EMHS Weekly Rundown | October 5-9
Good morning Griffin families!
We hope you are enjoying the amazing fall weather this weekend. As we head into our first full week of October, we bring you this edition of the Weekly Rundown, a complement to the comprehensive information available on the Ernest Manning Website.
ERNEST MANNING TELEVISION (EMTV)
EM DAILY Weekly Rundown is now available. Enjoy the first edition of our 11th season here !
CULINARY ARTS MENU
In addition to all the made-in-house salads, sandwiches and sweet treats, here is the hot food menu for the upcoming week:
Monday, Oct 5 - Butter Chicken, Basmati Rice, Garlic Naan
Tuesday, Oct 6 - Beef Lasagna, Caesar Salad
Wednesday, Oct 7 - Pork Carnita Burrito, Tater Tots, Avocado Crema
Thursday, Oct 8 - Mexican Style Thanksgiving - 9 Spice Smoked Turkey, Creamy Polenta, Mole, Fermented Jalapeno Hot Sauce, Salsa Verde
STUDENT PARKADE ACCESS
To avoid accidentally hitting the parkade overhead door, Grade 12 students accessing the parkade are reminded to slow down and scan their parking passes EACH TIME they enter.
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 will open to parents 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.
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.
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM
Our school has a video surveillance system to help maintain a safe and secure environment at the school for students, staff and the public, and to help address vandalism and criminal activity on school property.
The video surveillance system is installed and reviewed in accordance with Administrative Regulation 1066. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), specifically section 10(1) and the Access to Information Act (ATIA).
This technology can be placed in areas such as the school parking lot, building entrances and exits, stairwells and hallways. This information is recorded and collected to help maintain a safe and secure environment in the school and on school property. The users of this information are the principal or designate and law enforcement personnel in the case of reported incidents that would require an investigation. Only authorized persons will review video surveillance information.
Inquiries concerning the video surveillance system, or the collection and use of recorded information may be made by contacting the school office.
MODULAR CLASSROOMS UPDATE
The modular units are currently scheduled to be moved on site Nov. 4-7. These dates remain dependent on site readiness and completion of the modular foundations. Full construction is expected to be complete by early 2027.
Safety measures will be in place throughout this work to support the well-being of students, staff and community members. This includes safety flaggers to direct traffic and help ensure safe movement around the site. While school parking is not expected to be affected, traffic impacts are anticipated on Ernest Manning Drive SW between the school and the public LRT parking lot during the modular moves.
If you have any questions about this work, you may reach out to facilityprojects@cbe.ab.ca.
EMHS SCHOOL COUNCIL CORNER
The Annual General Meeting of School Council will be held on 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.
Unique Pathways Information Night. If you were unable to make it last Thursday evening, the CBE Unique Pathways team will also be hosting and Information Night THIS Tuesday, Oct. 6th from 5pm – 7pm at the Career and Technology Centre (2336 – 53 Ave SW).
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.
EMMPA FUNDRAISER
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
EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN
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 5 – Overall course grades visible in PowerSchool
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.