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Telephone: 780.778.2446
Fax 780.778.8818
Check out our website at: hilltophigh.ca
VOLUME 7, ISSUE 9
June 2016 Newsletter
~ Inside this Issue ~
“A great place to LEARN...and more!”
Message from the Administration
If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies….Unknown
Change is inevitable. Although change takes place all the time, at the end of a school year is most visible.
With the grade 8’s completing registration for ‘high school’ and grade 12’s getting ready for their final
diplomas and graduation plus staffing changes for the 2016-2017 school year; change is part of life.
Ms Otto who started her career at Hilltop in 1989, is moving to Spruce Grove to become the principal of
Spruce Grove Composite High School. Ms Otto has been a huge part of the staff and will be missed for her
love of teaching English, making it through two renovations at Hilltop and of course part of the administration
team. Mr. Egbert Stang will be retiring this year after being principal of Hilltop for two years. Hilltop would like
to thank Mr. Stang for continuously seeing the positive in people, listening to their story and doing what is
right by them. Best of luck to Miss Swerda as she becomes part of the Onoway High School staff to facilitate
the Outreach program and RAP. Miss Swerda has put in countless hours into the planning of teachers’
convention so we can obtain professional development to work with students so they can be the best they
can be. Mrs. Rosvold is off to Africa in the summer and will not be returning for the next school year. Mrs.
Rosvold’s laughter will be missed as will her dedication to the Humanitarian Club.
At this time, a huge Thank You to all of our community partners, volunteers and parents. It does take a
village to raise a child.
To the staff, thank you for all the things you do to provide our students with a quality education. Your hard
work is appreciated and we know the positive benefits for all those who walk through the halls of
Hilltop High School.
Change is inevitable.
Assistant Principal
Lesia Hleck
Student
Art
We are proud to
announce that our
Hilltop Student
Council has
raised $500.00 to
donate to Fort
McMurray.
Hilltop Jr./Sr. High
School is now on
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Bell Schedule
9:00 AM
9:05 AM
10:11 AM
10:15 AM
11:21 AM
11:25 AM
12:31 PM
1:11 PM
1:15 PM
2:21 PM
2:24 PM
3:30 PM
Warning Bell
Block 1
Break
Block 2
Break
Block 3
Lunch Break
Warning Bell
Block 4
Break
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What’s Happening
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Spirit of Youth
3
NAOSH Highlights
4
Bistro
5
Drama Productions
6
Cosmetology
7
Grad, Athletics, FOH
8
Storefront, Council
9
FNMI, FCLP
10
Student Services
11
School Cash
12
School Cash
13
myPass
14
Calendar
15
Gallery
16
Important Dates
May 30 - June 17:
Registration Open
June 1: Bio Field Trip
June 1 & 2: Volleyball Camp
June 2: Track and Field
June 3: Outdoor Ed Field Trip
June 3: Rugby Tourney
June 6: Braiding Competition
June 9: Drama Play
June 15: Colour Awards
June 17: Last Day Classes
June 15: Fashion Show
June 19: Fathers Day
June 21: Gr. 8 Tour
June 21: Aboriginal Day
June 25: Grad
June 29: PD Day
July 4-28: Summer School
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Registration
Registration is now open for all new and returning students from May 30th– June 17th.
Registration forms can be found online at www.hilltophigh.ca, www.ngps.ca or at the front
office. Fees can be paid online by registering through
www.schoolcashonline.com (grades 10-12 only) or at Hilltop High School.
We accept cash, cheque (payable to Hilltop High School), Interac, Visa and Mastercard.
Hilltop High School’s
49th Graduation Ceremony
June 25th, 2016
Ceremony 3:00 pm
Congratulations Graduates! We are very proud of your
accomplishments and confident that you will continue on with
even more successes. Best of luck in your futures!
Grade Eight Tour
June 21st
Grade Eights take a tour of Hilltop High School
June 15th
June 17th
June 19th
June 21st
June 29th
Colour Afternoon
Last Day of
Classes Before
Exams
Father’s Day
National
Aboriginal Day
PD Day
1:30 pm
Athletic Awards
NO SCHOOL
*Report cards mailed
* Please remove all items
from lockers
Thank You
In Recognition of the support given to Hilltop High School’s
Off-Campus Education
(RAP and Dual Credit Program)
Millar Western (Pulp)
Millar Western (Woods)
Auto Shop
Alberta Newsprint Company
Intrepid Insulting
ProFoxx
Woodlands County
Town of Whitecourt
Ralcomm
Tarpon Energy
Brendale Contracting Ltd.
