NSO News & Information Oct 1-12
Hey all, please check out the information link for the latest NSO News Oct 1-12 (Incudes detailed information regarding Parent Teacher Conference bookings, Post-Secondary open house dates and application timelines).
We hope everyone had a wonderful long weekend! Tuesday, October 1 is instructional day #22 of 84 or 26% of the way through semester 1 already. We look forward to seeing you at the upcoming Parent Teacher Student conferences. Thank you for your continued partnership and for trusting us with your child’s education. Please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns, or feedback as we move forward together.
Parent Teacher Student Conferences Oct 16-17 Bookings
Our first round of Parent Teacher Student Conferences is scheduled for October 16 & 17. You will need to sign up in advance via the booking tab on the eipsnextstep.ca website or Conference Sign Up link.
- Fort Saskatchewan (FSO) -join us Wednesday, October 16 from 5-7:30 p.m. in-person, Google Meet or by phone.
- Sherwood Park (SPO) or Vegreville (VGO) -join us Thursday, October 17 from 5-7:30 p.m. in-person, Google Meet or by phone.
- Our second round of Conferences is scheduled for November 26 & 27.
Student Engagement Expectation- we believe that consistent engagement in learning is key to academic success. Students who do not actively participate in their course for a period of 30 days will be withdrawn from the course. Should a student wish to reengage, they will be required to meet with our Student Success team to discuss their commitment and develop a plan to ensure future success. This policy ensures students remain committed to their learning, while also providing them with the necessary support to reengage effectively.
Student Success Team- Our Student Success team at Next Step is designed to maximize school engagement, increase academic success and enhance social, emotional and physical well-being for students.
- Guidance Counselor (all students): Elli.Hansen@eips.ca & direct line 7804102952 (educational support and accommodations)
- Sherwood Park: Success Coach for grade 8-11 Jennifer.Martinez@eips.ca & direct line 7804102948 (student/family strategies & community connections) & Success Coach for grade 12 & R12 Sara.Wood@eips.ca & direct line 7804102942 (student/family strategies & community connections)
- Fort Saskatchewan: Success Coach for grade 8-12 Janet.Clarkson@eips.ca & direct line 7804103981 (student/family strategies & community connections)
- Vegreville: Family School Liaison Worker Carlin.Adams@eips.ca & direct line 7804103989 (student/family strategies & community connections)
Upcoming events
Oct 2 Early Dismissal 2:10 p.m. (Staff Meeting)
Oct 4 Professional Learning Day- No School
Oct 4-5 Olds College Open House
Oct 5 World Teachers’ Day
Oct 7-11 Read In Week
Oct 10 World Mental Health Day
Oct 14 Thanksgiving- No School
Oct 15 Out of Province Post-Secondary Fair 5:00-7:00 p.m. @Salisbury
Oct 16 Parent Teacher Conferences 5-7:30pm (FSO)
Oct 17 Parent Teacher Conferences 5-7:30pm (SPO & VGO)
Next Step Educational Goals 2022-2026
Goal #1: Building staff capacity by engaging in best alternative learning practices will result in improvement in course completion, graduation rates and attendance.
Goal #2: Students and families are connected in meaningful, authentic, and engaging ways with an inclusive school community through a variety of communication and interactive opportunities wherein diversity is embraced.
Goal #3: Students will be introduced to a variety of career prospects via presentations, seminars and hands-on learning opportunities facilitating diverse career exploration opportunities.