Summer Newsletter 2015 - Edge School for Athletes

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Summer 2015
A Message from Principal Taylor
Welcome to the 2015-2016 school year at Edge. We are excited to welcome back familiar faces and we are anxious
to meet the new students and parents who will become part of the Edge family!
The Edge School mission is to build a culture of personal excellence in academics, athletics and character
development. We continue to get strong academic results, our sport programs are clearly helping students to
reach their athletic goals and character development remains the cornerstone of all that we do. We have reason to
celebrate. That said, our CEO and society board have given the Edge staff a clear message. We can’t rest on our
laurels as we need to get to the business of bringing Edge to the next level. Our administration, teachers, coaches
and support staff have been given a ‘continuous improvement’ mandate and we are actively walking the ‘personal
excellence’ talk.
A new school year is the perfect opportunity for a fresh start. I am excited to work with parents, staff and students to
help each of our student-athletes pursue personal excellence. I would like to offer a few reminders and suggestions
on how you can help your child(ren) in this endeavour:
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Regularly engage them in discussions about their academic and athletic goals. You can really help
your children in this area by encouraging them to frequently examine the gap between their desired outcomes and
their current situation. Once the gap is recognized, it is important for them to devise and review plans to close the
gap.
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Help them to develop routines.
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Help them devise a regular ‘home study’ plan. This involves a re-thinking of the idea of
homework, where students only do work when specific tasks are assigned by teachers. A home study strategy involves
students actively devising a plan for regular review and task completion. It is ideal if families can plan for ‘home
study’ time every day.
b.
Help them plan in advance so that healthy snacks and meals are available throughout the
day. Ensure that a water bottle is packed daily so that they can keep hydrated.
c.
Set up a bedtime routine. It is best if electronics are turned off and kept out of the bedroom
well before bedtime. Encourage a relaxing and quiet activity, like reading, before bed. This is great for sleep and has
the added benefit of improving reading, writing and comprehension.
3.
Encourage your child to advocate for themselves. Inevitably issues will arise with peers, teammates,
coaches and teachers. It is important for you to help your child develop the skills and confidence necessary to resolve
these conflicts on their own.
I look forward to seeing you during the opening days next week. I hope that you will be able to attend the ‘Meet the
Staff’ evening at 7:00pm on September 15. At this time, you’ll have a chance to connect with returning staff and
meet our newest faculty member, Rhy Henderson. We are really excited to have Rhy join our team as the new junior
high science teacher.
My door is always open for discussions about how to help your children reach their personal best. Do not hesitate to
contact me at any time.
Regards,
Keith Taylor
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Edge Legacy Dinner
Edge School is excited to invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 28th for a once in a lifetime
opportunity to spend an evening with National Hockey League Hall of Famers Brett Hull, Bobby
Hull, Phil Esposito, Chris Chelios, Lanny McDonald and Emcee Kelly Chase.
Characters of the Game – will feature an engaging and interactive discussion with our Special Guests.
All legends in their own right; join them, as they share classic stories, insights and tales from yesteryear
as well as a glimpse into their thoughts on the current and future state of the game.
A phenomenal live and silent auction and banquet dinner will complement the Hot Stove.
Join us on Wednesday, October 28th at 7pm.
PURCHASE TICKETS NOW!
Partnership Opportunities are still available: There are two levels for your consideration (Gold and Maroon). If interested, please contact Pat McLaughlin at [email protected]
Tickets: Tables (eight seats per) as well as individual tickets are available for purchase here!
Volunteer Opportunities available! If interested please contact Leanne Aitkenhead at
[email protected]
Edge Cafeteria
www.schoollunchorder.ca
Introducing the Edge Meal Cards
Declining Balance Card with easy online account set up and
loading by Debit, Master Card and Visa
No account set up fees
Secured online transaction
View Edge Food Service Menu Items and Daily Featured Entrée Selections
Look at our FAQ section for answers
Contact Edge Food Services for detailed transaction details for your child
Cards activated once payment is made can be picked up at Edge Food Services
Lost cards are deactivated once reported lost, replacement cards are available
at a cost of $5.00
HOW TO ORDER
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1) Follow link on The Edge Home Page www.edgeschool.com or go to
website www.schoollunchorder.ca
2) Select Your School (use drop downs AB / Calgary / Edge School)
3) Go To Order Page Declining Balance
4) Add Children To Order and complete for as many children required
5) Add Value to order (minimum 20.00)
6) Fill Out personal information
7) Fill out credit card / debit information (secured)
8) Review / Confirm and Send
Contact: Nirav Pandit Call: 7802005009 E-mail:[email protected]
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Edge Athletics
Welcome back from the athletics team at Edge School. We are looking forward to the 2015-16 school year
getting underway and helping each of our student-athletes reach their goals.
The Dance Department is excited to announce that construction on Studio 3, courtesy of Edge 360 started
and was completed over the summer. This new studio provided the foundation for Edge 360 Studios.
Three Summer Intensives ran over the summer, two in Ballet and one in Jazz, welcoming guest instructors
from as far away as Germany. We are extremely excited to introduce new Edge 360 Studios full-year after
school programs beginning after the September long weekend. More information on this programing can
be found here.
Our Figure Skaters kept busy over the summer. Several participated in the Competitive Ice Dance Summer
School Program held at Edge; as well Edge skaters had successful performances at the Wild Rose Summer
Competition, and the Minto Summer Competition. Students are back in the rink Mondays, Wednesdays
and Fridays this fall, focusing on stroking, edge and turn fundamentals to support each skater with their
individual goals. Several Edge figure skaters will participate at the Competitive Fall Invitational Competition
Sept 25-27 in Canmore.
