EMHS Weekly Rundown | October 12-16
Good morning Griffin families!
We know you join the EMHS community on wishing congratulations to our Senior Boys Cross Country team on winning back-to-back City Championships last week to round out their season. Another huge congratulations to our Intermediate Girls team on capturing the City Championship making history by bringing home the first-ever girls cross country banner in Ernest Manning history! Fantastic work by all our athletes who competed this season and good luck to our athletes that will be competing in provincials on October 17th in Edmonton @ Rundle Park!
Before we head into our next week of classes and activities, we would like to take the opportunity to wish all our families a Happy Thanksgiving this weekend, an opportunity for all of us to reflect on what we are most thankful for. 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 this week’s EMTV broadcasts.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY GUIDELINES
At Ernest Manning High School we take academic integrity seriously. As such, we have collectively elaborated Academic Integrity Guidelines that teachers will formally be informing students of starting this coming week. Working in partnership with you and your children, we will educate students as well as holding them to account for their assessments, ensuring they are not only academically prepared for their next steps, but also have the habits of mind and character to enter the world of advanced education and/ or work.
If you have any questions regarding our guidelines, please reach out to any staff member.
PHOTO RETAKE DAY
Students who have not yet had their yearbook / school photo taken, or those wishing to retake their original photo, will be called down throughout the day on Friday, October 16 to have their photos taken.
ERNEST MANNING FALL PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES
We look forward to our next opportunity to connect with you formally on:
Monday October 19 9:00AM - 12:00PM Online*
Tuesday October 20 5:00PM – 8:00PM In-person
Conference booking was opened on Friday, October 9 at 4:00PM. Parents book conferences with their child’s teachers through Conference Manager on the MyCBE Parent Portal .
*If you book a Parent Teacher ONLINE Team Meeting here are some tips:
- We recommend you attend your meeting on a tablet or computer.
- Make sure you open or download Microsoft Teams.
- Each teacher will have their own link for you to join. Please refer to the confirmation email that is sent to you when you booked. (search for an email from schoolConferences-noreply@cbe.ab.ca )
- Scroll down and look for the Join the meeting now button.
- Please give yourself time to log into Teams before the scheduled meeting time.
JANUARY DIPLOMA SIGN-UP FOR COURSES NOT TAKEN AT MANNING
Students enrolled in 30-level Diploma courses at Manning will automatically be registered for the diploma exam in January in order to finish the course.
Some students take courses online in addition to those at Manning. Students needing to write a diploma for a course taken elsewhere can express their interest in doing it at Manning by filling out this form.
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITIES
Students, have you ever thought about doing an international language exchange? They are a great way for students to learn how to communicate and collaborate with diverse cultures, learn more about international communities and become active global citizens. There will be a meeting on Tuesday, October 13th in room 2106 at lunch outlining all the exciting opportunities for virtual or in person exchanges. If you are unable to attend the meeting please see Ms. Clemente in room 2106 or check out the Alberta Learning Website: https://www.alberta.ca/student-and-educator-exchange-programs#jumplinks-0.
Please reach out to Ms. Clemente with any questions.
STUDENT SERVICES SNAPSHOT
Alberta Institutions Post Secondary Fair
October 13th from 6-7:30pm on Main Street. Doors will open at 6pm.
All grade level students and families are welcome!
Alberta based Universities, Colleges and Poly-tech institutions will be in attendance.
Out of Province Post-Secondary Fair
October 21st from 6-8pm. Doors will open at 6pm.
All Grade-level students and families are welcome!
Universities, Colleges, Technological institutions from across Canada (excluding Alberta) will be in attendance.
EMHS SCHOOL COUNCIL CORNER
The Annual General Meeting of School Council will be held this Wednesday, October 14 at 6 pm. Register here to attend virtually or in-person. Those attending online will be sent a link shortly before the meeting.
2026-27 YEARBOOKS ON SALE
The 2026-27 yearbook sales are now open! Take advantage of early bird pricing and get free icons, only until Oct 23rd. Order yours now at https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1114753
Questions about yearbooks can be directed to Ms. Athwal or Ms. Grant, the staff yearbook sponsors.
