Thursday 31 May 2018

There is an important track meeting today at 12:26 for all kids that have qualified for zones.  The list is posted on the athletics board if you are unsure if you made it.

We will be taking the team pic for track and field at the 10:24 Monday. Any kids that qaulified for the LDAA meet are asked to attend.

No FLEX sign up this week, next week is early dismissal.

9C, D & E on the Riverwatch field trip today, 9A, B & F is tomorrow, please come dressed for the weather.

Grade 9 Farewell tonight at 6:30 p.m. Please park in the KNRRC lot.

18/19 Student Enrollment verification needs to be completed in Powerschool (under the navigation tab)

Complementary Courses were emailed home - we are still missing some, please complete asap. Call the office if you require assistance.

Wednesday 30 May 2018

All students - backpacks are to be left in the locker until the end of the day. Please do not bring your backpack to any of your classes, especially your block 6 class.

Reminder to gr. 8 home ec students - you are to report to the home ec room during FLEX today.

Flex - please check the sheets carefully as many students had to be moved.

Parents are asked to complete the 18/19 Student Enrollment Verification in Powerschool under the navigation tab.

Complementary course options were emailed home to parents - please complete as soon as possible.
18/19 Busing registrations opens June 1 for the 18/19 school year.

Tuesday 29 May 2018

Today is the PIZZA TUESDAY GRAND FINALE!  One lucky student will win a full box of ice cream sandwiches.   Teachers, please get your slice count in to Mr. Mistol as soon as possible.

Grade Nine Students - two nights until our farewell evening.  Things begin at 630 and we are asking each student to limit their guests to two people due to gym regulations.  We also ask the students sit with their guests.  Any questions, please see Mr. Slade.

FLEX - SIGN UP!!!!!!!

Track: practice at 12:26 today at lunch

Parents are asked to complete if not already done so: 18/19 Student verification form (in Powerschool) and the complementary course selection (the Google doc was emailed out) If you are not sure if you have completed, please feel free to call the office.

Monday 28 May 2018

Tomorrow is the final Pizza Tuesday of the year!  To celebrate, there will be one winner of a BOX of ice cream sandwiches!  In addition, our winner will get a high five from Mr. Mistol!  So come on out, grab a slice, and give yourself a chance to win two amazing prizes!

Today is the absolute last day to get Grade Nine Farewell pictures to Mr. Slade.  Do it!

Congrats to all of our students who are part of the Beaumont School of Dance on a fantastic year end show yesterday! 

A huge congratulations goes out to the Sabres Track and Field team on their amazing performance last Thursday in Leduc.  We are thrilled to be sending a total of 27 athletes to the Zones 5 meet next Tuesday in St. Albert.  To see if you have qualified, the final results are now on the athletic board.
Also, we will have practice today at lunch for all events for zone qualifiers, bring your lunch to the field at 12:26.

FLEX - please sign up if you have not! There are about 200 kids that have signed up so far...

18/19 Student Enrollment Verification - please complete in your Parent Powerschool portal

18/19 Complementary Course options link was emailed home - please complete if you have not already done so.

Friday 25 May 2018

Reminder to Gr. 8 Home ec students to NOT sign up for flex next week .

Wellness 7 students, please got to Ms. Gervais’ room for Option B today.

ABSOLUTELY LAST CALL FOR grade nine pictures for the farewell!

ALL Grade 8 & 9 students going on the band trip next week, must come to the band room RIGHT NOW. French Immersion students, please see Mrs. Baron before you leave!

Also, remember to get your homework for next week, take your instrument & music home today and be ready to board the bus at 5:45am on Monday morning. The bus MUST leave at 6am, so do not be late!

Lastly, there will be a band trip meeting in the band room today at 12:45.

FLEX Update… the form will not be ready for sign up until lunch. sign up order stays the same: Grade 9: lunch, Grade 8: block 5, grade 7: block 6 or later.

Track athletes that have qualified for zones there will be practice time available block 3 for running and throwing events and block 4 will be available for jumping practice at the pits.  Please sign up accordingly.  Questions - see Mr Mistol or Mrs Dorash. 

As with all Fridays, today is Dress Down to Build Others Up for staff, where we dress more casually and donate money to others who are less fortunate.  The donation jar is in the main office.

Pride Alliance GSA will meet for lunch today in room 122. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Grade nine students attending the Summer School Phys. Ed and CALM (as per Ms. Gervais’ invite and registration) please do not sign up for FLEX block 4. You will be meeting in Ms. Gervais’ room at that time for some very important information.


Thursday 24 May 2018

Track & Field team. Good luck today and represent JE well!

