Monday 29 January 2018

Jazz band continues tomorrow morning. Practices begin at 7:30am. New members are always welcome!

Choir is also continuing this week. The choir is preparing for festival, so if you are interested in giving it a try and need something fun to do at lunch, come to practice TOMORROW. Practices are in the band room. Bring your lunch, as we eat first, then sing!

Pizza Tuesday tomorrow!  Bigger slices, lower prices.

District Girls’ practice today at 12:26pm sharp! Teachers, please allow girls to eat lunch in class.

Junior Girls practice at 3:10 today!

Senior Boys basketball practice today at 4:30pm.

Our School Council is hosting a Much Video Dance on Wednesday, February 7 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale today at noon in the office and they are $7 in advance and $10 at the door.

Mrs. Baron needs to meet with the students who signed up for the Feb. 21st scuba diving TODAY at the morning break. If you are interested in going scuba diving on this Feb. 21st date, there are 3 spots available. See Mrs. Baron at the break today as well.

Congratulations to the Senior Ladies basketball team for representing this weekend! 3 Members of our Sabres team were selected to compete against another team at half time during the Golden Bears game at the University of Alberta. In a packed stadium our girls were on fire, winning the competition with 18 free throws in 2 minutes. Great job girls!!!

Parent teacher interviews are today.

Friday 26 January 2018

Parent teacher interviews are Monday, Jan. 29. Parents can book online. jel.schoolappointments.com

Library closed at lunch today.

Junior girls practice Monday after school. 

Reminder: District girls’ basketball practice Monday at lunch.

Pride Alliance GSA will meet today in room 122 during lunch.

Thursday 25 January 2018

Pride Alliance GSA will meet tomorow during lunch in room 122.

Reminder: District Girls’ basketball practice at lunch. Junior Girls tomorrow morning, be on the court ready to go at 7:10!

No FLEX sign up tomorrow as there is a PD next Wed. 

8B and 8C will be in the gym for class today. All students are to be changed, as the ice is not available today.

The band students playing solos and duets at the festival are asked to see Mrs. Baron sometime today please.

Parent teacher interviews are Jan. 29 log onto https://jel.schoolappointments.com to book.

Pride Alliance GSA will meet tomorow during lunch in room 122.

Reminder: District Girls’ basketball practice at lunch. Junior Girls tomorrow morning, be on the court ready to go at 7:10!

No FLEX sign up tomorrow as there is a PD next Wed. 

8B and 8C will be in the gym for class today. All students are to be changed, as the ice is not available today.

The band students playing solos and duets at the festival are asked to see Mrs. Baron sometime today please.

Parent teacher interviews are Jan. 29 log onto https://jel.schoolappointments.com to book.

Wednesday 24 January 2018

Parent teacher interviews are Jan. 29. Parents can log onto jel.schoolappointments.com to book appointments.

If you have signed up for Binder Organization during FLEX, please bring your binders and highlighters to class.

A reminder to the choir members that there is a practice today at lunch.If you are thinking of joining this new session of choir, there is still time, but you need to come today!

The Premier Boys played a strong game but came up just short at Dansereau last night.  Great effort boys! Practice is tomorrow after school.

Tuesday 23 January 2018

There will be a bake sale tomorrow at noon in the front foyer.  All items will be $1. Come enjoy!

French Band practice after school in the band room. Mme LaBrie Will come after school for the practice!

FLEX - sign up if you have not!

Junior girls basketball, please be ready in the front foyer right after school to head to Dansereau. 

Senior Boys basketball practice today at 3:10pm

Good luck to the premier teams as they travel to Dansereau today.  Would the premier boys team meet in Mr. Slade’s room at 1245 for a quick meeting to see who needs a ride to the game.

PIZZA TUESDAY!!!!!  Bigger slices, lower prices!!! 

Choir is also starting up again TODAY. Mrs. Baron is looking forward to seeing the previous members return and she would also like to invite new members to join this awesome group. No experience needed. The choir will be preparing for festival, so if you are interested in giving it a try and need something fun to do at lunch, come to practice today! Practices are in the band room. Bring your lunch, as we eat first, then sing!

Parent teacher interviews are Jan. 29 log onto jel.schoolappointments.com to book appointments.

Friday 19 January 2018

Service Learning 9 students: please go to room 101 for class today.

For those interested in doing a solo, duet or trio at the Leduc Music Festival, Mrs Baron has a FLEX session next week to help you choose music.  Please sign up for both blocks.

Congratulations to the Sr. Boys basketball team on their win against CTK last night.  Great start to the season boys.

Would the premier boys basketball team please meet in Mr.Slade’s room for a very quick meeting right after the announcements.

