Important Dates
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)
Student Employment – Calaway Park
Calaway Park is proud to provide employment to a growing number of talented young performers each summer and our process to hire dancers, actors and theatre students for a summer job with us begins in January.
This is a great opportunity for summer employment that aligns with passion and talent in the Arts, and an opportunity to be involved in an artistic endeavor in the summer. We offer work experience credits through Chinook Learning Services, great wages, and free transportation to the park with our Team Member bus system. We understand the importance of school so we continue to refine a doable and flexible rehearsal period that won’t conflict with other extra-curricular activities.
All audition information is updated at www.calawaypark.com in the Employment section under “Auditions” and we are accepting registrations starting January 1 for our February auditions.
For more information, please contact Chris Thompson, Entertainment Director or Mr. Gelfand.
Spirit Week - December 9 to 13 - Random prizes given out for participating students!
Monday – WINTER WONDERLAND (Wear blue & white)
Tuesday – Holiday Movie Day (Dress up with your friends as holiday movie characters)
Wednesday – Matching Set Day (Wear the same colour hoodie/sweatpants)
Thursday – Throwback Day (Show off your best throwback outfit)
Friday – Pajama & Teddy Day (Wear Pajamas, slippers, and bring a stuffed toy)
Vaping Awareness
Throughout the week of December 9th, we will be increasing our efforts to engage students and families in an awareness of the risks of vaping. This will include conversations, educational activities, and awareness activities for students. For learning resources from AHS, please click here.
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 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 sessions at their convenience.
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.
YMCA Summer Work Student Exchange (SWSE) Program
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: Minestrone
Main: Blackened Chicken and Alfredo Pasta
Pizza: Cheese
Hot Sandwich: Grilly Philly Beef Melt
Tuesday
Soup: Wonton
Main: Ginger Beef with Rice
Pizza: Pepperoni Pizza
Hot Sandwich: Butter Chicken Naan Wrap
Wednesday
Soup: Lasagna
Main: Nashville Style Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Spirals
Beef Dip, Fries
Pizza: Pierogi
Hot Sandwich: Cod Po’ Boy
Thursday
Soup: Tuscan Sausage & Potato
Main: Chicken Fingers and Fries
Mac & Cheese Hot Dog
Pizza: BBQ Chicken
Hot Sandwich: Jerk Chicken
Friday
No food service