Friday 18 December 2015

Classes resume Monday, January 4.
Wishing you and your families a safe and restful holiday season!

Thursday 17 December 2015

French Band grade 7-9 practice at recess

Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Today at 3:10.

Science Olympians!  Christmas has come early and our take home project has arrived!  Please meet in Mr. Slade’s room at 12:34 to get a sneak peek!

For those students who will be at the school tomorrow for activities - please bring a toboggan (if you have) and dress warm (toques, boots, etc)

Hot lunch order deadline is tomorrow http://ejels.hotlunchprogram.com/

Senior Boys Volleyball and Developmental volleyball - there will be pizza in the T. Ed room at lunch.

Premier Boys basketball players, please hand in your forms!!!  It’s been over a week….you’re better than that!  Come on!

The window for all basketball players to purchase athletic hoodies closes at 3:15pm today.

7BF, 8BC and 9CF will be on the ice for PE today.  All other classes will share the gym.
Homeroom - period 8

FLEX was great yesterday - thanks so much for signing up carefully from Mrs Dorash.  The next flex won’t be until Jan 13th

Wednesday 16 December 2015

Speech Arts meeting today at 12:15 in room 107.

French Band grade 7-9 practice after school

Hot lunch orders are due Friday, December 18

To all Greasers and Socs in 8C: Return your novels to the library as soon as possible please!

Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Thursday at 3:10.

Premier Boys basketball practice today after school.

8BC, 9AE and 7AE have the ice today.  All other PE classes will be sharing the gym.

A reminder to all basketball players that the athletic hoodie orders are due tomorrow.  If your parents are having problems ordering on Powerschool, please see Mr. Mistol.

Senior Boys and Development team - pizza party tomorrow

Student Lounge - 9AB

Hot lunch orders are due Friday, December 18

Flex updates: block 4 math 7 is in rm 103

Senior girls basketball 12:14 today, tomorrow at 7:10

Tuesday 15 December 2015

Speech Arts meeting tomorrow at 12:15 in room 107. Mrs. Colquhoun will be there with her collection of books and to help you choose your selections.

Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Today at 3:10.
Premier Boys practice tomorrow after school.
Premier Girls practice tomorrow morning.

Student Lounge - 8E

November practice due today

Mrs. Baron needs to meet with all the Discover Scuba students today at 12:34. This is a brief meeting to discuss the details of what you need to do and have for tomorrow.

Music room practices are cancelled this week and will resume in January.

Thursday is Everything Christmas Day… Christmas sweaters, hats, socks, PJs and undies… Let’s celebrate the season!

Purdy’s orders are in please pick up in M.Morin’s room 124 by Thursday.

There is no SWAT this week. We will meet again following the Christmas break.

Pizza Tuesday!!!

Grade 8s - Don’t forget, tomorrow is OUTSIDERS DAY! So get dressed up as a Social or a Greaser!

Any students who have signed up for Sabre Space during FLEX tomorrow need to see Mlle Lawrence TODAY to let her know what you plan to work on.

Hot lunch orders are due Friday, December 18

Monday 14 December 2015

If you are interested in Speech Arts there will be a meeting on Wed. at 12:15 in room 107. Mrs. Colquhoun will be there with her collection of books and to help you choose your selections.

If you signed up for Yearbook in Flex this week, please see Mrs. Kay at lunch to tell her what you would specifically like to work on this week.

There is no SWAT this week. We will meet again following the Christmas break.

Thursday is Everything Christmas Day… Christmas sweaters, hats, socks, PJs and undies… Let’s celebrate the season!

Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Tomorrow at 3:10.  Bring your jerseys

The choir is reminded to come to the music room at 12:14 to eat your lunch. Please bring your coat, as the bus will be leaving for your performance at 12:30. Teachers, please see the emailed updated list of who is attending.

Chocolate milk will be for sale over the lunch hour again today. Any band students that are interested in selling the milk are asked to come to the music room at 12:14 to help out.

Music room practices are cancelled this week. They will resume in January.

Band members are reminded that November practice is due by tomorrow.

Student Lounge - 8CD

Reminder for the Premier Boys basketball team that our first morning practice is tomorrow at 7:00AM.  Be here at 6:50.

Science Olympians, we are still waiting to hear from the Olympic Committee...be patient.
Senior girls practice today 3:10

Reminder to sign up for FLEX - pay careful attention to sessions that run for more than one block.
Pizza Tuesday!!!

The Christmas Elves donations are being picked up this morning at 9:00.

On a further note, we have a winner for the Christmas Elves Competition. With a total of over 2800 points, Mr. Morin’s 8E class has crushed the competition.

Purdy’s orders are in please pick up in M.Morin’s room 124 by Thursday.

Friday 11 December 2015

Purdy's orders are in and available for pick up.

Student Lounge - 8AB

Attention choir members: There will be a practice today to prepare for our performance on Monday. Please come to the band room at 12:14 with your lunch.

Discover scuba forms are due today. Please see Mrs. Baron at the morning break with your form. Do NOT leave them on her desk, as they need to be checked.

One more reminder that November practice is due by Dec. 15th from all band members. Please get yours signed and handed in by then.

Would homeroom teachers please take a minute to ensure your paper and can recycle bin are clearly marked with black sharpie? This will hopefully help the option class get the bins back to the correct class this morning.

Students are also reminded of a couple things….please empty your juice and drink containers before putting into the classroom green bin.

Please also do not use the recycle bins in the hallway for garbage and paper recycling. The green bins hanging in the hallways are for drink container recycling only.

Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Today at 3:10

Thursday 10 December 2015

French Band grade 8-9 practice at recess today.

Remember - speech arts meeting today, at 12:14, when the bell rings for lunch, in Ms Collett’s room, 107.  Mrs. Colquhoun will be there with her collection of books and to help you choose your selections.

Student Lounge 7EF

Christmas Concert last night - congratulations to the band and choir on a great job. Thank you Mrs. Baron.

Senior girls basketball practice today at 12:14

Premier girls: Please meet in the gym at 12:34 for 5 minutes.

Junior Boys Basketball Practice - Today at 3:10

Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Tomorrow at 3:10

Discover scuba forms are due tomorrow. NO forms, no diving, so get yours to Mrs. Baron by tomorrow please

November practice sheets are due by Dec. 15th, so please get yours signed and handed in by then

Mrs. Baron needs to meet with the choir for a brief meeting this morning at the break. Please come to the band room at 10:02!

One day left to get your goods in for the Christmas Elves drive.  It looks like the magic number is going to be over 1000 points if your class  wants to win the cake!

Purdy's chocolate orders available after school until 4pm, or they can be sent home with your child.

Wednesday 9 December 2015

French Band Grade 7-9, we won’t have a  practice after school today
French Band grade 8-9 practice at recess tomorrow

There will be a speech arts meeting tomorrow, at 12:14, when the bell rings for lunch, in Ms Collett’s room, 107.  Mrs. Colquhoun will be there with her collection of books and to help you choose your selections.

FLEX - The Voilà Learning presentation for the French Immersion students will be held in the science lab (room 110).
Grade 7 - period 3
Grade 8 - period 4
Grade 9 - period 5
Please arrive on time.

FLEX - If you will be making Christmas Cards with  Mlle Lawrence, please bring your own scissors.

We have Nike shoes brought into the office.  If you think they are yours please claim.

PE teachers are reminded that the gym will be getting set up for the concert tonight during the end of period 7 and all of period 8.

Junior Boys Basketball Practice - Thursday at 3:10
Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Friday at 3:10

Well, the Christmas Elves competition is heating up.  We have two classes with over 1000 points and a few that are close.  Fortunately, none of these classes are Mme Stewart’s.  The leader is still Mr. Slade’s class and you only have 2 days to go so get your goods in!

Flex -  Art in Block 5 is in Room 104

JE’s Christmas concert is tonight at 7pm. Band and choir members are to be here by 6:15pm. Please dress in black, white, red or green. The doors will open for parents at 6:30pm with the concert happening from 7 to 8pm. Everyone is invited to attend!

Tuesday 8 December 2015

Flex - reminder you need to be signed up by the end of the day today.

It is important for all students to look carefully at the session descriptions before signing up to determine the length of sessions as well as how many they are allowed to sign up for.  All of the students who signed up for multiple sessions of badminton have been removed and will not be eligible to participate in badminton this week.  You have been assigned to core support classes instead.

French Immersion teachers, please remind students to only sign up for FLEX for 2 of the 3 periods (Voilà Learning presentation)

If there are other students that are NOT signed up for badminton that are interested in taking it block 3 or 4 please see Mrs. Dorash during the break this morning.

If there are any other grade 7 students interested in taking Foods block 3,4,5 please see Mrs. Dorash during the break this morning.

Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Today at 3:10

The class threads order for sewing kits is being placed today. If you want to order a sewing kit please bring Mrs. Nessel your money and order form today. If you forgot it is very important that you talk to Mrs. Nessel today.

Premier Boys Basketball - the final roster has been posted.  The first practice will be on Thursday at 3:10.

Student Lounge - 7CD at 12:34

Pizza Tuesday - 2 bucks a slice!


There are quite a few chocolate milk left over from yesterday, so they will be sold again today for $1

The choir is reminded of their practice today at 12:14. This practice is to prepare for the concert tomorrow, so please remember to come.

Jr and Sr Jazz band is postponed until next week due to Mrs. Baron’s busy Christmas concert week. Friday will be open band practice.

Band members are reminded to hand in November practice by Dec. 15th. Band members are also reminded that mundare and cookie dough pickup is tonight from 3 - 6pm. Students are reminded that the school cannot store your orders overnight, so be sure to pick up after school please

The band and choir Christmas concert is tomorrow night from 7-8pm. Performers are to be here by 6:15pm dressed in Christmas colours...black, white, red or green. Doors open for parents at 6:30pm. Concert starts at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!

The Dec. 16th Discover Scuba students are reminded that they must return their medical questionnaire forms to Mrs. Baron by Friday. This is very important because if you don’t return your form, you don’t dive.