It was a great summer on the course for students of the Golf Academy. Hopefully the warm weather
continues so students are able to enjoy Springbank Links well into the fall. Golf student will be participating
in the following events this year:
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September - CJGA Event at Turner Valley GC
November - Fall Camp in Vancouver
February - Spring Camp in Vancouver
March - CJGA Event in BC May - Alberta Jr Series Event
Excitement is building for the 2015-16 hockey season; all team players are currently participating in
the pre-season Base Camp running August 24th to 28th. The Edge Hockey teams also kept busy over
the summer, with each team conducting a two-day Base Camp in July. Many students from the Hockey
Academy, both on teams and in the Skill Academy, trained at Edge this summer with the Edge 360 Spring
and Summer programing; as a result our teams have never been more prepared for the season. Skill
Academy players will be assigned a primary coach, depending on their grade, in order to monitor and
increase player development. Coaches and players alike are looking forward to the start of the season.
If you are a junior high student continuing with Multi-Sport this year, sport declarations will be sent out in
early September with student demographic information. For Junior Flex students, Mrs. MacNeil will be
contacting you early into the school year to ensure the school knows of your individualized schedules. Lara
MacNeil, [email protected], is your junior high flex coordinator.
High school flex multi sport students will be determining their individual schedules with Ms. Sargent during
the first week of school. She will ensure your sport programming meets the PE requirements and best suits
each student’s needs around their sporting endeavours. Please contact [email protected] with any
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questions or concerns.
Please remember that programming is on a first come, first served basis. Certain programs have limitations
in spots available and availability is determined based on sheets being returned to the office, and MultiSport declaration during re-enrolment if necessary. If you are considering Dance in the first trimester (the
only time it is offered for multi sport) please advise as soon as possible if you haven’t done this already.
Please contact Anne McCaffrey, [email protected].
The Soccer Academy is looking forward to another great year! Students will be introduced to a goalkeeper
coach and a second Academy coach, who will work closely with Soccer Director Adam Loga. In addition to
the new staff, several workshops have been planned this year, each of which will focus on specific areas of
training with guest instructors.
Welcome back to all Edge students, we wish everyone a successful year.
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Edge Legacy Dinner
OPEN HOUSE
Know any future Mountaineers? Please pass along our next Open House date:
Wednesday, November 4th, 2015 at 7pm
Share our Website, Facebook, and Twitter as they will have more information in the
upcoming weeks.
Soccer • Golf • Dance • Hockey • Figure Skating • Flex • Multi-Sport
Terry Fox Run
This year marks the 35th Anniversary of the Terry Fox Run and the 10th year of it at Edge school. Our event
will continue at Edge with a 5km run and BBQ on Wednesday, September 23rd.
Overall, the Terry Fox Foundation is hoping to raise 35 million dollars across Canada and has contacted
Edge school who is one of western Canada’s Top 25 fundraising schools to encourage a top donation year.
There will be special events at Edge leading up to our run day to encourage donations from the entire
student body.
Parents and families are welcome to join in the run activities. We are also going to be inviting community
businesses along our run route to participate this year.
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Important Dates
August 31st :
First day of classes
August 31st – September 4th : Week of Welcome – Student Leadership lead activities
September 4th :
Pep Rally/Awards Ceremony – 9:45 – 11:00am
Celebrating students’ academic achievements for the 2014/15 year
Presentation of Mountain Team shirts
Dress code: Edge golf shirt, no jeans, no sweat pants, shorts/skirts are to be mid-thigh or longer
September 7th:
Labour Day – School closed
September 9th:
Grade 10, 11 & 12 Outdoor Ed Trips
September 10th:
Grade 5 & 6 @ Camp Riveredge
September 15th :
Meet the Teacher – 7:00 pm
September 16th :
Lifetouch School Photos
September 23rd :
Terry Fox Run – Barbeque lunch provided by the Parent Council
September 24th & 25th:
Grade 9 @ Camp Chief Hector
September 30th:
Grade 7 & 8 @ Camp Evergreen
October 1st: Grade 8 @ Camp Evergreen
October 28th: Edge Legacy Dinner
Important Information
• The first day of classes is Monday, August 31st. The day begins at 8:15am and ends at 3:15pm. Please come in
Edgewear.
• Class lists will be posted in the foyer for grades 5-9 and in the Dance hall for grades 10-12.
• Senior students (grades 10-12) can pick up their schedule in the Dance hall prior to going to sport.
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The E15, Midget Varsity and Boys Prep teams are to bring their equipment with them on Monday.
The Girls Prep team is to bring their training gear for the DPC.
Golf and Soccer students should bring their clubs/gear for sport on Monday.
Senior Flex and Multi-Sport students are to meet Ms. Sargent and Mr. Taylor at 8:15am in the Learning Commons. You will not need to bring any equipment for the first day.
Senior Hockey Skill Academy students are to meet with Coach Redmond and Mr. Taylor at 8:15am in the Learning Commons. You will not need to bring any equipment for the first day.
• At 8:15am junior students will go to their TAG classes. Teachers will hand out and explain student schedules and
go through some important information for the remainder of the week. All junior students are to bring their sport
equipment. Junior Flex and Multi-sport students are to meet with Ms. Sargent and Mr. Taylor in the Learning Commons
during their sport time.
• For those students who ordered school supply packages through School Start, your packages will be in your TAG
classroom on the first day of classes.
• Buses will be running on August 31st. Drivers will be contacting families who have requested bussing a couple of days
before classes start.
• Please report all lates and absences to Cynthia McLennan. She can be reached at [email protected] or
leave a message at 403-246-6432 ext 101. This is critical for student safety as well as for accuracy of student records.
• Students are to sign in and out of the office throughout the day.
• Edge Meal Cards are available for purchase online, which provides convenience and simplicity for Edge StudentAthletes.
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