Monday 27 June 2016

Lost and found - check the office for small items, prescription glasses, jewelry, keys


There are still a few instruments left in the band room. The ones with names are Hudson Welsh. There are also no name instruments; one flute, one trombone and 3 guitars.

Report card pickup is Thursday morning from 11:00-12:00

Friday 24 June 2016

Reminder - There are only 3 more days to return all library books and novel studies. Any books not retured by June 28th will be marked lost and a fine will be added to Powerschool.

Please pick up your instruments. There are still quite a few left in the band room.

Vimy Ridge and option forms are due

Exams: Gr. 9 SS PAT, Gr. 7/8 SS

Thursday 23 June 2016

All grade 7 and 8 teachers please remember to be in the hallways supervising your students if they are out of the classrooms at 9:20 because the grade 9 PATs begin at 9 a.m. Also, grade 9 teachers please remember that when your students are finished their exams and leaving, the grade 7 and 8 students still need quiet as they may still be writing their exams. All students, please be respectfully quiet in the hallways at all times during exams.  

Vimy Ridge forms due Friday

Option forms - past due

Please pick up all of your home ec supplies. Any items let will be recycled.

shoes/boots/lost and found - any items not claimed will be donated

Wednesday 22 June 2016

Due to busy schedules and final exams, the Senior Ladies’ Volleyball session after school today is cancelled. Thank you to all the girls that came out, we saw great improvement and potential in all players. Please listen to announcements in September and be ready for tryouts the first week back at school.

Lost and found & boot rooms - check and take home all belongings. Items not claimed will be donated next week. Small items, jewelry, keys, etc can be claimed in the office. The bluetooth speaker is still unclaimed.

There are still quite a few instruments in the band room. There is also one trombone, 3 flutes, 6 bass guitars and a clarinet without a nametag.

All grade 7 and 8 teachers please remember to be in the hallways supervising your students if they are out of the classrooms at 9:20 because the grade 9 PATs begin at 9 a.m. Also, grade 9 teachers please remember that when your students are finished their exams and leaving, the grade 7 and 8 students still need quiet as they may still be writing their exams. All students, please be respectfully quiet in the hallways at all times during exams.

Option forms are due, Vimy Ridge forms are due Friday.

Write On stationary supplies were given to homerooms yesterday.

Exams today: Gr. 7/8 ELA, Gr. 9 Math PAT
      Thursday: Gr. 7/8 Science, Gr. ELA Part B PAT
      Friday: Gr 7/8 Social Studies, Gr. Social Studies PAT
      Monday: Gr. 7/8 Math
      Tuesday: exam make up day

Tuesday 21 June 2016

FLA exam this morning

Option forms are due today

Write On stationary will arrive this week, more info to follow

Grade 9 Math PAT tomorrow
Grade 7/8 ELA exam tomorrow

Students are reminded to check the lost and found bin in the foyer, take home extra shoes, and check the office for small items.


Monday 20 June 2016

Vimy Ridge forms

Grade 9 PAT - Science

There are still 32 instruments left in the band room. Instruments were supposed to go home last Friday. Please remember to pick yours up and take it home tonight!
There are also 37 band books still not returned. Please get yours to Mrs. Baron before you forget!
Mr. Leeb’s Strategic Games option - Please meet in room 118 today.

2016/2017 Option Form Due Tomorrow

A bluetooth speaker was found last week and is still unclaimed in the office.

Write on stationary will arrive this week. More announcements to follow.

Friday 17 June 2016

Found - a bluetooth speaker has been turned in to the office.

Lost and found - small items such as glasses, keys, jewelry, please check with the office.
Students are reminded to check the boot room and take home your shoes/boots. Also, check lost and found.

All library books need to be returned TODAY! All library books, novel studies, and textbooks not returned by June 28th will be marked as lost and a fine will be added to your Powerschool account.

This is another reminder that the school does not return instruments. There are still a lot of instruments in the band room as of yesterday. It has been announced all week that these instruments are to go home by TODAY, so please make arrangements to do this.

Grade 9 Vimy Ridge Tour handout.  Green form or the pink form or all the blue forms need to be handed in to me by next Friday.

Thursday 16 June 2016

All library books need to be returned by June 17th. All library books, novel studies, and textbooks not returned by June 28th will be marked as lost and a fine will be added to your Powerschool account.

Vimy Ridge Tour - important informational handout was given to students that had signed up for the trip

Gr. 8 textile students that are done projects are to bring homework or study material to work on. Students will not be leaving the classroom.