Monday 7 December 2015

This is our last week for the Christmas Elves competition.  An anonymous class has taken the lead and is CRUSHING Mme Stewart’s class.  Get your food, toys, and clothes in for those in need and win your class an ice cream cake!

The Premier Boys basketball final roster will be posted tomorrow morning.  The first team practice will be on Wednesday after school.

Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Tuesday, December 8 at 3:10

FLEX is open! please sign up and pay careful attention to sessions that run for more than one block.
If you do not sign up correctly you will be placed into another course.

French Immersion teachers - please remind students about Voila Learning presentation during FLEX

Band students signing up for Leduc Music festival solo/duet/trio/quartet FLEX only need to sign up for one of the three blocks, not all three.

Senior Girls basketball practice at 12:14 today, you can eat your lunch when we are done.

Premier Girls last basketball tryout today at 3:10 p.m. The list has been posted.

The choir is reminded of their practices today and tomorrow at 12:14. These practices are to prepare for the concert coming up on Wednesday, so please remember to come.

Jr and Sr Jazz band is postponed until next week due to Mrs. Baron’s busy Christmas concert week. Friday will be open band practice.

Band members are reminded to hand in November practice by Dec. 15th. Band members are also reminded that mundare and cookie dough pickup is tomorrow from 3 - 6pm

The band and choir Christmas concert is this Wednesday. Performers are to be here by 6:15pm. Doors open for parents at 6:30pm. Concert starts at 7pm. Everyone is welcome to attend!

French Band grade 8-9 practice after school today
French Band grade 7-9 practice after school Wednesday
French Band Grade 7-9 make sure to select the French Band session (block 4) for Flex on Wednesday

The Dec. 16th Discover Scuba students are reminded to hand in their medical questionnaire forms by Friday.

Classy Threads orders are due today. If you wanted to order a sewing kit please bring your money and form to Mrs. Nessel today. If you forgot it is VERY important that you talk to Mrs. Nessel today as orders will be placed tomorrow.

Friday 4 December 2015

Premier Girls basketball tryouts continue today at 12:14 p.m. Please check the list that has been posted and see Mlle Lawrence if you have questions.

Premier boys continue today at 3:10.

Christmas Elves update - Mr. Slade’s class is no longer in the lead as other classes, who wish to remain anonymous, have surpassed the 200 point mark.  Just over a week left so get your goods in and defeat Mme Stewart’s class!

Junior boys volleyball - reminder to meet in the Tech ed room at lunch

Senior Boys Basketball Practice - Tuesday, December 8 at 3:10

Senior Girls  we have a quick meeting today at 12:14 in rm 103

Thursday 3 December 2015

Hat/Toques - please remove in the school.

Name the Mascot winners - Danika Rennie (7A), Camryn Munchrath (7B), Calista Adams (7D), Jayce Hawtin (9A) and Roen Helgren (9A) - Free pizza slice next Tuesday

Pizza Tuesday - same size slice, lower the price - $2.00 slices next week.

Senior Boys Basketball - next practice tomorrow morning at 7:15

Premier boys basketball tryouts continue tomorrow at 3:10.

The Christmas Elves competition is in full swing and Mr. Slade’s class has the early lead.  Bring in non-perishable food, toys, or clothing and support those in need this Christmas!

Music practices for tomorrow = open band

A new month has started, so Mrs. Baron is now accepting November practice sheets from all band members. They are being accepted until Dec. 15th, so be sure to get yours signed and handed in by then.

All Band and choir students are reminded that the Christmas concert is coming up next week - Wed. Dec. 9th. The concert starts at 7pm, so students are to be at the school by 6:15pm. The doors will open for parents, family and friends at 6:30pm.

The Discover Scuba students who signed up to dive on the Dec. 16 FLEX block are reminded to come watch the instructional video today in the band room. Bring your lunch at the 12:14 bell, so the video can get started right away.

Band students that would like to play a solo, duet, trio or quartet are reminded to sign up for a FLEX

Leduc Music Festival session. It is being offered next week during period 3, 4 or 5. If you are not able to come during these FLEX blocks, please see Mrs. Baron during the Monday and Friday open band practice times.

Premier Girls basketball tryouts continue this afternoon at 3:10 p.m., and tomorrow during noon hour. Questions? Please see Mlle Lawrence.

Grade 7-9 French Band practice at recess today

Wednesday 2 December 2015

Senior boys basketball team meeting at 12:34 in Mr. Leeb’s room

JEL ski and snowboard club will once again be heading to Rabbit Hill for 5 nights of fun. Watch for the registration form in the new year. Sign up for as many nights as you like. You can go in the terrain park if you have an assessment done by a ski instructor or ski patrol. If you want more information please talk to Mrs. Nessel

Jasper ski trip - March 11 - this trip will go on sale after Christmas. It is sold on a first come first serve basis, so if you are interested in going please listen to the announcements in the new year as to when forms will be ready. More information see Mrs. Nessel.

Hot lunch order information was emailed home to parents - orders are due by December 18.

Mr. Leeb’s Phys Ed class (8BC) please meet in room 118 today and please bring a pencil.

Assembly period 3, Homeroom period 4, drop period 5
Music practices continue this week;
Tomorrow = jr. jazz at 7:30am
Friday = open band

A new month has started, so Mrs. Baron is now accepting November practice sheets from all band members. They are being accepted until Dec. 15th, so be sure to get yours signed and handed in by then.

All Band and choir students are reminded that the Christmas concert is coming up next week - Wed. Dec. 9th. The concert starts at 7pm, so students are to be at the school by 6:15pm. The doors will open for parents, family and friends at 6:30pm.

There are still quite a few chocolate milk left over from Monday. They will be sold today again at lunch with pizza Wednesday, so come on down to the front with your loonie or toonie.

The Discover Scuba students who signed up to dive on the Dec. 16 FLEX block are reminded to come watch the instructional video this Thursday in the band room. Bring your lunch at the 12:14 bell, so the video can get started right away.

Band students that would like to play a solo, duet, trio or quartet are reminded to sign up for a FLEX Leduc Music Festival session. It is being offered next week during period 3, 4 or 5.

The Grade 7 band and jr. jazz band students are going to be called down to the music room & gym toward the end of period 2 today, as they are playing at this morning’s assembly. Teachers are asked to please allow these students to leave when the announcement is made.

The last senior girls basketball tryouts today at 12:14, premier girls tryouts will begin Thursday at 3:10

Pizza Wednesday

Premier boys basketball tryouts continue Friday after school.

Tuesday 1 December 2015

Book Fair Re-orders are in. Please come to the library at lunch to pick up your order.

CBYC, is going to the launch pad this Friday, $20 register at the youth centre

SWAT will meet today at lunch in room 122. Beginning next week, SWAT will move its meeting date to Thursdays at lunch in room 122.

Students who are going to the Ronald McDonald House-Be ready to leave the school and meet Mrs. Duru and Mr. Bohun right after period 6 in the front foyer.

Tomorrow is Early Dismissal… it is also HAT DAY! Students and staff are all invited to participate and wear their favorite hat or toque

As of this morning, Mr. Slade’s class has 175 points for the Xmas Elves competition.  How many points do you have?

Premier boys basketball tryouts continue today at 310.  See Mr. Slade if you are unable to attend.

Music practices continue this week;
Today -choir at 12:14
Tomorrow = sr. jazz at 7:30am
Thurs = jr. jazz at 7:30am
Friday = open band

A new month has started, so Mrs. Baron is now accepting November practice sheets from all band members. They are being accepted until Dec. 15th, so be sure to get yours signed and handed in by then.

All Band and choir students are reminded that the Christmas concert is coming up next week - Wed. Dec. 9th. The concert starts at 7pm, so students are to be at the school by 6:15pm. The doors will open for parents, family and friends at 6:30pm.

There are still quite a few chocolate milk left over from yesterday. They will be sold today again at lunch in the band room, so come on down with your loonie or toonie.

The Discover Scuba students who signed up to dive on the Dec. 16 FLEX block are reminded to come watch the instructional video this Thursday in the band room. Bring your lunch at the 12:14 bell, so the video can get started right away.

The last senior girls tryout will be Wed at lunch. Premier girls (grades 7 -8) please come out Thursday at 3:10 for the first Premier tryout.  Questions please see Mrs. Dorash or Mlle Lawrence.

The historic 20 PIZZA WEDNESDAY is less than 24 hours away!  Price is $2.50 per slice.  If you don’t have money, beg your parents or borrow from friends.  If you have to, sell your cat!  Be a part of this record setting event!  Bigger slices, lower prices!

7C & D girls are at the arena today!  Meet Mrs. Duru in the boot room to head to the rink for class.

Monday 30 November 2015

Today, anyone interested in Speech Arts, meet at noon in Mrs. Kay’s room, 104.  Please be prepared with questions and ideas for your selection.

The Discover Scuba students that signed up for diving on Dec. 16th are asked to come watch the instructional video this Thursday, Dec. 3rd. Bring your lunch to the band room at 12:14, so we can get the video started right away.

Wednesday, December 2nd is Early Dismissal… it is also HAT DAY! Students and staff are all invited to participate and wear their favorite hat or toque…

Attention students in 7A and 7C - today at noon you are to come to the home ec room to finish your social test.

Any senior or premier boys volleyball players that have not handed in their jerseys need to return them to Mr. Mistol asap.

Those students still interested in the Science Olympics, please meet in Mr. Slade’s room at 12:34 for an update meeting.

The annual Christmas Elves competition is on now!  Homerooms will be competing for bragging rights, a DQ ice cream cake, and the joy of knocking off the defending champions in Mme Stewart’s room.  Ask your teacher for details.

The Senior boys basketball team has been posted on the Phys. Ed. Bulletin Board. First team meeting will be on Wednesday at lunch.

Premier boys basketball tryouts continue tomorrow at 3:10.  Please see Mr. Slade if you are unable to attend.

Senior Girls tryouts will continue today at 3:10

Reminder there is no FLEX this week due to early dismissal, look for next weeks sign up on Friday

Gr 8’s reminder “clean & classy” attire for the Citadel tomorrow.

