Today we wear orange as a way to remember and support the First Nations students who experienced life in Residential Schools.

Home ec and students that would like to sew - Classy Threads orders are due Wed. Please see Mrs. Nessel for more information.

Hot lunch orders are due today. log onto jelapointe.hotlunches.net to order

A reminder to all volleyball players who want to order an athletic hoodie…..the deadline is this Sunday.  All orders are done through powerschool.

Run for the Cure kids MUST see Mr. Slade immediately following this announcement!

Cross Country team! the race is Next Monday, remind your parents to fill out the permission form online

No FLEX sign up today as there is no FLEX on early dismissal days

This Friday, Sept 30, all staff and students are encouraged to wear orange as a way to remember and support the First Nations students who experienced life in Residential Schools. Your Social Studies teachers will be talking to you more about this issue.

Senior Boys volleyball team meet Mrs. Duru at 10:02 in room 118.  We do not have enough rides for today’s game.  It’s important to come so we can figure out how you will get to and from our game today!

RUN FOR THE CURE PARTICIPANTS!  YOU MUST see Mr. Slade immediately following the announcements.

Home Ec students and anyone that would like to sew. - Mrs. Nessel will be placing a Classy Threads order next Wed. If you would like to order a project sewing kit for class or to sew during FLEX please see Mrs. Nessel for an order form.

Today is the last day to get your registration form and payment in to the office for tickets to Passe-moi la puck! Permission forms have been emailed out to your parents and need to be completed as soon as possible.

All volleyball players have until Sunday to purchase an athletic hoodie on Powerschool.  Please see Mr. Mistol for sizing.

This Friday, Sept 30, all staff and students are encouraged to wear orange as a way to remember and support the First Nations students who experienced life in Residential Schools. Your Social Studies teachers will be talking to you more about this issue.

Developmental volleyball - meeting and practice at 12:14 in the gym.

There will be a choir practice tomorrow at 12:14. Come to the band room with your lunch at the bell.

Passe-moi la puck! To all classes participating in this French-Canadian cultural event: don’t forget to bring in your registration form and payment to the office by tomorrow!

A reminder to all volleyball players: if you would like to purchase an athletic hoodie, you must do so on Powerschool before Monday!  See Mr. Mistol for sizing.

Final call for Health forms - please bring to the office right after announcements

Gr. 9 Jasper trip Parent information night is Wednesday at 6:30pm.

This Friday, Sept 30, all staff and students are encouraged to wear orange as a way to remember and support the First Nations students who experienced life in Residential Schools. Your Social Studies teachers will be talking to you more about this issue.

Developmental Volleyball - this is for grade 7, 8, and 9 students who are interested in learning the game of volleyball….meeting and first practice at lunch tomorrow in the gym @ 12:14.  Bring your lunch.

There is an optional volleyball practice for any players on the senior girls or senior boys team at lunch today. Bring your lunch.

There will be a senior boys’ volleyball practice immediately after school today.

Picture retake day is Tuesday, October 25

Hot lunch orders are due Friday! Remind your parents to log onto jelapointehotlunches.net to order

JR Girls Volleyball practice today after school 310-430

Cross country running today afterschool 310-330!!!

Only 260 day until the Grade 9 Jasper Trip

Pizza Tuesday

Run for the Cure students - the shirts are in!  Come to Mr. Slade’s room TOMORROW at 1234 to get yours.

Would registered Run for the Cure participants please see Mr. Slade today for a letter to go home.

Jazz band starts tomorrow morning at 7:30am. Any students in grade 8 or 9 band are welcome

The French Band is looking for a guitar player. If you are in French Immersion and play guitar, come join us! Go see Mme LaBrie at break, lunch, recess or afterschool to let her know if you are interested.

FLEX - all students must be signed up by the end of the day! If you don’t have a device please come to rm 103 at 12:34. Grade 8 band students that are in sewing please don;t sign up.

Any students interested in joining the choir are reminded that practices are Thursdays at lunch in the band room.

PIZZA TUESDAY tomorrow!  Bigger slices, lower prices!

Girls and Boys JR Volleyball practice today- 310-430

Gr. 9 Career Fair this Friday, log into PowerSchool to complete permission form and payment.

Gr. 9 Jasper parent information night Wednesday.