Serge Cote-Apprenticeship Board
Lorraine Jackson– Careers: the Next Generation
Kendall Mercer – Hilltop High School
D & E Roofing
D & J Welding
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Do you want to be part of your community and your country’s
future? Get involved now! The Forum for Young Canadians
presents a fun and valuable opportunity to meet other young
Canadians like you during a week-long behind-the-scenes trip
in the world of federal politics at Parliament Hill. You’ll learn
how to share, collaborate and turn your ideas into community
action. You’ll meet Members of Parliament, Senators and
other leading figures in government and the public service.
Forum is about one week that may very well change the rest
of your life.
It’s about giving smart, engaged and opinionated 15 – 19
year olds a chance to recreate parliament for a week. In
Ottawa. On the Hill. Beyond the history books, beyond the
news channel and beyond classroom debates, there’s a lot to
discuss. Your voice can make an impact now. If you have
ideas. If you think and read and talk about what’s going on in
the world. If you have something to say—say it at Forum. Be
a Voice.
If you are interested in Forum for Young Canadians,
please see Mrs.Keay by June 17. 2016
Encounters with Canada is Canada’s largest youth forum, a
week long; students explore career options through a wide
variety of experiential learning activities. High school students,
aged 14-17 are eligible to participate and gain unprecedented
access to the Nation’s capital - including the Parliament
buildings. You can travel to Ottawa for $675.00 and this includes:
accommodation, transportation, airfare, program materials and
fees and meals!!
Programs available are:
Arts & Culture
Canada Remembers
Democracy & Youth
Experience Canada
First Responders
International Relations
Communications & Social Media
Law & Our Justice System
Medicine & Health
Science & Ecology
Science & Technology
Sports & Fitness
Vimy: Canada’s Coming of Age
If any of the programs interest you and you are thinking about
one of these options for your career, please see Mrs. Keay for
more information! The sooner you sign up - the cheaper it is!!
Subsidies are available for early registration!!
Spirit of Youth 2016
Congratulations to following award recipients:
Maitraya Ashmore
Marshall DoonanJemina Moore
Hana Bissett
Connor Bissett
Annick Greenwood Rhyleigh Henault
Sadie Bounds
Ryan Brooks
Haylee Doepker
Chase Hummel
Darnell Jendrick
Regan Manz
Jacob Stevens
Matthew Nakucyj
Brandi Lalonde
Jack Schlosser
Lauren Skinner
Daniel Taylor
Amanda Trigg
Aileen Kim
Emma Strydhorst
Biology 20 River Trip
June 1st
The Biology 20 class will be doing Field Studies at
the McLeod and Athabasca Rivers to compare both abiotic and biotic factors on June 1st.
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North American Occupational Safety and Health Week
NAOSH Week was a great success! Thank you to our supporting partners and organizations involved.
Lorraine Jackson– Careers: The Next Generation
Kristy Tuts-Alberta Labour
Kathy Dyck-Brain Injury Network
Cheryl Lovich-Northern Gateway Public Schools
Don Boucher-Safety Boss
Christl Aggus-Principal Safety
David Mackenzie-Regional Traffic Safety Consultant
Ron Lorenz- RAL Safety and Environmental Consulting Ltd.
Timea Taylor– Alberta Health Services
Art Bauer– St. Joseph School
Egbert Stang-Hilltop High School
Mark Chayer-Brogan Safety
Clifford Mertick-Edward Jones
Tannis Stuckless– Mark’s .
Lesia Hleck-Hilltop High School
Jennifer Ferguson-Northern Gateway Public Schools
Rebecca Wells-Wellsprings Family Resource
Michel Despins– St. Joseph School
Mark Belbin– Boys and Girls Club
Jay Granely-Town of Whitecourt
Brian Davyduke-Commercial Vehicle Enforcement
Cathy Branton-Boys and Girls Club
Michelle Jones – Manager of Whitecourt Chamber of
Commerce
Robyn– Straight Arrow
Rand Richards- President of Whitecourt Chamber of
Commerce
Stephanie Wynn- Whitecourt CATS Manager
Highlights from the Week!
