Friday 22 December 2017

Today is - Just dress “Christmas”

Hot lunch online ordering is open until December 22, jelapointe.hotlunches.net to order, please send your paper orders to the office

Classes resume on Monday, January 8

Service Learning 9 students: come dressed to walk outside. We will be going to the Senior’s home today.

Drum roll please… we have the winners of the 2017 9BC Reindeer Games.  In third place, the JE Jellyfish with 156 points, in second place team Landry with 158 points and in first place with 165 points: The Yetis!! We would also like to congratulate Team Landry for being chosen as the Most Sportsmanlike team.  Landry and Yetis come to the gym at the break to claim your prizes.

ALL basketball players - you must order your JE Adidas Athletic Hoodies by 3pm today!  You can order on Powerschool or see Mr Mistol for a paper copy.

We wish all of our JE families a very wonderful Christmas season and a restful break.

Thursday 21 December 2017

Ms Gervais’ 9D Health class please meet in the Learning Commons (library) for Block 5 today.

District girls’ basketball practice today at lunch. Please be in the gym at 12:26pm sharp. Teachers, please allow grade 7 girls to eat lunch in period 5. 

Me to We will be selling Rafikis again today & tomorrow at lunch in the foyer. Come on down to get the perfect little gift for someone special!

Attention Health Champion Students: Please meet in Ms. Gervais’ room at lunch today to work on our special project.

Reminder that there is a senior ladies basketball practice today after school.

French Band don’t forget to come in Mme LaBrie’s class for lunch!!

Hot lunch order deadline is tomorrow. Log onto jelapointe.hotlunches.net to order.

The premier girls basketball team will be late for attendance.  Please do not mark them absent.

Who doesn't eat on Christmas? A turkey because it is always stuffed.

Purdy’s order are ready for pickup, please see M. Morin

Wednesday 20 December 2017

Scuba divers!  Please remember to meet in the music room, today, at 10:24 with your snack and everything you need for the pool.  The bus leaves at 10:30.  If you have any questions ask Ms Collett in room 101.

Senior Boys basketball practice is today after school.

Junior Girls Basketball practice today at 12:26 and tomorrow at 7:10am., bring your lunch

District girls’ basketball practice tomorrow at lunch.

Health Champions: please meet in Mme Walker’s class tomorrow at the first lunch bell to work on our project!

Attention Students! We have received a new shipment of Rafikis. Come check them out today at lunch! For only $10 you can own your very own. Wear them as bracelets, necklaces or headbands. Stack em’ and collect em’! Remember to track your impact by entering the code on the back to see where half of the money went. The second portion will go toward our Global Pillar: Water. And hey...they are the perfect stocking stuffer or Secret Santa gift!

FLEX - DECK is in rm 115 today

Hot lunch order online jelapointe.hotlunches.net due December 22

Purdy's orders are ready for pick up.

Nike Hoodie order is delayed until after Christmas, sorry for any inconvenience.

Tuesday 19 December 2017

Christmas Craziness
Today PJ day
Wed. Ugly Christmas shirt day
Thursday - Santa hat day
Friday - Just dress “Christmas”

Scuba divers!  Please remember to meet in the music room, tomorrow, at 10:24 with your snack and everything you need for the pool. You need to pack a swimsuit, towel and a lock if you want to lock your items.  The bus leaves at 10:30.  If you have any questions ask Ms Collett in room 101.

Rafikis are on sale again today at lunch! For only $10 you can own your very own Kenyan made colorful and stylish bracelet. Selection is limited.

District girls’ basketball tryouts continue today at 3:10 pm.

Senior Boys basketball practice is tomorrow after school.

What do you call an elf who sings? A wrapper!

Do you know what else “wrapping” elves like??  PIZZA!  That’s right, it’s Pizza Tuesday!  Plus ice cream sandwich and chocolate santa giveaways!  Bigger slices, lower prices!

Students please don your jackets and head outside at noon!

Hot lunch orders online jelapointe.hotlunches.net

French Band practice after school today!

Monday 18 December 2017

PIZZA TUESDAY TOMORROW!!!  Because Mr. Slade forgot the ice cream sandwiches last week, we are adding an extra surprise for tomorrow!  Ice cream sandwich + chocolate santa giveaways!  It’s going to be crazy!  Dont miss out.

Premier boys basketball practice today at lunch.  Bring your lunch to the gym.

