EMHS Weekly Rundown | August 31- Sept 4
Good morning Griffin parents and caregivers,
We look forward to welcoming your children tomorrow for our first day of classes of 2026/27. There will be many folks on hand to support students finding their way to class.
Grade 10: Arrive at or before 8:52 and head to the main gym for a welcome assembly. Bring a paper copy or photo of your schedule. Regular classes after assembly and orientation.
Grade 11: Arrive at or before 10:30 and proceed to the main gym for a welcome assembly. Bring a paper copy or photo of your schedule. Regular classes after assembly.
Grade 12: Arrive at or before 11:35 and make your way to the main gym for a welcome assembly. Bring a paper copy or photo of your schedule. Regular classes in the pm.
Does your child still have questions about his/her timetable?
Student Advisors will be available to meet with students face-to-face on the following dates based on a set call-down schedule:
Tuesday September 1, 2026, | Grade 12s will be called down alphabetically for any outstanding timetables changes
Wednesday September 2, 2026, | Grade 11’s/Grade 10s will be called down alphabetically for any outstanding timetable changes
For any other questions, all students can access their Student Advisor starting Tuesday September 8, 2026.
Updates to school entry procedures
The CBE is in the process of updating how students access the school, involving locking doors during certain times, and buzzing in when doors are locked. We will communicate the full plan as soon as it is available. In the meantime, if students arrive at school and their entry door is locked, we encourage them to proceed to the main entrance, where they can be buzzed in.
Ernest Manning is a Construction Zone
Site preparation is happening to the north of our building, in preparation for 6 portable classrooms which will be completed later in the year. This construction will not displace students from their current classrooms.
EMHS School Council Corner
School Council is a wonderful way for new parents/ guardians to get involved in the life of the school. Our first council meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday, September 16 at 6pm. This meeting will be both virtual and in-person. Please use this link to register to attend. In addition, the Annual General Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14 at 6 pm.
Bike/Scooter Reminders
There are many spaces in the bike racks to the North of the school. Ernest Manning is not immune to bike/ scooter theft. What can you do to prevent this happening to your wheels?
Please see these recommendations from Bike Calgary :
How to Lock Your Bike
- Do not use cable locks as your main lock - they are cut in seconds with cheap cable cutters.
- Nice wheels are worth a lot - loop a high-quality u-lock through the frame and rear wheel. Secure the front wheel with an additional cable if the wheel has a quick release.
- Check out the site The Best Bike Lock for more info on all your lock options.
Welcome Back Barbecue for all Students
We look forward to officially welcoming back all students with a barbecue this Friday, held at the end of the day’s classes. All classes will be shortened to accommodate the event, and students will be dismissed from the barbecue to start their weekend.
Missed school photos last week?
All grades Photo catch-up: Wednesday, Sept 2
No appointment necessary, students will be called down.
Locker Distribution
Grade 11 and 12 students retain lockers from last year – hurray!
Grade 10 and new to Manning students – Wednesday, Sept 2 and Thursday Sept 3 after school in the cafeteria
Cafeteria Service
Cafeteria service, provided by our chefs and Culinary students, will resume Monday September 14. At that time, a wide variety of hot, cold, sweet and savoury options all made by our Culinary students, will be available for purchase.
What should I know about the School Store?
Not only is it a great place for our business students to gain valuable experience in all aspects of retail sales, the store sells many useful and innovative products: calculators, Keybooks, lanyards, Phys Ed gear, Math workbooks, lab goggles and amazing EMHS swag. The store will officially open Sept 8, however teachers will be bringing students down earlier to obtain needed supplies for their classes. For more information about the store, please reach out to Mr. Guglielmo. The store will be open at lunch, after school briefly, as well as for community functions such as High School Orientation and Parent/ Teacher conferences.
EMHS Athletics
Welcome back Griffins! We look forward to another exciting year of Griffin Athletics!
On Tuesday, September 1st, we will host Athletics Fair at lunchtime in the multipurpose room. Come out and see all the opportunities Ernest Manning has to offer this fall and get the chance to meet our coaches! For questions regarding athletics, please contact our Athletic Director, Mike Klukas.
Off-Campus Corner
Working in partnership with schools and families, Impact Society offers
flexible online courses to students in grades 10-12 to allow students to earn three CTS credits toward their Alberta high-school diploma while developing greater confidence, resilience and self-awareness along the way.
Through their CTS courses, students are encouraged to build:
- Confidence and resilience
- Leadership and healthy decision-making
- Greater awareness of their mental health and well-being
- Stronger relationships and a sense of connection
- A clearer understanding of their identity, strengths and purpose
Interested families please connect with Mark Chambers, our off-campus coordinator.
Key Upcoming Dates
As families begin to develop their fall calendars, please be aware of the following up-coming dates and events in August and September which include:
Monday, August 31 | First Day of Classes – welcome back assemblies and orientation
Tuesday, September 1 | First Day of Regular Class Schedule
Tuesday, September 1 | Fall Sports Fair: 12:00 pm Theatre (Information on Fall Sports Teams and Junior Volleyball Tryouts)
Wednesday Sept 2 and Thursday Sept 3 | Locker distribution after school
Tuesday, September 8 | School Store opens
Monday, September 14 | Cafeteria Service Begins
Wednesday, September 16 | School Council meeting 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Week of September 21 | Extra-curricular Clubs Fair
Thursday, September 24 | EMMPA AGM Meeting 4:30pm – 6:00pm
Thursday, September 24 | High School Orientation Evening 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Friday, September 25 | Non-Instructional Day – no school for students
Monday, September 28 | EMTV Season 11 Premiere
Wednesday, September 30 | National Day for Truth & Reconciliation – no school