Juanita Murphy from CEASE
presented a powerful
presentation on harassment.
Former Edmonton Eskimo
Patrick Kabongo talked to
students about safety in sports.
Here he joins Eskimos fan
Coach Babiuk.
CATS Football players join Patrick Kabongo
for a PPE fashion show rehearsal .
CATS Football players show off their PPE (Personal
Protective Equipment) at the fashion show.
Students try out the driving simulator
and learn the dangers of distracted
driving.
Timea Taylor shares her knowledge
on drug safety.
Staff and students check out
the driving simulator bus.
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Message from the Bistro
Greetings Everyone. Just wanted to thank everyone for making my transition into
University so easy. I miss the Bistro, and all the students & Staff. Thanks for all the
support for Fort McMurray and buying the freezies! Make sure to stop by the Bistro on
Mondays and say hello, I cherish the days I get to be in there. Thanks to the continued
support from IGA providing free Breakfast Program. As well big shout out to my
volunteers and RAP girls, I could not do it without you. Hope everyone is enjoying the
beautiful weather, but don’t forget to stay focused, exams are around the
corner. Please feel free to continue to make suggestions, we will do our
best to provide delicious and affordable food until year end. Thanks
Chef Mercer
PIZZA FRIDAYS
Math 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, and 30-2 with Mrs. Woodford
Math 20-1, 20-2, 20-3, and 30-2 students were busy this semester with many labs and activities involving mathematics
problem solving and exploration. The sky is the limit when you are taking the best course for your current and future
mathematic dreams. Interested in upgrading from 10-3 or 20-3 to 10C or from the 20-2 to 20-1 stream? If you would
like to continue to grow or upgrade your mathematics stream this summer, consider taking Math 10C, Math 10-3,
Math 20-1, Math 20-2, or Math 20-3 through our summer school program.
Please speak to Ms. Otto (Grade 11 or 12) or Ms. Hleck (Grade 10) for details.
Northwest Regional and Provincial Skills Canada
Congratulations and job well done to all the students who participated in Skills Canada Regionals .
Regional Competition Results:
Bailey Hearn earned a silver medal in Carpentry and Shaun Kramer earned a silver medal in Graphic Design.
Both Students qualified for Provincials, along with Alexis Strowbridge (Graphic Design).
Unfortunately, Provincials were cancelled due to housing needs for wildfire evacuees .
Thank you to our lead Teachers: Mark Scott, Derek Schlosser and Meagan Walsh
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Healthy Youth Relationships is a Red Cross: RespectED program delivered by Wellspring Family Resource & Crisis
Centre. It examines healthy and unhealthy peer romantic relationships, focusing on dispelling stereotypes and building
both communication and prevention skills. It is intended for youth ages twelve to eighteen. This program helps young
people identify:
·
healthy dating relationships and supporting behaviours
·
what makes a dating relationship abusive
·
consent, protection and reporting procedures
·
where to find support and community resources
The workshop reviews the legal definitions and ramifications of physical and sexual assaults. Written scenarios, group
work and videos support this information and identify warning signs, such as emotional mistreatment.
We are thrilled that Wellspring's Public Educators will be bringing the HYR program to our grade 9 students on June
6th and 7th.
Kindergarten Visits
Cosmetology
Science 14 learns about the human body
while making edible cells.
On April 27th Pat Hardy’s
Kindergarten class
visited our cosmetology
class to get pampered
with hair color,
nail painting and
face painting.
Thank you to School Board Trustee Mr. Jim
Govenlock for donating a matted photograph
to the library.
Thank you to the Honourable Oneil Carlier, MLA
Whitecourt-St.Anne and Minister of Agriculture and
Forestry for your generous donation of
books to our library.
Passport Photos
Available in the Media Lab
$15.00
Appointments are available Monday to
Friday between 9:00 am
and noon.
