Friday 30 May 2014


1
Mrs. Gervais grade 8 Learning Strategies class please go to rm 101 today during period 3
2
Just a reminder regarding group meeting times today… Children in Change Talk Club (period 4) ; Girl’s Circle (period 5) ; and Junior Boys Group (period 6)
3
SWAT will meet today at lunch in the Home Ec room
4
All of the students competing in the Zone 5 track and field meet need to hand in their permission slips to Mr. Mistol today.  Also, please let him know if your parents can drive on Tuesday.
5
Dress Down to build others up
6
Good luck to those students participating in the Elementary High Jump Competition this afternoon in New Sarepta.  We will be leaving at 12:10. Please meet in Mme McCallion’s class.

Wednesday 28 May 2014


1
Lunch Buddies is cancelled for today.  See you all next Wednesday!
2
Grade 5 students who are participating in the Devon Track Meet, please meet on the soccer field during the first and last recess.
3
Pokemon Club is running today after school.
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Day 2
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Congratulations to our entire Jr. High track and field team for representing J.E. Lapointe so well at yesterday’s meet.  Although the official results have not yet been recieved, at least 15 students have qualified for zones.  Great job everyone!
6
There is a cell phone in the office - it has been here for a few weeks now, please come to the office to claim.
7
Reminder to those students going to Beau Meadow, their open house is tonight from 5:30-7:00.

Tuesday 27 May 2014



1
Can all the Gr. 4-5 BHA students please meet in Mr. Slade’s bootroom at 1pm today.  Due to the weather we will be at the arena today.

Good luck to the Jr. High track and field team!  They will be competing at the LDAA track meet in Leduc today.  Please meet in the front foyer after the announcements.
2
There will be no DIY Club today. Can all DIY Club members meet in Mr. Bohun’s room at 12:30pm today for a quick meeting.

3

Pokemon Club is running tomorrow after school in the Tech Ed room. All new students are welcome to join.

4
Elementary choir has a practice today at 12:10. There will not be any music room practices for the rest of the week as Mrs. Baron will be away with the jr. high band. Practices will resume as normal next week.
5
Mrs. Baron needs to see the jr. high band members going on the trip today during the last part of period 8. Teachers are asked to send any students participating in the trip to the music room at 3pm. Any of the band students going to track should be back by this time, so please come to the meeting as well.
6
Band and choir members are reminded that your Year End Band and Choir concert is next Thursday, June 5th @ 7pm.
7
Grade 6 track practice today during the first and middle recess. We will be timing the 100m.  Tomorrow we will be timing the 50m for the grade 5’s.

Monday 26 May 2014


1
Music room practice is only Monday and Tuesday this week as Mrs. Baron is going to be away with the Jr. High Band later this week. Today is Jr. high Choir at 12:10 and tomorrow is Elementary Choir at 12:10.
2
Jr. High band members are reminded of 2 things they need to do today:
- ask your teachers for any work you will be missing due to the trip
- come to the music room anytime over the lunch hour to pick up a note: it will be on a music stand by the music room door on coloured paper
3
Talent show auditions are now complete and the final list of talent show performers has been made. Thank you to the many students who came out and to Ms. Ferchau and Mme. Malko Monterossa who came out to help with auditions. Anyone who auditioned is asked to come to the music room today at 12:30 to find out if you made the final cut.
4
All Jr. High track and field competitors need to hand in their fees and permission slips to Mr. Mistol as soon as possible.

Also - there will be a brief meeting for all Jr. High track team members in the gym at 10:40am.
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Day 5

Friday 23 May 2014


1
There will be a choir meeting in the music room today at first recess break for elementary and jr. high choir members. This meeting is about practice next week, as well as the year end concert, so please remember to come.
2
Talent show auditions finish up today with the cup song, comedy, jokes and speech arts. Anyone auditioning should bring their lunch to the music room at the 12:10 bell.
3
If you have made the track and field team, please hand in your permission slips and fees to Mr. Mistol immediately.

Any Gr. 7-8 students interested in trying out for the 3000m run need to meet on the soccer field at 12:10pm today.  