District girl’s basketball tryouts will continue tomorrow after school. Please be ready by 3:10 pm.

District boys will be today at 3:10 - 4:15.

Junior Girls practice is cancelled tomorrow at lunch, we will go Wed at lunch instead. 

Grade 7 boys basketball try-outs after school today.

Christmas Craziness
Today red green day
Tuesday PJ day
Wed. Ugly Christmas shirt day
Thursday - Santa hat day
Friday - Just dress “Christmas”

Did you know that by purchasing a unique handmade Rafiki bracelet for only $10, you are providing: Opportunity, Water, Health, Education & Food to communities in Kenya and around the world?
Me To WE will be selling Rafiki Bracelets today at lunch. Come on down; they are going fast!

Scuba divers!  Please remember to meet in the music room, Wednesday, at 10:24 with your snack and everything you need for the pool.  The bus leaves at 10:30.  If you have any questions ask Ms Collett in room 101.

Hot lunch online orders due Dec.22 jelapointe.hotlunches.net

Friday 15 December 2017

Get ready for next weeks Christmas Craziness
Monday red green day
Tuesday PJ day
Wed. Ugly Christmas shirt day
Thursday - Santa hat day
Friday - Just dress “Christmas”

Skate with the RCMP tonight at KNRRC Arena 2 - 6:30-7:45 pm

The Pride Alliance GSA will meet today during lunch in room 122.

Senior boys volleyball team members, Mrs Duru STILL does not have alll of your jersys back!  Get them in ASAP

Did you know that “Rafiki” means friend in Swahili?

Me To WE will be selling Rafiki Bracelets on Monday during lunch. These handmade Kenyan bracelets are $10.

Hot lunch online ordering is open until December 22, jelapointe.hotlunches.net to order

Premier Boys basketball team has practice next week on Monday at lunch and Wednesday after school.

The Christmas Elves Competition winner has been determined!  Drum roll please….Mr. Eidick’s 9C and Mrs. Buzak’s 8A Classes are the 2017 Co-Champs!  Your ice cream cakes will come next week!

District girls’ tryout will continue Tuesday, December 19th, at 3:10pm.

FLEX - Grade 8’s block 1 or 2, Grade 9 block 3 or 4, grade 7 after 12:26.

Reminder to 8c: do not sign up for block 3:8d, 8e, 9f do not sign up for block 4.  Homeroom teachers, tabs will be ready to check by lunch. 

Junior Girls Basketball players - please bring your lunch and meet in rm 104 at 12:26.

There is a practice over the lunch hour for the band students attending the performance wtih Mrs.

Baron this Weekend. Bring your lunch to the band room at the 12:26 bell. If you don’t attend this practice, you will not be playing on Sunday, so please remember to come!

District boys basketball today at lunch

Buses will be running this afternoon.

Wednesday 13 December 2017

Get ready for next weeks Christmas Craziness
Monday red green day
Tuesday PJ day
Wed. Ugly Christmas shirt day
Thursday - Santa hat day
Friday - Just dress “Christmas”

Grade 7 boys basketball try-outs resume at lunch today.

District girls’ basketball tryouts will continue tomorrow at lunch.

District boys basketball tryouts continue today at lunch.

Premier boys practice is after school TODAY at 310.

Hot lunch online ordering is open until December 22, jelapointe.hotlunches.net to order

Please have any remaining Christmas Elves goods brought to the front foyer before 9:00 this morning.  We are still waiting on a couple of classes to submit their totals, but as of now, Mr. Eidicks class holds the lead!

Scuba diving waiver forms are due by Friday. if you don’t get your forms in by then, you will not be allowed to go.

Choir members are reminded to meet Mrs. baron in the band room in the break today. Bring your coat and snack!

There will be a Friday noon hour practice for those band students performing this weekend with Mrs. Baron. Please remember to have your instrument here!

Important district girls basketball meeting at 12:45 in Room 113.  That’s GRADE 7 girls!

Tuesday 12 December 2017

Parent council meeting tonight at 6:30pm. All parents welcome to attend.

9BC PE - All students with skates will be going to the rink.  If you want to play floorball and have clean shoes, you will also be going to the rink.  All other class members will remain in the gym.

Pizza Tuesday - $2.50

District boys basketball tryouts today at 12:30.  Bring your lunch!

District girls’ basketball tryouts today after school. Please be ready by 3:15 pm. Tryouts will run until 4:30 pm.

