Thursday 28 January 2016

PD day tomorrow

French Band practice at lunch for grade 8 and 9.

Rabbit Hill Ski club and Jasper trip participants - you must hand in your forms AND have paid on line to be registered. If both are not done your seat is not secure. The people that have paid and given Mrs. Nessel their forms are the only ones confirmed on the trip.
 
Thank you to Randy Rakic for putting out the chairs for PTIs yesterday.

Premier boys basketball practice Today at 3:05.  Senior boys at 4:35.

Last call for health forms - please bring to the office

LAST DAY TO ORDER PINK SHIRTS!!!! $7, available online or see Mrs Dorash in rm 103.

Student Lounge - 9EF

Grade 7 girls badminton is in the gym at lunch today.  If you’d like some extra practice before try-outs, please come out.

Also - If you’d like to purchase a badminton racquet and want it by Monday, your orders need to be in today.

Band members are reminded to hand in their December practice as today is the last day.

Edmonton symphony forms are due by Feb. 9th

There are 4 scuba diving spots left, so see Mrs. Baron with your permission form if you are interested. Those that signed up already will be watching the instructional video at lunch time on Feb. 8th.

Wednesday 27 January 2016

Tomorrow is PJ Day & Friday - no school due to PD day

Badminton racquets are now for sale! If interested, please see Mr. Mistol.  Try-outs for all grade 7, 8 and 9 students will begin soon!  Listen to announcements for more information!

Rabbit Hill and Jasper ski trip participants - you ARE NOT registered and confirmed until you have paid on line AND handed in your permission forms. If you are planning on joining one of these groups you must get both of these items in to secure your spot. See Mrs. Nessel if you have any questions.

The senior boys basketball team battled a very skilled team from Beaumont Comp yesterday. The Sabres competed very hard in front of a capacity crowd, however they unfortunately lost 50-71. Leading scorers were Nyasha Mubayiwa with 15 points and Isaac Hokanson with 13 points. Thank you to all the supporters who cheered on your Sabres. The senior teams next home game is Tuesday, February 9 against Queen Elizabeth Junior High School. “Be there, it’s going to be lit.”

Parent Teacher Interviews tonight

Last call for Health forms - teachers please send your envelope to the office after announcements

No French Band Practice after school today because of the parent teacher interviews

Music room practices for the rest of this week are
Thursday- Jr. Jazz band at 7:30am
Friday - open band & music festival practice

Band members are reminded that December practice sheets are due by tomorrow!

Band members are also reminded that the first 45 students who return their Edmonton Symphony

Orchestra forms get to go and Mrs. Baron has collected 12 already.

All students interested in scuba diving are reminded that forms for Feb. 24th FLEX are to be returned to Mrs. Baron as soon as possible so a date can be set to watch the video. There are only 4 spots left.

7AE, 7BF, 7CD, 8BC, and 9AE boys will be on the ice for PE today.

Premier Boys basketball practice tomorrow at 3:05pm.Senior girls tomorrow at 7:10 am.

Senior Boys Basketball have practice tomorrow at 4:31 to 5:50.

Great job to the Senior girls in their game against Beaumont Comp last night.

Tuesday 26 January 2016

Music room practices this week are
Today - Choir at 12:14
Tomorrow - Sr. Jazz band at 7:30am
Thursday- Jr. Jazz band at 7:30am
Friday - open band & music festival practice

December practice sheets are due by Thursday!

Band members are reminded to hand in their Edmonton Symphony Orchestra forms. The first 45 students get to go and Mrs. Baron has collected 10 already.

All students are reminded that scuba diving forms for Feb. 24th FLEX are to be returned to Mrs. Baron as soon as possible so a date can be set to watch the video.

If you have not signed up for FLEX - do so right away!!!! Reminder there will be no last minute changes tomorrow.

Student Lounge = QSA (Queer Straight Alliance) will meeting in the Student Lounge today during lunch.

Thursday is PJ Day!    
           