Music room practices are as follows this week;
Today - open band
Tomorrow - choir at 12:14
Wednesday - Sr. Jazz at 7:30am
Thurs - Jr. Jazz at 7:30am
Friday - open band
Band members are also reminded that today is the last day to hand in October practice.

Choir members are reminded to return their airport performance permission forms by tomorrow.

Today is Milk Monday. Bring your loonie or toonie and see Mrs. Baron in the band room if you would like to buy a chocolate milk over the lunch hour. Any leftovers will be sold tomorrow.
Pizza Tuesday is tomorrow!  We’re going to try and set a new J.E. Lapointe record by ordering 20 pizzas!  The current record is 16.  Be a part of history and order a slice or two or four.  Bigger slices, lower prices 4 life!

Any student who are going to Ronald McDonald House tomorrow, please see Mr.s Duru in room 114 at first break.

Junior Premier boys volleyball - we will have a quick meeting at 12:35 in Room 111 today at lunch.

Thursday 26 November 2015

French Band Grade 8-9 practice at recess today
PD day tomorrow
Grade 7 and 8 girls interested in club volleyball.  I have an information sheet for BGV which is Blackgold Club volleyball.  They are interested in starting a girls U14 Club volleyball in Beaumont.  If interested please see Mr. Helgren.
Developmental Volleyball - we have one final volleyball session today at 12:14 - Team A will be playing Team B,
Anyone interested in Speech Arts, there will be a meeting on Monday at noon in Mrs. Kay’s room, 104.  Please be prepared with questions and ideas for your selection.
Gr. 7 BHA students that were in term 1 Home ec. Please see Mrs. Nessel at break or lunch today about your sewing projects.
Congratulations to all of Mrs. DeBoer’s grade 8 Drama students for their excellent efforts in our first drama production presented during Flex yesterday.  Super job, everyone!
Our Book Fair is running this morning again as well as during noon hour and after school during Parent Teacher Interviews.  If you have not already done so, teachers are encouraged to bring your classes down to browse. There are great books and other items to purchase at a great price and this is a super way for our school to raise money to purchase more books as well!  Please take time to check it out!
Girls basketball players - check the Senior girls short list.  If your name is on it please be in the gym Monday at 3:10
Grade 7 and 8 boys basketball tryouts will continue on Tuesday at 3:10.  See Mr. Slade if you are unable to attend.
Parent Teacher Interviews tonight

Wednesday 25 November 2015

Grade 7 French Band practice after school

Basketball Tryouts this week. Be there!

Grade 8 & 9 Boys - Today at 3:10 - Please see Mr Slade or Mr Leeb, if you are unable to attend.
Girls Basketball tryouts for grades 7-9 today at 12:14.  Please see Mrs. Dorash if you did not make the tryouts on Monday and still want to try out.

Mr Leeb’s Phys Ed class (8BC) Please meet in the gym before we leave to go skating.

Girls 9AE PE will be in the gym with the boys today.

Reminder - Fill out your FLEX goal sheet and bring you FLEX binder/duotang with you for block 3, 4 & 5. Be careful to check the location of each session for the block, as these locations sometimes change each block.  Be sure that you have written down exactly what you will be doing in each session.Teachers, please ensure that all students have completed their Flex forms before they leave for Flex this morning. SS is in rm 123 block 5 and be a maker is in rm 116 for 3 and 4

We would like to thank all of our grade 9 students for being wonderful audience members at the high school’s production of The Boy Friend.  Our students were attentive  throughout the show and were excellent ambassadors for our school.  Thank you!

Jr. Jazz will have a practice tomorrow morning at 7:30am!

There are a few chocolate milk left over from Monday. If you would like to buy one, please see Mrs. Baron today at lunch.

October practice sheets are due tomorrow for all band members. There are still quite a few not handed in, so please get yours signed and handed in.

Choir members are reminded to hand in their permission forms for the Dec. 14th performance at the airport. Forms are due by Monday.

Further to the prior basketball announcement, grade 7 and 8 boys basketball tryouts will continue next week so please listen to the announcements.

Friday 20 November 2015

New to J.E.? Come to SPARK today at lunch time for games and fun! Bring your lunch! Crystal will meet you in room 105 (drama/yoga room)
8ADE PE, 8BC PE, and 7BF PE will not be at the arena today.  The boys and girls will be sharing the gym.  All other classes will be on the ice.
Can the grade 7 drama class please meet in the gym during P.5.
Flex updates for next week:
There will be 2 performances from our Drama 8 students.  Come watch them perform selections of the play "10 Ways to Survive the Zombie Apocalypse."
Sewing kids can sign up to work on their sewing projects they have started with Mrs. Nessel.
French Band students look for your new practice times during FLEX
Any band students wanting to play a solo, duet, trio or quartet at the Leduc Music Festival should look for FLEX blocks starting next week
Flex will be available for sign up at 3:45 today.  Please make sure you are entering the correct homeroom, first and last name when you register.
Just a reminder to check with your homeroom teachers to see the detailed list of sessions or check the flex tab on the school website.
Basketball Tryouts next week. Be there!
All Grade 7, 8 & 9 Boys - Monday at 12:34 and Tuesday at 3:10
All Grade 7, 8 & 9 Girls - Monday at 3:10 and Wednesday at lunch
The home ec room is closed after school tonight , but will be open on Monday , and Wed. next week for students ( term one boys) to work on projects.,
A huge congratulations goes out to the Senior Girls’ Volleyball team who played phenomenally last night and took home the bronze medal! They will finish off their season with a tournament this weekend at Wagner. Good luck, girls!
Vimy Ridge forms due today.
The band room is open for practice today at lunch.
Band members are reminded that October practice sheets are now being accepted and are due by the end of this month.
A note for choir members, there will not be a practice today as originally discussed. Mrs. Baron will meet with you next Tuesday on your regular choir day.
And a reminder to the Ottawa band trip students, your fundraising package is due by Monday. If you have yours today, please hand in.
Grade 9 teachers, please let the office know after announcements the exact number of students who have returned the signed permission form for the field trip today. As well, grade 9 students please eat your lunches during period 3 classes today as we will be boarding the buses at 11 a.m.   Teachers, thank you for allowing students to eat their lunches so that we can board the buses on time.
All of the students who signed up for Scuba Diving on Dec.16th are asked to meet with Mrs. Baron during the morning break today. If you think you signed up, but can’t remember, come to the meeting and Mrs. Baron will let you know.
Congrats to the Senior boys’ volleyball team who won first place in their league and brought home the banner last night.  It was an intense gold medal match that the senior boys’ destroyed due to the amazing team play and bromance on the court. Thanks to Mr. Bohun, Mrs. Duru, Mme Stewart, Mrs. Kay, Mr. Morin, and Mrs Kuppe for a great year!
SEND A GRADE 9 TO CAMP!!!!Reminder all grade 9s Purdy’s orders are due today
Science Olympians - we are still awaiting to find out how many teams have been accepted.  As soon as Mr. Slade knows there will be another meeting.
Report cards - marks will be available on your parent Powerschool account by 3pm today. Parent Teacher Interviews are on Thursday, Nov. 26, register at jel.schoolappointments.com after 3pm today

Thursday 19 November 2015

French Band grade 7 practice at lunch today

Music room practices this week are as follows;
Friday - open band practice

October practice sheets are now due from all band members

Also a reminder for the Ottawa trip students to return their cookie dough and Mundare order forms to Mrs. Baron by this Monday.

Junior Premier boys meet in the gym at 12:34 to sign the banner!

Basketball Tryouts next week. Be there!

All Grade 7, 8 & 9 Boys - Monday at 12:34 and Tuesday at 3:10
All Grade 7, 8 & 9 Girls - Monday at 3:10 and Wednesday at lunch

9BD does not have the ice today.  The boys and girls will be sharing the gym for PE.  All other PE classes have the ice.

Good luck to the Senior teams at playdowns in Wetaskiwin tonight. Go Sabres Go!

Report cards will be available on your Powerschool account on Friday morning, Parent teacher interviews can be booked online at jel.schoolappointments.com starting Friday at 3pm

Wednesday 18 November 2015

French Band grade 7 practice after school today and practice at lunch on Thursday

October practice sheets are now due from all band members

Also a reminder for the Ottawa trip students to return their cookie dough and Mundare order forms to Mrs. Baron by this Monday.

Music room practices this week are as follows;
Tomorrow - Jr. Jazz at 7:30am
Friday - open band practice

The Classy Threads orders are in, so if you ordered a kit please come down to the home ec room at noon to get you kit. If you purchased a PJ pant kit you must take you fabric home and wash it before your next class.

The home ec room is open tonight after school for anyone that wants to sew or work on projects.

9AE does not have the ice today.  The boys and girls will share the gym.

Congratulations to the Jr Boys volleyball team on winning the gold medal in an exciting game against Leduc last night. Way to go boys! Please meet in the gym on Thursday at 12:34 to sign the banner, wear your jersey. Thank you Mrs. deBoer for coming out to our games as our teacher rep.

Important Flex information for today:  Students are reminded they must look at the sheets on their homeroom whiteboards and write down which sessions and rooms they are to go to for each block, as well as what you will be working on in each block,  in their duotangs.  Teachers, please be sure that each student does this before leaving for first period class. Students, you must take your completed duotang to every block during Flex.

Congratulation to the JR Girls for the great season. It was fun and we had a great time.

Anyone going to Beau Meadow with Mrs. Duru, make sure to bring your jacket and outdoor boots to Room 114 at break.

Flex - not sure where you are going? come to room 103 at the break

Tuesday 17 November 2015

Junior boys playoffs today at Coloniale, JR Girls Play off at Dansereau. Come out and cheer on your Sabres!

SWAT will meet today at 12:14 in rm 122… Please bring your lunch.

October practice sheets are now being accepted.

Music room practices this week are as follows;
Today - Choir at 12:14
tomorrow - Sr. Jazz is cancelled this week
Thursday - Jr. Jazz at 7:30am
Friday - open band practice

PIZZA TUESDAY today!!!!  Bigger slices, lower prices!

