Jags Journal – September 24

Dear Jack James Community,

Please take a moment to review the important dates and information below. As a reminder, there is no school on Wednesday, September 30  for National Day of Truth and Reconciliation. 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the main office.

Sincerely,

Jack James Administration

IMPORTANT DATES AHEAD

Sept 29                              Orange Shirt Day

Sept 30                              National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – No Classes

Oct 6                                   CBE Unique Pathways Information Night 5-7pm

Oct 8                                   Indigenous Student Family Night

Oct 12                                Thanksgiving Day – No Classes

Oct 19                                No Classes

Oct 26 – Oct 30             School Spirit Week

Oct 27                                Picture Re-takes

JJ Café Menu - September 21 – 25

Monday

Soup: Broccoli and Cheddar served in Bread Bowl             $4.50

Hot Item: Pretzel Bun Hoagie with Homemade Chips       $6

Salad: Cobb Salad                                                                     $4

Appetizer: Bannock Wrapped Mozza Sticks                           $5

Tuesday

Soup: French Onion Soup                                                        $5

Hot Item: Ginger Beef with Chow Mein Noodles                   $6

Salad: Potato Salad                                                                    $5

Appetizer: Spinach and Feta Filo Cigars with Tzatziki       $4

Wednesday

Closed

Thursday

Soup: Mulligatawny                                                                             $4.50

Hot Item: Cabbage Rolls and Perogies                                        $6

Salad: Taco Salad                                                                             $4

Appetizer: Gnocchi Alfredo                                                              $6

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Jack James Parent Council Meeting

Join us on Tuesday, October 6, from 5:30–6:30 pm for our Parent Council meeting! Come find out how you can get involved, connect with other families, and help support our school community. We’d love to see you there!

Explore Post-Secondary by attending an Open House

·         Olds College on October 2 and 3

·         Bow Valley College, October 3

·         SAIT October 23 and 24

Unique Pathways

Interested in learning Off-Campus from industry experts and earn high school credits? Inquire about Unique Pathways programs for Semester 2. See Ms. Bechert in Student Services, or attend the CBE Unique Pathways Information Night at the CT Centre on October 6 from 5-7pm; 2336 53 Ave SW 

DnD Club

On Tuesday Sept 29 there will be an interest meeting for any student who is curious about the DnD club. The meeting will be held after school in the Learning Commons and should take approximately 20 minutes. If you have any questions before that, see Mr. Gallant or Ms. Korman. We hope to see you there!

Jack James Preschool:

Our preschool is still accepting registrations for the rest of the year! We have a community preschool located in our high school for children ages 3-5 years old. There are 2 preschool classes, Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday and the times are from 9:15-11:15. The cost is $25 registration fee and the monthly cost is being paid for by the government. Any questions please contact Amanda Elia (amelia@cbe.ab.ca) or (403) 248-4054 ex.2147