Good luck to the Senior Girls and Boys in the games tonight.  Show up and cheer on you Sabres in action.

Parent Teacher conference tomorrow appointments can be made online at jel.schoolappointments.com

Pink Shirts are available online until this Thursday, Jan 28th for $7.

No school Friday

9A: Meet Mlle Lawrence by your homeroom at the beginning of Health class. Thank you!

Pizza Tuesday has arrived!!!

Orders are due today for Mundare! Look in your backpacks and drop off your order forms to M.Morin.

Monday 25 January 2016

Music room practices
Monday - open band practice & festival solo, duet, trio group practice
Tuesday - choir @ 12:14
Wednesday - Sr. Jazz @ 7:30am
Thursday - Jr. jazz @ 7:30am
Friday - open band practice & festival solo, duet, trio group practice
Band practice for December is due by this Thursday

There are still a few spots left for scuba diving with Mrs. Baron. If you took a permission form and want to participate, please return your form ASAP.

Band members are reminded to return their Edmonton Symphony permission forms. There are only 38 spots left.

Student Lounge - 8DE

QSA (Queer Straight Alliance) meets on Tuesdays in the Student Lounge during lunch. Everyone is welcome!

Parent Council/PAA meeting tomorrow morning at 8:30. All parents welcome to attend.

Congratulations to the Senior Boys Basketball team for their strong performance in the Panther Pride Tournament. The Sabres finished in second place after defeating a sharp shooting team from Red Deer and earned an overtime victory against a very talented Edmonton team. The Sabres had a gritty performance, narrowly losing in the championship game to the hosts, Leduc Jr High. The Sabres had key contributions from Colby Mueller and Isaac Hokanson as well as Nyasha Mubayiwa, who was named a tournament all-star.  Come out and see your Sabres play their next home game this Tuesday against Beaumont Comp.

Parent Teacher conference appointments can be made online at jel.schoolappointments.com

Grade 8 band students that are interested in the FLEX construction option, Mrs Baron will have the list block 2 to let you know if you are in session 1 or session 2.  If you have not signed up for FLEX yet this week, please wait

Mundare sausage orders are due tomorrow.

9BD (girls), 9AE, 9CF, 8AD and 7AE boys will all be on the ice for PE today.

Please sign up for FLEX by the end of the day today

Senior Girls practice 3:10 today, Premier boys practice tomorrow morning at 7am.

Health forms were due last Friday - please hand in to your teacher as soon as possible.

Science Olympians.  Please sign up for Science for all three blocks of FLEX if you have not already done so.

French Band grade 8 and 9 practice after school today

Friday 22 January 2016

Health forms are due back today!

Premier Girls Basketball Team won 24-22 last night against Christ the King’s Chargers! Their coaches’ hearts are still racing! Many thanks to our superfans. In addition, the Premier Boys won their match against CTK.  GO SABRES!!!

Student Lounge 8ABC

Crystal will be here during the lunch break for SPARKS. SPARKS will be held in room 105.

Senior Boys Basketball - If any of you need a ride to tonight's game, you need to ask me by lunch time.

Phys Ed 9AE Boys please meet in Mr. Slade’s room at the beginning of class.  You are not going to the BRAC today!

Klondike Rag Presentation for Gr. 7 & 8

There is no senior girls practice today at lunch, We will meet again Monday afterschool

As always, we are collecting money from staff in the  main office for Dress Down to Build Others Up Friday.

Thursday 21 January 2016

Health forms are due tomorrow.

Student Lounge - 7DEF

9BD (girls), 9AE, 9CF, 8BC and 7BF boys will all be on the ice for PE today.

Grade 7 and 9 practice at recess today.

Parent teacher interviews are Wed., Jan. 27. Parents can log onto jel.schoolappointments.com to register

The music room will be open tomorrow for open band practice and for those that need help.

Band members are reminded that December practice sheets are due by next Friday.

