EMHS Weekly Rundown – November 2-6 

Good morning Griffin families!  

We hope your weekend has been spooktacular (you know I just had to). It is hard to believe it is November 1, and that our first report cards of the school year, marking your children’s Term 1 progress, will be ready for your viewing this Wednesday, November 4, online through MyCBE / PowerSchool. No printed report cards are produced as they can be downloaded through the MyCBE portal. If you require a printed copy please email ernestmanning@cbe.ab.ca. 

As a complement to all the detailed information on the Ernest Manning Website, we bring you this edition of the Weekly Rundown.  

 

ERNEST MANNING TELEVISION (EMTV) 

EMTV broadcasts to students every morning in their Period 1 or 2 classes. Please enjoy this summary of the broadcasts from this past week. 

 

CULINARY ARTS MENU 

In addition to all of the fresh sweet and savoury items homemade by our Culinary Arts students, here is the hot food menu for this week.  

Monday Nov 2 

Sweet and smoky bacon bison cheeseburger with fries and Alabama dipping sauce 

Tuesday Nov 3 

Sundried tomato and grilled chicken lasagna, Caesar salad and focaccia bread 

Wednesday Nov 4 

Thai chicken coconut curry, jasmine rice, steamed broccoli 

Thursday Nov 5 

Alberta roast beef, mashed potatoes, roasted cauliflower and squash, demi sauce 

 

 

JANUARY EXAM PERIOD SCHEDULE 

Following the Christmas break, the last day of Semester 1 classes for all students will be Friday, January 15, with our Exam Period starting Monday, January 18. Besides final exams and diploma writing, teachers use the exam period to prioritize opportunities for continued learning and reassessment for students. While attendance is not mandatory, teachers proactively reach out to all students to inform them of these opportunities. Examples: credit rescue; targeted support or intervention; and targeted assistance with assignment completion for specific outcomes. Please refer to the Exam Period Schedule here.  

 

SCHOOL COUNCIL CONNECTIONS 

School Council/ Parent Advisory Committee Wednesday November 18  

We look forward to the next School Council meeting, on Wednesday, November 18 at 6 pm, both virtually and in-person. Mark your calendars and sign up here to attend.  

 

2026/27 CLUBS BROCHURE 

We are fortunate to have so many opportunities for students to be engaged in the life of the school community, and our clubs play a big part. 90% of clubs running at Ernest Manning are student-led, giving students not only a means to gather with like-minded peers, but also take an active leadership role in high school. We invite you to peruse this year’s clubs here.  

 

STUDENT TRAVEL OPPORTUNITY – EXPLORE EASTERN CANADA WITH US! 

Ernest Manning students are invited to join in an exciting 7-day adventure through the historic cities of Ottaway, Montreal and Quebec City.  Students who participate will experience Canada's rich history and culture firsthand through iconic landmarks, museums, cultural experiences, local cuisine, and opportunities to engage with Canada's bilingual heritage. 

Beyond these fascinating cities, this trip offers students the chance to build friendships, gain independence, and create memories that will last a lifetime. 

This travel opportunity is open to all current Ernest Manning students. Our trip is being organized by Explorica with the trip planned for April 24-30, 2027. 

The estimated costs for this trip are between $3,600 and $4,100. A minimum of 30 participants are required in order for the trip to proceed. 

Interested students or parents should contact Mrs. Nikki Davidson at niddavidson@cbe.ab.ca before Wednesday November 4, 2026. 

 

GRAD PHOTO SESSIONS 

Though our 2026/27 Graduation Ceremony and Banquet take place on Tuesday, May 11, 2027, it is already time to book your Grad Photo Session with Lifetouch. Please book your appointment here.  

2026/27 YEARBOOK ORDERING 

The 2026-27 yearbook sales are now open! Make sure you get your copy secured! Order now at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1114753 

  

OFF CAMPUS CORNER 

CAREERS INTERNSHIP FAIRS Paid internship opportunities for Alberta youth 

CAREERS: The Next Generation is opening the doors to paid internship opportunities connected to off-campus education. 

Students and parents are invited to meet employers, explore career pathways, and learn how classroom learning can turn into paid, hands-on experience. 

Why Attend? 