Call or Text 780-268-3375
Hilltop Drama
Presents
a Dessert
Theatre
Production
App To The Past
June 9th and 10th at 7:00pm
Hilltop High School Auditorium
Four students have procrastinated and wasted their
time only to find that the deadline for their
presentation is the next day. Follow these four
students in their quest for information concerning
historical figures from days past. Will they be able to
combine efforts and gather the information necessary
to complete and pass their project?
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Thank You
Thank you to the following businesses for the support given to Hilltop High School’s
Off-Campus Education - Work Experience
No Picture Available: Violet-Mae’s Bakery, Govenlock Farms, Granny Gray’s Ice Cream and Little Haven Childcare
2016 Cosmetology Creative Braiding Competition
Hilltop High Fashion Production
Monday, June 6
June 15 7:00 pm
Cosmetology students will participate in a hair braiding competition on June 6 at 4:30
pm. Students will have 1.5 hours to complete a braid style. Students will be judged by a
few professional hairstylists who are also former Hilltop students. Awards will be given at
the Colour Awards on June 15th.
Cosmetology students will be
presenting a fashion show with
fashions through
the ages.
Judges: Tash House - Aquarius, Marlise Pipke - Aquarius and Sasha Petch - Curl up and Dye
Europe Trip 2017:
Remembering Vimy
France, Netherlands and Germany
Next year's international trip will be heading to France for the 100 year Vimy
ceremony. We will also be going to Paris, Netherlands and Germany. Some of
the trip highlights will be attending the Vimy Ridge Memorial Ceremony with our
Prime Minister. We will also be taking a sightseeing tour around Paris before
heading off to Vimy. We will also be going to Anne Frank's house, the remains
of the Berlin Wall, the Spy museum and Sachsenhausen Concentration Camp.
This will be an amazing tour where you will experience new cultures, go where
history took place and learn first hand about concepts we have spoken about in
school. This itinerary is a once in a lifetime opportunity to experience the Vimy
Ridge Memorial Ceremony. If you would like any information or have any
questions, please see Miss Mehl in room 304.
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Grad Message:
Wow! Where did the year go? By the time you read this, Grad 2016 is only 25 days away!
Please note the following information as it will help make Graduation smoother for everyone:
1) Grads need to have both Grad forms in to Ms. Otto as they contain slightly different information which is used for yearbook and for the Grad Ceremony.
2) Grads should check the Grad Board to ensure their names are on the Potential Grad List as this is the best way to
know if they have handed in their forms and if they are in good standing. This list is updated for every Monday.
3) In order to qualify for Graduation Ceremonies, students MUST be in a position where they have met Alberta Education's High School Diploma requirements including obtaining 100 credits. As such if a student is not passing a required
course before the diploma exam, they WILL NOT be participating in the Grad Ceremony.
4) Students who qualify and wish to participate in the Graduation Ceremony must attend the Grad Rehearsal on Thursday,
June 23 at 2:00 pm. Please meet in the school gym. Be sure to book this date off work. We will be issuing Caps, Gowns
and Tassels at the end of the rehearsal so they will be available for morning photos on Grad Day. We will also have an information handout for you that day.
5) Participants in the Ceremony need to be at the school by 2:00 pm on Saturday, June 25. We have to take the first of the
group photos at this time.
6) Grad Ceremony Clean-up is scheduled for Monday, June 27 at 1:00 pm. Please meet at the arena at this time. Grad
mugs will not be handed out until after the arena is cleaned.
Athletics
Whitecourt Rugby
Be a Charger...Take Charge!
Track and Field Junior team will headed to
GCAA on June 2nd at Fowler Park.
Good luck to all participating students!
Tournament:
June 03– Whitecourt
This joint-school team consists of the following Hilltop students:
Ally McNeil, Jemina Koudia, Sarah Strydhorst, Emma
Strydhorst, Ashlyn Munday, Shelbey Scott, Etienne De
Jongh, Weston Hellekson, Dawson Keefe and
Tyler Keefe.
Mykenzie Appel, Madison Bryson, Jenna Carter, Kaleb Corriveau,
Etienne De Jongh, Alyssa Forseille, Ryan Govenlock, Regan Manz,
Ally McNeil, Samantha Mik, Sara Nogel, Tyler Parker, Emma
Strydhorst, Sarah Strydhorst, Emily Taylor, Damen Berry, Alyssa
Engelbert and Mark Gilmore.
