Important School Dates 
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 Tonight!
We look forward to seeing everyone tonight (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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Free Parent Workshop
(Foothills Academy School Program Parents Only)
Set Up for Success: Collaboration for Student, Parent & Teacher Success
Join us to discuss the important relationship between students, parents, and teachers. Discover how to empower your child as learner and promote self-advocacy though positive partnerships with teachers, positive parent-teacher team communication, team problem solving.
Presenters: Tanya Keto & Ashley Barber
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A Year of Art
There are many ways for students to get involved in art this year
1)
This year we have a special art competition amongst our other art events. This competition's winner will have their art piece displayed in the lecture theatre for one whole year and have their work displayed on the cover of this year's yearbook! The theme is simple - what does Foothills Academy mean to you? Guidelines: has to be two dimensional, any medium of choice, and school appropriate. Deadline: Before Christmas break to Mrs.Rewcastle. Winner announced in January.
2)
Art-Off
will be on the first
MONDAY lunch hour
of every month starting in October. This will be open to any student who desires. The art off takes place at the white boards outside of Mrs.Braun's room and themes or challenges will be provided. Winners will be provided with a prize.
3)
Art Club
will be the first
THURSDAY lunch hour
of the month starting in October. An art lesson will be planned although there is always the independent option. This is in Rewcastle's room.
4)
We will continue with our regular art competitions where winners will have their work displayed behind the front desk. Winners will also receive a prize. All entries need to be handed in to Mrs.Rewcastle before the deadline. A copy of themes and deadlines are below.
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Date Art is Due
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Theme/Medium
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Thurs. Sept 27
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Autumn Theme
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Thurs. Oct 19
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"Horror Movie or Story" Inspired
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Thurs. Nov 23
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Colour Explosion
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Wed. Jan 31
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Nature
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Wed. Feb 28
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Abstract
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Thurs. April 12
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Animals
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Thurs. May 3
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Cartoon
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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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News from the Gym
Extracurricular Sports...And We're Off!
Golf:
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:
SH Volleyball -
Monday and
Wednesday evenings -
3:30 start.
JH Volleyball -
Tuesday and
Thursday evenings -
3:30 start
Teams will be entered into the CISAA leagues next week.
Running Club: Begins
Thursday 28th September
Sign up on the the "Coaches Corner" notice board.
Annual School Terry Fox Run -
September 28th
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Gym Strip
Available Tonight
Gym strip will be available for purchase at Meet the Teacher night. We will be set up just outside the gym.
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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Foothills Student in the News
Congratulations Sydney Kovacs!
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School Recreation Options
A Few Spots Still Remain
These programs run outside of our regular programming but offer opportunities that families have expressed an interest in. Programs being offered this year are found below.
All programs are offered free of charge with the exception of the AMA Driver Education program offered in the spring
. Scroll to the bottom of this email to find the link to register:
For Senior High Students in Grades Ten, Eleven and Twelve
Fall Program (Beginning September 15)
In partnership with SAIT, the APPS program (Adventures of Pursuing Post-Secondary Schooling) enables grade 11 & 12 students to develop skills and confidence that will prepare them for future post-secondary success in applied and academic learning. Each Friday, students participating in the program will receive sessions on navigating post secondary within class coursework balanced with and a practical, hands on experience. For the hands on experiential component, students will be given the option to choose from one of two programs hosted on the SAIT campus. Students must commit to participating in both the fall and the winter terms and choose one of the two options available each term.
In the fall students will choose from:
Cabinet Making
OR
CAD (sorry, this is FULL)
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In the winter, students will choose from:
Welding
:
OR
Engineering Design
Spring Program (Beginning April 13)
AMA Drivers Education
For Junior High Students in Grades Seven, Eight and Nine
Fall Program (Beginning September 15)
Two Wheel View:
Winter Program
(Beginning January 12)
Complete details are available through the registration link below. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Sean Horton at
shorton@foothillsacademy.org.
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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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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 including tonight's parent meeting. 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
Please bring in your sold raffle tickets and cash (or if you prefer a cheque made out to FAPA). We 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 money. 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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