8AD and 8BC are at the arena today.  No grade 7 or 9 classes are on the ice.  You will be in the gym today.

FLEX sign up:
9E/9F please do not sign up as you will be helping prepare activities for Le Carnaval.
Everyone else: grade 9: block 1 or 2, grade 7: block 3 or 4, grade 8: anytime after block 4.

Junior girls practice Monday after school. 

Reminder: District girls’ basketball practice Monday at lunch.

Are you creative?  Do you like contests? Want to win a free trip to our Nation’s capital? When you sign up for next week’s FLEX sessions please consider choosing this fun/flexible/creative option:
Imagine a Canada contest - 1 winner from each province & territory goes to Ottawa!

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR) is calling on all young people to Imagine a Canada through the lens of Reconciliation! What is your vision of Reconciliation? What does it look like?

Imagine a Canada is an invitation for all young people, from across the country, from kindergarten to post-secondary, to share their own vision of what Reconciliation can be. It can be a poem, a song, a painting, a sculpture, a rap, a drawing, an essay, anything!

Pride Alliance GSA will meet today in room 122 during lunch.

Today is Dress down to build others up for staff.  The donation jar is in the office.

We are honoured to have a Member of the Alberta Legislature in our school this morning.  Our MLA, Mr. Shaye Anderson, will be here and may be visiting some classrooms. Please extend our Sabre respect and pride at all times!

Parent Teacher interviews will be open Monday at 3pm.

Thursday 18 January 2018

Congrats to the Junior Girls! They had a decisive win over Riverview last night. Don’t forget we have practice at 7:10 tomorrow morning. 

FLEX sign up: Block 1 or 2: grade 9, block 3 or 4: grade 7, anytime after 12:26 - grade 8.

Reminder: District girls’ basketball practice after school today.

Senior Boys basketball players - please meet in the gym at 12:26pm for your jersey’s.  Meet in the front foyer at 3:15pm today before leaving for your game at CTK.

Junior boys have practice today at 12:26.  Bring your lunch to the gym.

For the those Band students going to Winspear tomorrow, this is a reminder to bring money for lunch. The bus leaves here at 8:30am so do not be late.

For those interested in doing a solo, duet or trio at the Leduc Music Festival, Mrs Baron has a FLEX session next week to help you choose music.  Please sign up!

Reminder that 8AD (group B) is at the arena for PE today.

Wednesday 17 January 2018

There will be no Reading Comprehension Class on Jan 17th during FLEX.

Also for Flex, Students, you must check your session and room number for both periods carefully today, as there were some challenges and you may not be scheduled for the session you signed up for.  Teachers, also please take your attendance carefully for both sessions. Block 4 Quiet room is in rm 110. 

7BC Boys PE will be at the arena for class today.

Senior boys basketball players will have an inbounds practice today at lunch on half of the gym.

Attention Health Champions: If you are able to stay after school today for approx 20-30 minutes, please see Mme Walker after school.

Thank you to the two students from Me to We for taking time to tell our School Council all about “Me to We” last evening.  We appreciate you taking the time to help our parents understand all the great things our students are doing!

Students, please put on your jackets and go outside at noon recess today - the weather has warmed up and it is great to get some sunlight and fresh air!

Congratulations to our District girls who won their season opener yesterday 60 to 16!

Congratulations on the big victory to the District boys. Undefeated...

Great job Junior girls, we had a tough opening half but played great in the second.  Please be in the front lobby today right after the bell to head to Riverview.

Also, congratulations to the Junior boys. Way to go Sabres!

Tuesday 16 January 2018

There will be no Reading Comprehension Class on Jan 17th during FLEX. Students who regularly attend Reading Comprehension during FLEX, please sign up for other class. 

PIZZA TUESDAY today!!! 

Students who are making body scrubs tomorrow during flex, please remember your supplies! Those who have not gotten the supply list see Ms. Gabriel rm. 112 at lunch.

FLEX - teachers please make sure that your students are signed up!

Junior and District girls’ basketball - Reminder: Today is our first game!  Woo Hoo, so please meet in the front foyer immediately after school ready to go!! Don’t forget to bring a bottle of water and your jersey.  And shoes…

Attention Health Champions: We need help executing our ongoing project after school tomorrow for approx. 20-30 mins. If you are able to stay tomorrow, please see Mme Walker today to let her know.

Would the premier boys basketball team please meet in the gym at 1245 for a quick practice and meeting.

Senior Boys basketball practice today after school.

French Band practice after school today in the band room.

School Council meeting tonight at 6:30pm. All parents are welcome to attend.

