Important School Dates 
April 14 - Good Friday - no school
To help you plan for the year, a complete copy of the school calendar is available online and through this link.
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Next Year's School Calendar
2017/18 (Tentative) Now Available
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Mid-Term Marks Available
Check Maplewood Parent Site
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Graduation Information
Book photos now. Ticket request form will be sent soon.
Graduation information will be sent to all the graduate families within the next week. Please watch your email for a form to fill in, specifying how many tickets you will be needing.
All graduates need to book a sitting time for your graduation photos. Go to
www.iconexp.com to do so.
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High School Guidance
Great Resources to Check Out!
1.
Scholarships: Did you know that high school grades can be worth up to $2,500?Learn more about
Alberta's Alexander Rutherford Scholarship.
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Summer Camps: Many summer camps for teens are filling up fast. Have a conversation with your teen about attending, volunteering or being employed at one of the amazing camps available. Several Alberta post-secondary institutions have programs & camps for high school students that build interest and skills for programs that they offer.
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Summer School: Considering taking or upgrading a high school course this summer? Registration for
Chinook Learning Services summer school courses opens
May 1st. Have conversations and research early, then read this
LINK to find out why you shouldn't delay to register.
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SAIT Polytechnic: Is SAIT a possibility for your future learning? Check out the many
Information Sessions coming up. The next one is
Tuesday, April 11th 6:00 - 7:30 PM about their Accessibility Services.
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Transfer Alberta: Learn about getting admitted, transferring and support for planning your pathway through post-secondary with the new
Transfer Alberta website
For further information on these or other high school guidance topics, please contact
Laurel Braun.
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Re-registration Packages Return By April 21st
Have You Sent Yours Back Yet?
The re-registration package was sent home before Spring Break with your child and is due back to the Business Office by Friday, April 21st along with either your payment information or your request for tuition reduction. We have gone back to paper and pen this year for (hopefully) the last time. We trust that this will be a smoother, simpler process than last year.
If you have any questions about the registration package, contact Trevor Anderson
or call 403.270.9400 ext. 214. If you need another copy of the registration package, contact Melissa Byrnes.
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Running Club Starts April 11th
New & Returning Members Welcome
Running Club will be up and "Running" again
next Tuesday
(
April 11th
) after school. If your child signed up at the beginning of the year, they should plan to get started again next week. If your child has not been part of Running Club this school year but want to get some extra training in for the "Calgary Marathon" or if you just like to run, they should stop by the office for a permission form to join!
See you
next Tuesday!
Mrs. Cameron, Miss Chisholm and Mrs. Quinn
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New - Yoga for grade 9 -12 Students
4-Week Series Starts April 12th
Yoga meaning "union," is a practice of connecting the mind and body through the breath. Open to all body types, and levels of experiences, yoga is a mindfulness practice that promotes self-awareness, well-being and stress-reduction.
Ms. Kelly has recently earned her yoga teacher certification and would like to invite students Grade 9-12 to join her for a 4-week Hatha and Restorative series once a week Wednesday's after school 3:45 pm-5 pm. This practice is designed for all levels and beginners alike. Students are welcome to bring their own yoga mats however, we do have mats available at the school.
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Parent Workshop
Can We All Calm Down?? Emotional Regulation in the Face of LD &/or ADHD 
Tuesday, April 18th
Even though managing emotions is not a defining feature of the LD &/or ADHD diagnoses, it is something that many families struggle to address. Young people with LD &/or ADHD can be slow to develop the ability to manage their emotions. They can be very reactive, be easily overwhelmed or frustrated, and appear to others as less emotionally mature than their peers. In this workshop we will explore why emotional self-regulation can be a struggle for young people with LD &/or ADHD, and how you can support their development.
Presenter: Dr. Karen MacMillan, Co-Executive Director Foothills Academy Society
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Poetry Slam
April 20th at Arts Commons
We are pleased to announce that our annual Foothills Academy Poetry Slam will be happening on
April 20th.
This year The Slam will be held downtown at the Arts Commons Learning Centre.
Doors open at
6:30 and the show will start at
7pm.
Please join us in supporting our aspiring poets and writers!
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Volunteer Appreciation Tea
You're Invited April 28th!! RSVP by April 23rd
In appreciation of all the volunteer hours you have put in, in support of Foothills Academy, we ask you to please join us for light snacks and beverages on
April 28th from
11:30 am to 12:45 pm.
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Jr. Boys Floor Hockey Tournament
Thursday, April 13th
Next week the JR. BOYS FLOOR HOCKEY TEAM will play in the first tournament of the season!
- Day and Date: Thursday, April 13, 2017
- Start Time: 4:00 PM
- Location: Heritage Christian School
- Players will be provided with transportation to the venue; however, the players will need a ride home at the end of the tournament.
- The conclusion of the tournament will vary depending on the number of wins the boys have.
- Coaches: Mr. White, Mr. D. Williams
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Gordon Hoffman Charity Golf Tournament
Registration Now Open! & Committee Members Sought
We are looking for people who are interested in joining our planning committee who have experience as a planner or participant at golf tournaments or can help recruit potential golfers or sponsors for our event. If you are interested, please contact Loretta.
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Calgary Marathon, Sunday, May 28th
Register & Start Fundraising Now
One of the major fundraising activities that Foothills Academy participates in is the Calgary Marathon Scotiabank Charity Challenge. Last year we raised approximately $110,000 or over 10% of the total amount raised for the Bursary Fund. We hope to raise at least the same amount this year because demand for bursaries has increased. As a reminder, as part of your Family Commitment, you are expected to r
egister at least 4 participants who are raising money for Foothills Academy as part of the Charity Challenge.
To register and begin fundraising, click here. We know it can be a little confusing to register on the Calgary Marathon website so w
If you volunteer at the Calgary Marathon, all instructions and correspondence regarding your assignment will be with the Calgary Marathon directly and not Loretta.
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FAPA Update
Next Meeting Tues. April 11th
Welcome back, we hope you had some down time over Spring Break.
We have an upcoming FAPA meeting next week on
Tuesday, April 11th at 7 pm in the Staff Lounge. We have had fewer people coming out to our most recent meetings, so if you have meant to come and check out a meeting, we would very much like to meet you.
Thank you,
Kathy Laycock
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Community Services E-News Sign Up to Keep Informed
Do you want to find out about all the programs and services offered by Community Services at Foothills? We send out a separate
E-News specifically for Community Services with information about programs, services and other resources in the community. If you're an educator, we have a version specifically for you too.
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