Ernest Manning Weekly Rundown
Jan 12 - Jan16
Good morning Griffins,
It has been great to reconnect with all our students after the holidays. We now have two weeks of class remaining and look forward to a strong finish to Semester One before switching gears to brand new courses and a fresh start for everyone. As a complement to the detailed information found on the EMHS website, we present the weekly rundown.
EMTV – EM DAILY WEEKLY RUNDOWN
EMTV is on a hiatus as students and teachers prepare for Semester 2 startup. We are all looking forward to more exceptional school news coverage!
PARENT COUNCIL CONNECTIONS
Join the Heart of Ernest Manning High School: Your Voice Matters!
The EMHS Council and Parent Advisory Committee are looking for new board members like you to help shape the future of our school.
Parent and community involvement is one of the most powerful ways to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our students. By joining the School Council, you become part of a collective association with the vital role of advising the principal and the CBE Board of Trustees on school matters. This is an opportunity to use your voice—our councils have legislated advisory and decision-making authority defined within the Education Act. (For more details, please see the CBE School Council Handbook).
While our bylaws require a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 15 members to ensure effective representation and voting, we currently need a few more dedicated volunteers to ensure our continued strength and consistency.
We are actively seeking 3–5 additional parent volunteers for the roles of Vice President and Directors at large.
Your commitment:
- Meetings: 6–7 times per year.
- Time Commitment: Just 2–3 hours per month.
Please consider stepping forward to serve your school community and email chair@emhs.cbe.ca
The remaining meetings for the 2025/2026 year will be:
- February 18 (Face-to-face/virtual)
- March 18 (Face-to-face/virtual)
- May 20 (Face-to-face/virtual)
Extraordinary Meeting
Parent Advisory Council (PAC) meeting ( virtual) January 14, 2026 6pm - extraordinary meeting to be held due to December 17, 2025 meeting cancelation. Notice of special resolution- 6 meetings to be held this year due to teacher’s strike and delay of AGM. Please use the link here to register to attend. Please see the agenda for this meeting here.
KEY BOOK STUDY GUIDE ORDERING
Ernest Manning High School has partnered with Castle Rock Research to offer students a special discount on study guides for grades 3-12 in Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. These print and digital resources are aligned with the Alberta curriculum and have been updated to reflect the 2025-26 curriculum. They are an excellent support for all students, including those preparing for finals and diploma exams. For more information and to order, click here. The order window will be open from January 5 to 19.
FROM OUR STUDENT SERVICES TEAM
Semester 2 Timetable Changes/Requests
For all student Semester 2 timetable requests (including CBE Learn) students communicate through the Course Change/Request Form which is now available (posters, portals and on Instagram). This form will remain open until the end of January.
OFF-CAMPUS CORNER
CAREERS Internship Fair – Paid Internships for Alberta Youth
Central Memorial High School & CT Centre 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
5111 21 Street SW
February 24, 2026
The CAREERS Internship Fairs connect Alberta high school students with paid internship opportunities through off-campus education. Hosted by CAREERS: The Next Generation, these events are designed to help students explore career pathways, meet employers hiring youth, and learn how classroom learning can turn into real-world, hands-on experience.
Students and parents are invited to attend these free internship fairs to connect directly with employers from in-demand industries. The fairs provide an opportunity to learn about paid student internships, off-campus education options, and career pathways available to Alberta youth while still in high school.
Why Attend a CAREERS Internship Fair?
Attending a CAREERS Internship Fair allows students to:
- Learn about paid internship opportunities for high school students
- Meet employers actively hiring youth in Alberta
- Explore off-campus education and work-integrated learning pathways
- Discover careers in high-demand industries
- Pre-register for a chance to win door prizes
Parents are encouraged to attend alongside students to learn more about how paid internships support career exploration, skill development, and post-secondary planning.
Work Experience
For students who have a job and are interested in earning high school credits for work experience please see Mr. Chambers during Periods 3 and 4 in Student Services or email mjchambers@cbe.ab.ca to find out more.
MATH 10C WORKBOOKS
On Wednesday, January 21, all Math 15 classes will visit the EMHS school store to purchase their Math 10C workbooks. This will take place during class time. The cost of the workbook is $25, and the school store takes cash or debit.
GRADUATION UPDATES
Grad Photo Appointments
Bookings are now available at Lifetouch studio – reserve your spot using the link below:
Graduation Booking Lifetouch
📍 Studio Location: 5329 72 Ave SE #30, Calgary, AB T2C 4X6
Booking your appointment by the end of February ensures you will be included in both the yearbook and the graduation composite.
