Important School Dates 
Tuesday, Sept. 5
- First Day of Classes
Tuesday, Sept. 12
6:00 pm - Grade 12s Meet the Teacher
6:30 pm - All other grades Meet the Teacher
7:00 pm - Mandatory General School Meeting
Monday, Sept. 18 - Icon Photography - School Photos
Tuesday, Sept. 19 - 6:30pm - Parent Workshop - Set Up for Success: Collaboration for Student, Parent and Teacher Success (Foothills Academy School only)
Thursday, Sept. 21 & 22- Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews - No School
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Meet the Teacher Night and Mandatory General Meeting
Looking Forward to Seeing You Next Tuesday
The first day back is always so full of anticipation and excitement from teachers and students alike. Today we welcomed everyone back and look forward to the year ahead.
We look forward to seeing everyone next Tuesday evening, September 12th, when we will have our mandatory General Meeting in the gymnasium following the Meet the Teacher meetings (Grade 12s meet at 6 pm; all other grades meet at 6:30 pm). We have lots of updates to share with you and exciting plans for the upcoming year. See you then!
Dr. Karen MacMillan and Simon Williams
Co-Executive Directors
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Subway Lunches
The first Subway lunch delivery will be on
Sept. 20th. Order forms will go home the first week of school and due back on
Sept. 11 with payment.
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Community Services - Psychology Group Programs
Acting Social, Let's Be Social & Girls Only - All Starting September 23rd
We are currently registering for three of our Psychology small group programs. All programs begin Saturday, September 23rd.
Acting Social for 9 to 14 Year Olds - Has your child completed one of our Camp Amicus programs or Let's Be Social? If so, they may be ready to go beyond the basics of a social skills program and are ready
to build on those skills through role-playing and other experiential activities. If your child hasn't done these programs but you would like them to do Acting Social, exceptions may be made on a case by case basis for Foothills Academy students. Please inquire.
Girls Only!
offers a powerful 8 week program designed for girls between the ages of 9-12 & 13-16 with LD/ADHD. This program aims to engage girls in topics and issues pertaining to their social, emotional, behavioural, and biological development. A particular focus of the program is to educate and enrich participants' understanding of their diagnosis(es), while also helping them to gain greater awareness of their strengths.
If you are interested in finding out more information or to register, contact Anna Mason at csintake@foothillsacademy.org or call 403.270.9400 ext. 252.
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News from the Gym
Extracurricular Activities Start Soon!
Welcome to PE to all our new and returning students and families!
We are ready for a great year of participation and involvement in PE!
Golf: Begins
Monday 11th September
Practice -
Monday evenings
3:30 - 4:30
SH Tournament -
Monday September 18th at Redwood Meadows
JH Tournament -
Wednesday October 4th at Springbank Links
Letters with more information available from Mrs. Toffolo.
Sign up on the the "Coaches Corner" notice board.
Volleyball: Begins Monday 11th September
SH Volleyball -
Monday and
Wednesday evenings -
3:30 start.
JH Volleyball -
Tuesday and
Thursday evenings -
3:30 start
Sign up on the the "Coaches Corner" notice board.
Running Club: Begins Thursday 28th September
Sign up on the the "Coaches Corner" notice board.
Annual School Terry Fox Run - September 28th
We are excited to be back and encourage lots of participation.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to ask.
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Gym Strip
Available Now
The gym uniform consists of black shorts and white t-shirt.
We have a full stock of "Falcons" gym strip and it is always available for purchase from the gym office.
Shorts - $20
Shirts - $15
Falcons draw string bag - $5 (optional)
Hoodies and sweat pants - $30 each (Optional)
We are happy to fit your child with the appropriate size gear or you are welcome to come before or after school with your child to make a purchase.
Please send in cash or a cheque payable to "Foothills Academy Student Council" if you wish to make a purchase.
Gym strip will also be on sale at meet the teacher night.
Viv Toffolo - Athletic Director
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Yoga After School with Ms. Kelly
Free for Students; Parents & Staff welcome
Yoga meaning "union," is a practice of connecting the mind and body through breath. Open to all body types, and levels of experience, yoga is a mindfulness practice that promotes self-awareness, stress reduction, and overall well-being. Ms. Kelly, our resident secondary English teacher has earned her yoga teaching certification and would like to invite the Foothills community (staff, parents, and students) to practice yoga Tuesday evenings from 4:30pm-5:30pm in the
Wellness Center.
This practice is designed for all levels and beginners alike, no experience necessary. Sessions will run from
Tuesday, September 12th - Tuesday, December 12th
. Students of Foothills Academy may attend for free.Other participants can purchase a 10 class pass for $90. To inquire or register, please email Ayra Kelly at a
ayrajkelly@gmail.com
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Namaste!
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Note from the Business Office
Merchandise Donations Needed
Fall Funtasia will be here before we know it on Nov. 3rd. Please bring your donated merchandise items to the school as soon as you can. If you need ideas or aren't sure what is needed, please contact
Jan Haggeman or call 403.270.9400 ext. 215.
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Message from FAPA
Hello from the FAPA desk. I hope you had an enjoyable summer with time spent with people you hold most dear.
As life returns to routines and the rhythms of school life we would like to remind you to bring in your sold raffle tickets and cash (or if you prefer a cheque made out to FAPA). We have been working on reconciling them through out the summer and would appreciate your returning them as soon as possible - as there is quite a process that happens after they are returned. Fall Funtasia will be here before we know it (Nov. 3rd) and with it the deadline for returning all of your sold ticket books and monies. If you haven't picked up your tickets yet, please do so at the school office. Just a friendly reminder that you are responsible to sell all of your ticket books as part of your family commitment, unless you have bought out of fundraising.
Thank you,
Kathy Laycock
FAPA President
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Volunteer Opportunity
Do You Know How to Sew?
We are in need of someone who can sew a very simple, valence for the stage in the gym. Material and supplies will be provided. Contact
Trevor Anderson in the Back office via email or call 403.270.9400 ext. 214 for more details.
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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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