Any students interested in going scuba diving during FLEX on Feb. 24th should return their permission forms to Mrs. Baron as soon as possible, please. There are just 8 spots left

There are still many festival solo, duet and trio groups that have not officially signed up to play. If you intend on performing, it is up to you and your parents to do this online. The deadline to register is tomorrow!

Good luck to the premier boys and girls basketball teams on their games against CTK today!  Come cheer them on.

Wednesday 20 January 2016

French Band Grade 7 and 9 practice after school today.

Your Sabres senior boys basketball team beat Riverview middle school last night 72 - 23. Thank you to all the fans who came out and supported the boys and girls teams.

Junior Boys basketball practice after-school from 3:10 to 4:30. As well, we will be running a short practice at lunch today.

Senior Boys basketball practice after-school from 4:31 to 5:50pm.

7C will be attending the Ukrainian Village today and we hope you enjoy this interesting field trip.

9AE, 8BC, 7BF and 7AE boys will be on the ice today.  7D boys and girls will be in the gym for class.

Reminder to all grade 8A, B, and C students that you will be participating in a Science Lab during Flex today.

Only 156 days before Jasper Trip! Get you Mundare orders in to M.Morin ASAP!!!!

Music room practices this week are
Tomorrow- Jr. Jazz band at 7:30am
Friday - open band practice
*new members are welcome to join the choir or jazz bands
December practice sheets are due by the end of the month.

Any students interested in going scuba diving during FLEX on Feb. 24th should return their permission forms to Mrs. Baron as soon as possible, please. There are just 8 spots left

Just a reminder that there will be no last minute changes to your FLEX classes today.  If you are not signed up see your teacher before block 3 to sign up.

Science Olympians please meet in Mr. Slade’s room at break.

Health forms are being sent home with students today for parent signature.

Tuesday 19 January 2016

Pizza Tuesday  - DOMINOES!!!  BIGGER SLICES!  MODERATE PRICES!  Added Bonus - Mr. Morin will be back serving! Stop by, say hi and welcome him back to the pizza Tuesday team.

Music room practices this week are
Today - Choir at 12:14
Tomorrow - Sr. Jazz band at 7:30am
Thursday- Jr. Jazz band at 7:30am
Friday - open band practice
*new members are welcome to join the choir or jazz bands

December practice sheets are due by the end of the month.

Any students interested in going scuba diving during FLEX on Feb. 24th should return their permission forms to Mrs. Baron as soon as possible, please.

Student Lounge = QSA (Queer Straight Alliance) will meeting in the Student Lounge today during the lunch recess.

SWAT meets on Thursday at lunch in room 122. SWAT students wanting to work on projects today, are invited to meet in Mr. Leeb’s room (118)      
         
Senior Boys Basketball - Team shoot around at 12:34

Parent Teacher conference on Wednesday, Jan. 27, appointments can be made online at jel.schoolappointments.com

Pink Shirts are available online until Jan 28th for $7.

Good luck to the Senior Girls and Boys in the games tonight.  They are hosting Riverview. Come cheer on your Sabres!

If you have not signed up for FLEX - do so right away!!!! Please be sure if you had troubles signing up on the weekend for blocks 4 or 5 please try again to make sure you are registered.  ALSO, THERE WILL BE NO LAST MINUTE CHANGES FOR FLEX TOMORROW - YOU GET WHAT YOU HAVE SIGNED UP FOR!!!

Monday 18 January 2016

Music room practices
Monday - open band practice & festival solo, duet, trio groups
Tuesday - choir @ 12:14
Wednesday - Sr. Jazz @ 7:30am
Thursday - Jr. jazz @ 7:30am
Friday - open band practice
*New members are welcome to join the choir and jazz bands!

Band practice for December is due.

Solo, duet and trio groups for the festival are to see Mrs. Baron over the lunch hour today, anytime between 12:14 & 12:54. This is to make sure you know how to register or to get help registering, so please make a note of it and show up today!

Student Lounge - 7ABC

QSA (Queer Straight Alliance) meets on Tuesdays in the Student Lounge during lunch. Everyone is welcome!

