Important School Dates 
Friday, Oct. 6th
- Deadline to return raffle ticket books to FAPA
Monday, Oct. 9th - Thanksgiving Day - No School
Monday, Oct. 9th - Deadline to enter Early Bird Draw for Fall Funtasia
Saturday & Sunday Oct. 14 & 15 - CADDAC Conference being hosted by Foothills Academy
Tuesday, October 17 -
Parent Workshop - 25 Things Kids with ADHD Wish Their Parents Knew
Thursday, October 19 -
Inside/Out Student Conference
Wednesday, October 25 -
Post-Secondary Fair for Students with Learning Disabilities
Friday, October 27 -
Staff Organizational Day - No School
Friday, November 3 -
Fall Funtasia Gala
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Simon Says
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Thoughts from Simon Williams
Routine & Motivation - A Parent's Role
During October, after the typically frantic start to the school year, things are now settling down, and Foothills is gently humming along with the usual routines which are important to all of our successes. Students and teachers are forging new and stronger relationships essential to students' academic and social outcomes, and parents are getting to know new staff, new curricula, and new expectations with new grades.
 Each year we discuss the crucial role of parents in their child's success, and being in a routine is a small, yet essential part of this. Ensuring that your child has adequate 'break time' when they get home, for healthy nutrition, exercise or relaxation, is vital; so too is the routine and structure they require for their homework and studying. If you want to support your child with their work, try to make regular, consistent, set times each evening for working, and help your child to organize a clear space at home that is free from too many distractions.
Once working, we need to keep our students motivated, and where we try to enhance motivation at school with rewarding praise for effort, parents can follow suit at home by praising children for their efforts in organizing themselves and structuring their work or study. We have to ensure to praise our children for things which they can control, such as the way they layout their work, how they use strategies, how they organize their study time with schedules or timers, or how well they follow explicit instructions to accomplish tasks.
Read more.....
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Cold Weather is Here!
Is Your Child Ready for the Cold?
We awoke to a rude reminder today that winter is around the corner. This is a reminder to all families to ensure that their child has clothing appropriate for the weather.
Foothills Academy policy is that recess is only held indoors when the temperature is -20 with the wind chill. Otherwise, we encourage the students to get outside for some fresh air and the opportunity to move their bodies.Please ensure that they come to school with clothing that will keep them warm enough/dry enough every day. Thanks!
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High School Guidance
Attention Grade 9 - 12 Families
Starting this month, our High School Guidance teacher, Laurel Braun, will be sending home a link to her
Guidance News. Click on the picture to see this month's News.
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Running Club
More runners welcome
Here we are at the first run club of the year! We're still looking to encourage others to come join us on Thursdays
from
3:30-4:30
. For any questions, contact Ms. Cameron.
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Socktober Campaign
Helping Others Stay Warm
For the month of October, 9C will be organizing a Socktober Campaign. They are asking you to donate warm socks, mittens, toques, snow pants and jackets to help out Calgarians in need this winter. Boxes will be placed in the hallways and in classrooms where items can be donated. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Danielle Manchak at
dmanchak@foothillsacademy.org
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Pokemon Club
Pokemon Club is Back!
Pokemon Club is back! High school student Theo Esche, leads the club
Thursday
at
12:25pm
in Ms. Kelly's room. Any student interested in battling, sharing trainer tips, Pokemon card collections and meeting new friends is welcome. This picture shows Theo running through his ultimate top 10 favorite Pokemon with the crew. Theo's expertise and thoughtfulness makes him an excellent leader not to mention, he sometimes brings delicious cookies.. Hey! Trainers need strength too to be the very best!
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Art Contest Winners
Congratulations to our Autumn Winners
With the theme of "Autumn", our young artists excelled with their creations! Congratulations to the following winners! Art work is displayed behind the front desk for the next few weeks. Thanks to all participants.
