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Dear Families & Caregivers, 

It is so nice to see all the costumes today from both students and staff - so many creative ideas!  We have a sneak peek for you here...  Please head over to our Instagram page for more costumes of our students and staff! 

Chipmunk Team.jpg   Deviled Eggs.jpg 

We have had a smooth start back to school and as we continue to move forward, our focus will be on maintaining learning.  There are a few changes to timelines, etc. so please take the time to check below and adjust any dates you may have added to your calendars. We will continue to share updates about diploma exams, report cards, student conferences, etc. as they come.   

Our cafeteria should be up and running next week and the menu is below. Have a fantastic weekend and don’t forget to change your clocks on Sunday for daylight savings time! 

Sincerely, 

Jack James Admin 

 

JJ Menu this coming week: 

Monday: 3 Cheese Tortellini with Maryrose sauce 

Appetizer – Thai chicken lettuce wraps (contains peanuts) 

Tuesday: Gourmet Burgers with chips 

Soup – Italian Wedding Soup 

Wednesday: Pulled Pork or Chicken on a bun with coleslaw or potato salad 

Soup – Minestrone  

Thursday: Sauteed Turkey or Pork Schnitzel with spätzle and veg 

Appetizer – Fish Tacos in a flour tortilla 

Friday: Eggs Benedict with Hashbrowns 

 

Important Dates Ahead 

November 10-12th  Fall Break 

November 13th  Classes Resume 

November 18th  Term 2 Starts 

November 28th  NID Day (No School) 

 

Things to note: 

GRADitude Registration Now Open  

Youth Central and Trellis partner to provide students with free dresses, suits, and personal care items for graduation. The GRADitude Registration form is now open. If you are graduating in 2026, you can find more information and the link to register here: https://youthcentral.com/graditude/ 

​​​​​​​The Alex Community Health Bus 

Did you know The Alex Community Health Bus stops by Jack James and Forest Lawn High School? Did you know that they send a mental health counsellor a few times a month to help with mental health support and referrals? For more information on how to access these supports please stop by Guidance.