Grades 7 and 8 girls basketball tryouts tomorrow after school.  See Mr. Slade if you are unable to attend.

Mr. Mistol doesn’t have a homeroom, and yet he still has 362 points for the Christmas Elves competition.  Get your donations in by next Friday!

There will be a concrete truck in the parking lot this morning and some movement into the school with concrete using wheelbarrows. 

Grade 8 boys tryout after school today until 4:30. Please talk to Mrs. Fearn if you can’t make it.

Holiday Hat Day: Next Wednesday is early dismissal day, therefore Hat Day. Don’t just wear your regular cap; let’s get the Christmas spirit started by wearing Santa Hats, Elf Hats or any Christmas themed hat. No Festive touque? Be creative, deck out your own jingle-all-the way hat!

November 28- Day 3

We acknowledge that our school is on treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Metis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux.  We acknowledge all the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.

Grade 7 boys basketball today at lunch some grade 7s will be asked to come to the tryout after school tomorrow.

Grade 7 and 8 girls basketball tryouts on Friday from 3:15-430.  If you can not attend, please see Mr. Slade.

Senior boys basketball try-outs are today after school.  Cuts posted so check the list on the gym window to see if your continuing to try-out.  Grade 8 boys basketball tryout tomorrow after school. If you are interested in playing but cannot attend the tryout please tell Mrs. Fearn.

Rafikis on sale today at lunch by the gym!

Christmas Elves Update!  Mr. Slade’s class has 732 points!  Mme Stewart’s class had 16 points!  Mrs. Buzak has none!  Can you beat out Mr. Slade?  He doubts it?  You have until Dec. 7 to prove to the school that you are the champions!

Student Gathering is open today!!!

Correction - Senior girls basketball tryouts FRIDAY! morning

November 27- Day 2

We acknowledge that our school is on treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Metis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux.  We acknowledge all the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.
PIZZA TUESDAY - teachers please get your slice count in to Mr. Mistol now.  Guest teachers, please call the office with your pizza totals.

An inhaler was found in the gym -please come to the office to claim


Grade 7 girls basketball today at lunch!  If you are unable to attend see Mr. Slade.  Grade 7 boys basketball tomorrow at Lunch. Grade 8's do not need to come.

First cuts for the Senior boys basketball team will be posted near the gym after school today.  Try-outs continue tomorrow after school.

Jazz band has been changed to Thursday morning this week.  The student Gathering area is closed today- we are setting up furniture

Do you like ice cream cake?  Do you like helping others in need?  If so, bring a donation for the Christmas Elves competition by Dec. 7th and give your class a chance to win the cake!  What is a snowman favorite breakfast? Ice Crispies

Reminder: Rafikis will be on sale in front of gym tomorrow and Friday at lunch for $10. Pick up the perfect little gift that does good!

November 26- Day 1

We acknowledge that our school is on treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Metis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux.  We acknowledge all the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.

In support of our ÉJELS Christmas Elves and Santa’s Anonymous, we will be having a competition between homerooms. The winning homeroom gets an ice cream cake!
Here's how we play: Students must bring in different items and put them in a donation box. Depending on the items you bring in your homeroom will get a certain amount of points. If you want to know how many points each item is worth check with your homeroom teacher and the points chart and hang. The homeroom with the most points wins.


Reminder students that Hats, hoodies, toques are not allowed to be worn in school and class as well Inappropriate language in the hallways is not allowed.

Grade 7 boys basketball try-outs are today at lunch.  All grade 8 boys are also asked to attend this try-out.

Grade 8 and 9 boys basketball try-outs are today after school.

November 23- Day 5

We acknowledge that our school is on treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Metis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux.  We acknowledge all the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.
We are only a day in to our Christmas Elves competition and Mr. Slade’s class had already raised 150 points!  Looks like the rest of you do not stand a chance.

Our Toonies for Taylor campaign has already raised more than $500, but we definitely want to help more. Taylor’s parents are spending over $20 a day just to park at the hospital and see Taylor, not to mention the cost of basic needs like meals while at the hospital. Your donations are important because Taylor's parents use them to get through their day and stay with Taylor, giving him the support he needs. If you want to make a donation there’s a jar in the office where they are being collected, every little bit helps. (Mason)
Rafikis will be on sale today at lunch by the gym! For only $10, you will help provide jobs, education, food, water and shelter to people without these fundamental needs.  (Mason)

Come to the gym at lunch to watch the Teachers crush the Sr Volleyball teams!
Service 9 students: after block 2, skip your break and come immediately to Mrs. DeBoer’s class. We are going to the daycare today.

November 22- Day 4

We acknowledge that our school is on treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Metis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux.  We acknowledge all the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.
Grade 7 girls interested in playing basketball this year ` we will have a short tryout and information session today at lunch hour in the gym.  If you have questions, please see Mr. Slade.

Grade 8-9 boys basketball try-outs are today after school until 4:30pm.  This is for anyone interested in making the Senior or Junior basketball team.