FLEX Update - attention please!  There were several students who signed up for Block 3 on Friday, but were unable to sign up for blocks 4 and 5.  Would those students please sign up for blocks 4 and 5 this morning.  In addition, any kids that did not sign up yet, please sign up ASAP!

Would the 9A and 9E boys please get helmets and shoes and meet in Mr. Slade’s room for Phys Ed please.

All of Mr. Mistol’s boys PE classes (Except 9BD)  will be at the rink or in room 105 for the next two weeks.  7AE, 9CF and 8AD will be on the ice today.

PIZZA TUESDAY!!! Dominoes tomorrow!  Bigger Slices for moderate prices.

Premier boys basketball practice is tomorrow morning at 7am.

French Band grade 8 and 9 practice after school today

Science Olympians please sign up for FLEX during periods 4 and 5 again this week.

9BD girls pe - meet in Mr Slades bootroom with skates and a helmet for class today.  If you need to borrow skates there are several pairs in the equipment room

Senior Girls practice today at 3:10





Friday 15 January 2016

Rabbit Hill ski club and Jasper ski forms available outside the staffroom door. See Mrs. Nessel for more information. Payments available online.

A pair of ladies skates were found at the Public Library on Wednesday and turned into the office.  If you are missing them, please come to the office to identify.

Student Lounge 9EF  

Congratulations to the premier basketball teams on their games last night against Clear Vista.  The girls lost a thriller 44-42, while the boys won 50-27.

Senior Boys Basketball - Reminder our next practice is Sunday at 6:15.

Pink shirts are available for $7 - purchase online see Mrs Droash for details  Pink Shirt day is Feb 24th

Thursday 14 January 2016

Rabbit Hill Ski club will once again head to Rabbit Hill at the end of February and the beginning of March. Forms will be found outside  the staff room door. See Mrs. Nessel if you have any questions.

Student Lounge - 9CD

Premier Girls and Premier Boys have their first basketball games after school today. Come out and support them. Go Sabres!

Premier boys practice at lunch today.  You do not need to change.

The music room will be open tomorrow at lunch for anyone wanting to practice or get help.

December practice sheets are due by the end of the month

Baba says “Everybody loves Perogies , Pepperoni Sticks, Smokies and Beef Jerky!” So make sure not to disappoint Baba- Get your Grade 9 Jasper Trip orders in to M. Morin.  
Remember Baba knows better!

Anyone interested in scuba diving is asked to return their permission form to Mrs. Baron as soon as possible. There are still about 10 spots left.

Jasper - forms outside staff room door, first come first serve, only 40 spots available.

French Band grade 7,8 and 9 practice at recess today. We will choose a new song.

Ask Mr. Mistol about the new track uniforms!

Wednesday 13 January 2016

Senior Boys Basketball Practice Today at 4:30

Senior Girls practice - 12:14 today

Music room practices this week are
Tomorrow- Jr. Jazz band at 7:30am
Friday - open band practice
*new members are welcome to join the choir or jazz bands


December practice sheets are due by the end of the month.

A reminder for students to return their scuba forms for the Feb. 24th scuba diving FLEX option. If you would like a form, please see Mrs. Baron.

Student Lounge - 9A & 9B

Jasper ski trip forms are available from the pocket outside the staff room door. Powerschool portal payment will be available later today.

Any of the sr boys’ volleyball team that didn’t give his permission slip to Mrs. Duru must bring it at break, if you want to go the the Paralympic game on Friday

Tuesday 12 January 2016

Pizza Tuesday  Smaller slices (Nitza) for lower prices ($2.00)

Music room practices this week are
Today - Choir at 12:14
Tomorrow - Sr. Jazz band at 7:30am
Thursday- Jr. Jazz band at 7:30am
Friday - open band practice
*new members are welcome to join the choir or jazz bands

December practice sheets are due by the end of the month.

A reminder for students to return their scuba forms for the Feb. 24th scuba diving FLEX option. If you would like a form, please see Mrs. Baron.