  • Learn about paid internship opportunities 
  • Connect directly with employers hiring youth 
  • Explore off-campus education pathways 
  • Discover careers in in-demand industries 
  • Pre-register for a chance to win door prizes 

Fair Date & Location 

  • November 25th, 2026 from 6pm to 8pm 
  • All Saints High School (729 Legacy Village Road SE) 

Sign up to pre-register and learn more. 

  

CAREERS SUMMER APPLICATION DEADLINES 

Students interested in applying for the CAREERS program for Summer 2027 are reminded of the following application deadlines: 

  • Health positions: March 30, 2027. Students interested in health-related placements must submit a completed application by this date. 
  • All other areas of interest: May 31, 2027. Students applying for any other area are to submit a completed application by this date. 

Please encourage interested students to plan ahead and ensure their applications are completed and submitted before or by the deadline. Thank you for your support! 

Unique Pathways Dual Credit and Exploratory Programing for Grade 11 and 12 Students 

The CBE 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 that allow students to participate in post-secondary learning with the support of a supervising CBE teacher. These programs allow students to complete high school their own way, and set students up for future success by easing the transition to post-secondary learning and/or the workplace.  Students interested in these unique programs are encouraged to look at the programs available on the CBE Off-Campus Website.  Applications for Winter (Semester 2) are available on the website and are due by November 20th to your Off-Campus Coordinator Mr. Chambers.  Start your application early and come see Mr. Chambers with any questions you have in Student Services during Periods 1 and 4. 

Interested families please connect with Mark Chambers, our off-campus coordinator. 

 FANTASTIC WEBSITE CONNECTING APPRENTICES WITH EMPLOYERS 

A brand new website apprenticesearch.com connects current or future apprentices with employers across Canada. We encourage students to check it out! 

 

EMMPA FUNDRAISERS 

Support a band student by helping them raise funds for their Band Tour to Halifax, Nova Scotia this Spring through these three initiatives:  

PURDY’S CHOCOLATES 

Order your winter treats through our custom link and up to 30% of your purchase goes directly to Ernest Manning Music and your Student! 

New this year, orders can be mailed directly to our supporters.  👉 Start shopping: https://fundraising.purdys.com/fundraising/campaign/000033512 

Please order by: November 15, 2026      Pick-up: November 26, 2026 

SPRINGBANK CHEESE 

Order your favourite cheeses from Springbank Cheese, just click on the link SPRINGBANK CHEESE.  

Order by November 13th, and Pick up is November 27.  

WINTER RAFFLE  

Purchase a ticket for your chance to win one of 5 great prizes including Hockey Tickets to the New Year's Eve Flames game at the Saddledome ! 

🎟️ Buy your tickets here: https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/emhswinter/ 

Please consider entering and sharing the link with friends and family. Your support is truly appreciated! 💙  

Please reach out to Viviana Pacheco with any questions regarding EMMPA. 

 

EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN 

Nov. 2nd - Nov. 6th 

Football 

Volleyball 

Wrestling 

  • The Wrestling season begins on Monday, November 2nd! If you are interested in joining Ernest Manning wrestling, please contact our Head Coach Ms. Perry @  BrPerry@cbe.ab.ca 

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 and our home turf field 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 

For questions regarding athletics, please contact our Athletic Director, Mike Klukas. 

 

2ND ANNUAL ERNEST MANNING CAREER SPEED MENTORING DAY NEEDS YOU! 

We are looking forward to our EMHS Career Speed Mentoring Day on Friday March 12 2027, a day during which students can explore career interests with mentors working in the field (aka – you!) 

No preparation is necessary on the part of mentors – just your wisdom and experience.  

If you or anyone you know is interested in this opportunity to mentor students about potential jobs and careers, please fill out this form. 

 

KEY UPCOMING DATES 

As families develop their fall calendars, please be aware of the following up-coming dates and events which include:  

Monday, November 2 – First day of Term Two 

Wednesday, November 4 – Term One Report Cards  

Wednesday, November 11- Sunday November 15 – Fall Break  

Friday, November 27 – Professional Learning Day – no school for students 

December 19-January 3 – Christmas break 

January 4-15 – Regular classes for all students 

January 18-28 – Exam period – see schedule above 

January 29 – last day of Sem 1 – no school for students  

 

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