All band members are reminded to take their instruments home by tomorrow. Please make arrangements to do this, as the school does not return instruments.

A bluetooth speaker has been turned in to the office.

2016/2017 Transportation fees are now on Powerschool if you require busing 


Wednesday 15 June 2016

All band members are reminded to take their instruments home by this Friday. Please make arrangements to take it home, as the school does not return rental instruments.

Grade 7 & 8 band members are reminded to hand in their blue Nationals letter TODAY!

Mrs. Baron is looking for help tonight for the Instrument Zoo happening at 6:30pm. If you can help with saxophone or trombone, please see her sometime today.

The students that signed up for the 22 minute workout should change into their gym clothes at the morning break, so the workout can get started right away. Please meet Mrs. Baron in the band room for the workout.

Grade 7 girls volleyball practice at lunch!

Please note that there is no pm study hall on June 21 as it is a regular school day.

Students are reminded to stay off the soccer field.


Tuesday 14 June 2016

Beaumont Daze Midway is being set up this week on the soccerfield.  We, as well as the owners of the midway, would appreciate it if you do not go near their property during the school day.

Please check the TYE DYE list outside rm 103 to confirm if you are registered for FLEX tomorrow.  If you are, you must bring a clean, white cotton garment.

All students must be signed up for FLEX by lunch time today.

The choir is reminded of your potluck today in the band room at 12:14. Grade 7’s are welcome to bring snacks to their period 7 & 8 class today, Grade 9’s are reminded of their breakfast potluck period 1 & 2 Thursday morning and Grade 8’s of the lunch time potluck period 4 on Thursday morning.

Band students are reminded to return their band books during class time today and Thursday. Please give your book directly to Mrs. Baron, do not leave it in the band room or take to the library, as Mrs. Baron is collecting the books first.

Monday 13 June 2016

Sr Boys’ volleyball tryouts will be today at 3:30

At the end of the school year all locks have to be accounted for.  If you don’t have a lock to return you will be charged $8.00 on Powerschool  Please note that even if you’re in grade nine the charge will stay on Powerschool when you enter the highschool.

All grade 9 students will be writing exams in the afternoons this week, and some grade 7 and 8 classes will be writing exams some mornings.  Students, we ask that you please remember this and keep quiet in the hallways as you transition between classes.

Just a reminder that Senior Ladies volleyball try-outs will continue this week on Tuesday and Thursday until 4:30. For all those interested, there will be an information sheet about the Griffin’s summer volleyball camp located in a folder on the Phys. ed board.

Band students are reminded to take their instruments and band folders home by the end of this week, as the school DOES NOT return instruments. Please see Mrs. Baron for a rental return note if your family is not sure what to do.

If you use a school owned instrument, please have it back in the music room by tomorrow, as they are going in for cleanup and repair.

The PowerSchool Portal will close at 4 p.m. today, students are always welcome to see their teachers if they have questions regarding their marks.


Reminder: Students who are signed up for the Drama make-up Flex session with Mrs. DeBoer this Wednesday do not need to sign up for flex.

13 days until the Grade 9 Jasper trip! Please bring your tents in this Thursday. Also, if you are still missing an equipment list ask your homeroom teacher.

Lego Club is cancelled for today.

FLEX - make sure you have signed up today! If you signed up for Tye Dye, it has  overbooked, there will be a list posted outside rm 103 Tuesday morning to confirm who is in.

Friday 10 June 2016

Today is the "last" Pizza Friday of the year!

Last night was the Year End Band Concert, a great evening of music was enjoyed by all. Thank you to everyone who helped set up and take down.

Exams begin next week. See the school calendar for more information. http://ejels.blackgold.ca/calendar/

Thursday 9 June 2016

Hoodie participants are invited for a pizza party lunch today at 12:15 in the drama room.

Lost and found...students check the lost and found for any large items. Smaller items such as glasses and jewelry can be claimed in the office.

The Year End Band and Choir concert is tonight at 7pm. Anyone performing should be set up and in the gym with your instrument by 6:50pm. Everyone is welcome and admission is free. Donations will be taken for the Thaddeus Lake Foundation, so please remind your families to bring a loonie or toonie to donate to this wonderful cause.