Flex Sign up for tomorrow: Block 1 and 2 grade 9, block 3 and 4 grade 8 after that grade 7.

Congrats to all the talent show performers. You put on a really great show!

The Grade 8 & 9 Band members that are travelling to Calgary and Banff next week are reminded of the following;
See your teachers for work you will be missing
Take your folder, music and instrument home today or tomorrow
The bus is leaving at 6am, so you must be at school by 5:45am on Monday morning.

There will be a brief meeting at 12:45 tomorrow in the band room. All band members travelling must attend. If you miss the meeting, you may not be allowed to go on the trip.

The library will be closed today during lunch

Pride Alliance GSA will meet tomorrow during lunch in room 122

All French Immersion students, make sure you are on time to school tomorrow for the Field Trip :)
Don’t forget to bring your lunch!

Wednesday 23 May 2018

Track - there will be relay practice on the field at 12:26 today as well as field practice for all other events. All other students: please be aware when you come out for recess that the field will be busy!

Also - get your permission slips filled out on Powerschool!  If they are not done, you stay at school tomorrow.

Teachers - please see the email regarding talent show times

Talent show Performers - please go to your period 2 class and wait to be called to the gym
All other students - return to your homerooms after the morning break

Freezie’s for sale today at lunch in the foyer. $1 each

7BC Phys Ed girls - do not change today. just meet in the gym for class

Tuesday 22 May 2018

There will be a meeting for ALL talent show performers today. Bring your lunch to the gym at 12:26.

Attention Grade 8 band students: If you are going on the trip next week, please come to the band room TODAY at 10am.

Jazz band and choir practice have been postponed until June 5th.

Track meeting- check the list outside the gym to see if you have qualified.  We will meet at 12:45 in the gym

Please complete the Student Enrollment Verification form in Powerschool.

Today is Day 1, tomorrow is Day 3

Thursday 17 May 2018

PD Friday, Monday Victoria Day - classes resume Tuesday

The gym is NOT open for students to play at lunch. Please do not go into the gym and start playing around without teacher permission.

TRACK - PLEASE LISTEN! girls 800m, If you missed any other running event that you have missed must come to the field at 12:26 today as this is your last chance to qualify! Questions see Mr Mistol or Mrs Dorash.

For those who have qualified, your permission slip and payment info will be posted on Powerschool right away.  Forms and payment need to be taken care of by next wed. as track is Thursday the 24th in Leduc. 

All talent show singers have a practice today in the gym. Please bring your lunch and come at the 12:26 bell.

No FLEX sign up - next week is the Talent Show instead.

Attention Me to We students: Please meet in Mme Gervais’ room for our popcorn fundraiser planning. Bring your lunch!

18/19 Complementary Course info was emailed home to parents, please complete as soon as possible.

Please complete the 18/19 Student Enrollment Verification found in your parent Powerschool portal.

Wednesday 16 May 2018

Yearbooks are available to order online thru Powerschool for $30.00

There will be a talent show practice tomorrow at lunch for ALL singers in Miss Jensen’s room.

Track - boys 800, girls 400.  Meet on the field at 12:26

Mundare Sausage pickup today from 3:00-5:30pm.

Tuesday 15 May 2018

Farewell speakers from each grade nine homeroom.  Please see Mr. Slade in his classroom at 1244 today. There is an important meeting to discuss a change in the format for our farewell evening.

No French Band practice this week.

Wagon - if not claimed, it will be disposed of.

Tomorrow is the 2018 Lip Dub!  Grade nine students, bring your costumes, props, and enthusiasm, and be ready to perform.  If you are unsure of your role, we will go over things before we film tomorrow morning.

Choir practice today at 12:26

There will also be a short meeting in the band room at 12:26 for anyone who auditioned and made the list of performers.

Any Active Living students that are going to the gym for personal training tomorrow MUST see Mrs. Baron at the morning break in the band room. This is a very important meeting about permission forms, so please remember to attend!

Pizza Tuesday!!!  Teachers, please get your slice count in to Mr. Mistol right after the announcements. 

Grade nine students, you have until Friday to get your farewell pics in to Mr. Slade.

Track - girls 200, boys 400  - please be aware when you come out for recess - watch for runners

Parent/guardian - please complete the Student Enrollment Verification in your Powerschool portal.

Complementary course selection - an email was sent home for completion

Mundare sausage will be available for pick up from 3:00-5:00 on Wednesday.

Thursday 10 May 2018

If there are any grade 7 students interested in going to Coloniale to try out for long jump or triple jump next week during FLEX please see Mrs Dorash or Mr Mistol and do not sign up for FLEX next week for either block.

