Important Dates
Dec. 2 - Winter Concert @ Jubilee Auditorium
Dec. 5 - Raven Time P3/B4
Dec. 5 - Grease: School Edition (7pm)
Dec. 6 - Grease: School Edition (2pm & 7pm)
Dec. 7 - Instrumental Jazz at Mahogany Parade of Lights (4pm-7pm)
Dec. 9-13 - Spirit Week
Dec. 17 - Dance/Drama Showcase at YMCA (7pm)
Dec. 19 - Raven Time P4/B3
Dec. 20 - Last day of classes before break
Jan. 6 - Classes Resume
Jan. 27 - Marks visible in PowerSchool
Jan. 28 - First day of Second Semester
Jan. 30 - Open House
Jan. 31 - Non-Instructional Day (no school)
In This Issue:
Fall Musical—Grease: School Edition
Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Fall/Winter Series 24/25
Winter Concert
The music team would love to invite you and your family to celebrate our Choir and Band students at this year's Winter Concert at the Jubilee Auditorium on Monday, December 2 at 7:00pm. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
YMCA Tutors Needed:
If you are a Grade 12 student in search of volunteer hours, the YMCA is looking for student math tutors to assist their peers! Students must be 16 years of age and able to support tutoring their peers in a variety of Math 10, 20, 30 course streams. If you are interested, please reach out to Mr. Roberts.
Vaping Awareness
In order to continue to support our students understand the potential health risks of vaping, we will be holding a Vaping Awareness Week the week of December 9th. This will include increased education and awareness activities for students. For learning resources from AHS, please click here.
Raven Time: Planning Forward
During our December 5th Raven Time, grade 10 and 11 students will be given materials that will support them to begin planning their next steps in learning for the Fall. Students will work with their teachers to consider how their classes have been going so far and what they would like to register in for next year. Formal registration for next year’s classes will begin in February.
Exam Schedule
The January Exam Schedule is now posted on the Exam Schedule page of the JCS website.
Student Lifetouch Photos
If you have ordered photos through Lifetouch for your students and have not received them, please have your student check in at the office. We have many packages at the office for pick up.
Fall Musical-Grease: School Edition
Tickets are now available for our upcoming Fall Musical, Grease: School Edition on Thursday, December 5th at 7pm and Friday December 6th at 2pm and 7pm. The show will be performed at the YMCA Seton Theatre. Ticket prices are $10 for students and $20 for adults and is rush seating. They can be purchased with cash in the Drama Room (1811) or at the door on the day of the performance. If you would like to pay with debit or credit, you can do so at the business office the week prior to the performances. We are so excited to show you what we have been working on this semester.
Grease is the iconic musical comedy by Warren Casey and Jim Jacobs with such songs as “Summer Nights,” “Greased Lightning” and “We Go Together.” Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fall for each other during a carefree summer fling. But when the school year begins, Danny is torn between his feelings for Sandy and his image with the Greasers and the Pink Ladies. Will they be able to rekindle their romance, or will the pressure of their peers get the better of them? We are doing the school version of Grease which has been edited for content but retains the fun spirit and songs that make Grease a favorite among rock and roll fans of all ages.
We really appreciate your support of the JCS Drama Department and hope to see you all there.
Yearbook Information
Families can now order their yearbooks directly through Jostens for $47.50 until February 2025. The yearbooks will be available for pick up at the beginning of June for those who have purchased. To avoid disappointment, order yours today!
Registered Apprenticeship Program (RAP) Fairs:
Are you interested in a paid Apprenticeship or Internship?
Upcoming CAREERS Fairs 6:00-8:30 pm:
February 19, 2025, Central Memorial High School and Career & Technology Centre
March 19, 2025, Notre Dame High School
Students, parents, and teachers are all welcome to attend!
See or email Mr. Gelfand for more information in the 3rd floor Learning Commons.
Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Fall/Winter Series 2024/2025
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in a pre-recorded and live online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and Recovery Alberta and will explore topics such as Peer Pressure, Healthy Relationships, Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Teens, and navigating Parent-Teen relationships. Acting on feedback from participants who joined us during our live online sessions over the past two years, moving forward we invite all guardians and parents to listen to the pre-recorded or live sessions at their convenience. Suggestions from the Well-Being team are listed below:
Upcoming Live Sessions:
November 28th | 10:00am-11:30am | Mental Health for Highly Sensitive Teens; Unique Struggles for those Emotional Feelers | Tracy Fields, MSW, RSW – Register Here
Pre-Recorded Sessions:
1| Adolescent Brain Development and Navigating Parent-Teen Relationships
Erin Dawson Myers
Description: In this session we will discuss the adolescent brain, how to support healthy brain development, promoting resilience, and navigating the ways that your relationship with your teen will evolve as they slowly but surely become little adults.
2| Screen Time: The Good, The Bad, The Ugly | Dr. Caroline Buzanko
Description: The effects of screen time on the developing brain. The behavioural outcomes of too much screen time and how and when technology can be beneficial.
3| Understanding Autism & ADHD to Promote Long-Term Success
Dr. Caroline Buzanko
Description: This session focuses on the complex nature of Autism and ADHD, as well as the associated strengths and challenges.
Mental Health Literacy Series (Pre-Recorded):
1| Focused and Engaged: Finding Balance through Self-Regulation |
Information Sheet Click Here
2| Sleeping Your Way to Better Mental Health |
Information Sheet Click Here
3| Behavioural Challenges of School Aged Children |
Information Sheet Click Here
Information from the Student Success Centre
Every student at JCS is enrolled in the Student Success Centre (SSC) D2L shell. Lots of valuable information will be posted there. Students are encouraged to log in and keep up to date with the available information regarding post-secondary applications, university open houses, and scholarships. Students should also review the D2L monthly calendar where various upcoming post-secondary events will be posted.
This Summer Travel, Work, and Improve your French! Join the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) Program June 28 to August 9, 2025. Ask questions at: info-SWSE@ymcagta.org or register online at: ymcagta.org/swse
Host a Youth Participating in the YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) Program. Questions or concerns visit: ymcagta.org/swse/en
Graduation 2025
The JCS Graduation date is May 15, 2025, at BMO Centre. Mark your calendars!
Important action: All graduating students need to register for a graduation ceremony cap and gown. To register go to: https://tinyurl.com/JCSGrad2025 OR scan:
More information is available on our school website and the student D2L Graduation 2025 site (coming soon).
Cravens Café
Monday:
Soup: Creamy Tomato and Ravioli
Main: Spaghetti Meatballs, Arrabiata Sauce, Garlic Toast
Pizza: Cheese
Hot Sandwich: Croque Monsieur
Tuesday
Soup: Cheese Burger
Main: Chicken Chow Mein
Yakisoba Bun
Pizza: Pepperoni (Halal)
Hot Sandwich: Chicken Banh Mi
Wednesday
Soup: Chicken Noodle
Main: Jerk Chicken, Jolof Rice, Plantain
Pizza: Salmon Burger
Hot Sandwich: Pulled Pork on Pretzel Bun
Thursday
Soup: Thai Coconut Curry
Main: Traditional Poutine/ Deep-Fried Pickle Poutine
Sesame Beef and Broccoli, Stir-Fried Rice
Pizza: Meat Lovers
Hot Sandwich: Beef Quesadilla
Friday
Soup: Cream of Mushrooms
Main: Beef Lasagne
Pizza: BBQ Chicken
Hot Sandwich: Chicken Onion Swiss Melt