4
Grade 6 Boys and Girls participating in the Devon Track Meet, please meet on the soccer field for a practice today during the first and middles recesses.
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Day 4

Thursday 22 May 2014


1
Talent show auditions are this week. Today’s auditions are instruments and Friday is for any other talent act. Students that are auditioning are reminded to come to the music room with your lunch at the 12:10 bell. Please bring anything else you will need for your audition.

Because talent show auditions are happening over the lunch hour, all music room practices for choir, jazz and open band are postponed until next week.
2
There will be a choir meeting in the music room tomorrow at first recess break for elementary and jr. high choir members. This meeting is about practice next week, as well as the year end concert, so please remember to come.
3
All grade 5 boys participating in Track, there will be a practice for you on the soccer field during the first recess and the middle recess.  Please meet on the soccer field.
4
Ultimate Frisbee students should meet in Room 111, Mrs. Larson’s room, at break.  We are NOT on the field today.
5
Mrs. Baron’s option class is reminded that we are going to the pool today for class. Please come to the music room during the break as the bus will be leaving at 10:50.
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Any Jr. High students interested in trying out for the 3000m run needs to see Mr. Mistol sometime today.
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Scooters
9
Grade 8 Students!  Mr. Slade needs your memories for the grade 8 farewell video.  If you are available, please come to the library during periods 4 or 5 to be recorded.

Wednesday 21 May 2014


1
Talent show auditions are this week. Today’s auditions are dance acts, Tomorrow is instrumental and Friday is for any other talent act. Students that are auditioning are reminded to come to the music room with your lunch at the 12:10 bell. Please bring anything else you will need for your audition.

Because talent show auditions are happening over the lunch hour, all music room practices for choir, jazz and open band are postponed until next week. Choir members are asked to carefully listen to announcements as there will be a meeting for both groups later this week.
2
All grade 5 girls participating in Track, there will be a practice for you on the soccer field during the first recess and the middle recess.  Please meet on the soccer field.
3
All grade 5 Boys participating in Track, your practice will be tomorrow during the first and middle recesses.
4
The home ec room is only open tonight for students that want to work on projects. Join Mrs. Nessel any morning at 7:30 am to work as well.
5
Mrs. Baron’s option class is reminded to bring their swimsuits for class tomorrow as you will be going to the pool.
6
There will be a choir meeting in the music room this Friday at first recess break for elementary and jr. high choir members. This meeting is about practice next week, as well as the year end concert, so please remember to come.
7
Track and field qualifying today.  400m, long jump and triple jump.  Lists will be posted by the first break.  
8
Pokemon Club is running today after school in the Tech Ed room. New students are always welcome.

Tuesday 20 May 2014


1
Talent show auditions are this week. Today’s auditions are for anyone singing, tomorrow is dance, Thursday is instrumental and
Friday is for any other talent act. Students that are auditioning are reminded to come to the music room with your lunch at the 12:10 bell. Please bring anything else you will need for your audition.

Because talent show auditions are happening over the lunch hour, all music room practices for choir, jazz and open band are postponed until next week. Choir members are asked to carefully listen to announcements as there will be a meeting for both groups later this week.

2
DIY Club is cancelled today due to Mr. Bohun’s absence. However, Pokemon Club is running tomorrow after school. New students are always welcome.
3

Jr. High Track and Field qualifying is at 12:10pm today.  Discus finals will be at the ball diamond, Long Jump finals at the pits and the 400m run at the track. The lists of those who have qualified will be posted on the athletic board during the morning break.  If you have qualified for more than one event today, please do your running event first.

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Students are reminded to hand in any registration packages or forms that were sent home for signing.

Thursday 15 May 2014


1
Talent show auditions start next week. Audition days are Tuesday for singing, Wednesday for dance, Thursday for instruments and Friday for any other talent acts. Students auditioning should come to the music room with their lunch at 12:10 on the day of your audition.
2
Students are reminded to hand in registration packages as soon as possible.
3
The home ec room will not be open after school. It will be open Tuesday and Wednesday next week. The room is open every morning at 7:30am for anyone that wants to work on projects.