OFF CAMPUS CORNER
Tire Season has arrived! Students interested in automotive service, tire technician, lube technician, detailing, or other vehicle related careers are encouraged to get their Careers application completed. Employers will be hiring seasonal positions, applications will help connect students with these opportunities when they become available. Students interested in the automotive trades should complete their Careers application and reach out to Rahaf Aburashed with any questions.
Work the Oct 19 Referendum. Students and youth aged 16 and older who are eligible to work in Canada can apply for paid Election Officer positions for the Alberta referendum.
Key details for student applicants include:
- Available Roles: Positions include Information Officers, Voting Officers, Registration Officers, Record Clerks, Ballot Box Clerks, and Counting Officers. (Note: While 16- and 17-year-olds are eligible for several roles, some specific positions require workers to be 18 or older).
- Work Schedules: Opportunities are available during Advance Voting, Election Day, and for post-election ballot counting.
- Requirements: Applicants must pass a criminal record check and remain strictly non-partisan during employment (no political activity allowed while employed). Complete online and in-person training is provided for all hired workers.
Interested students can apply directly through the online form on the Elections Alberta Election Officer Recruitment page. No cover letter or resume is required.
SAIT Open House: On Friday, October 23 and Saturday, October 24, SAIT will host its Open House, an opportunity for students to tour the school, take part in hands-on demonstrations, ask questions and learn about all the amazing, industry-leading programs SAIT offers. Plus, the campus is just a train ride away! Students interested in attending the Open House on Friday October 23 as part of the Manning group, please see Mr. Chambers.
Interested families please connect with Mark Chambers, our off-campus coordinator.
CHILD AND YOUTH CAREGIVER SERIES
Child & Youth Well-Being Family & Caregiver Series - Calgary Board of Education
EMMPA FUNDRAISERS
Hey chocolate lovers! 🍫 The Ernest Manning Music Parents’ Association is kicking off our Purdys Fundraiser early and you’re invited to help us reach our goal. Order your winter treats through our custom link and up to 30% of your purchase goes directly to Ernest Manning Music and your Student!
Everything is made in Canada and packed with care at the Purdys Vancouver chocolate factory. 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
We are excited to announce that the Springbank Cheese Fundraiser is back! This is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some delicious Canadian cheese while supporting the talented students in our Ernest Manning Music Program.
Ordering your favourite Springbank cheeses is simple and convenient, making it easy to support our music students while stocking up on delicious products for your family and friends this Holiday Season.
How can you help?
- Order your favourite cheeses from Springbank Cheese, just click on the link SPRINGBANK CHEESE.
- Support a band student by helping them raise funds for their Band Tour to Halifax, Nova Scotia this Spring.
Order by November 13th, and Pick up is November 27.
Every order makes a difference! Thank you for your continued support of the Ernest Manning Music Program. We are grateful to have such a wonderful community behind our students, and we look forward to another successful Springbank Cheese Fundraiser!
Please reach out to Viviana Pacheco with any questions regarding EMMPA.
EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN
Girls Soccer
- Sr Girls Soccer Quarterfinals vs Dr. E.P. Scarlett Thursday, October 15th 4:30 pm @ Ernest Manning
- Sr Girls Soccer Division 1 Playoff Grid- https://cshsaa.ca/cshsaa/Schedule
Football
- Sr Football vs St. Francis Thursday, October 15th 7:30 pm @ Shouldice- Hellard Field
Volleyball
- Jr Boys vs Our Lady of the Rockies Tuesday, October 13th 5:00 pm @ Our Lady of the Rockies
- Sr Boys vs Our Lady of the Rockies Tuesday, October 13th 6:30 pm @ Our Lady of the Rockies
- Jr Girls vs All Saints Tuesday, October 13th 5:00 pm @ All Saints
- Sr Girls vs All Saints Tuesday, October 13th 6:30 pm @ All Saints
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.
KEY UPCOMING DATES
As families develop their fall calendars, please be aware of the following up-coming dates and events which include:
Monday, October 12 – Thanksgiving Day – no school
Friday, October 16 – Photo Retake Day
Monday, October 19 – no school - 9am – noon – Parent Teacher online conferences
Tuesday, October 20 – 5pm-8pm – Parent Teacher in-person conferences
Friday, October 30 – Last day of Term One
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
As always, if you have any questions about the Weekly Rundown, please contact the main office.