Gr 9 Career Fair - there are still a number of students who have no signed up, check with your parent/guardian as it is on the Parent Powerschool portal.

Health forms - last call, please bring to the office

Attention all BHA students, come see Mr. Mistol sometime today for your jersey.


Flex -  The order for sign up will be grade 8’s block 1 and 2, grade 9’s block 3 and 4 and grade 7’s after that.  Please do not try to sign up early as you will be removed from your selections.  A reminder to the grade 8 band students that have signed up for Foods with Mrs Nessel during FLEX you will not sign up.  The library will be available at 12:35 for sign up if you don’t have your own device.

Hot lunches can be ordered online at jelapointe.hotlunches.net, deadline to order is Oct. 1

Today is the first day of autumn and in honour of this, here are a few wonderful jokes:

Q: What did the tree say to autumn?
 A: leaf me alone.

 Q: What did one autumn leaf say to another?
A: I'm falling for you.

Q: How do fall leaves get from place to place?
 A: With autumn-mobiles.

Have a wonderful day!

Health forms - check your backpack and bring to the office after the announcements.

There will be a choir meeting today at 12:14 in the band room. Bring your lunch.

Jazz band will start next week for Grade 8 & 9 band members. Practices will be Tuesday mornings at 7:30am.

Flex - great job signing up yesterday! Tomorrow it will open for next week.  The order for sign up will be grade 8’s block 1 and 2, grade 9’s block 3 and 4 and grade 7’s after that.  Please do not try to sign up early as you will be removed from your selections.  A reminder to the grade 8 band students that have signed up for Foods with Mrs Nessel during FLEX you will not sign up.  Questions see Mrs Dorash.

JR Boy and Girls Volleyball today afterschool.

Gr 9 Permission forms for the Career fair on the Parent Powerschool portal, have your parents log in to complete. Deadline is Thursday morning.

Also, Gr. 9 Jasper Year End camping trip letter of intent was sent home via Powerannoucer. If you have not yet completed here is the link to complete https://goo.gl/forms/63uOCkcg8wAXGGNM2

Lost & Found is already full! Are you missing a hoodie, water bottle, check the lost and found in the foyer!

flex - during your homeroom period this morning you should have written down you sessions and room numbers.  Please remember:
In core subject sessions you need to take work to work on
You will be provided with Chromebooks if needed, no other electronics will be permitted
go to your sessions quickly so attendance can be taken efficiently.

There will be a senior boys volleyball practice right after school today.

Choir meeting tomorrow at 12;14 in the band room for anyone interested in singing this year. please Bring your lunch

An email was sent home to Gr. parents regarding the Jasper Camping trip and Career Fair, please see your email for info

Students registered for tie dye during FLEX tomorrow are reminded to bring in a white cotton t-shirt or a white pillow case. DO NOT bring in socks to dye. Students without an item to dye will be sent to another course.

PIZZA TUESDAY!!!  Bigger slices, lower prices! Plus mystery ice cream swirl pop thingy giveaways!  Don’t miss out!

Grade 9 Career Fair and Jasper trip information was emailed home to parents yesterday. Please check your email.

There will be a meeting this Thursday at 12:14 for anyone interested in joining the choir. Please bring your lunch to the music room at the bell

If you are participating in the Thanksgiving Card session for FLEX, please bring your own scissors, as well as fine-tipped markers, if you have them. Mlle Lawrence

Running  club after school. 310-330 .

FLEX - you must be signed up by noon today! If you need a computer, stop in rm 103 at the break or at lunch

PIZZA TUESDAY!!!  Bigger slices, lower prices! Plus ice cream swirl pop thing giveaways!

Students participating in tie dye during FLEX this week are reminded to bring in a cotton white t-shirt or white pillowcase. DO NOT bring in socks.

All home ec students are reminded to bring in their textile supplies for their next class. Foods students are reminded to bring in their containers.

The team is set and the SabresSprinters will be raising money for breast cancer research in the CIBC Run for the Cure!  Would team members please meet in Mr. Slade’s room at 12:34 for a very quick meeting.

Last call for Science Olympians!  Turn out has been small up to now and we need more interest to go ahead with things.  If you love Science and competition come to an information meeting tomorrow at 12:34 in Mr. Slade’s room.