There are also a few chocolate milk left over from yesterday, that will be sold today as well.

There is no ice for 8AD and 7CD boys PE today, please meet in the gym but be dressed to go outside. 7BF boys and girls will be in the gym for class today.  All other boys PE classes will be at the arena.
The ice is available for all PE classes tomorrow.

The Home ec room IS NOT OPEN tonight. It will be open tomorrow night and Thursday night.

Mr. Helgren’s Grade 9 Option A class - meet in Room 106

FLEX sign should already be done.  If you have not you need to come to rm 103 at 12:34 today.

Basketball tryouts will be getting started next week!  Listen for dates or check the athletics board later this week.

Monday 16 November 2015

PIZZA TUESDAY tomorrow!!!!  Bigger slices, lower prices!

It is also Milk Monday, as it is every Monday, so if you would like to buy a chocolate milk, come to the band room with your loonie or toonie. Any not sold today will be available tomorrow during pizza Tuesday!

October practice sheets are now being accepted

Jr. boys volleyball practice today. Eat first then meet in the gym at 12;25.

Thank you to all of the students who were a part of our Remembrance Day Service.  The Stewardship class that set up the chairs. The readers read clearly in both French and English and the choir sounded beautiful, as did the band.  The lyrical dance was moving and the readers’ theatre meaningful.  The cadet students performed their duties in a polished manner.We recognize the efforts of each of these students and thank them for their participation.  Thank you also to the entire student population for your respectful attention at this service.

Music room practices this week are as follows;
Today - open band practice
Tomorrow - Choir at 12:14
Wednesday - Sr. Jazz is cancelled this week
Thursday - Jr. Jazz at 7:30am
Friday - open band practice

Operation Christmas Child - Shoe boxes can be picked up in the office.  Must be returned by this Friday.

Developmental Volleyball - practice at 12:14

Sewing club - The Home ec room will be open Tuesday,- Thursday after school this week , until 4:15  pm, for any student that wants to come in and work on their sewing project or start a new one.

French Band grade 8-9 practice after school tomorrow

Any students who are going to Ronald McDonald House, please see Mrs. Duru at break.

FLEX: please sign up today.  Reminder to 8A, 8B, 8C don’t sign up!

 9a - no period 3, 9b - no period 4 and 9c no period 5 due to alternate sessions being offered

Tuesday 10 November 2015

French Band grade 8-9 practice after school today

7CD boys PE - please go to the T. Ed. room for your class

Junior boys and Junior girls volleyball game tonight, come cheer on your Sabres!

Remembrance Day and Mid Term break, classes resume on Monday

Remembrance Day ceremony - will be begin at approx. 10:45.  We will be asking you to go to your homerooms prior to the ceremony.

Sewing students - Please remember to get your Classy Threads orders to Mrs. Nessel. Email me your order to me if you do not have it here at school today.

Students are reminded that you must remove your outdoor footwear and put them on the boot rack in the morning AND when coming in from noon hour recess

Monday 9 November 2015

PIZZA TUESDAY tomorrow!!!!  Bigger slices, lower prices!

It is also Milk Monday, as it is every Monday, so if you would like to buy a chocolate milk, come to the band room with your loonie, toonie or 50 dollar bill. Any not sold today will be available tomorrow during pizza Tuesday!

October band practice sheets are now being accepted

The music room is open for practice today.

A reminder that the school Remembrance Day Ceremony is tomorrow during periods 4 & 5. Grade 9 band members are reminded to have their instruments at school, and to dress in black. The choir is also reminded to dress in black.

New Option Classes ...

SWAT is cancelled for this week as it is day 5 tomorrow and not day 2.

There will be one last rehearsal for Miss Jensen’s Remembrance Day production today at lunch.
Please meet in the Drama room at 12:14 to begin rehearsing.  Anyone not in attendance today will not be performing tomorrow.

A reminder that tomorrow is a Day 5!

Mr. Bohun’s Grade 9 Option B class will meet in his room today.

Important to all Grade 9 students - There is a Farewell trip to Jasper planned for June.  Permission forms are being emailed home to your parents this morning and must be returned tomorrow.  Additional copies will be available in the office at lunch time.

JR girls volleyball practice today after school. Jr boys practice at noon today

Operation Christmas Child - boxes in the office

French Band grade 8-9 practice tomorrow after school.

Friday 6 November 2015

SWAT will be meeting every Tuesday in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

Milk Monday and Pizza Tuesday are happening again next week. Bring a loonie for your chocolate milk on Monday and some toonies to buy pizza on Tuesday. Thanks for coming out and supporting your school band and athletic teams.

Mr. Bohun’s Grade 9 Option B Class, meet in Mr. Bohun’s room, 116, today.

WEM Waterpark Permission forms and payment are due today.  No late forms will be accepted.

Congratulations to the Senior Boys Volleyball team for clinching 1st place in the regular season. The boys look forward to playoffs on the 19th. Also boys, since you won your bet with Mrs. Duru, you can pick up your muffins in her room this morning.

A reminder that there will be a choir practice at lunch today, as well as a practice for the Remembrance Day speakers. Come to the band room today at 12:14

Band members are reminded that October practice is now due

Vimy Ridge - Forms due by Nov. 10

Developmental Volleyball teams defeated Dansereau and Coloniale Estates in exhibition games last night.

Students selling Blues festival tickets, please see Mrs. Baron at the break.

Jr. High boys PE classes will be at the arena today.  Please meet in Mr. Slade’s boot room.  Bring two pairs of shoes if you are not skating.

Thursday 5 November 2015

The home ec room will NOT be open today after school for students that wanted to sew. The room will be open next week for grade 7 / 8 students to come in and finish their projects.

Ms Gervais’ grade 7 health classes… please bring your pencil crayons to class today.

Students, please remember that you are to take your outdoor footwear off at your entrance door from now on.  Teachers, we appreciate your assistance as you monitor the entrance door by your classroom while students enter the school in the morning and after the noon hour recess.  Thank you.

Developmental Volleyball team - please meet at the front foyer after school.  Will be heading to Dansereau School at 3:15.

8AD, 7BF, 9BD and 8BC boys PE will be outside today as the rink is unavailable in the morning.

Vimy Ridge - Forms back to school by November 10.

There will be a choir practice tomorrow at 12:14 to prepare for Remembrance Day. The Remembrance Day speakers, Andrew, Ava, Natalie and Jeffrey are to come to this practice as well. Please bring your lunch and script to the band room at the 12:14 bell.

There will be an important meeting for the JR Girls at 12:35 in M. Morin’s room today.

Wednesday 4 November 2015

SWAT will be meeting  every Tuesday in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

Reminder that all Jr. High boys will be going to the arena for PE today.  If you do not have skates, you will need a helmet from the equipment room and a clean pair of indoor shoes.  Please meet in Mr. Slades boot room before heading to the rink.

Enter the Name the mascot contest. Entries are submitted in the main office. Include your mascot name, your name and homeroom. Prizes for the winner. GO SABRES!!

Music room practices this week are;
Tomorrow - junior jazz band at 7:30am
Friday- open band practice at lunch

October practice sheets are now being accepted. If you are in band, please get yours handed in.

There are still quite a few chocolate milk left over from Monday, so if you would like to buy one today, come to the band room at lunch. Any band students that want to help sell should come to the band room at the 12:14 bell.

The Remembrance Day speakers, Ava, Jeffrey, Natalie and Andrew need to meet on Friday at lunch.

Please come to the band room at 12:14 with your lunch, so you can run through the program together.

French Band Grade 7: Practice after school today

French Band Grade 8-9: Practice at recess tomorrow

There will be another meeting for Ms. Jensen’s Drama Production for Remembrance Day at lunch in room 105.  Please do not be late - we will start rehearsing right at 12:34

Congratulations to the Jr Boys on their win last night, there will be a noon hour practice today at 12:25, eat first then meet in the gym.

A pair of glasses were left on bus 46 last week.  If you think they are yours please come to the office.

Just a reminder that no hockey sticks are allowed on buses and skates must have skate guards on.

Congratulations to the Jr Girls on their win last night over Leduc JR High.

Assembly in block 3.  Homerooms block 4 Early Dismissal. Drop block 5

Tuesday 3 November 2015

SWAT will be meeting  TODAY in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

With the damp weather that is now here, and with snow a sure arrival soon, students are reminded  to have an indoor pair of shoes.  Please take off your outdoor footwear at your entrance door. We take pride in our school facility and ask that everyone respect this expectation  and cooperate.  Thank you.

Junior boys and Junior girls volleyball game tonight, come cheer on your Sabres!

French Band Grade 8-9: Practice after school today

French Band Grade 7: Practice after school tomorrow

Chocolate milk will be available for purchase at a cost of $1 over the lunch hour today. Milk will be sold at the front of the school, along with Pizza Tuesday, some come on down to get your pizza and drink!

Music room practices this week are;
today - Choir at 12:14.so bring your lunch to the band room at the 12:14 bell.
Tomorrow - senior jazz band at 7:30am
Thursday - junior jazz band at 7:30am
Friday- open band practice at lunch

There will be a meeting for Ms. Jensen’s Drama Production for Remembrance Day at lunch in room 105.  Please do not be late - we will start rehearsing right at 12:34

Reminder there is no FLEX this week.  Sign up for Nov 18th will be available in a week or so

Monday 2 November 2015

WEM Waterpark field trip forms were emailed home to parents last week and are due back no later than Friday, Nov 06.   Extra copies are available in the office. if you do not have yours.

There were so many cupcakes and goodies brought by the band members last week that there will be another sale again today in the front foyer. All items will be 2 for $1.00. Band members are needed to help out, so see Mrs. Baron at the morning break if you would like to volunteer.

It is also Milk Monday, as it is every Monday, so if you would like to buy a chocolate milk, come to the front as well with your loonie, toonie or 5 dollar bill. Any not sold today will be available during the lunch hour over the week.