Premier Boys Basketball Team - your first practice will be Wednesday at 3:10.

Attention Me to We members! Our Rafikis have arrived! If you are signed up for Me to We during Flex tomorrow and would like to pre-purchase a bracelet before they go on sale next week, bring in $10 dollars tomorrow.

Teachers, please see the sheet sent by Mr. Slade and include your total points for the Christmas Elves competition.  Also, please bring your goods to the front foyer right after announcements so that Mrs. Baron’s class can sort this morning.

Scuba diving waiver forms are due. These must be handed in to Mrs. Baron by this Friday, Dec. 15th.

The choir WILL be meeting today, despite yesterday’s announcement. Choir members are to bring their lunch to the band room for a short Christmas carol practice. This is in preparation for your Edmonton International Airport performance tomorrow. You must attend this practice if you are planning on going tomorrow!

The final Senior boys basketball list will be posted by the end of the day.  The first practice is tomorrow at 7:10am.

Grade 8s going to the Citadel: please remember to bring a bagged lunch tomorrow.

Junior Girls Basketball tryouts will continue Thursday morning at 7:10 am.  Check the list for your name!

Monday 11 December 2017

Today marks the end of our Christmas Elves Competition!  Sadly, there will be no more elf jokes from Mr. Slade.  Homeroom teachers, please total your points and send to Mr. Slade.  Please send your goods to (front foyer) so that Mrs. Baron’s class can sort for our Wednesday AM pick up.  Thanks to all students for contributing to this worthy cause.

The final Senior boys basketball try-outs will be today after school.

Grade 7 boys interested in trying out for the district basketball team - tryouts will run Tuesday and Wednesday at lunch.  Bring your lunch to the gym and be prepared to begin at 12:30.

Grade 7 District girls’ basketball tryouts will be Tuesday after school. Please be ready by 3:15pm.

Today is the last day for students to place a Classy Threads order. If you are planning on ordering you MUST have your order to Mrs. Nessel by the morning break.

Get ready for next weeks Christmas Craziness
Monday red green day
Tuesday PJ day
Wed. Ugly Christmas shirt day
Thursday - Santa hat day
Friday - Just dress “Christmas”

Reminder that there is a Senior Ladies basketball practice tomorrow morning at 7:10

Junior Girls tryouts will continue today at 12:26, bring your lunch

Jazz band and choir practices are now over. Practices will resume in the new year.

Hot lunch orders can now be ordered online at jelapointe.hotlunches.net

Parent Council meeting Tuesday night at 6:30, all welcome to attend.

Friday 8 December 2017

Hot lunch is now open for Winter 2018 online orders. jelapointe.hotlunches.net

Soapstone 7 class, please meet in Mrs. Duru’s room (118 in the portables) today for class.  Bring a pencil.

Junior Girls Basketball: there will be a list posted on the athletics board Monday morning.  If you are on the list, please attend our next tryout Monday at 12:26. 

FLEX - grade 7’s block 1 or 2, grade 8 and 9’s anytime after the break/  Please remember if you are going to the Citadel, or are in the Choir do not sign up!

Premier boys basketball tryouts continue today at 12:30.  Bring your lunch to the gym.

Senior boys basketball try-outs will be on Monday.  List will be posted today after school.

This is the last weekend to pick up items for the Christmas Elves Competition.  Do you want that DQ Ice Cream Cake?  Do you want bragging rights?  Then do what you can to help those in need! 

Q: What do elves play during the summer?
A: Little League baseball.

Pride Alliance GSA will meet in room 122 today during lunch.

Thursday 7 December 2017

ME to WE will meet today at 12:26 in room 122

The Pride Alliance GSA will meet on Friday at 12:26 in room 122

Junior boys basketball tryouts continue tomorrow at lunch.  Grab your hot lunch and come to the gym.

Christmas Elves donations are being accepted until Monday.  Get yours in and try to beat Mr. Eidick’s class!  Come on grade 7 classes!  Be the first to win this competition!

Q: What was the elf allergic to?
A: Sh-ELF-ish

The Seniors Boys basketball list will be posted by tomorrow.  Final try-out for those remaining will be on Monday after school.

Volleyball jerseys, kindly return to your coach asap.

Gym set up period 5 & 6 for the Christmas concert happening tonight
Combined band practice for all grade 7, 8 & 9 members at 2:30pm today
Concert is tonight. Doors open at 6:30pm (front and back of the school).

