Halloween is This Week!
Please keep in mind school rules around Halloween costumes:
- No weapons of any kinds (not even pretend ones)
- No full face coverage (masks, bodysuits, etc.)...face paint is totally okay!!
- Be sensitive with “gore”...too much/too realistic can be a trigger for some. (If you’re unsure, talk to Ms. Roberts or Ms. Aikens…they’re the experts!)
- Learning needs to continue!! If students can’t sit and work comfortably in their costume…then it’s not school appropriate.
In the afternoon, students will be participating in a variety of activities ranging from a costume contest, movies, art activities, games, and a Dance for students who are interested! Attendance will be taken, so if your child will be absent, please call the absent line as usual.
Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age
SJF is happy to be hosting the docu-series "Screenagers: Growing up in the digital age". The first viewing will be held at SJF on Thursday, November 7 at 6:30 PM. We will be showing two versions of this documentary: the original film is geared to Grades 6-12 students, and the brand new elementary version is geared to students in Grades 1-5. The movie addresses challenges school communities are facing today such as smartwatches in class, unhooking from and monitoring video gaming, social media pressures, exposure too young and the research on screen time effects. A range of experts have contributed to the movie with the latest research and insight, including Jonathan Haidt, author of the bestselling book, The Anxious Generation. An "RSVP" link will be sent out next week to ensure we are sufficiently prepared to host our own school community, our elementary feeder schools, and the Mayland Community at large. Feel free to share the information and link when you receive it!!
Week at a Glance
Day | This week only: | Recurring Weekly Student Activities |
Monday 28 | LEAD ½ - Fire Station Visit | Yearbook Club |
Tuesday 29 | LEAD ¾ - Fire Station Visit Grade 5/6 - Zoo field trip (thank you Parent Council!!) Last Day of Gr.5/6/7 CTF module. Wrestling Information session at lunch | Open Improv! If you are in Gr. 7-9 and would like to learn a bit about improv and play some games, come to the Drama Room at lunch! No experience necessary |
Wednesday 30 | LEAD 5/6 - Fire Station Visit Hosting Senior Girls (see below) | GSA Play Rehearsals:
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Thursday 31 | Halloween!!!! So much excitement happening during the afternoon! (See above for costume reminders!) | Dance team rehearsal during second half of lunch |
Friday 1 | B1 |
*Please note: all athletics practices/games are listed below
Upcoming Dates
- Nov 4-7: Grade 6 Vaccines
- Nov 7: Save the date!! First Screenagers viewing at SJF (more information to come!)
- Nov 8: System Professional Learning Day – no school for students
- Nov 11-13: Fall break – no school
- Nov 20: Parent Council 6pm
- Nov 26: Picture Retakes
- Nov 27-29: Parent/Teacher Conferences
Athletics
Monday 28 | Tuesday 29 | Wed 30 | Thurs 31 | Friday 1 | |
AM (Before School) | Boys Basketball Practice (Jr&Sr) | Girls Basketball Practice (Jr&Sr) | Girls Basketball Practice (Jr&Sr) | ||
Lunch | |||||
PM (After School) | Boys Soccer Playoff Finals Jr. Girls Bball Games at SWL 4:30, 5:30 | Jr. Boys Bball Games at BE 4:30, 5:30 | Sr. Girls Bball Games at Home 4:30, 6:30 | Halloween | Boys Basketball Practice (Jr&Sr) |
Resources
- Families with questions/feedback about bussing, can reach out directly to Southland 403-726-5966 and/or reach out to CBE Transportation here:
t | 1-403-817-7433
- The CBE Community Resource Guide contains a great list of community resources
- How to be an Ethical Online Citizen
- Mental Health Resources -Please reach out if you need help:
- Call the Distress Centre at 403-266-HELP (4357).
- Call the Kids Help Phone at 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868.
- Call the Mental Health Helpline at 1-877-303-2642 or the addiction line at 1-866-332-2322.
- MyCBE Account (Grades, Attendance, Fees, Transportation, Booking Interviews, etc).