Music room practices this week are as follows;
Today - open band practice
Tuesday - Choir
Wed - Senior jazz at 7:30am
Thurs - Jr. jazz at 7:30am
Friday - choir practice, if needed to prepare for Remembrance Day

October band practice sheets are now being accepted

Band students going to Ottawa are reminded that there will be a trip meeting tonight at 7pm. Please remind your parents.

Vimy Ridge - Grade 9 forms to be handed in by November 10.

PIZZA TUESDAY!!!!  Bigger slices, lower prices!

Girls had a good tournament on Friday, M.Morin is proud of you.
There will be a practice today after-school for the JR Girls.

French Band Grade 8-9: Practice tomorrow after school

Mrs Dorash’s Gr 9 girls PE please meet in rm 101 changed for class today.

Jr. Premier Boys - please meet in the gym for a short practice at 12:25, eat your lunch first.

Just a reminder there is no FLEX this week due to assembly and homeroom blocks and next week due to fall break. We will announce when sign up is ready for Nov 18th
Developmental volleyball practice at 12:14

Thursday 29 October 2015

Junior Premier boys volleyball practice after school today.

Enter the Name the mascot contest. Entries are submitted in the main office. Include your mascot name, your name and homeroom. Prizes for the winner. GO SABRES!!

Grade 7 French Band, don’t forget the practice at recess today

Last call for Gr. 9 Immunization consents - teachers please send to the office right after the announcements.

“Trick for eats”. Donations for the food bank. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the food bank on Friday during the Halloween activities.

Band bake sale tomorrow. Band members don’t forget to bring your goodies and everyone else, don’t forget to bring your money. All items will be $1.00 with proceeds going to the band’s Ottawa trip.

Sept practice and compositions are due tomorrow!

There will be an open band practice tomorrow at lunch for anyone wanting to practice or get help

At noon tomorrow, there will be a photo booth set up in rm 105 for any students wishing to have a photo taken and printed.  The cost is $1 per picture.  This is not a fundraiser, but if any extra money is raised, it will be donated to the band trip.

Good game last night for the JR Girls. Come cheer on the JR girls tomorrow at the spook and spike.

Wednesday 28 October 2015

SWAT will be meeting  every Tuesday in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

Enter the Name the mascot contest. Entries are submitted in the main office. Include your mascot name, your name and homeroom. Prizes for the winner. GO SABRES!!

Gr 9 Immunization consent forms are due, please hand in to your homeroom teacher. Even if you are not getting immunized your form needs to be returned.

Grade 7 French Band, don’t forget the practice after school and tomorrow at recess

Calling all actors, singers, dancers, acrobats, drummers, martial artists, musicians, hula-hoopers, whistlers, comedians, rappers, magicians, mimes, puppeteers, jugglers and any other school appropriate talents! Audition for Black Gold’s Got Talent. Send a straightforward, un-edited performance that shows your personality and talent, even if it’s just you introducing yourself on camera and performing right in your living room or backyard. Videos should be no longer than 2-3 minutes in length. Please ensure your name(s), grade(s) and school are included with your email submission. Submit your video audition to talent@blackgold.ca Submission deadline November 30. (LOOK FOR THE POSTER ON THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION BOARD)

Reminder to all of those people involved with the Drama Production for Remembrance Day that there will be a meeting today after school in the drama room.  Please meet Ms Jensen at 3:05 with a highlighter and pencil.

Way to go Premier boys on a great match against Leduc JH last night with the boys winning 2 out of 5 games. Your next practice is Thursday after school.

Congrats to the Jr. girls volleyball team for 5 straight wins. Meet in the foyer at 2:45 for today's game.

“Trick for eats”. Donations for the food bank. Please bring a non-perishable food item for donation to the food bank on Friday during the Halloween activities.

Before students leave homeroom to go to first period class, all students must have completed their Flex duotang with the name of each session they will be attending, the room number or location, and specifically what they will be working on during each session.  All students need to take their duotang to each of their sessions. Teachers will be checking your duotangs in each session to see what you are working on.

Music room practices this week are;
Tomorrow - junior jazz band at 7:30am
Friday- open band practice at lunch

Sept practice and compositions are due from all band members by this Friday

There will be a bake sale this Friday at lunch to help raise funds for the jr. high band trip. Drinks and goodies will be sold for $1.00, so be sure to bring your money

School Council meeting is tonight at 7PM.



Tuesday 27 October 2015

SWAT will be meeting  TODAY in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

Enter the Name the mascot contest. Entries are submitted in the main office. Include your mascot name, your name and homeroom. Prizes for the winner. GO SABRES!!

Junior boys and Junior girls volleyball game tonight, come cheer on your Sabres!

The Parent Council meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 28 at 7PM.

Calling all actors, singers, dancers, acrobats, drummers, martial artists, musicians, hula-hoopers, whistlers, comedians, rappers, magicians, mimes, puppeteers, jugglers and any other school appropriate talents! Audition for Black Gold’s Got Talent.
Send a straightforward, un-edited performance that shows your personality and talent, even if it’s just you introducing yourself on camera and performing right in your living room or backyard. Videos should be no longer than 2-3 minutes in length. Please ensure your name(s), grade(s) and school are included with your email submission.
Submit your video audition to talent@blackgold.ca Submission deadline November 30. (LOOK FOR THE POSTER ON THE SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY INFORMATION BOARD)

Gr. 9 - reminder to return your immunization consent forms to your homeroom teacher

Music room practices this week are;
today - Choir at 12:14
Tomorrow - senior jazz band at 7:30am
Thursday - junior jazz band at 7:30am
Friday- open band practice at lunch

Sept practice and compositions are due from all band members by this Friday

Chocolate milk will be sold again this lunch hour in the band room for $1.00, as there were quite a few left over from yesterday’s Milk Monday. Money raised helps support our school bands.

Don’t forget that today is also Pizza Tuesday. We’ve gone crazy now offering BIGGER SLICES with CHEAPER PRICES!!!   Money raised helps support our school athletic teams.

There will be a bake sale this Friday at lunch to help raise funds for the jr. high band trip. Drinks and goodies will be sold for $1.00

Mrs. Baron needs to see the Remembrance Day speakers for a really quick meeting today at the 12:14 lunch break.

An iphone has been turned into the office.

Grade 8-9 French Band, don’t forget the practice after school.
Grade 7 French Band, don’t forget the practice tomorrow after school

FLEX sign up needs to be done today!

Monday 26 October 2015

Enter the Name the mascot contest. Entries are submitted in the main office. Include your mascot name, your name and homeroom. Prizes for the winner. GO SABRES!!

SWAT will be meeting every Tuesday in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

Junior boys practice today at noon, eat first then meet in the gym at 12:25.
Developmental Volleyball is cancelled for today.
JR. Girls Volleyball practice today after school.

Music room practices this week are as follows;
Today - open band practice
Tuesday - choir at 12:14
Wednesday - Senior Jazz Band at 7:30
Thursday - Jr. Jazz Band at 7:30
Friday - open band practice

Milk Monday and Pizza Tuesday are happening again today and tomorrow. Chocolate milk will be sold in the music room today over the lunch hour for $1.00, and pizza slices will be sold for $2.50 tomorrow at the front of the school.  Come on down and help support your school band and athletic programs.

Band members are reminded that this Friday is the last day to hand in your Sept practice and composition!

There is going to be a bake sale over the lunch hour this Friday to help support the junior high band trip. All items will be $1.00, so don’t forget to bring a loonie or toonie to buy a drink or something sweet!

Student Vote Volunteers: Please meet in Mlle Lawrence’s classroom during this morning’s break. Our meeting will be brief!

PIZZA TUESDAY!  DOMINOES!!!  $2.50!!  Bigger slices! (we think)

Flex is open.  If you have not signed up please come to the library at lunch.  Make sure you are registering with the correct homeroom

The Parent Council meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, October 28 at 7PM

Friday 23 October 2015

Enter the Name the mascot contest. Entries are submitted in the main office. Include your mascot name, your name and homeroom. Prizes for the winner. GO SABRES!!

SWAT will be meeting every Tuesday in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

Milk Monday and Pizza Tuesday are happening again next week. Bring a loonie for your chocolate milk on Monday and some toonies to buy pizza on Tuesday. Thanks for coming out and supporting your school band and athletic teams.

Mrs. Baron would like to meet with any of the students that signed up to speak at the Remembrance Day Ceremony today over the lunch hour. Please bring your lunch to the band room at 12:14, as well as a highlighter.
The band room will be open for practice today at lunch.


Band members are reminded that their compositions and Sept practice are due by Friday, Oct. 30
Blue Jays Day! Thanks for supporting our Canadian team

FLEX will be ready for sign up at 3:45 today.  Please read the session descriptions first and then make sure you sign up carefully for sessions that are longer than 1 block.  If you have questions please see Mrs. Dorash in rm 103.  There is list of sessions offered as well as detailed descriptions of the new session for next week.  Just a reminder that the sooner you sign up the better chance you have of getting your first choices.

FLEX - October 28th - Celebrate el Dia de los Muertos, also known as the Day of the Dead, which is a Mexican holiday to honour the lives of family and friends who have passed on.

Congratulations to the Senior Girls’ & Senior boys’ Volleyball teams for winning their games last night against Sacred Heart.

Last call for Icon picture orders, check your backpacks and bring to the office right after these announcements. Retakes will take place at approximately 10:30, bring your retake form with you.  Listen for announcement.
Senior boys please meet your coaches in the front foyer at 2:40 today.

There will be a meeting for all interested in Science Olympics today at 12:34 in room 109.  See Mr. Slade if interested but unable to attend.

Thursday 22 October 2015

SWAT will be meeting on every Tuesday in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

Enter the Name the mascot contest. Entries are submitted in the main office. Include your mascot name, your name and homeroom. Prizes for the winner. GO SABRES!!

French Band (Grade 8-9) don’t forget the practice in the band room at recess today.

Icon picture orders are due today, teachers please submit your envelope to the office. If you are getting retakes tomorrow, please bring your proof sheet with you. Reminder not to wear green.