Student Lounge = QSA (Queer Straight Alliance) will meeting in the Student Lounge today during the lunch recess. Everyone is Welcome!

SWAT meets on Thursday at lunch in room 122.

7BF girls phys ed please meet in the gym for phys ed today because it is Pizza Tuesday!

Important speech arts meeting at lunch recess today, 12:34, in Mrs. Kay’s room, regarding on line registration and categories of poems.

Senior boys basketball can you please meet in the lobby at the start of Block 8 before traveling to Wetaskiwin.

Monday 11 January 2016

Music room practices
Monday - open band practice
Tuesday - choir
Wednesday - Sr. Jazz @ 7:30am
Thursday - Jr. jazz @ 7:30am
Friday - open band practice
*New members are welcome to join the choir and jazz bands!
Band practice for December is due.

Mrs. Baron needs to meet with all solo, duet and trio groups today in the library at 12:34. This is a meeting about how to register, so please make a note of it and show up today!

Student Lounge - 8E

QSA (Queer Straight Alliance) meets on Tuesdays in the Student Lounge during lunch. Everyone is welcome!

Anyone still interested in scuba diving on Feb. 24th is reminded to hand in their permission forms. If you still need one, please see Mrs. Baron

Premier boys basketball practice is at lunch today.  You do not need to change.

PIZZA TUESDAY!!! Slightly smaller slices for even lower prices! Tomorrow is Nitzas’s…..$2.00 per slice.

Tomorrow - The senior boys basketball team will meet in the lobby at the start of Block 8 before traveling to Wetaskiwin.

Rabbit Hill Ski club forms are available outside the staff room door. Please return them to Mrs. Nessel once you have completed them.

Happy National Milk Day

Senior girls practice 3:10

Friday 8 January 2016

FLEX will be open at 3:45 today.  Please look over the session descriptions and sign up carefully. Remember the sooner you sign up the better chance you have of getting the sessions you want.

Would all Science Olympians please select Science for at least period 3 and maybe period 4 when planning for FLEX.  We need this time to plan!

Premier Boys basketball players have a practice at noon today.

QSA (Queer Straight Alliance) will have its first meeting on Tuesday in the Student Lounge during lunch. Everyone is welcome!

Interested in planning Theme Days and fun events… we are looking for your ideas. SWAT meets Thursdays at lunch in room 122. Bring your lunch.

SPARKS is today in room 105… students are invited to join Crystal for lunch,play games and have some fun.

Student Lounge - 8CD
Music room practices next week are...
Monday - open band practice
Tuesday - choir
Wednesday - Sr. Jazz @ 7:30am
Thursday - Jr. jazz @ 7:30am
Friday - open band practice
New members are welcome for Choir and Jazz Band

Anyone interested in going Scuba Diving during FLEX on Feb. 24th should see Mrs. Baron for a permission form. There are 15 spots left

Band practice for December is now due.

Anyone playing a solo, duet, trio or quartet at the Leduc Music Festival is asked to confirm your participation with Mrs. Baron today during the lunch hour. It is very important that you remember
to come, as you need to pick up registration information to take home to your parents.

Mundare Sausage and Perogies! Help get a grade 9 Kid to the mountains. Orders in to M. Morin by the 26 Jan. Delivery date 2nd of Feb just in time for the Superbowl!

Premier Girls Basketball Team--please meet in Mlle Lawrence’s classroom today at morning break.

Any of the senior boys volleyball team members who did not get a permission form from Mrs. Duru yesterday, please go to room 114 at break.

Rabbit Hill Ski Club - forms  posted outside staffroom door

Thursday 7 January 2016

Rabbit Hill Ski club will once again head to Rabbit Hill at the end of February and the beginning of March. Forms will be found outside  the staff room door. See Mrs. Nessel if you have any questions.

Student Lounge - 8AB

Premier Boys basketball practice is today after school.