Can Mr. Mistol’s option A class meet in the front foyer for class.  We will be going outside.

Jr Girls and Boys Try outs continue today afterschool 310-430

Running club tomorrow afterschool. Everyone is welcomed.

Picture Day today!

PD day Friday - no school

Picture Day - Monday (don’t wear green)

GeoTechnical crew - will be drilling pilot holes outside

JR Girls and Boys Tryout after school 310-430.

FLEX - grade 7’s will sign up blocks 1-3 this morning.  Grade 8 Immersion and Grade 9’s will sign up after that.  Please read the session descriptions first and be sure to select the proper homeroom when you submit your form.  All students need to be signed up no later than Monday.  If you need help signing up please come to rm 103 at lunch.

Senior boys volleyball team, please see Mrs. Duru at your 10:02 break.

Thank you to all that signed up for Run for the Cure!  We will meet on Monday at lunch!

Terry Fox Run  - period 4/5
A reminder that BHA students will remain in the gym after the video.

Emergency Evacuation drill

School pictures - Monday, Sept. 19

JR Girls and Boys Try out Thursday after School, 310-430

Reminder that there is a senior ladies’ volleyball practice after school today

Senior boys practice is at 3:30 today

Run for the Cure participants - Online registration for the Run for the Cure must be completed by tomorrow at 3:00.  See Mr. Slade for instructions and information!

Do you like Science?  Do you know what a Punnett Square is?  How about a quark?  Do you like competition?  If so, come to the Science Olympics meeting today at 12:34 in room 109.

FLEX FLEX FLEX!!!! Sign up will begin Thursday - please check the session description sheet before hand to see what interests you.  A reminder to grade 8 english students - you will not sign up as you have a Science field trip on the 21st. Grade 7 students we will go over sign up procedures with you!

Terry Fox donations - jar in the office

Terry Fox online permission forms must be completed thru Powerschool by 10 am Wednesday, parents please log into Powerschool to complete

Tuesday, September 13th….probably the single most important day of the  year.  Why you may ask??  Because it’s the beginning of PIZZA TUESDAY!!!  Buy a slice for the all time low price of $2.50!  Each slice you buy gets you entered into the ice cream sandwich giveaway draw!

Thank you to all the girls who came to try outs. The list is up for the girls who are invited to the next try outs on Thursday afterschool.

Boys - Remember to bring a hoodie for Phys. Ed.  It’s a little chilly out there.

Do you know how to walk?  Would you rather run?  Do you want to help find a cure for cancer?  If you answered yes to these questions, you might be interested in participating in the CIBC Run for the Cure on Sunday Oct. 2.  Please meet in Mr. Slade’s room at 12:34 today for an information package.
Any students interested in participating in the Science Olympics please meet in Mr. Slade’s room tomorrow at 12:34.

Ms Gervais’ Option A class - please bring your pencil crayons or markers to class today.

Congratulations to the Senior Ladies’ Volleyball team on your successful tournament! First tournament of the season and the ladies won Silver! Great job! Just a reminder that there is practice tomorrow morning first thing!

congrats to the senior boys volleyball team on a great first tournament this weekend.  The boys placed second in their pool, but got put out in crossovers.  Great work boys! Your next practice is Wednesday at 3:30

Jr. Girls Tryouts today after school 310-420.

French Band meeting in Mme LaBrie’s class at recess today. Please don’t forget to come if you are interested.

Pizza Tuesday, $2.50/slice

Senior Boys’ volleyball practice will be today after school. All members should meet Mrs. Duru in the gym at 12:34 to pick up a jersey

Would the girls that came to see Mr. Slade yesterday about the Run for the Cure please meet in Mr. Slade’s room at 12:34.

JR Girls Volleyball tryouts Monday (grade 7&8) from 310-430pm

Cross country and running club Tuesday after school!!!! meet in the front lobby ready to get you run on!

Today is Dress Down to Build Others Up for staff members once again.

The French Band meeting will be on Monday instead of Today.

Parents - if you require assistance setting up your Powerschool account, please contact the office at 780-929-5977 or jeloffice@blackgold.ca

The senior boys’ volleyball team roster is posted on the athletic board.  Thanks to all who came to tryout! The team will have a meeting in room 118 at 12:34 today.