Spring Volleyball Camp
Spring Volleyball camp on
June 1st and 2nd.
Please see Miss. Deacon for details!
To All Parents of Hilltop Students From Friends of Hilltop Parent Council
Fay Arcand
Kim Nendsa
Darlene Bell
Heather Glenn
Angela Plouffe
Nicki Underwood
It’s June. Amazingly we have all made it through another school year! June brings Track & Field Provincials (YEAH!) and
the dreaded diplomas and PAT’s. We’d like to wish students writing PAT’s and Diploma’s good luck with their exams.
The Friends Of Hilltop would like to thank all those who have purchased IGA grocery vouchers throughout the year, and remind
everyone they will be available throughout the summer months at the Remax office, 5114 50 Street.
If you have ever thought about becoming part of the Friends Of Hilltop Parent Council next year would be great to try it out. Plan on
attending their meeting in September, gather some information, it is a great way to give back to your community and will be in need
of volunteers.
FOH would like to thank all teachers and staff that have worked throughout the year. We hope everyone, staff and students have a
wonderful, safe summer.
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We are in to the last month of school for this school year, let’s
make it a productive one and get those unfinished courses
successfully completed.
Students who want to earn Foods credits are encouraged to
submit their recipes and ingredient lists in a timely manner to
ensure the module is completed in full before the end of the
school year. Our Wing-OFF on March 17 was a success with a
variety of flavorful wing sauces and spices. Samantha Fialski
was declared the winner with her tasty taco sauce. The
students had so much fun that we hope to make the Wing-Off
an annual event.
Students who are taking Physical Education 10, 20 or 30 and
need the teacher directed hours are encouraged to attend to
take part in our PE program.
Thanks to Jill and Tumara from Well Spring who presented on
Healthy Relationships and thanks to Kyra from FCLP and Ryan
from Caniff for spearheading a wellness group for the students.
The students were really engaged, learned a lot and had fun.
We would like to thank the Community Lunch Box Program for
allowing the students the opportunity to prepare their own hot
meals at least once a week, as well as providing other healthy
alternatives for snacks and lunches. In addition, we want to
thank Freddy’s 2 for 1 Pizza for supplying lasagna for the
students.
Students are encouraged to attend
often, and to get teacher help in order to
make the required progress to have all
courses successfully completed before
the end of the school year. With that being said, all course work
for diploma courses and PE is due Monday, June 6.
Storefront will host its year end celebration and Awards on
Thursday, June 9, 2016, to recognize the students’ hard work
and accomplishments for the year.
Reminder to all students who have outstanding resources to
please return all course resources back to Hilltop’s front office
or to Hilltop Storefront School ASAP. Also students who are
currently enrolled are reminded that all their course resources
will need to be handed in at the end of the school year, even if
the course isn’t complete.
Students who wish to register for summer school can do so by
contacting Hilltop High School at (780) 778 2446.
Finally, we would like to wish our students and staff a safe and
fun summer, and we hope to see you in the fall.
Storefront Hours:
Monday ~ Thursday
Phone 780.778.5865
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Student Council News
This month student council has been involved in a few important activities. By far, the best activity was putting on a taco-in-a-bag
lunch for the students to buy on May 13. 150 students and staff bought this delectable lunch! We also have been selling freezies to
the students at noon hour as a partnership with the Hilltop Bistro. Selling freezies and taco-in-a-bag proved very successful and
we were able to donate the profits of $500.00 to Fort McMurray.
At the end of May, several student council members volunteered at the Whitecourt Children's Festival.
As student council wraps up for the year, we want to thank the students for all their hard work and dedication. This is really a top
notch group of students who go above and beyond to ensure that Hilltop has lots of extra and fun activities for the whole
school. We were honoured to get to know each and every one of you and we are astounded by your willingness to make Hilltop “A
Great Place To Learn And More”!! Thank you!!
Student council members for the 2015-2016 school year were:
Ashley Cairns
Caelyn Basaraba
Sadie Bounds
Logan Gabanowski
Gillian Larsen
Valorie Craig
Amelia Hadley
Kelsey McCammon
Pharron McKinnon
Thanh Pham
Brenna Lee
Aileen Kim
Stephanie Long
Jemina Moore
WIlla Priest
Taya Barett
Payton Levins
Jennifer Long
Rachel Seu
Courtney Coulbourne
Faith May
See you next year! Mrs. Sanderson and Ms. Koudelka
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Message from Miss Otto
Hello, Hilltop!