Talise grade 6
Elliot grade 6
Jeramy grade 10
Selina grade 10
Neil grade 10
Berlynn grade 10
Sebastian grade 11
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October Parent Workshop
Most parents of kids and adolescents who have ADHD try very hard to be compassionate and understanding of the nature of ADHD and its various effects on behaviour, mood, academic performance, and so on. What we can all forget, sometimes, is that somewhere in there is a kid who understands ADHD better than anyone else. This presentation is based on hundreds of conversations with kids with ADHD and their response to the basic - but critically important - question "What do you wish others knew about you and your ADHD?" Using their own words is a great place to engage in truly understanding the condition and developing more effective ways to work with kids, adolescents, and young adults who have ADHD while also framing the symptoms in a much more positive manner, so the focus is on strengths as opposed to focusing on the negative effects of ADHD. Strategies developed in collaboration with kids with ADHD will also be discussed.
The workshop will take place on Tuesday, October 17 starting at 6:30 pm. To register for the workshop,
click here.
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CADDAC Conference
October 14 & 15t at Foothills Academy
Did you know that the
Centre for ADHD Awareness (CADDAC) is holding their 9th Annual Conference in Calgary this month at Foothills Academy? And, did you know that our own Executive Co-Director, Dr. Karen MacMIllan is on the CADDAC Board of Directors?
There is a full agenda for both days with local, national and international speakers such as Thomas E. Brown. You can choose to participate on one or both days. For more details or to register,
click here.
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News from the Gym
Golf and Volleyball
JH Golf:
The team member are pumped to be participating in the CISAA JH Golf tournament tomorrow -
October 4th.
Mrs Toffolo is looking forward to meeting all golfers and parents at Springbank Links at
8:20am for registration
JH CISAA Golf Tournament:
Wednesday October 4th
Springbank Links Golf Course
Registration
8:20am
9:30am shotgun start
Volleyball:
We are excited to playing our first league games this week - good luck to all our Falcons!
League games:
SH Game
2 - Wednesday 4th October. (home)
JH Boys - Game 1
Thursday 5th October. (away)
JH Girls - Game 1
Thursday 5th October. (home)
Go Falcons gooooooo!!!!!!
Viv Toffolo
Athletic Director and Leadership teacher
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Terry Fox "Toonies for Terry" Run
Thanks for the Support!
What a fantastic Pep-Rally we shared together with a great message of inspiration and perseverance! After all the excitement generated in the gym we continued outside as students and staff collectively ran 1458 km! Cars, buses and even an ambulance "Honked for Terry" as the runners ran around the route getting their hands stamped every lap. T
he team spirit and camaraderie was wonderful.
Thanks also for the donations - we are proud to be sending a cheque for $600 to the Terry Fox Foundation!
Thanks to all our families for the terrific support.
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Fall Funtasia - Nov. 3rd
Buy Your Tickets by Oct. 9th and be entered into the Early Bird Draw!
The 33rd Annual Fall Funtasia is taking place on Friday, Nov. 3rd at Hotel Arts. Tickets are on sale now through
Eventbrite. All tickets purchased by midnight Monday, Oct. 9th will be entered into a draw to win our Gala Pamper Package which includes a one night's stay at Hotel Arts (2 people), breakfast buffet the next morning at the Yellow Door Bistro, valet parking and more! Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact
Jan Haggeman for more information.
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Donations Needed for Fall Funtasia
We Need Your items for the Auction
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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Yoga Tuesday After School with Ms. Kelly
Free for Students; Parents & Staff welcome
All students are welcome and encouraged to drop-in and join Ms. Kelly
Tuesday after school for yoga from
4:30-5:30pm in the Wellness center.
Parents and staff can enjoy for a $10 drop-in. Mats and blocks available. No experience required. Just bring a water bottle and comfortable clothes. Email
akelly@foothillsacademy.org
if you have any questions. Namaste!
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Message from FAPA
Last Call for Raffle Tickets!
Last call for car raffle tickets!
The deadline to return your completely sold ticket books is fast approaching this Friday, October 6th!
Thank you,
Kathy Laycock
FAPA President
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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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