Jr. Premier boys practice today after school until 4:30pm

Congrats to the JR girls for a 5-0 sweep last night vs CTK!

Good luck to the senior volleyball teams at their games tonight! Go Sabres!

Tomorrow - where Blue and White to support our Canadian baseball team - the Blue Jays need to win the next 2 games to get to the World Series


Wednesday 21 October 2015

SWAT will be meeting every Tuesday in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

GO SABRES GO! You could be the student who names our new mascot. Entries are submitted in the main office. Include your mascot name, your name and homeroom. Prizes for the winner.

French Band (Grade 7) don’t forget the practice after school in the Band room.

There will be a Senior Boys’ volleyball practice after school today.

Icon Picture orders are due tomorrow, please return to your homeroom teacher. Retake day is Friday, October 23.

Meeting at lunch today for all of those people who signed up for the Remembrance Day Drama production.  Please meet in the drama room at recess.

Congratulations to the Jr. Premier boys on winning 4 out 5 games last night. Next practice will be Thursday after school.

The JR Girls won their game yesterday vs the colonial egales! Come cheer on the JR Girls tonight as they play CTK in the gym.

Music practices for the rest are of the week are as follows;
tomorrow - junior jazz band  at 7:30am
Friday - open band practice

Sept practice and compositions are due from all band members

Mrs. Baron would like to meet with all the Remembrance Day speakers this Friday at 12:14 in the music room,

Today is “Back to the Future Day” in 1985 Marty McFly travels to October 21, 2015 in the DeLorean time machine.

Tuesday 20 October 2015

PIZZA TUESDAY!! $3.00 per slice

SWAT will be meeting on TODAY in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

We need a name for our new SABRES mascot!  Enter the name the mascot contest by submitting an entry with your mascot name, your name and homeroom. Entry box is located in the main office. Prizes for the winner.

Reminder to those who signed up to help with the Remembrance Day ceremony Drama production that there will be a short meeting today after school.  Meet Ms Jensen in room 105.

French Band (grade 8-9) don’t forget the practice after school in the Band room.

Junior Premier Boys volleyball game after school today! Come cheer on your Sabres!

Icon picture orders are due Thursday. Retake day is Friday.

There is NO Senior girls volleyball practice tonight due to the Premier games after school. There WILL be a short practice until 4:15 on Friday after school.

STUDENT VOTE RESULTS:
Here are the results from our school.
Conservative Party: 49.6%
Liberal Party: 21.3%
New Democratic Party: 17.1 %
Green Party: 6.2%
Libertarian Party: 5.7%

You elected Mike Lake as your Member of Parliament, just as the Edmonton-Wetaskiwin riding did last night.
Our school’s results also matched Alberta’s official election results, giving the Conservatives a clear win.
Over 850,000 students voted last week across Canada. Interestingly, the overall Student Vote results were overwhelmingly in favour of a Liberal majority. Alberta and Saskatchewan were the only two provinces with a Conservative win for the Student Vote.

See how this all compares with the official results of the Federal Election!

Lock-Down drill

Music practices this week are as follows;
Today - choir at 12:14
Tomorrow - senior jazz band at 7:30am
Thursday - Jr. jazz band at 7:30am
Friday - open band practice

Band members are reminded that Sept practice is due, along with your compositions

Any students that would like to contribute to the Remembrance Day ceremony by speaking or reading poetry should see Mrs. Baron today at lunch.

There are still a few chocolate milk left from Milk Monday yesterday. They will be sold in the band room over the lunch hour for $1.00

If you have not signed up for FLEX please come to the library at lunch and sign up!

Students in grades K-12 are invited to take part in the 2015 Doodle 4 Google contest. Like all Google Doodles, each doodle must incorporate the letters G-o-o-g-l-e. One national winner will also receive a $30,000 college scholarship. The contest is open for entries from October 19, 2015 to December 7, 2015.  If interested, see Mr. Slade for details or Google Doodle 4 Google.

French Band grade 7 practice tomorrow after school.

JR Girls game today @ Coloniale, come cheer the #1 Sabers

Monday 19 October 2015

Remember, it is Lego Club today at 12:14 in room 107.

What did the biologist wear on his first date? Designer genes.
If you understood that joke and if you like Science and if you like the Olympics, you might like the Science Olympics.  If interested, come to Mr. Slade’s room at 12:34 for a brief information meeting.

SWAT will be meeting on every Tuesday in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

Congrats to the Senior Boys’ volleyball team for winning the Bronze medal at the LJH tournament this weekend.  There will be  a senior boys volleyball practice after school.

Congratulations also to the senior girl’s volleyball team, who played extremely well all weekend!

We need a name for our new SABRES mascot!  Enter the name the mascot contest by submitting an entry with your mascot name, your name and homeroom. Entry box is located in the main office. Prizes for the winner.

Last chance for anyone interested in signing up to help Ms Jensen with the drama production for the Remembrance Day ceremony.  Please sign up outside of the drama room - room 105 by the end of today.  There will be a short meeting after school tomorrow.

A big thanks to Mrs. Duru’s “giving back” option class for the wonderful Halloween doors.

Music practices this week are as follows;
today - open band practice
Tuesday - Choir
Wednesday - Senior Jazz Band at 7:30am
Thursday -Jr. Jazz Band at 7:30am
Friday - open band practice
*Band members are reminded to hand in their Sept. practice

Any students interested in helping out with the Remembrance Day Ceremony should see Mrs. Baron today over the lunch hour. This would include anyone wanting to speak as an MC, anyone who wants to read poetry in English or French, any Cadets that are willing to march in the wreath or any dancers that would like to perform.

FLEX IS OPEN!!! thanks to those of you that have been signing up carefully.  If you are signing up for a 2 block session you must sign up for both blocks! if you are unable to sign up on your own, please come to the library at 12:34 today.  Also, Mr. Slade has added another form for you to complete.  If you are interested in suggesting music for our Halloween Activity afternoon, find the link below the FLEX pages on the school site.

Today is Milk Monday. Chocolate milk will be available for $1, so come on down to the band room over the lunch hour and buy yourself a milk. For those of you who buy a milk today, please remember to rinse out the carton before putting it in the green bin. If there are any left over from today’s sales, they will be sold each day at lunch until they are gone. So if you forgot to bring your loonie today, bring one tomorrow.

French Band (Grade 8-9) practice will start tomorrow after school and Thursday at recess in the band room.

JR girls volleyball practice today after school.

French Band (Grade 7) practice will start on Wednesday after school in the band room.

Friday 16 October 2015

Lego Club is starting up again on Monday Oct. 19th.  See you at noon break in room 107
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SWAT will be meeting on every Tuesday in Room 122 at 12:14. Please bring your lunch with you.

Junior boys practice today and Developmental Volleyball at 12:14, all players to attend.

Congratulations to the Senior girls & boys last night for winning their volleyball matches against Leduc Junior High. This weekend the Senior teams are in a volleyball tournament in Leduc. Go Sabres!!

Milk Monday - Be sure to bring your loonie Monday to buy a choc milk and help support the band

Please welcome Ms Clemit and Mr. Baulkhan to our school as student teachers.  Ms Clemit will be working with Mrs. Buzak and Mr. Baulkhan will be working with Mrs. Duru.

Senior Boys Volleyball - quick but important meeting in Mrs. Duru’s room at morning break.

Fridays are the usual staff Dress Down to Build others Up Day.  We collect money to help those less fortunate than we are.  Staff members are reminded that money is collected in the office.

FLEX session descriptions will be posted on the school website later today,  please take a look so you know what sessions will be offered next week.  We hope to have sign up available Monday afterschool.

Thursday 15 October 2015

Milk Monday is coming up. Be sure to bring your loonie to buy a choc milk and help support the band

The Senior Boys’ & Girls’ Volleyball team have home games today after school.  Come cheer them on!

Mrs. Duru’s option class is helping Zoe’s Animal Rescue with a fundraiser.  We are collecting items for the animals on the Enoch and Paul Band Reserves.  Winter is coming and and there are many animals there in need!  A few of the items requested are:
-Anything that you would donate to Value Village
-dog/cat food
-kitty litter
-old stuffed animals
-blankets or towels
*For a complete list of items, see Mrs. Duru, the October newsletter  or the posters that are around in the hallway.  You can bring your donation items to Mrs. Duru’s classroom (Room 114) until November 12th.

Sabres, you rocked the Student Vote yesterday! Our goal was to have at least 75% of our student population vote. We had 92.3% participation!! Well done! We are soooooo proud of you! Our official results will be released after the Federal Election polls close on October 19. Keep your ears open on Tuesday morning! Once again, BRAVO SABRES! You’ve made us proud!

Many thanks to the Student Vote team for all of the hours that you put into organizing yesterday’s vote. We couldn’t have done it without you. MERCI BEAUCOUP for exhibiting stellar active citizenship.

Picture proofs were handed out today.  Orders are due back on October 22nd and retakes are October 23rd.

Congrats to the JR Girls on their sweep of Riverview last night

Wednesday 14 October 2015

Anyone interested in helping Miss Jensen with a drama production for the Remembrance Day ceremony should sign up outside of Room 105 (Drama room).

Congratulations to the Junior boys on their win against Coloniale yesterday. There will be a short practice today at 12:14.

Senior Boys Volleyball Practice today after school.

Mrs. Baron needs to see the following groups in the band room right after the announcements for a very brief meeting;
the students going scuba diving today
the students going to Camp Evergreen tomorrow

A reminder that there WILL NOT be junior jazz tomorrow as the Grade 7’s are heading to Camp Evergreen before school

The JR Girls volleyball team will be playing tonight in our gym. come cheer on the Sabres.

For Flex, all students are reminded that you must complete your goals in your Flex duotang and take this duotang to each of your sessions this morning.  Your teachers may ask to see what it is you are working on.  As well, all students must take everything they need to work on for each of the sessions. For all core support sessions, collaboration, and quiet room, you must have some work to do. Finally, students please remember you must go only to those sessions that you are registered in.