I wanted to thank all present and past Charger students, parents and staff for the past 27 years.
You are more than a job, a school, a community-- you have become my second family. I have enjoyed playing a
small part in your lives and I am thankful to you for letting me do so. All the best to each of you as
you move forward in your life's journey.
Remember always your Charger Pride; I know I will.
Good-bye, Hilltop,
Cheryl Otto
First Nations, Métis and Inuit
(FNMI)
This is the last article for this school term, and it always amazes me how quickly the year goes by. It is time for our students to
pursue scholarships, awards and bursaries that they may qualify for, in preparation for the year ahead. Those of you going on to
post-secondary, I wish you all the success in the world; I know you will strive to reach your goals.
This year I have seen many accomplishments by our students that have made me very proud. We have aspiring musicians, mechanics, artists, millwrights, and the list goes on… basically anything you can dream of achieving our Aboriginal students are pursuing! The Indigenous youth in our school are Chargers and Leaders, and your determination is commendable. There will be
approximately 25 FNMI students in the 2016 grad class, which is very encouraging, as our numbers increase every year! I wish you
all health and happiness during the summer months, and remember:
Treat the Earth and all that dwell therein with respect.
Mrs. Smith-Tomke
FNMI Liaison Worker
Helpful Hint from the Family Community Liaison Program (FCLP)
Creating a cohesive family has many benefits, yet it can be difficult to do. Here are some tips on how to create a family that sticks
together through thick and thin:
1. Stay connected. The importance of spending quality time with your children cannot be expressed enough. Having
down time and just ‘hanging out’ with your children allows them to know that you genuinely care about them, and helps to
lay the foundation of a cohesive family.
2. Develop family rituals. Weekly family meetings, Sunday brunch, Wednesday lunch dates with dad, Friday evening
swimming with mom, Christmas Eve traditions or annual Halloween costume making are often things that children look
forward to. Create something that works for your family, but make it routine. These activities allow the opportunity to
build connections.
3. Resist the impulse to overschedule. Sunday night Tae Kwon Do, Monday afternoon ballet, Tuesday morning piano,
Wednesday after school soccer practice, Thursday evening gymnastics and Friday night volleyball may be WAY too
much for a family to handle. It’s important for kids to keep busy and participate in activities they love, but down time with
family is just as important. Try to stick to only a few activities per child; and if your schedule is jam packed, make sure to
schedule the free time. Sometimes an evening spent drinking hot chocolate in pajamas while watching a family movie is
what everyone needs.
4. Limit time on electronics. Unlimited time using electronics can create an addiction in both adults and children. Encourage other activities, such as reading, writing, crafting hobbies, or baking. Having everyone create something together as
a team helps children develop a sense of accomplishment and pride.
The Family Community Liaison Program (FCLP) provides individual counselling and family support. For more
information about the program or the referral process, feel free to contact Kyria or Kateryna at the FCLP office at
780-778-8755.
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Student Services Newsletter
The Student Service’s Dept. has a wealth of information that will help all students throughout the year; whether its deciding on a career
choice, finding a job or working on one of the computers to complete a school project.
The job opportunity/volunteer board will be updated weekly so students can find a part time job or volunteer within our community.
Are you undecided about a career? One of the best web sites for Career
Planning, Education and Employment is www.alis.gov.ab.ca. It also
includes information on financial assistance.
Please ensure you are bringing in your Work Experience
hours in a timely fashion. Have a new job? Come see Mr. Mireau ASAP
so we can get you started.
RAP ~ Registered Apprenticeship Program
Check out the new bulletin board at Hilltop
showcasing our students involved in RAP and
other Off-Campus education !
Are YOU a Volunteer?
If you volunteer to coach a team, help with
seniors, tutor or any other form of volunteerism
you may qualify for high school credits.
Upcoming Available Scholarship Options
* NEW SCHOLARSHIPS!
* Monsanto Fund Opportunity Scholarship: For students entering Culinary Arts, Nutrition or Agriculture. Several
awards available for $1500 each. Deadline June 15. See Mr. Mireau for more info.