Junior High track - qualifying for 200m and Jr. High boys High Jump will be at 12:10 today.  Please run before jumping. Any questions please see your PE teacher.
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Have a safe and wonderful long weekend, classes resume on Tuesday, May 20.

Wednesday 14 May 2014


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Day 4
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Junior High Track 100m, javelin and shot put tryouts are today at 12:10 on the soccer field.  The lists of students that have qualified are posted on the board outside the gym.  Please see your PE teacher if you have questions.

Reminder to all students you need to be aware of where the events are taking place and stay a safe distance away.  The 200m and discus tryouts will be held tomorrow.  
3
A special baseball was found outside yesterday, come to the office to claim.
4
Music room practice today is jazz band. The music room will be closed tomorrow at lunch.
5
Talent show auditions start next week. Audition days are Tuesday for singing, Wednesday for dance, Thursday for instruments and Friday for any other talent acts. Students auditioning should come to the music room with their lunch at 12:10 on the day of your audition.
6
Grade 6 PAT’s - please keep hall noise to a minimum.
7
6C will be writing their PAT in the library, please refrain from using the library until block 5
8
Pokemon Club is running today after school in the Tech Ed Room. New students are always welcome to join.
9
Girls’ Elementary long jump practice today at 12:10

Tuesday 13 May 2014


1
Music room practice is cancelled for today as Mrs. Baron will be out of the school with her Outdoor Ed option. Choir practices will continue next week for both elementary and junior high on your usual days.
Tomorrow is  jazz band practice at 12:10
2
Outdoor Ed students are reminded that we are going to the pool for Discover Scuba today. If you returned your scuba waiver form, please meet Mrs. Baron in the music room at 10:20 with your suit and towel and a snack. If you did not return your waiver form, you are to come to the music room at your normal class time.
3
Registration packages need to be handed in to the office as soon as possible.
4
A reminder that all Gr. 4-5 BHA will be going to the LRC today.  Students need to meet in the front foyer at 12:30pm.
5
Boys elementary long jump tryouts today at 12:10
6
All elementary Devon Track Meet forms are due today.  Please hand them in to Mme McCallion asap
7
DIY Club is cancelled today since Mr. Bohun will not be here this afternoon. However, Pokemon Club is still running tomorrow after school.
8
Would Mr. Slade’s computer class please meet in the library at the beginning of class.
9
Intermediate girls high jump today at lunch.
10
The lists for Jr. High track qualifications have been posted on the athletic board for Javelin, Shotput, 100m and 200m runs.  The finals begin tomorrow at noon.

Monday 12 May 2014


1
Would Mr. Slade’s phys ed class please meet in his classroom at the beginning of period 1.
2
A reminder that the French Immersion grade 6 class will be writing a PAT exam today from 9:00 until 11:30 am.  Please be respectful of the students writing this exam.
3
We would like to thank the four grade four students who voluntarily cleaned up the walking path at the south-east corner of our playground last week.  You did a superb job of cleaning up this area and removed seven bags of garbage, all without being asked by anyone in our school.  Thank you so much for showing your great leadership, boys!
4
Last call for elementary Ball Throw.  Please meet by the soccer field at 12:10 if you have not had a chance to try out for Bal throw.
5
Elementary high jump practice tomorrow at 7:30 am.
6
Registration packages ... the grand prize “ice cream treat” winners are; 5D Mlle Girard , 6A Mrs. Nichols  and 7A Mrs. Dorash.  Students please check your backpack and hand in to your teacher as we are still missing a large number of packages. Teachers please send your packages (complete or incomplete to the office this morning.
7
Music room practice has changed for choir this week, so please listen carefully to this announcement. Today is open band practice, Tomorrow is choir for both elementary and junior high. Elementary will sing from 12:10 - 12:30 & Jr. High will sing from 12:30 - 12:50. Jazz Band will be Wednesday.
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Mrs. Baron’s option class is asked to hand in their scuba waiver forms right after these announcements. There are still quite a few that have not been handed in, so please make sure you get yours to Mrs. Baron right away. Don’t forget to bring your swimsuit and towel for class as you will be diving in pool tomorrow.
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All elementary students who will be participating in the Devon Track Meet must return their permission forms by tomorrow.