Weekly Update #37

Grad Information

 Grad Program

Please use the link or qr code to access our Grad Program for Grad Day!

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Parking Options for Graduates and Families at UofC Campus

Primary parking locations are lot 10 & 11 on the North side of Campus near the Oval. Parking is a flat rate of $10/vehicle and payment can be made 3 ways:

Same Day options:

1. Pay stations in each lot. The machines accept Amex, VISA, MC, Debit, Apple & Goggle     pay.

2.  Parkedin App- Download and purchase

Lot 10- Zone 1368

Lot 11- Zone 1369

**Prepurchase (Open May 2, 2025):

 3. Pre-Buy online @ parking@ucalgary.ca

No Printout is required, please be accurate when entering your Plate #

** Recommended option- saves having to deal with the parking on your busy day.

NOTE: No Refunds are available for any of the options Map and lot information available at Find parking - Parking and Transportation | PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION | Ancillary Services | University of Calgary

Pizza Day

 Our last School Parent Society Pizza Day is June 6^th.  The deadline to order is Wednesday, June 4^th 

Please use the link below to order

https://robert-thirsk-parent-society.square.site/

Cafeteria Menu

Monday, May 26

Soup: Vegetable $3.00

Entrée:  Penne Aribiatta  $7.00

Sandwich:  BBQ Chicken Pizza $5.00

Dessert: Something Yummy $3.00

Tuesday, May 27

Soup: Beef Noodle $3.00

Entrée:  Perogies and Sausage  $7.00

Sandwich:  Cheese and Chichen in Phyllo $5.00

Dessert: May be chocolate $3.00

Thursday, May 29

Soup: Chef’s Choice $3.00

Entrée:  Chicken Fingers and Fries $7.00

Sandwich:  Marinara Meatball Sub $5.00

Dessert:  Something Sweet $3.00

Friday, May 30

Entrée:  Pancakes $5.00

Student Services

Summer School

• Summer school registration has now closed. Students and families will receive confirmation emails between June 2^nd - 6^th. Notifications will be sent from either “External – Cbe-learn” or “External – Chinook Learning Services”. Please be sure to check your spam/junk mail as well.
•    Students should contact CBe-learn or Chinook Learning if they have not received a notification by June 6^th.
• In-person summer school classes run from July 2^nd – July 25^th at various CBE high schools.
• Online summer school classes run from June 30^th – July 24^th
• Diplomas for summer school are written Aug 5^th -13^th​​​​​​​

High School Upgrading 

• Graduating Gr 12’s interested in upgrading next year, click Chinook Learning - upgrading for more information on registration process
• Registration begins June 19^th

Driver Training 

• Have you taken driver’s education?....you can receive one high school credit for this if you have. To be eligible for credit:
• Students must complete an external driver training course and obtain a credential from the organization that provided it. 
• Once the credential is provided to the school, the student can receive credit for EXT1010.
• Students do not have to pass a driver’s exam to receive credit.

A list of approved providers for external driver training courses is found in the Alberta Government - Licensed Driver Training Schools document.

 BURNS MEMORIAL FUND - HIGH SCHOOL BURSARY FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS

• This program is for Calgary high school students who are within two semesters of graduating from grade 12 and who have demonstrated financial need. A basic living allowance is provided to assist students in covering expenses such as rent, food and transportation. Attendance and marks are monitored monthly. For more information or to apply, students should connect with their colour community Guidance Counsellor.

Scholarships

• Scholarship opportunities are continually updated in the Success Centre D2L Shell. Scholarship information presentation is on our school site listed here, so that families are able to see as well.

Community Resources 

• Recovery Alberta Community Education Sessions

Here is an upcoming list of free, virtual educational sessions offered through Recovery Alberta: Can We Talk: Healthy Relationships; Building Resiliency in Today's Youth; and ADHD and Executive Functioning. Click here for more information and to register

Upcoming Dates:

May 28                              RTHS Grad 2025

June 10                               Grade 12 Tailgate Party

June 10                               Last Day of Classes for Regular Program Students

June 12                               Athletics Awards

June 26                               Last Day of Classes for our Learning Program Students (1:35pm)