Rutherford Scholarship: Applications are temporarily unavailable until early June due to upgrades to the online
application system.
For more information please see Mr. Mireau in Student Services
Summer School
At Hilltop High School - July 04th-28th
Students who wish to sign up for Summer School should see Mr. Mireau or Mrs. Kendall in Student Services.
All Courses are available except Diploma courses. This is a great opportunity to complete CALM and HCS 3000/3010 to create possibilities for your remaining High School years.
Tutors Needed
Tutors are needed in all subjects,
especially Math and Science. Grade 12’s are
welcome to add their name to the list.
See Mr. Mireau to sign up.
Student Loans
Student loans applications will be available
online through Alberta's Student Finance
System in late June.
See studentaid.alberta.ca for more details.
Please see page 12 and 13 for more details
or visit our website at hilltophigh.ca
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myPass...has your child signed up yet?
How to sign-up:
WHY SHOULD EVERY STUDENT AT HILLTOP SIGN UP
FOR MYPASS?
1. Students signed up can check their high school credits any
time they want;
2. Students with an account can check their diploma marks as
they come in;
3. Students can check their Diploma status;
4. Students can order official transcripts if needed for
scholarships;
5. Students can double-check their Diploma re-write
information;
6. Students can take ownership of their graduation!
*GRADE 12 STUDENTS MUST SIGN UP FOR
myPass
1. Go to mypass.alberta.ca
2. Create a login using “Sign me up, I’m new!” Do not use your
@ngps.ca email. A confirmation link will be sent to your
personal inbox.
3. Click on the confirmation link in your inbox. Confirm your
birthdate and Alberta Student Number. You can find your ASN at
https://extranetapp.learning.gov.ab.ca/learnerRegistry/forms/
4. Using a button on the subsequent screen, request that a
secure verification code be mailed to your home via post. It
should arrive within two weeks.
5. Upon receipt in the mail, login and enter the code. It will
expire. Act promptly.
6. You will now have access to all of your academic records.
*Alberta Education has decided that Diploma results will only be
available via your myPass account.
Hilltop High School would like to
request that all students leave any
valuables at home.
We also, encourage all students to
keep their combinations for their hall
& gym lockers confidential.
Does the school have your
child’s current contact
information? Please
contact the school to verify
if you have concerns @
780.778.2446.
Parent/Guardian Reminder
Due to the recent emergency situations
within Fort McMurray we want to remind
families of our policies regarding
attendance. Please remember
that ALL students must be signed out by a
parent/guardian when leaving the building
for any reason, including in the event of an
emergency or evacuation. Students can be
signed out by a parent/guardian either in
person or by calling the school at 780-7782446. We appreciate your cooperation.
If you are going to be late or absent for any
reason, please have your parent or
guardian call the school at 780.778.2446.
Please use our answering machine if you
need to call before or after school hours.
Students who are late and do not have a
parent call are expected to serve a 15
minute detention. After, three such
detentions have been acquired without
being served, students will serve a half day
in-school suspension.
VOLUME 7,
ISSUE
9
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GALLERY
William Murry and
Jasmine Nurse get
creative in Shop class
Mrs. Runge supports
Hats On for Mental
Health
Mr. Mireau supports McHappy Day
Fun at Storefront
Michael Fischer with his
autographed football
Silly Snacking
Drama Production: The Bachelor King
Have a Safe
and Happy
Summer.
Mrs. Sanderson and Mrs.
Koudelka eagerly await
Taco in a Bag sales
Humanitarian Society raises funds
to put Mr. Mireau in a dress.
School
Resumes
Aug. 31st
(Grade 9
Only)
and
Sept. 1st
(ALL Grades)
Cosmetology students
visit Childrens Festival
James Nash and Blake Doel
look up to Patrick Kabongo.
Track and Field
London Trip Cartoon by
Kylie Rae
Look what Darnell made in Science
Students line up for
Taco in a Bag!
Student Council donates the proceeds
from Taco in a Bag to Fort McMurray
Former Edmonton Eskimo Patrick
Kabongo takes time to pose with
students for a photo
Cos students
Face Painting
Trayce Lilley-Walker and
Colby Woods show off
their project in Ms. Mehls
shop class