Monday 15 January 2018

There will be no Reading Comprehension Class on Jan 17th during FLEX. Students who regularly attend Reading Comprehension during FLEX, please sign up for other class. 

Junior Girls basketball: bring your lunch to the gym at 12:26, practice at 3:10-4:30.

Senior Boys basketball - practice today at 4:30-6pm 

District girls’ basketball practice today at lunch

Congratulations to the senior ladies basketball on their win Saturday, getting them the bronze.

Pizza Tuesday tomorrow!  Plus double the ice cream sandwiches.

All basketball players NEED to have their permission slips done on powerschool or else they will not be able to play this week.  Premier boys and girls play tomorrow so they MUST be in.

Students who are making body scrubs during Flex on Wednesday please meet in Ms. Gabriel’s room during lunch recess.

Band hoodies are in.  Please see Mr. Mistol.

As well, the hoodies on backorder will be here on January 30th.

FLEX - make sure you are signed up!!

Today is the last day to sign up for band fieldtrip to Winspear and Art Gallery.

Friday 12 January 2018

Flex sign up:: block 1 or 2: grade 7, block 3 or 4: grade 8, lunch or later: grade 9.  8A and 8B do not sign up.

Pride Alliance GSA will meet today in room 122 at lunch

SS 7A and 7B - please go to room 110 (Science Lab) for your classes today.

Mrs. Baron’s Social 7A & Social 7B will be in room 110 today.

Reminder to all Band students, if you are interested in attending the January 18 Field trip to Edmonton Symphony Orchestra & Alberta Art Gallery on Friday, Jan. 19th please register online before Monday, Jan. 15

Band hoodies are also here.  See Mr. Mistol in the gym.

There will be no Reading Comprehension Class on Jan 17th during FLEX. Students who regularly attend Reading Comprehension during FLEX, please sign up for other class. 

Fridays are Dress down to build others up for staff.  The donation jar is in the office.

Congratulations to our senior Ladies basketball team. We played 2 of the top teams in Edmonton last night, winning our game against Arch Bishop Jordan and narrowly missing the win against Edmonton Christian academy. Great job ladies, we play for Bronze on Saturday. League games start next week. Quick meeting in Mr. Raymond’s room at 12:45.

Jasper ski trip is now sold out. Parents can go on Powerschool and register on the wait list.

Premier boys bball practice is Monday morning at 7:00!

Thank you to Mr Mistol for coordinating our Sabres Wear order.  It is so great to see so many people in Sabres Wear!

Thursday 11 January 2018

Flex sign up for Friday: block 1 or 2: grade 7, block 3 or 4: grade 8, lunch or later: grade 9.

Premier boys basketball practice today at 3:05.

District girls’ basketball meeting in room 123 at 12:45 pm - sharp!

Yearbook members, we will be working on the yearbook during the next Flex session so please do not sign up for Flex.  You can choose to work on yearbook for both blocks or for one or the other. 
Please let Mrs. Tonita know what you are going to do.

Pride Alliance GSA will meet on Friday during lunch in room 122

Me to WE will meet next week during FLEX block 4

Health Champions please report to Mme Walkers class at the 12:44 for a very brief meeting.

Senior Ladies basketball team is to meet in the front foyer ready to go right after your period 5 class.

District Boys practice at lunch

Junior girls practice tomorrow at 7:10

Wednesday 10 January 2018

Grade 7 students. Ms Gervais room is open during lunch to work on your Learning Styles Project.

The January CBYC calendars are available in the office.

Reminder to band students wanting to attend the ESO and Art Gallery on Jan.19 that payment and permission forms are due Monday January 15th, and there is only room for 45 students to attend.

District boys basketball practice is at 12:26pm.  Bring your lunch to the gym.

Premier boys basketball practice tomorrow after school.

Tuesday 9 January 2018

It is too cold for a walk to Dominoes!  Pizza Tuesday is today!!!!  Plus ice cream sandwich giveaways! 

The 7AD boys PE class will be at the arena for class today.  Please meet in the boot room for attendance.  You will need a clean pair of indoor shoes if you are not skating or playing hockey.

Reminder to band students wanting to attend the ESO and Art Gallery on Jan.19 that payment and permission forms are due Monday January 15th, and there is only room for 45 students to attend.

Junior girls meeting in rm 104 at 12:26 - bring your lunch 

Premier boys basketball practice at 12:30.  Bring your lunch and get changed.

District girls’ basketball practice today after school from 3:10 to 4:30 pm.

District boys practice tomorrow lunch hour

Attention all Health Champions: please meet in Mme Walker’s class at 12:44 to continue our project.