Pride Alliance GSA will be meeting tomorrow in Ms Gervais’ room at lunch. Everyone is most welcome to attend.

FLEX sign up for Friday: Grade 8’s block 1 or 2, grade 7’s block 3 or 4.  Reminder to grade 9’s you will not be signing up. 

Talent show auditions continue and finish up today. Anyone left to audition should meet in the gym at 12:26 with your lunch. Thanks to everyone who came out to auditions. The list of performers will be posted next week.

Active living students are reminded to hand in their gym waiver forms to Mrs. Baron by today if you are interested in going on the field trip next week. If you handed in your form already, please make sure your parent signs the online permission form on Powerschool.

Complementary Course selections were emailed home to parents, please complete by May 14.

Parents are asked to complete the 18/19 Student Enrollment Verification form in the parent Powerschool portal.

Wednesday 9 May 2018

Talent Show auditions continue at 12:26 today in the gym for dancers and gymasts. Tomorrow is instrumental and any other acts.

Discus finals are today at lunch.  Please check the athletic board to see if you have qualified. 
If you are going to Coloniale to try-out for long and triple jump during Flex, please meet in the gym at the start of period 3.

Active Living students are reminded to hand in their waivers for personal training next week. There are only 4 spots left, so get your form in to Mrs. Baron ASAP! Please also be sure to tell your parents to sign the online permission form on Powerschool.

Fortnite!  Now that I have your attention, Mr. Slade really needs the grade nine farewell pictures as soon as possible.  If you do not submit, your school picture will be used in the slideshow.

The Lip Dub is one week away so get your costumes, props, and lip syncing ready!

Anyone that forgot to order a Classy Threads kit can come and see Mrs. Nessel today. LAST CHANCE!!!

Today is the last volleyball session for girls in grade 7-9 today after school until 4:30. See you there!!

Parents are kindly asked to complete the 18/19 Student Enrollment Verification in Powerschool.

Complementary Course info was emailed home, please complete by May 14.

Monday 7 May 2018

Attention all badminton team members!  Pictures WILL take place tomorrow during the morning break...no matter what!  Bring your jersey.

Grade 9 Farewell pictures are still being accepted.  Please send to Mr. Slade as soon as possible.

Attention band members: Please get your instrument after the morning announcements and head to the gym for setup and performance today!

Talent Show auditions start today at 12:26 in the band room
Singers - please all come to the band room today.
Wednesday is dance and gymnastic routines in the gym.
Thursday is all other acts.

A huge THANK-YOU to all who helped fundraise for our Me to We Water Walk.

We have met our top goal and raised $2092.70!

That means water for life for 83 people in India! Stay tuned for some new hair dos.

Attention Home ec students - A Classy Threads order will be placed TONIGHT so if you want to order and forgot,  you need to see Mrs. Nessel TODAY at break or at lunch. Jamie Fraser please see Mrs. Nessel at lunch today.

Important track update - this week during flex we will take the gr 8 and 9 that signed up to the pits at Coloniale.  Grade 7’s you will go next week - please make sure that you have signed up for FLEX this week.

100m tryouts are today at 12:26 - this finals are determined by placing so it is important all runners are on the field right away.

Friday 4 May 2018

Today is the javelin finals for both boys and girls!  Meet out in the field at 12:26pm.  There is a list of finalists on the athletic board.  If you missed that event during class or would like to try-out, anyone is welcome.  Again...even if you are NOT on the list, you can still come at lunch.

The exhibits at the science fair last night were phenomenal.  Mr. Slade got some great feedback from parents, staff, and students.  Thanks to all those that put in the time and effort.  Would all available participants please come to the gym after announcements to help put away tables?

One final note from the Science Fair - the decision is in, as voted by you, and the teacher with the nastiest keyboard, and winner of a container of Lysol wipes, is Mr. Morin!

Today is the last day to order JE Lapointe school wear!!!!

Grade nines - please send Mr. Slade your farewell pics!

Would the lip dub crew please see Mr. Slade quickly after the announcements.

Correction on yesterday’s announcement... Mr. Mistol and Mr. Raymond defeated Micah and German 3 games to 1 on orientation night.

There is volleyball today after school until 4:30 for all grade 7-9 girls interested. See you there!

Thursday 3 May 2018

Badminton team pictures and banner signing has been postponed to tomorrow due to science olympics.  If you forgot your jersey…..bring it for tomorrow!

Girls javelin finals are today at lunch.  Please meet out in the field near the shed.  Check the athletic board to see if you have qualified.