8C please go to your Option B class today. Your Health presentation has been rescheduled for Friday during your regular Block 1 Health class


There was fundraising popcorn found in the Student gathering space- come to the office and claim

Jr Boys volleyball lunch in Mme Goudreau’s room

FLEX sign up: grade 7’s - block 1 or 2, grade 8 block 3 or 4.  Grade 9 lunch or later.

A band practice FLEX session is being offered next week. Grade 7, Grade 8 or Grade 9 band students that would like get in some practice are welcome to sign up. It will be happening during block 4.

Just a reminder, when you come to the gym for class please do not bring your books or backpacks with you. Please leave those in your hallway locker. 

Our annual JEL Christmas tradition had begun.  The Christmas Elves Competition has classes earn points for food, clothing, and toy donations for those in need this Christmas.  Mme Stewart is the defending, defending, defending champion, so talk to your teacher and see how your class can knock her off and win a huge DQ ice cream cake.

A variety of Rafikis will be on sale Wednesdays and Fridays at lunch by the gym. For only $10, you can help provide jobs, education, food, water and shelter to people without these fundamental needs. They make perfect stocking suffers and Secret Santa gifts.

November 21- Day 3

We acknowledge that our school is on treaty 6 territory, a traditional meeting grounds, gathering place, and travelling route to the Cree, Saulteaux, Blackfoot, Metis, Dene, and Nakota Sioux.  We acknowledge all the First Nations, Métis, and Inuit whose footsteps have marked these lands for centuries.
Me to We will be selling Rafikis in the foyer at lunch today and Friday. These unique bracelets & necklaces are perfect for gift exchanges. By purchasing a $10 Rafiki you will support women and children in Kenya by providing them with job opportunities, food, water and education.
French Band practice block 3, please meet in the band room.

Grade 8-9 girls basketball try-outs are today after school.  Please let Mme. Stewart know if you can not attend.

Grade 8-9 boys basketball try-outs are tomorrow after school.

Grade 7 girls basketball try-outs are tomorrow at lunch.

Grade 7 boys interested in playing basketball come to the gym at lunch. 


House cleaning Items of importance:
1.Please refrain from Throwing snow as students have gotten hurt
2. Hats, hoodies, toques are not allowed to be worn in school
3. Please NO Food in the gym or change rooms

French Band don’t forget your instrument for the practice during FLEX tomorrow.

Students and staff, please remember to bring in your Toonies for Taylor Tompkins to the office. The money raised will help Taylor's family with expenses for any needed expenses during this challenging time. Thank-you!

Throwing snow - safety concern outside.  We had two students injured at lunch recess due to snowballs.

Pinterest 8 students please bring your jackets and money today for our outing.

Ms Gervais’ 7B Health class please bring your duotang and pencil crayons to class this afternoon.

The Tuedsay Group for One Acts have practice tonight in Mr Eidick’s room (203)

Grade 8-9 boys basketball try-outs have been moved to Thursday after school. 

Girls basketball try-outs have been moved to tomorrow after school.

For the next while, there will be no access to the school from the outside door nearest the Ken Nichol Recreation Centre.  All students and staff must use the exit beside the new classroom wing to go to the back of the school. Also, access to the washrooms in the hallway by the old gym is only available through the hallway from the front of the school.  Please note that no one is allowed beyond any yellow caution tape.  Thank you.

Pizza Tuesday!  Teachers, please email your slice count in to Mr. Mistol after these announcements.  Guest teachers, please call the office with your total slice count.

Gr. 7 Band students that are in foods during flex, please bring a container tomorrow for your cookies.

PIZZA TUESDAY TOMORROW!

Junior boys and girls volleyball practice after school today!

Grade 7 boys interested in playing basketball, come to tryouts Wednesday at lunch

Senior girls volleyball pictures in the gym at lunch.

8A Phys. Ed please meet in room 208 for the beginning of PE today.

No French Band practice after school today. Please make sure to bring your instrument on Wednesday for a practice during block 3 of Flex.

Update for the One-Act Festival - all students who signed up to be a part of the One-Act-Festival need to see Ms Jensen and Mr Eidick today at lunch in room 203 to pick up their schedules and scripts. Rehearsals start this week after school.

Calling all actors, singers, dancers, acrobats, drummers, martial artists, musicians, hula-hoopers, ribbon dancers, whistlers, comedians, rappers, magicians, mimes, puppeteers, jugglers, and any other school appropriate talents! Send a straightforward, un-edited performance that shows your personality and talent. Videos should be no longer than 2-3 minutes in length. Please ensure your name(s), grade and school are included with your email submission. Submit your video audition to talent@blackgold.ca Submission deadline December 14, 2018. Several students will be chosen to showcase their talent at this year’s Ignite Your Potential Youth Conference on March 22, 2019. If students have any questions please have them contact us through talent@blackgold.ca 

Ms Gervais’ grade 7 Health classes, please remember to bring your doutang and pencil crayons or felt pens to class today

Grade 8/9 boys basketball try-outs will begin on Wednesday after school.  If you are interested in playing Senior or Premier, you need to come out as both teams will be made at the same time.