Music room practices next week are...
Monday - open band practice
Tuesday - choir
Wednesday - Sr. Jazz @ 7:30am
Thursday - Jr. jazz @ 7:30am
Friday - open band practice

New members are welcome for Choir and Jazz Band!

Anyone interested in Discover Scuba Diving during FLEX on Feb. 24th should see Mrs. Baron for a permission form. There are 15 spots left

Band practice for December is now due.

Anyone playing a solo, duet, trio or quartet at the Leduc Music Festival is asked to confirm your participation with Mrs. Baron tomorrow during the lunch hour. You also need to pick up a registration form, as this is now done by you, the student, not the school.

French Band grade 7-8-9 practice at recess today.

Wednesday 6 January 2016

French Band grade 7-8-9 practice after school during the staff meeting. It is an important practice to get ready for the concert on Friday.

Could the grade 9 boys volleyball team please go to Mrs. Duru’s room at first break

A reminder that Premier Boys basketball players have practice tomorrow after school.

Rabbit Hill Ski club will once again head to Rabbit Hill the end of February and the beginning of March. Forms will be found outside of the staff room door. See Mrs. Nessel if you have any questions.

Jasper Ski trip - March 11 - forms will be ready soon, listen for announcement

Grade 9 Immunizations this morning.

Student Lounge - 7EF

There will be a Science Olympics meeting at 12:34 in Mr. Slade’s room.

Pizza Wednesday today!

Senior girls practice today at 12:14 and tomorrow at 7:10am

Tuesday 5 January 2016

Pizza Tuesday is on Wednesday this week!  Bigger slices (Dominoes) for lower prices ($2.50)

Science Olympians.  We will meet at lunch hour on Wednesday and Thursday.  Be there or be square!

Student Lounge = 7CD

Music room practices will be continuing NEXT week. New members are welcome to join the choir or jazz bands. See Mrs. Baron if you’re interested!

Monday - open band practice
Tuesday - choir
Wednesday - Sr. Jazz @ 7:30am
Thursday - Jr. jazz @ 7:30am
Friday - open band practice

Mrs. Baron needs to meet with all students that are committing to play a solo, duet, trio or quartet at the Leduc Music Festival. Please drop by the music room over the lunch hour this Friday to confirm your commitment and pick up the registration letter. Please also see Mrs. Baron today at lunch if you still need to choose music.

Any students interested in scuba diving during Feb. 24th FLEX should see Mrs. Baron for a permission form as there are spots available.

Band students are reminded to hand in their December practice sheets.

French Band grade 7-8-9 practice during the staff meeting tomorrow. Really important to attend.

Monday 4 January 2016

Music room practices will be continuing NEXT week. New members are welcome to join the choir or jazz bands. See Mrs. Baron if you’re interested!
Monday - open band practice
Tuesday - choir
Wednesday - Sr. Jazz @ 7:30am
Thursday - Jr. jazz @ 7:30am
Friday - open band practice

Mrs. Baron needs to meet with all students that are committing to play a solo, duet, trio or quartet at the Leduc Music Festival. Please drop by the music room over the lunch hour this Friday to confirm your commitment and pick up the registration letter. Please also see Mrs. Baron tomorrow at lunch if you still need to choose music.

Any students interested in scuba diving during Feb. 24th FLEX should see Mrs. Baron for a permission form as there are spots available.

Now that January has started, band students are reminded to hand in their December practice sheets.

You have all month, but the sooner you hand it in, the less chance you have of forgetting.

Senior Girls basketball practice today at 3:10

Reminder there is no FLEX this week due to early dismissal

Reminder that it is early dismissal and HAT DAY on Wednesday

The Student Wellness Action Team will be meeting in rm 122 on Thursday.

Science Olympians!  Our project is in!  Please meet in room 109 at 12:34 to get a look.

Mr. Leeb’s 8BC Girls Phys Ed - Please bring your skates/helmets for some winter fun.
Student Lounge - 7AB

French Band grade 7-8 and 9 practice today after school and also on Wednesday after school.