Reminder to all home ec students that Classy Threads orders are due today. If you forgot your order please see Mrs. Nessel at lunch.

Ms Gervais’ grade 8 Option A class - please meet in room 122 ready to go for a walk

Congratulations! The Senior Ladies’ volleyball team roster is posted on the athletics board. There will be a quick team meeting in room 104 at 12:34. Thank you all the girls who came out to the Senior Girls’ tryouts. For anyone interested, there will be various opportunities to develop your skills during FLEX. Please keep in mind that information regarding camps and community volleyball are available. Good luck!

Jr. Girls and Boys (Grade 7 and 8) Volleyball try-outs after school 310-430. Try-outs are for grade 7 and 8.

A reminder that PIZZA TUESDAY begins next week!  Start saving up!  $2.50 per slice.  Each slice bought earns you a chance to win free ice cream sandwiches.

You like singing, play different instruments, and are in French Immersion? Come join the French Band. We will have a meeting in Mme LaBrie’s class (119) at recess tomorrow (Friday). Come have fun with us :)

Band instrument rental night tonight at 6:30pm

Reminder that the last Senior Ladies’ volleyball tryout is today at lunch at 12:14pm. Bring your lunch.

Reminder that students in Ms Gervais’ A option will be going for a walk tomorrow. Please dress for the weather.

In respect for the Honourable Norman L. Kwong, former Lieutenant Governor of Alberta, our flags will be at half-mast until after his public state memorial on September 13. Lieutenant Kwong was well respected and reverred as  the first Canadian of Asian heritage to play for the CFL, the youngest player to win a Grey Cup, as an active businessman, and as a Lieutenant Governor of Alberta.

The final senior boys volleyball tryout will be today after school

A Geo-Technical crew will be on our school site today doing some work in preparation for our school modernization.  Students, please give them the space needed to complete their work without interruption. Thank you.

Assembly - period 3      

A reminder that BHA starts today!  All participants need to meet in Mr. Slade’s boot room before heading to the arena at 11:35am.

Mr. Mistol’s grade 8 sports option students need to meet in the gym during the morning break to set up for the Flex activities.

Health and lunch forms are due.

Reminder that Senior Ladies’ volleyball tryouts (for grade 8s and 9s) will be today after school and Wednesday at lunch. If you have any questions please see Mme Stewart or Mrs. Kay.

If you are in the French immersion program and would like to be part of the French Band, we will meet today at recess in Mme LaBrie’s room (119).

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

There will be a volleyball try out for all grade 7 Boys and Girls at lunch.
Start time 12:05 bring your lunch.

Mr. Helgren’s Construction 9 class - period 5.  Meet in room 106

Permission to go  Home for Lunch forms and Health forms are due

Sr boys volleyball tryout is after school today!

Reminder that Senior Ladies’ volleyball tryouts (for grade 8s and 9s) will be today after school and Tuesday after school at 3:15pm and Wednesday at lunch. If you have any questions please see Mme Stewart or Mrs. Kay.

There will be a grade 8 & 9 boys’ volleyball tryout in the gym today after school.

Please be reminded that all students are to remain in their homerooms with their teachers during the noon hour until the bell has rung.  Students are not to go into the hallway to put items in their locker until the bell rings. Once the bell rings, students are to go directly outside to enjoy some fresh air and exercise!

Fridays are Dress Down to Build Others Up at JEL.  This means that staff members are encouraged to dress more casually than on other days, and to donate money to assist those who may not be as fortunate as we are.

Option 7 forms - due today

Hat policy - cannot wear hats in class or in hallways - please keep in locker

Lunch Hour Forms will be sent home today

Good morning and welcome back!

Reminder that Senior Ladies’ volleyball tryouts (for grade 8s and 9s) will be Friday after school, Tuesday after school at 3:15pm and Wednesday at lunch. If you have any questions please see Mme Stewart or Mrs. Kay.

A8 option lists - please let students know what options they are in.  If a student is not on any list please refer them to the office to complete a selection form.

Grade 9s only 286 days until the Jasper trip!

There will be a grade 8 & 9 boys’ volleyball tryout in the gym tomorrow after school.
Mrs. Gervais Health class-please bring pencil crayons to class today.

There will be an assembly next Wednesday morning!