February 2015
Cougar News
Breton High School
Box 676, 4707-49 Avenue
Breton, Alberta T0C 0P0
Ph. 780-696-3633 Fax 780-696-3998
Check out our new webpage at
http://bretonhs.wrsd.ca
Schedule of
Upcoming
Events
Feb 5&6 - Teacher’s
Convention / No School
Feb 9 - School Council
meeting @ 6pm
Feb 10 - Report Cards
Feb 16 - Family Day / No
School
Notice to Parents
Our school has available 58 Chromebook (notebook style) computer units which
students may borrow for class assignments. The school policy does NOT allow
these units to leave the building or remain in student lockers overnight. In addition
to the need for re-charging, accountability issues and an awareness of computer
condition must be monitored. Following numerous occurrences where signed-out
computers have not been returned by the end of the day and even as long as 48
hours later, and verbal reminders and encouragement given to guilty students, the
problem continues. Administration has now decided that after two late returns, the
guilty will be denied borrowing privileges. The replacement cost, which parents will
be responsible to pay for, of each computer is nearly $300. We have reluctantly
begun implementing this policy with two students repeatedly failing to comply with
the return policy. Please discuss responsibility and accountability with your child,
especially if they are regular users of the school’s Chromebooks.
Report Cards
Semester one report cards are scheduled to come out on February 10th. Along with the report card, you will
find your students’ fees statement as well as a listing of any outstanding library books and text books. Please
return or renew your books as soon as possible to avoid late fees. School fees are due so please pay the balance as soon as possible. If you are not able to pay the balance at this time please, contact Ms. Jollymore at
the school to make payment arrangements. Parent teacher interviews for Semester two will be on April 22
and 23. If you have questions about report cards, please contact teachers directly.
School Council
Please consider attending the next School Council meeting at 6 pm on February 9th. School council is
asking for your involvement and suggestions for how to better serve Breton High School and the student
body. We will be looking at our goals and vision statement. Please come with your questions, suggestions,
and ideas. We value your children and know that you do as well. Phone President, Wanda Frei @
780-696-2080 if you have any questions or suggestions prior to the meeting.
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COUGAR NEWS
OPEN HOUSE DATES:
Ambrose University (in Calgary), Thursday, February 26, 2015, 10-3 pm ambrose.edu
U. of A. Augustana Campus (in Camrose) Preview Days, Friday, February 6 and Saturday, March 7, 2015.
www.augustana.ualberta.ca
King’s University College, Edmonton, March 14. Kings View Fridays allow you to spend a day on campus with currently enrolled
students. KVF are Jan. 30, Feb. 27, Mar. 20, and Apr. 10. King’s Encounter Weekend also includes 2 nights in residence, meals,
evening activities and a chances to explore Edmonton. KEWs occur March 26-28. All campus visits are free. Register for KVF
and/or KEW at kingsu.ca/visit
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION:
Please check online or with Ms. Jollymore (principal). Start here: www.alis.alberta.ca/scholarships
* MC College (Marvel) Creative Scholarship (for salon or spa industry), deadline is 2 months before start date of program.
* Note: Scholarship application deadline for students of 2014 RAP and CTS Apprenticeship Pathways has been extended to February 28, 2015. 500 scholarships of $1000 are awarded.
March 9, 2015, application deadline for the Re/Max Quest for Excellence Bursary ($1000). www.remax.ca
Gaspard Canada, the largest supplier of grad gowns for this nation, is sponsoring an online contest where students have the opportunity to win either a $2500 scholarship or one of 10, $1000 scholarships. Contest is focused around current environmental issues. Deadline, April 11. www.keepcanadagreencontest.ca
AAMDC (Alberta Association of Municipal Districts and Counties) $1000 post secondary scholarship. Information available at
www.aamdc.com/events-programs/scholarshiip-program. Deadline August 7, 2015
CREATIVE OPPORTUNITIES:
Canada Day Challenge January 1 - March 20, 2015. Draw It, Snap It, Write It. Details at www.challenge.pch.gc.ca
20TH Annual SEARS DX Canadian High School Design Competition with 5 exciting categories. Deadline April 24, 2015
Info in learning commons or visit www.DX.ORG $500 first prize
Alberta College of Art & Design Exhibit (ACAD) 2015 SHOW OFF! submissions deadline May 1, 2015. Info posted in school or visit
www.acad.ca $30,000 in prizes
Visual College of Art and Design of Vancouver, high school scholarship competition offering up to $150,000 this year.
Applications and information in the learning commons. Deadline, May 22, 2015 www.scholarshipinfo.vcad.ca
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COUGAR NEWS
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR QSP MAGAZINE FUNDRAISER!
Thank You Students and Parents! Our QSP Magazine
Fundraiser was very successful, with sales of over $786.00.
Remember, now that our main campaign is over, you can still support our school all year long,
by purchasing all your NEW, RENEWAL and GIFT subscriptions online at www.QSP.ca.
Each subscription/photo product that you purchase continues to bring profit to our school. So if you have
any additional magazines expiring soon, or just forgot to order during our main campaign, you may still do
so! You can also send emails to your friends, colleagues and family members across Canada, or put a link
on your Facebook page, inviting them to shop online and
support our school.
Simply go to www.QSP.ca, click SHOP NOW, and use Our Online ID 3892346.
Remember: Due to the length of the fundraiser, publisher’s schedules, and magazine frequency, your
magazines may take 12 to 16 weeks to arrive as stated on the back of your pink receipt copy.
If you have any questions regarding your magazine subscriptions, please call
QSP Inc. customer service toll free at 1-800-667-2536.
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