Bass players are reminded to bring their amps from home, so there are enough for everyone to play.
Teachers are reminded that gym set up will take place period 8.
June 15th is an important date to remember for band students
- blue Nationals interest forms are due
-April and May practice sheets are due
and students are needed to help with the Instrument Zoo starting at 6:30pm (please let Mrs. Baron know if you can help with this night)

No grade 7 Volleyball today at lunch.

We’re still missing 7 track and field singlets.  Please return them to Mr. Mistol.

Lates after lunch - will have detention the following lunch recess.

FLEX - please ask your teacher to show you the FLEX sessions that will be offered next week.  There are lots of great sessions including: Zumba, 22 minute workout, tye dye, drumming, debate as well as many others including Mr Mistol’s session called “Mystery Sport”  Are you brave enough to choose it?  Gr 8 will sign up block 1 and 2, grade 9 block 3 and 4, followed by grade 7’s.   Sign up early to avoid disappointment!

Grade 9 Farewell photo and frame, if you didn't receive yours, please pick up from office.

Wednesday 8 June 2016

Gr. 9 foods students need to hand in their completed activity 3 and 4 packages to Mrs. Nessel by 12:15 if they are planning on cooking on Thursday.

All students involved in Hoodie are invited to a pizza party tomorrow at lunch in the drama room.
The FINAL PIZZA FRIDAY is only two sleeps away!

Scuba students are reminded to meet in the band room at the morning break today. Bring your pool gear, but not your lunch. You will be back by 12:14.

The Year End Band and Choir concert is tomorrow night at 7pm. Anyone performing should be at the school by 6:30pm. Admission is free, but donations will be taken for the Thaddeus Lake Foundation, so please bring a loonie or toonie to donate to this wonderful cause.

Grade 7 & 8 band members are reminded to hand in their blue Nationals interest form.

Thank you to the students that came out to help last night with the Instrument Zoo. You were a great help!! There will be a second zoo next week on Wednesday, June 15th. Please see Mrs. Baron if you are able to help with this night.

FLEX: Crib is in rm 115 block 4 and 5 this morning.

If you still have a track and field singlet, please return it to Mr. Mistol as soon as possible.
Grade 7 girl volleyball lunch practice

Tuesday 7 June 2016

Any track and field athletes that have not handed in their uniforms need to do so immediately.

Girls attending Senior volleyball tryouts today after school, please be advised that you must be changed, and both nets set up for a 3:15pm start. Sign up sheets will be located on the whiteboard in the gym tomorrow

Attention Choir and Jazz Band members. There are just TWO more
practices this year;
Today - choir at 12:14
Sr. AND Jr. Jazz - tomorrow at 7:30

The Year End Band and Choir concert is this Thursday at 7pm. Students performing that night are to be at the school by 6:30pm, dressed in flip flops, shorts & tank tops or a light summer dress. Admission to the concert is free, but donations will be accepted at the door for the Thaddeus Lake Music Foundation.

Students going scuba diving during FLEX tomorrow are to meet in the band room at 10:02. The bus needs to LEAVE by 10:10am, so Mrs. Baron will be taking attendance at about 10:07. You do not need to bring your lunch, just your swimsuit and towel.

Mrs. Baron needs to hear from the band students that are willing to come help with the Instrument Zoo tonight. This is a time for the new students coming to play in the Grade 7 band next year to try out all the instruments. It starts at 6:30pm and will run about an hour. If you are willing to help with an instrument station, please let Mrs. Baron know at lunch! Helpers are needed for flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone and tuba. This is a great opportunity for those of you who need volunteer hours, so see Mrs. Baron over lunch if you can make it!

Any boys interested in playing volleyball in the fall, please meet in the gym at 12:34.

Monday 6 June 2016

Just a reminder that preliminary tryouts for Senior Girls volleyball will be Tuesday and *Wednesday this week from 3:15-4:30pm. This is a change from the earlier schedule due to the band concert on Thursday. Any questions, please see Mme Stewart or Mrs. Kay

A reminder to the FLEX scuba students that you will be going to the pool this Wednesday. Please meet in the band room with your swimsuit, towel and anything else you need during the morning break. You will be leaving at 10:10am. You do not need to bring your lunch, as you will be back to the school by about 12:15.

Band and choir students are reminded that your Year End concert is this Thursday at 7pm. Everyone is invited to attend this great night of music!

Any grade 7 or 8 band members that have their blue Nationals interest letter are reminded to hand it in. The deadline for this letter is June 15th.

Also a reminder to all band students that practice sheets are due by June 15th. April or May will be accepted until then.