Today is Election Day! Come down to Room 101 at your appointed time to vote. See your Social Studies teacher for more details.

Thursday 8 October 2015

Lego club will be starting up again Monday Oct 19th, in room 107.  It will continue most Monday’s until June.

Student Vote Week is next week! If you would like to volunteer for our polling station, please see Mlle Lawrence as soon as possible. You can gain some valuable experience to add to your résumé!

FLEX - October 14th - the topic for DEBATE class will be:  The Upcoming Federal Election

A reminder that choir practice is tomorrow at 12:14

Band practice for September is now due

There are still a few chocolate milk left over from Milk Monday, so come on down to the band room at lunch if you have a loonie and want to buy a chocolate milk! And if Mrs. Baron’s volunteers can come sell again, that would be great!

Also, just a reminder to all our students that every Monday, there will be milk for sale to help raise money for the junior high band trip. There will not be pre-orders like in past years, so just bring a loonie or toonie every Monday so you can buy a milk

JR Girls Volleyball practice today and tomorrow at lunch!

Wednesday 7 October 2015

Band members are reminded that September practice is now due.

Junior jazz band for Grade 7’s is tomorrow morning at 7:30am

Choir is Friday at 12:14

Mrs. Baron would like to see all the students going to Camp Evergreen during the morning break.

This is to sign up for rooms and activities, so please remember to come. If you don’t Mrs. Baron will assign your room and activity group.

Congratulations to the Jr Premier boys & girls volleyball teams for both winning 4 out of 5 games against Clear Vista. Great teamwork Sabres!

If you gave your name to be on the French Band can you make sure to go have a look at your e-mail and answer the questions that Mme LaBrie asked by Friday. Merci.

Assembly today during Period 3 10:11-10:52

Early dismissal today at 2:17pm

Senior Boys and Girls Volleyball Teams are playing League Games tomorrow at home.

Tuesday 6 October 2015

No FLEX tomorrow, sign up for the 14th will be available later this week. stay tuned for details

Good luck to the Junior Boys & Girls volleyball teams in Wetaskiwin tonight. Please meet in the foyer after school.

Junior boys if you have your consent forms please bring to the office right after announcements.

This is a reminder for the Run for the Cure team to wear your t-shirts tomorrow for assembly during Period 3.

This is a reminder that all students in grades 7 and 8 are required to remain on school grounds during the noon hour. Only grade 9 students who have a note from their parents may leave school grounds at noon.  Please be sure that you follow this expectation.

Tomorrow is early dismissal at 2:17pm.

Monday 5 October 2015

Junior Premier boys & Jr. development volleyball practice at lunch today.

Senior Boys Volleyball Practice after school. JR Girls Volleyball Practice today after school.

Today is World Teachers`Day.  We thank each of our teachers for their dedication to ongoing learning and student support.  Students, please make sure to thank your teachers today!

A big thank you goes out to all students who participated in The Run for the Cure.  It was a great time raising money and awareness for breast cancer with 9000 other people!  Our team, the Sabres Squad raised over $3000!

A reminder that all boys PE classes will be outside for the next two weeks.  Please bring a hoodie to class.

Any Jr. Development volleyball players that have not yet paid for their t-shirt need to get their  money in to Mr. Mistol by the end of today.

Today is the first milk Monday of this school year. Chocolate and white milk will be sold in the hall by the music room over the lunch hour, so bring a loonie and come get a milk.

The Music room will be open for practice today
Junior jazz band is Wednesday morning at 7:30am
Senior jazz band is Thursday morning at 7:30am
Choir will be taking place on Friday this week, not Tuesday

Any students that returned their forms to go scuba diving during FLEX time on Oct. 14th must come to the music room tomorrow at lunch to watch the Discover Scuba video. Please bring your lunch to the music room at the 12:14 bell. Remember, this is a mandatory meeting for all students that signed up, so please make a note of it. If you do not come to watch the video, you will not be allowed to dive on Oct. 14th. And there is only one spot left for the Oct. 14th date. If you have your form, bring to Mrs. Baron please

Friday 2 October 2015

Picture day today! When the photo rep comes to your class please have students organized tallest to shortest.

Run for the Cure team - please remember to be here at 8:15 with all necessary gear.  If you have not brought in your permission form, Mr. Slade needs it today!

Mr. Slade would like to thank all the students for happy birthday wishes, songs, high fives, and group hugs.  It was nice to feel the love.  Unfortunately, his birthday is actually in August.  Good prank Mr. Mistol.

A huge congratulations goes out to the Senior Girls’ volleyball team who won 3 of their 5 games last night at Clear Vista! Way to go ladies!

Congrats to the Senior Boys Volleyball team who won all 5 of their games vs Clear Vista last night. Great job fellas!


Thursday 1 October 2015

Picture day is tomorrow - Friday, Oct. 2. Students are reminded not to wear green.

Anyone interested in participating in SWAT (student wellness action team) please meet in room 122 today at the lunch recess bell.

Junior Premier Boys practice today after school.

Today is the last Run for the Cure meeting.  Would all runners please attend at 12:34 in Mr. Slade’s room.

Senior Boys & Girls Volleyball Teams are playing in Wetaskiwin today. The boys are to meet in the front lobby at 3:02.  Go Sabres!

Big congrats to the awesome Sabers running team. They had a great day at the LDAA race yesterday.

Hot lunch order deadline is today, log onto http://ejels.hotlunchprogram.com to order

Wednesday 30 September 2015

The Junior & Senior boys’ volleyball teams will practice today after school.

There will be an information meeting for anyone interested in joining SWAT (student wellness action team) Thursday, during the lunch recess in room 122

Hot lunch - online ordering closes tomorrow, no late orders will be accepted. If you haven't yet ordered log on to http://ejels.hotlunchprogram.com

Today is the last day for all volleyball players to purchase athletic hoodies on Powerschool

Tomorrow is the deadline for all junior development players to purchase their team t-shirts on Powerschool.

Flex - DEBATE : Please bring paper and pen or pencil to class.

Junior Jazz band will start tomorrow morning at 7:30am. Mrs. Baron will be at the school by 7 if you need to be dropped off early.

The band room is open on Friday for band practice or anyone needing help with their instrument

If any grade 7 students have their Camp Evergreen permission forms, please bring them to Mrs. Baron in the music room right now please.

Students interested in the Discover Scuba program are asked to see Mrs. Baron today at 12:14 for an official permission form and letter to go home. Even if you have given payment to Mrs. Baron, you are still asked to see her for the form and letter.

Milk Monday is back starting next week, so if you would like to buy a white or chocolate milk, bring $2.00 for a large and $1.00 for a small. The milk will be sold by the music room. Mrs. Baron will be needing some students to help sell the milk, so please see her if you want to help and are in the Grade 8 or 9 band.

Run for the Cure participants.  Our last meeting before the run will be tomorrow at 12:34.  That is tomorrow!  Tomorrow!  Do no miss it and please get your forms into Mr. Slade ASAP!!!!

Congratulations to the JR Girls volleyball team who won 4 out of 5 games last night against Dansereau.

And JR  girls have a practice today after school today.

All LDAA runners meet M.Morin at 10:00 in the front lobby. Good luck to all participants!

Tuesday 29 September 2015

Any students wishing to find out more about SWAT (student wellness action team) are invited to meet on Thursday in room 122 during the lunch recess.

Choir practices start today. Anyone who signed up or would like to join is invited to come to the music room at 12:14 with your lunch.

Senior Jazz will start tomorrow at 7:30. Junior Jazz  will start Thursday at 7:30. Mrs. Baron will be at the school by 7am on both days if any students need to be dropped off early.

Grade 7 band members are reminded to hand in their Camp Evergreen forms. They can be dropped off today at lunch or after school.

Thanks to Mrs. Baron’s grade 9 option class for doing the paper recycling and pop/juice container clean-up yesterday. This will be done on a weekly basis this year. There are a couple reminders for teachers and students regarding this;
Can teachers please make sure your class number is written on both containers with a sharpie? This will help students get the bins back to the correct class after emptying.
Can students please empty out their juice boxes or other drink containers before dropping them in the green bin? This will help with cleaning, as well as keep them from smelling so bad and attracting bugs!

Run for the Cure participants - the shirts are in!  Please see Mr. Slade at 12:34 to get yours.  If you have not seen Mr. Slade for your permission form, see him ASAP!

Hot Lunch deadline is fast approaching. Information letters were emailed home to your parents.
Junior Boys volleyball- reminder that there is No game tonight at Dansereau, we will practice Wednesday after school.

All Students who will be running tomorrow at the LDAA cross-country race in Wetaskiwin- there is an important meeting at 1230 in M. Morin’s room - 124

Flex update - the link is not available yet.  Please be patient, we will you know once it is available and your teachers will walk you through the sign up.

JR Girls Volleyball team meet in the front lobby at 3:05 ready to go to Dansereau Meadows.

Monday 28 September 2015

There will be a Premier Boys’s practice at 12:15.

There is a Senior Boys’ volleyball practice today after school.

A reminder to all Sr. and Premier volleyball players that the last day to order an athletic hoodie is on Wednesday.

Hot lunch information was emailed to parents last Thursday, deadline to order online is Thursday, Oct. 1

Interested in joining SWAT ? (student wellness action team) There will be an information meeting during Thursday’s lunch recess in room 122

Developmental V-Ball at 12:14 today in the gym

Choir practices start tomorrow. If you signed up, please bring your lunch to the music room at the 12:14 bell.

Jazz band also starts this week. Sr Jazz is Wednesday morning and Jr. Jazz is Thursday morning. Both practices start at 7:30am, but Mrs. Baron will be at school by 7 in case you need to get dropped off

Music room practices this week are Monday and Friday for anyone wanting to practice or get help with their instrument. Come to the music room with your lunch at 12:14.

JR Girls Volleyball practice today after school.

Camp evergreen forms are due today. Please bring them to Mrs. Baron at the morning recess break.

