Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown

EMHS Weekly Rundown November 4-8  

Greetings Griffin Families,  

As we head in earnest into the month of November, students will be embarking on a number of activities highlighting Remembrance Day and the service of Canadians in the Armed Forces, including a Veteran’s Foodbank non-perishable food collection. Please encourage your child to send non-perishable food items to school this week to support local veterans.  As a complement to the information found on the Ernest Manning High School website, here is the Weekly Rundown for your consideration. 

EMTV Weekly Rundown

EM DAILY Weekly Rundown is now available.  

https://vimeo.com/1025165349/99e5bf0753  

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.  

Graduation Fundraiser 

Parents – on behalf of the EMHS Grad Committee, we are running a Winter Plant Fundraiser in support of Grad 2025. 

·         What: Winter Flower Fundraiser – wreaths, outdoor planters, poinsettias, etc available 

·         Who: Everyone! 

·         When: Running now until Nov 20 

·         Why: in support of grad 2025 

Please use  this link to find out more information and to place your order. 
Thank you for your support! 

Parent Council Meeting Wednesday, November 20 

Our next Parent Council Meeting will take place Wednesday, November 20 at 6 pm via Teams. To register for the meeting, please fill out this brief form. A link to the virtual meeting will be sent to you shortly beforehand.  

Bike and Scooter Safety and Security – PLEASE READ 

Due to recent thefts of bicycles and scooters from the bike racks between Ernest Manning and the City of Calgary Parkade building, we strongly encourage families to read this article from Bike Calgary to learn how best to keep these modes of transportation safe, and what to do in case of theft in addition to reporting it to the administration of EMHS.  

Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Fall/Winter Series 

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in a pre-recorded and live online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and Recovery Alberta and will explore topics such as Peer Pressure, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Teens, and navigating Parent-Teen relationships. More information and registration can be found here.  

Culinary Arts Menu 

Monday, Nov 4 

Homemade Meatballs in a Sweet BBQ Sauce, Mac & Cheese, Zucchini Medley 

Tuesday, Nov 5 

Taco Bowls – Seasoned Ground Beef, Refried Beans, Mexi-Rice, Lettuce, Salsa, Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream 

Wednesday, Nov 6 

Beefy Beef Lasagna, Caesar Salad, Garlic Bread 

Thursday, Nov 7 

Slow Roasted Alberta Beef (Halal), Fingerling Potatoes, Stuffed Butternut Squash, Jus 

EMHS ATHLETICS RUNDOWN NOVEMBER 4-8 

Football 

  • Jr. Football City Championship vs St. Francis Wednesday November 6th 7:30 pm @ Shouldice Hellard Field 

Volleyball 

  • Playoffs have begun! Please refer to http://calgaryhighschoolsports.ca/index.php for updated playoff grids throughout the week! 
  • Jr. Boys Volleyball vs Bowness Monday November 4th  5:00 pm @ Ernest Manning 
  • Jr Girls Volleyball vs Western Wednesday November 4th 5:00 pm @ Western Canada 
  • Sr Girls Volleyball vs William Aberhart Thursday November 5th @ William Aberhart 
  • Sr Boys Volleyball vs William Aberhart Thursday November 5th 6:30 pm @ William Aberhart 

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!  

ERNEST MANNING OFF-CAMPUS EDUCATION 

Dual Credit Information: 

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 Semester 2 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, designed for students in Grades 11 and 12. If your student is interested, they can book a meeting with Mr. Klukas for assistance with their application. The deadline for applications is November 15th. 

Please note all applications need to be submitted through Mr. Klukas -> for more information contact Mr. Klukas @ miklukas@cbe.ab.ca 

CAREERS INTERNSHIP 

CAREERS works with Alberta schools to connect students to employers for paid internships. 

Interested in applying? See the attached student portal overview or connect with Mr. Klukas 

Looking Ahead 

Friday November 8 – System Indigenous Professional Learning Day – No School  

November 8-13 – Fall break  

November 14 – Term One Report Cards available for viewing in MyCBE  

November 28 – Flex Day  

November 29 – Professional Learning Day – No School  

 As always, if you have any questions regarding the EMHS Weekly Rundown, please contact the main office.