Use caution outside, it’s slippery

There have been a number of incidents in which cologne or axe spray is being sprayed in the hallways.  Some students and staff might be scent sensitive so please refrain from bring such items to school.

Treats for Taylor bake sale is being held today at lunch in the front entrance.

FLEX - grade 9 sign up before going on your field trip! Grade 7 block 3 or 4, grade 8 lunch or later.

**Basketball FLEX sessions - you may only sign up for either the competitive or non competitive session.  If you sign you sign up for both you will be removed!  We want to give as many kids as possible a chance to participate. 

No French Band practice on Monday after school. We will be practicing during block 3 of Flex next week so don’t forget your instrument next Wednesday! Have a great weekend !

Congratulations SR Girls on a fantastic season. You fought hard and ended the the season in fantastic fashion. Good luck this weekend in your tournament.

Congratulations Sr boys on their bronze medal and excellent season

ALL JUNIOR BOYS NEED TO SEE MME. GOUDREAU TODAY AT SOME POINT

Grade 9’s that ordered hot lunch can pick up after school in the foyer

Treats for Taylor bake sale is being held today at lunch in the front entrance.

FLEX sign up Friday - grade 9 block 1 or 2, grade 7 block 3 or 4, grade 8 lunch or later

All 8C students please meet in Ms. Gervais’ class (116) during Option B today. Please bring a pencil.
9C students please meet Mrs. Dorash in room 116 for Block 6 today.

Would Mr. Slade’s Digital Citizenship class please bring pencil crayons to his new classroom beside the Learning Commons. (The old band room)

Sr Volleyball teams there will be a serving practice today at lunch.

Any drama students who are still interested in one-act plays and did not come to the meeting yesterday at lunch, please see Miss. Jensen in room 114 today at lunch.

PE classes are in the new gym today

 

Calling all Drama lovers: if you are interested in acting in our one-act festival this year, come to a meeting today at lunch recess in Mrs. DeBoer’s room. You can sign up with a group, or come on your own and find a group! If you have any questions, find Miss Jensen or Mrs. DeBoer!

Operation Christmas Child - boxes available in the office, due Nov. 16

Calling all Drama lovers: if you are interested in acting in our one-act festival this year, come to a meeting tomorrow at lunch in Mrs. DeBoer’s room. You can sign up with a group, or come on your own and find a group! If you have any questions, find Miss Jensen or Mrs. DeBoer!

Toonies for Taylor… dontions are being accepted at the office.

Treats for Taylor bake sale Thursday during lunch. All items $2

Senior Boys Volleyball Practice at lunch

FLEX - sign up if you have not!

Jazz band practice tomorrow at 7:30am

Mrs. Baron would like to thank all the Remembrance Assembly band members, cadets, dancers and speakers. Your involvement and effort on Friday made for a wonderful remembrance assembly. Thanks also to Mr. Slade and Mr. Morin for your involvement as well.

Pizza Tuesday! $2.50/slice

Monday the 12th no school- enjoy your long weekend.

Calling all Drama lovers: if you are interested in acting in our one-act festival this year, come to a meeting next Wednesday Nov 14 at lunch in Mrs. DeBoer’s room. You can sign up with a group, or come on your own and find a group! If you have any questions, find Miss Jensen or Mrs. DeBoer!

There have been a few necklaces turned into office, we are looking for their owner.

band 7 kids that are in foods are asked to sign up for another FLEX choice for next week Nov. 14 ( both blocks). Regular classes will continue the following week

Service Learning 9 students: we are going to the daycare today so please skip your break and come immediately to Mrs. DeBoer’s room after block 2.

All Volleyball players coming to U of A game tonight need to meet in Mr Eidick’s (203) room at first break

Grade 9 Field trips - Law Courts & Mamma Mia, permission forms need to be completed in Powerschool.

Did you miss out on ordering last year’s yearbook - we have a few extra copies for sale in the office for $30

Calling all Drama lovers: if you are interested in acting in our one-act festival this year, come to a meeting next Wednesday Nov 14 at lunch in Mrs. DeBoer’s room. You can sign up with a group, or come on your own and find a group! If you have any questions, find Miss Jensen or Mrs. DeBoer!

Our Remembrance Day ceremony will be at 9AM Friday.

No School, Monday, November 12

Important yearbook meeting at lunch recess in Mrs. Buzak’s class!

Assembly after the morning break.

Parents are encouraged to check Powerschool regularily. If you require assistance with Powerschool please contact the office at jeloffice@blackgold.ca

Senior Boys have a quick meeting in Mr Eidick’s room (203) at morning break

Grade 8 band members are reminded of their practice this morning with the Grade 9 band. Please come to the band room for period 1 & 2. Please also see your teachers for the work you will be missing.

All Remembrance Day speakers are asked to meet with Mrs. Baron in Room 121 today. Bring your lunch and script at the 12:26 bell.

Mundare order to M. Morin ASAP

PIZZA TUESDAY TOMORROW!

Please send Alberta Health Services envelopes to the office

Hot lunch today is BP

Mundare Sausage order are due today, Monday am at the latest.