Would all Run for the Cure participants see Mr. Slade immediately following this announcement.  It is super important that you do!

Friday 25 September 2015

Congratulations to the Senior Girls’ volleyball team for a good start to the season. The girls played a strong back row and had excellent serves throughout all 5 sets! Don’t forget that there’s a team meeting in room 113 at LUNCH RECESS.

ALL students wanting to run next Tuesday in the LDAA cross-country race need to see M. Morin today!

an Iphone has been found, please come to the office to claim

No Volleyball practice today for the premier Girls.

Grade 7 band members that have not picked up their camp evergreen forms must do so today at lunch
There will be a premier boys volleyball practice at lunch today.

Congrats to the Senior boys’ volleyball team for winning their first game against Beaumont comp last night

Hot lunch information was emailed home yesterday, please log on to http://ejels.hotlunchprogram.com to register your child/children and place an order

Have a great weekend.

Thursday 24 September 2015

The Senior boys’ will be heading to the high school to play their first league game today.  All players must meet Mr. Bohun and Mrs. Duru by the front doors after school.
Senior Girls’ volleyball meeting at 12:35 in room 113

The Premier Boys team has been posted on the athletic board.  If you All team members need to see Mrs. Duru and Mr. Bohun in the gym at 12:14pm for information and forms. Your first game is on Tuesday at Dansereau Meadows so its very important that you show up to this meeting.

Lists for our boys and girls volleyball development teams have also been posted!  Please meet in the gym during the first break for a brief meeting.  If you were at volleyball try-outs and your name is not on that list, please see Mr. Bohun or Mr. Mistol.

Any students interested in going scuba diving during FLEX time this year should see Mrs. Baron at this morning break.

Anyone interested in practicing or getting help with their instrument is invited to the band room on Friday over lunch.

Jazz band and choir practices will start next week.

Choir will be Tuesdays from 12:14 - 12:54. Anyone who signed up or is interested is asked to NOT eat in your homeroom, but bring your lunch to the music room on Tuesdays.

Senior jazz will be Wednesday mornings @ 7:30am
Junior jazz will be Thursday mornings @ 7:30am
*Jazz band members are reminded that Mrs. Baron will be coming to school by 7am on jazz band mornings if any members need to get dropped off early

Mrs. Baron also needs to see all the Grade 7 band members going to Camp Evergreen at the morning break. She has important letters and forms that need to go home, so please make a note of it and remember!

Hot lunch information will be emailed home, open for online ordering.

Great job during FLEX yesterday.  We appreciate your patience.  Stay tuned to announcements to find out when you will sign up for next week

Running club--- we are running after school today

Premier Girls Volleyball practice tomorrow Lunch!!!12:20 in the Gym.

Wednesday 23 September 2015

There will be a Senior Boy’s volleyball practice today after school.

All boys who have tried out for the Premier boys’ volleyball team,  please meet in the gym at morning break.

FLEX starts today, period 3, 4 & 5

Tuesday 22 September 2015

The final Premier Boys’ volleyball (grade 7 & 8) tryout is today at 12:15.  Please see Mrs. Duru or Mr. Bohun, if you can’t make it.

Senior Boys Volleyball team, please see Mrs. Duru in room 114 at lunch.  There will also be a practice tomorrow after school.

Running club- today after school.

Monday 21 September 2015

There is a Premier Boys’ volleyball tryout at 12:15 today.  Please see Mrs. Duru or Mr. Bohun, if you can’t make it.

There is a meeting today at 12:34 for any student who signed up before the deadline for the Run for the Cure.  This will be the only meeting this week so please attend!

Flex is ready!!! At 3:45 today you will be able to access the block 3, 4 and 5 surveys through our school website.  There is also a spreadsheet with session descriptions available.  We need all students to sign up prior to 8:30 tomorrow so lists are available for Wednesday.  If you are unable to sign up at home, the library will be available at 8:15 - 8:25 tomorrow morning.  Questions? please see Mrs. Dorash today.  If you are signing up for a session that is longer than 1 block you must sign up for that session in all of the appropriate blocks.

Any band members that have field trip forms are reminded to bring them to class or see Mrs. Baron during a break to hand them in.

Jazz band and choir sign up continues this week. If you are interested in signing up for either of these groups, please see Mrs. Baron. Please listen to announcements for when these groups will start up.

Besides Flex time, there will be noon hour music room practices available this week - today and Friday

JR Girls volleyball practice today after school.

Thursday 17 September 2015

Tomorrow is a PD Day, no classes.

Run for the Cure participants.  Please meet in room 109 at 12:34 for a VERY important meeting.

Volleyball Try out today for  Girls, be in the gym with your lunch 12:14

Wednesday 16 September 2015

Only two days left to sign up for the Run for the Cure team!

Important FLEX reminders - if you are signing up for a course that takes more than one block you must sign up for that session in each form.  Tie Dye for example you need to sign up for block 3, block 4 and block 5.  If you are not sure if the session you are choosing runs for more than one block check the session description spreadsheet on the school website.
Also, enter your name and homeroom carefully to make sure you get the selections you want.

Lost - A student’s lock for their locker went missing at the end of the day on Monday. If you know where it is, please return it to the office.
Found - a pair of prescription eyeglasses, come to the office to claim

Senior Boys Volleyball practice today after school.

Grade 8 & 9 band members are reminded to return their trip forms to Mrs. Baron by tomorrow please

Jazz band and choir sign up sheets are up in the music room.

Girls Volleyball tryout tonight after school.

Terry Fox during period 4 & 5

Emergency Evacuation, period 3.

Tuesday 15 September 2015

Run for the Cure participants please see Mr. Slade at lunch for a very quick meeting and a letter to go home.

Meet the teacher 5:30 tonight. Parent Council/PAA meeting at 7pm.

There will be running club today. 3:10pm meet in the front lobby. Rain or shine.

Indoor break at lunch

Grade 7 & 8 Boys Volleyball tryouts after school today.

Monday 14 September 2015

Run for the Curers.  We are now 7 strong.  Make sure you sign up and have your funds in by Thursday.  See Mr. Slade for help if needed.

Grade 7 and 8 Boys, the last volleyball tryout will be running tomorrow after school.

Senior Boys Volleyball, you have a practice today after school.

Jazz band and choir sign up sheets will be available this week. Practices will start the first week of October.

Reminder to sewing students - Your money and order forms are due today if you are ordering from Classy Threads. Please talk to Mrs. Nessel if you want to order but forgot your form and money.

A reminder for all students to stay in your homeroom classes for the entire lunch break. There are many students out of their classrooms early and into their lockers. Also, when the bell does go, please head outside. There have been many students wandering the halls over the lunch hour. It is only 20 minutes of being outside, so please head out at the lunch bell. Homeroom teachers, be sure to help with this process.

Wednesday is our annual Terry Fox Run,  It will be followed by a Picnic in the Park - parents welcome! We encourage everyone to bring in a toonie for Terry.

Premier Girls volleyball practice today after school.

Friday 11 September 2015

Gr. 7 and 8 sewing students - Classy Threads orders are due on Monday. Please bring forms and money to Mrs. Nessel

9A --If you have a device of your own, please bring it to Health this afternoon. (Mlle Lawrence)
Grade 9 boys volleyball team meet Mrs Duru in Mr. Mistol’s office at lunch.

MOVIE IN THE PARK - tonight
Featuring: Disney/Pixars’s Inside Out!
Location: Four Season’s Park, Diamond #2
Time: September 11th, 5-11PM
5-9 PM: Fun activities for families, kids, youth and adults
5:30-8 PM: Free BBQ thanks to Beaumont Credit Union Street Team
Sunset: Movie starts (approx. 8:30 PM)

Grade 7 & 8 Boys, we are having one more volleyball tryout Tuesday after school.

Thursday 10 September 2015

Gr. 7 and 8 sewers - classy threads orders are due on Monday.

Gr. 9 foods students - please bring headphones to class today

Last call for the Run for the Cure.  We walk or run 5K on Sunday, Oct. 4 and need to have registrations in next week.  Please come to the meeting at 12:34!

Boys Volleyball Information: The Senior Team has been decided. Please see the athletics board at morning break for team roster. Grade 7s & 8s the final day of tryouts is today after school.

Next Wed is our annual Terry Fox Run!  We encourage you to bring in a donation of $2 to support our “Toonies for Terry campaign.  Please submit your donations to your homeroom teacher.

There have already been several pieces of  jewelry handed into the office.

Mr. Bohun’s Grade 9 Option A - Bring your headphones

Wednesday 9 September 2015

Wednesday, Sept. 9 Day 3

Reminder to all sewing students in gr. 7 and gr. 8. If you are planning on ordering a Classy Threads sewing kit the money and forms must be in by Monday, Sept. 14.
Last call for anyone interested in participating in the Run for the Cure.  We will have a meeting in Mr. Slade’s room at 12:34.
All BHA students need to meet in the front foyer after period 2 with their equipment before heading to the arena.  Please hustle as you don’t have a lot of time to get dressed.
Reminder that there are Girls’ Volleyball Tryouts after school today. If you weren’t able to make it out last week, you’re still welcome to come today.
Instrument Rental 6:30
Grade 8 and 9 Band trip parent meeting at 7
2 shoe policy - please remember to take off your shoes at the entrance.  We want our floors to stay clean!
Flex assembly

Tuesday 8 September 2015

Day 2

All BHA students must meet in the the gym for a brief meeting during the morning break.

Cross country running practice today after school- meet M.Morin in the front lobby at 3:10pm.

Instrument rental is tomorrow night at 6:30pm for anyone needing to rent an instrument for this school year.

There will also be a band trip meeting for Grade 8 & 9 Band parents tomorrow night starting at 7pm.

Boys Volleyball Tryouts continue today after school. If you missed Friday’s tryout, don’t fret, you can still come out today.

Friday 26 June 2015

Grade 6 field trip to Millenium.

Elementary report cards handed out today.

Junior high report card pickup Monday from 11-12

Boot rooms, students are reminded to check the boot rooms and lost and found. Any unclaimed items will be donated.