Talent show auditions are next week. Anyone that signed up to audition is to come to the band room at 12:26 with your lunch. Auditions are closed and only those auditioning will be allowed to be in the room.

Here is the schedule;
Monday and Tuesday are singers
Wednesday are dancers and gymnastics (in the gym)
Thursday are any other acts

A reminder to ALL band students to have your instrument here for Monday’s performance in the gym. The gym set up will be first thing in the morning, so if you are able to come help move equipment to the gym before classes start, that would be appreciated. Grade 7 and Grade 8 band members, please also remember to ask your teachers for any work that you will be missing that morning (period 1 & 2)

Today is the JE Lapointe Science Fair!  Come by between 130 and 430 and see what our Einsteins have been working on!  Teachers, please check the sign up sheet to select a block to come by.
Grade nine students, thank you for getting your farewell pictures in!  Those who haven’t, please send to Mr. Slade ASAP.

Congratulations to Mr. Raymond and Mr. Mistol on defeating Micah and German is last nights epic badminton match during the open house.  The boys fought hard, but as the great Lou Holtz once said: “You’re only as good as your last game”.  With that being said, Mr. Mistol and Mr. Raymond are going out on top and retiring from the sport.

Wednesday 2 May 2018

TRACK is finally starting! We will have girls javelin tryouts and boys 100m tryouts on the field at 12:26 tomorrow.  Please check the athletics board Thursday morning to see if you have qualified. 
Friday - Girls - 100m, Boys Javelin. Once again at 12:26 on the field

Next Wed during FLEX we have booked the sand pits at Coloniale.  If you are interested in trying out for either long jump or triple jump please see Mr Mistol or Mrs Dorash so your name can be added to the list. 

The May CBYC calendar is available in the office.

Students volunteering for the home ec station and cookie making please be in the home ec room by 4:30 today. We will start as soon as everyone arrives.

Reminder to all students to meet us outside during lunch recess to throw a pie (for only $1) at teacher. Help us reach $2000 and give Grayson a new do. We are soooo close!

Students helping with the Open House, please wear Sabres wear

Talent show auditions are next week. Anyone that signed up to audition is to come to the band room at 12:26 with your lunch. Auditions are closed and only those auditioning will be allowed to be in the room. Here is the schedule;
Monday and Tuesday are singers
Wednesday are dancers and gymnastics (in the gym)
Thursday are any other acts

Can ALL teachers please send your bottle recycling to M.Morin’s room during first block…. in return M.Morin will give you a shiny new recycling bag!

42 days till Jasper trip!!!!

Science Fair is tomorrow!  Don’t forget your projects and we will meet in the gym at 12:45 to set up.

Open House for students new to JE tonight from 5:30-7:00pm.


Tuesday 1 May 2018

Grade nine students that have not completed the online form the lip dub, please do so ASAP.  Also, make sure to get your costumes ready!

PIZZA TUESDAY TODAY!!!  Smaller slices for higher prices!   Teachers, please get your slice count in to Mr. Mistol right after announcements.
If you still have your Mundare Sausage form please bring it to Mr. Morin now.
Attention all “Water Warriors” contenders:

Upon reviewing Friday’s results, the Water Walk Committee has concluded that  the most deserving recipient of the 2018 “Water Warriors” Title is M. Morin’s class.  They shall receive the honor to guard the water jug trophy this year. We acknowledge that 7D did have the fastest time, however M. Morin’s class arrived at the finish line with all of their village members, while 7D had a few missing members at their clocked in time.

Congratulations to M. Morin and his students on working as a team to complete the entire course united and without wheels!
All students: Don’t miss your chance to “Pie a teacher” this Wednesday during lunch recess. Bring a Loonie! All proceeds will go towards our water goal. Students, you are very close to meeting every single Water Challenge by reaching $2000! You supply the Loonies, we supply the pies!
Me to We Open House students: Please stop by to see Mme Walker… :)
Students helping with our upcoming Open House are encouraged to wear Sabre tshirts, hoodies or colours.
Mr. Slade received 20 farewell pictures last night!  Keep it up niners!
Two days until the Science Fair.  Participants, get your items in anytime before then and bring to Mr. Slade’s room.

Any grade 7, 8 or 9 girls interested in coming out for a volleyball clinic to prepare for next season, we will be running 4 clinics in the next 2 weeks. This week will be Thursday and Friday after school until 4:30. More information to come at the assembly tomorrow. Any questions, please see Mme Stewart.
This is Choir practice today at lunch
Are any Grade 9 students interested in performing a musical number at your farewell on May 31st? If so, please see Mrs. Baron.
Talent show auditions start next week, so see Mrs. Baron TODAY if you are still interested in auditioning.