Help Alpha Business Club plan and design this year’s Alpha merchandise by taking a quick survey! All entries before September 9th at 11:59pm will be entered to win a $10 Starbucks gift card or credit towards merchandise. You can find the link here.

Alpha Secondary’s Parent Information Evening

 Wednesday, September 19^th, 2018

6:00 pm – 7:45 pm

All Alpha parents are welcome to our Parent Information Evening on Wednesday, September 19^th. While there is a presentation at 6:00 pm, it is optional. Feel welcome to arrive any time between 6:00 pm and 7:45 pm.

Parent Presentation in the Learning Commons (6:00 pm – 6:20 pm)

-A general overview of Alpha Secondary and update on the school building

Mini-School Parent Meeting in B135 (6:35 pm- 7:00 pm)

-Meeting for all parents of current Mini-School students

Department Displays in the Large Gym (6:00 pm – 7:45 pm)

-Departments will have display booths set up where parents can learn a little more about each department

School Tours (6:35 pm – 7:45 pm)

-Peer Mentors will run guided tours leaving every five minutes for parents in groups of 15-20 starting in the large gym. Tours will be approximately 30 minutes

Dear Ecole Alpha Secondary School Parents, Students, Staff and Friends,

The Ecole Alpha PAC has started a new fundraiser with the online grocery store SPUD.ca!  SPUD will donate 25% back from every fundraising produce box purchased from SPUD.ca/fundraising.  They will also donate 10% back from every fundraising gift card purchased from SPUD.ca/spudcards. SPUD has high sourcing standards with an emphasis on local and organic and offers a 100% guarantee on all purchases.

There is no deadline for orders.  This fundraiser is open for orders through out the year.

The Ecole Alpha PAC raises funds to support school activities such as:  classroom/educational items, student scholarships, field trips, student projects, uniforms/jerseys, student fundraisers, etc…

To order online see attached document links below.

SPUD.ca Fundraising FAQs

SPUD.ca Fundraising Models

Combined Fundraising Poster

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Claude Tani at 604-255-8172 or claudetani@gmail.com

Thank you for your support,

Ecole Alpha Secondary PAC

GET MORE WITH SPC Save more when you shop. GET YOUR SPC CARD NOW & SUPPORT YOUR SCHOOL!

SPC Card is a student discount program for students with offers and discounts at Hundreds of stores and restaurants across Canada. If you are a student, simply present your SPC Card at participating retailers and you instantly receive discounts on each visit, it’s that easy!

Offers vary, but generally around 10 to 15%. Some partners include: • Aerie • ALDO • American Eagle Outfitters • Ardene • BENCH • Bentley • Booster Juice • Pizza Pizza • Burger King • Call It Spring • Kernels Popcorn • Forever 21 • Bluenotes • Journeys • Little Burgundy • PINK • Payless Shoe Source • Topshop/Topman

Why buy your SPC at your school? • We give the school $3.50 for every card purchased. • Get the lowest price in the market ($10 tax included). • Year-round savings from Aug 1, 2018 – July 31, 2019

TO BUY YOUR CARD ONLINE: 1. Go to www.spccard.ca/purchase 2. Fill out your info & use promo code35273 OR contact the ALPHA SECONDARY PAC at pacexecutive.alpha@gmail.com to purchase.

STUDENT TRANSCRIPT SERVICE FOR GRADE 12 STUDENTS @ https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/education-training/k-12/support/transcripts-and-certificates
Use this site to:
• View or order your secondary school transcript
• Send your secondary school transcripts to post-secondary institutions
• Order your graduation certificate
• View your scholarships
• View your Provincial Exam and Numeracy Assessment results
You will need your PEN number to sign up for an account to access this service. All Grade 12 students should sign up for this service.

The school cash online program now accepts credit cards as well as the usual eCheck and myWallet. Please click HERE for more information and for instructions on how to sign up.

The school and school district does not cover students if an injury occurs during an extra-curricular, sporting or school activity, i.e. dental injury, broken bone, etc.

Student accident insurance offers insurance coverage for students. It is especially valuable for families who do not have extended health or dental plans, or whose plans are limited. For full details and to obtain insurance forms and/or quotes, please go to https://www.kidsplus.ca.

Please note that this year we will not be issuing paper brochures for distribution to students.

Please be aware that you do not have access to the MyEducation database (Parent Portal) until Saturday, September 1st. If you have forgotten your password, or if you haven’t accessed the database for 90 days, you may enter your user id, then click the “I forgot my Password” link to reset your password.