attendees are treated to a diverse program that blends classical pieces with contemporary favorites celebrating winter, creating a memorable experience that captures the essence of the holiday season.
Flex Day November 28
We look forward to hosting a Flex Day on November 28th from 9 am to 2 pm. Flex Day is an opportunity for students to design their own schedule, visit with teachers they need to, in order to:
- Reassess learning outcomes you now understand better
- Complete missed assignments / recover missing credits
- Attend focused lessons on concepts you don’t understand well
Attendance is not taken on Flex Days – students make appointments with teachers they need to see. *** If a student is not passing a course, students will be invited (and parents emailed) to attend Flex Day to get caught up and move to passing status.
Does my child have to attend? Not unless formally invited (not currently passing).
Can my child go to school that day to study? Yes. Cafeteria and Learning Commons are both spots students can gather to study and eat ramen or other favourite snack.
December 11 Academic Awards
December 11th at 6pm is hosting an Academic Awards Ceremony for the 2023-24 school year. Invitations have been sent to the Recipient’s families and graduated students. Please RSVP to the invitation by November 29th. Please contact Ms Hood at hehood@cbe.ab.ca with any questions regarding these awards.
EMHS Christmas Cookie Fundraiser
Holiday Cookie Decorating Kits made by our Culinary Arts Students will be available for pre-order from November 22 – December 9. Please consider supporting our Skills Competitors by purchasing these delicious and fun made-in-house Christmas Cookie Kits. Cookie Kits include:
6 sugar cookies, 6 gingerbread cookies, 3 bags of icing, 4 bags of sprinkles - $20.00. Cookie pick up will be Dec 16-19.
Instructions on how to order here.
January Diploma Exam Writers
Students taking a Diploma course this semester at another school/ school board (cbelearn, Vista Virtual, Golden Hills etc.) will be registered to write their exams at Manning, believing that a student’s home school is the best location to do so. Please have your child check in with Ms. Waringer to ensure he/she is on the list to write at Manning. Don’t want to miss anyone. If you prefer to have your child write at the alternative school, please send me an email at jowaringer@cbe.ab.ca and we will remove them from our registration. Students re-writing diploma exams will have to pay the 27$ fee through MyPass before being able to register.
January Exam and Credit Recovery Schedule
In order to support your planning over the next few months, the January Exam and Credit Recovery Schedule has been posted on our website:
https://ernestmanning.cbe.ab.ca/exam-schedule?hash=erL2V4YW0tc2NoZWR1bGU=
To find out about grade 10 Final Exams, please contact your child’s teacher directly.
Robotics Parent Involvement Opportunities
Ernest Manning is fortunate to be able to participate at the highest level of Robotics of any school in Calgary, First Robotics. This year for the first time, we will be sending two teams to compete against schools and clubs from around the world, gaining important international experience.
Running a robust Robotics program cannot take place without parent involvement. Please consider one of the many opportunities to support our program here.
EMHS ATHLETICS RUNDOWN NOVEMBER 25-29
As teams gear up for the start of Winter sport competitions next week, there is no news from Athletics this week.
Looking Ahead
November 28 – Flex Day
November 29 – Professional Learning Day – No School
December 10 – Robotics Parent Society Meeting
December 11 – Awards Night
December 16-19 – EMHS Skills Cookie Fundraiser pick up
December 20 – Last Day of Classes before Winter Break
January 6 – Classes Resume
As always, if you have any questions regarding the EMHS Weekly Rundown, please contact the main office.