Scuba waiver forms are due! Please get yours back to Mrs. Baron ASAP

Junior girls basketball tryouts will continue tomorrow at 7:10am - check the list on the athletics whiteboard

Wednesday 6 December 2017

Thank you to all of the girls that came to try out for the Senior Ladies Basketball team and congratulations to those that made the final cuts. There will be a practice on Thursday morning at 7:10.

Senior Boys basketball try-outs resume today at 12:26pm.  Hurry to the gym and bring your lunch.

Junior boys tryout is cancelled Thursday after school due to the band concert.  You will have a tryout on Friday at lunch.

There will be a first round of cuts posted for the Junior Girls Basketball today at lunch, our next tryout will be Friday at 7:10am instead of 12:16.

Grade 7 girls please remember that we will carry on with District tryouts next week. 
The gym will be used to set up for the Band and Choir Concert periods 5 and 6 tomorrow.

There will also be a combined Grade 7, 8 & 9 band practice during period 6 tomorrow, so grade 8 & 9 band members are asked to leave class at 2:30, set up their instrument in the band room and come to the gym for 2:40pm. This means that Grade 8 & 9 band members need to have their instruments here tomorrow during the day, not just for the concert!

A reminder to all band & choir students that the Christmas concert is this Thursday, Dec. 7th! This warm weather isn’t making it feel like Christmas, so let’s bring on the Christmas spirit with our music. The doors will open at 6:30pm for all students and parents. Concert starts at 7pm. Please see Mrs. Baron ASAP if you have any questions about this concert.

Also, if any band members have a gift card for the concert raffle tomorrow night, please remember to get it to Mrs. Baron TODAY!

Mrs. Baron is looking for the scuba diving waiver forms and medical forms from the students that are diving on Dec. 20th. If you have yours filled in and signed, please return to Mrs. Baron ASAP!

The Christmas Elves competition ends on Monday!  Can you beat Mr. Slade’s class who now have a legitimate 200 points?  He doubts it.

Q: What was the elf’s favorite sport?
A: Miniature golf.

Senior boys volleyball team.  Mrs Duru still only has TWO jerseys.


Tuesday 5 December 2017

6 days left to raise goods for the Christmas Elves and Santa’s Anonymous.  Will your class will the coveted DQ Cake and bragging rights for 365 days?

Q: What do you call a greedy elf?
A: Elfish

Pizza Tuesday.

Grade 7 & 8 girls’ basketball tryouts today after school. Please be ready for 3:10 pm.

The final Sr. boys basketball try-out will be moved from Wednesday after school to Wednesday at lunch due to early dismissal.  Jr. Boys will still go on Thursday with Mr. Slade.  Both lists will be posted after school.

Senior boys volleyball team, get your jerseys to Mrs. Duru

French Band meet in Mme LaBrie’s class after school today so we can all go together at the high school for the pictures. If you want to get the picture done with your instrument, I will bring it in my car.

The final Christmas concert practice for choir is today at lunch. All members must attend.

A reminder to all band & choir students that the Christmas concert is this Thursday, Dec. 7th! This warm weather isn’t making it feel like Christmas, so let’s bring on the Christmas spirit with our music. The doors will open at 6:30pm for all students and parents. Concert starts at 7pm. Please see Mrs. Baron ASAP if you have any questions about this concert.

Grade 9 option B art students please pick up your portfolios by the end of the week in Ms. Gabriel’s room.

Monday 4 December 2017

Senior boys volleyball team, if you like pizza, get your jerseys to Mrs. Duru.  She is going to throw you a pizza party as soon as ALL jerseys are collected!

One week left to collect goods for the Christmas Elves competition!  Mr. Slade has 25 points, Mme Stewart has 27 points, and Mr. Eidick is pushing 200! 

Q: Why are elves so cold at Christmas?
A: Because it’s in Decembrrrrr.

There will be a meeting for all grade 7 boys who have tried out for the junior basketball team in the gym at 12:45.

Grade 8-9 Basketball try-outs continue after school.

Junior girls basketball try-outs are tomorrow after school

Senior girls volleyball team, if you want a shot at beating the teachers, get your jerseys in or you don’t play!!!!!!

PIZZA TUESDAY IS TOMORROW!!!!  Don’t forget your money as Mr. Slade will be autographing all pizza boxes!  Don’t miss out on these collector items.