FLEX- if you have not already signed up for this week please make sure you do so this morning!
Zone track students please meet in the gym at 12:14

Friday 3 June 2016

Vimy Ridge meeting - at 12:34 in the student lounge

Scuba diving students are reminded of their meeting today. This is a must attend meeting, so please do not forget to come to the band room with your lunch at 12:14.

Grade 7 & 8 band members are reminded to hand in their blue NATIONALS commitment interest letter to Mrs. Baron by June 15th.

Miss Jensen has got her fingers crossed for all of the grade 9 students auditioning today and tomorrow for the Musical Theatre program at the high school. Please let her know how it goes, she’s very excited for all of you. From all the staff here, break a leg!

A huge congratulations goes out to all of our track and field athletes who competed at zones yesterday in St. Albert.  Our team did extremely well with numerous top 6 finishes.  We also had four athletes win the zone 5 championship for their event. We are very proud of all of you!!

Congratulations to:
Kieren Sloan - Gold in Intermediate boys javelin with a throw of 41.15m
Percy Ashani - Gold in Intermediate boys triple jump with a score of 11.33m
Gabe Deruiter - Gold in the Intermediate boys 800m with a time of 2:15.90.
Kiana Row - Gold in the Senior girls 1500m with a time of 5:29.93.

Now that athletics is over for the season, the PE department would like to thank all of our athletes for an outstanding year.  We will be putting up a total of 10 banners this year.  A new JE Lapointe record.

Why did the mushroom get invited to all of the pizza parties?  Because he’s a FUNGI!!!!   PIZZA FRIDAY!!!Plus ice cream sandwich giveaways.

FLEX: gr 7 sign up block ½, grade 8: block 3 or 4, grade 9’s anytime after that. Please remember to only sign up for one drama 8 presentation

Thursday 2 June 2016

Grade 9 Farewell tonight 6:30-8:00

Good luck to all of our athletes going to track in St. Albert today.  Please meet in the gym after attendance this morning.

Scuba diving students are reminded of their meeting tomorrow. This is a must attend meeting, so please do not forget to come to the band room with your lunch at 12:14.

Grade 7 & 8 band members are reminded to hand in their blue NATIONALS commitment interest letter to Mrs. Baron by June 15th.

Congratulations to the talent show performers for a great afternoon of entertainment. Great job by all! Thanks to the MC’s, Janessa, Jordan and Hannah, as well as Mrs. Baron’s Grade 8 option class who helped set up the stage area!

Pokemon Club will be running today during the lunch hour in the Tech Ed Room.

Pizza Friday tomorrow.

Wednesday 1 June 2016

There will be a talent show practice in the gym today for ALL performers over the lunch hour.  Please meet Mrs. Baron in the gym at 12:14 with your lunch. Classes coming to watch will be called down to the gym by1pm with the show running the entire afternoon. Good luck performers!

The year end band and choir concert is coming up next Thursday, June 9th, so practices will resume this week to prepare for that concert

Tomorrow - junior jazz at 7:30

There will be a meeting for the scuba diving FLEX students this Friday at 12:14. Please come to the band room with your lunch right after the bell. You will eat in the band room, not your homeroom.
If any students still have a permission form to hand in for this trip, please get it to Mrs. Baron by today!

Grade 7 & 8 band members are reminded to hand in their blue NATIONALS commitment interest letter to Mrs. Baron by June 15th.

Today is the last day to order yearbooks online thru PowerSchool!

Girls interested in Senior Girls’ volleyball - there was an email sent out to parents regarding June tryouts. These June tryouts will begin on Tuesday, June 7th after school until 4:30. The full schedule will be posted on the athletics board. Please see Mme Stewart or Mrs. Kay if you have any questions. Grade 9 Senior Volleyball players are welcome to join us -- we would appreciate the help!

Mr. Slade will accept grade 9 farewell photos until 4:00 today.  Please get them in!

Leduc Tigers Basketball Camp - info in the office

Reminder to gr.8 and 9 foods students to bring in containers tomorrow for their food.

All athletes going to zones need to have their permission slips and payment in to Mr. Mistol today!

Mr. Slade will accept grade 9 farewell photos until 4:00 today.  Please get them in!  AGAIN  Thanks!

Assembly & Merit Awards at 10:15

Early Dismissal

Talent Show at 1pm today

Grade 9 Farewell Thursday night 6:30-8:00pm.