YEARBOOK ORDERING
Don’t forget to order your 2025-26 yearbooks. Order them now using this link https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1114753
VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS: SPRING PRODUCTION UPDATE
The VPA Department is proud to announce that our Spring Production this year will be Alice in Wonderland. Auditions occurred last month, and the cast list will be posted outside the Theatre on Monday December 8. The play will be performed in the Theatre on April 14, 15, and 16. Please stay tuned for ticketing information—we can't wait for you to see what we have in store!
INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE EXCHANGE OPPORTUNITY
Have you ever thought about doing an international language exchange? They are a great way for students to learn how to communicate and collaborate with diverse cultures, learn more about international communities and become active global citizens. There will be a meeting on January 14 in Room 2106 at lunch outlining all the exciting opportunities for virtual or in-person exchanges. If you are unable to attend the meeting please see Ms. Clemente in Room 2106 or check out the Alberta Learning Website: https://www.alberta.ca/student-and-educator-exchange-programs#jumplinks-0.
CREDIT RECOVERY DAYS
On Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27 students who are at risk of not passing current classes will be invited by their teacher (and parents contacted) to participate in opportunities to improve their current achievement through credit recovery. There will be no regular classes for students on those two days and no attendance will be taken. Students are welcome to access study spaces such as the cafeteria and learning commons.
EMHS ATHLETICS WEEKLY RUNDOWN
Wrestling
- Wrestling Novice Quad Meet, Tuesday, January 13, 5:00-8:00 pm @ Our Lady of the Rockies
Basketball
- Jr Boys Basketball vs Henry Wisewood Monday, January 12, 5:30 pm @ Ernest Manning
- Sr Boys Basketball vs Henry Wisewood Monday, January 12, 7:30 pm @ Ernest Manning
- Sr Girls Basketball vs Notre Dame Tuesday, January 13, 5:30 pm @ Notre Dame
- Jr Girls Basketball vs Notre Dame Tuesday, January 13, 7:30 pm @ Notre Dame
- Sr Boys Basketball vs Bishop Carroll Tuesday, January 13, 5:30 pm @ Bishop Carroll
- Jr Boys Basketball vs Bishop Carroll Tuesday, January 13, 7:30 pm @ Bishop Carroll
Please follow our Athletics Instagram account, @EMHS.Athletics, for the latest updates on our teams and upcoming tryout information!
Ernest Manning has partnered with Hudl to livestream sports played in our home gym directly to our very own Hudl x Ernest Manning fan website. On this site, you can find team schedules, highlights, and more information about our teams currently connected with Hudl.
Here is the link to the website: https://fan.hudl.com/can/ab/calgary/organization/22902/ernest-manning-high-school
LEADERSHIP UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
Our Leadership class, in partnership with Culinary, will be hosting a Culture Week January 12-16.
Monday, Jan 12: Latin American
Tuesday, Jan 13: Asian
Wednesday, Jan 14: Eastern European
Thursday, Jan 15: Middle Eastern
On Friday, EMHS Culture Clubs have been invited to participate in a culture potluck after school from 12:45 pm -1:45 pm.
If other students would like to participate please contact Ms. Perry @ brperry@cbe.ab.ca By Wednesday, Jan 14.
All potluck items must not require refrigeration and or cooking the day of.
EMHS SPEED MENTORING DAY NEEDS YOU – COME MENTOR OUR YOUTH!
We are looking forward to our EMHS Speed Mentoring Day on March 19 2026, a day during which students can explore career interests with mentors working in the field (aka – you!). No preparation is necessary on the part of mentors – just your wisdom and experience.
If you or anyone you know is interested in this opportunity to mentor students about potential jobs and careers, please fill out this form.
For those who have already signed up – thank you! We are beginning to organize the event and will be connecting with you in the upcoming weeks to share information.
KEY UPCOMING DATES
To support our families with upcoming plans:
Friday, January 16 – PowerSchool final marks and comments viewing disabled
Monday, January 26 and Tuesday, January 27 – no regular classes, credit recovery by invitation
Tuesday, January 27 – last day of Semester 1
Wednesday, January 28 – first day of Semester 2
Friday, January 30 – Professional Learning for teachers, no school for students
Monday, February 2 – PowerSchool report cards with final marks and comments released for parent viewing
Feb 12-13 – Teachers’ Convention – no school for students
Feb 16 – Family Day – No School
As always, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the Weekly Rundown, please contact the main office. Enjoy this beautiful weekend!