Dear Families & Caregivers,
We hope everyone had a fantastic Fall Break and that you were able to enjoy some time with family and friends. The weather is changing now and as mornings get colder please remind your students that our front doors open at 8am. We see a lot of students nice and early but want to remind them so as the weather changes, students are prepared.
Our School/Parent Advisory Council AGM is taking place on Tuesday, November 25th at 4pm. If you are interested in learning more about the school and becoming part of this council, we would love to see you at the meeting! We meet in the conference room so if you are interested just pop into the office and our front office staff will direct you where to go.
As we settle back into the routine, we have been getting a lot of adjustments to previous dates. Please ensure that you take a look below at the Important Dates Ahead as changes are still happening – update those calendars!
Sincerely,
Jack James Admin
JJ Menu this coming week:
Monday: Cheese filled Ravioli baked in Florentine & tomato sauce w/ focaccia stick
Soup – Mulligatawny Soup
Tuesday: Beef Dip & Fries
Salad – Pad Thai rice noodle salad w/ chicken or shrimp
Wednesday: Smoked Farmers Sausage & perogies
Soup – Beef barley vegetable soup
Thursday: Assorted pizzas
Friday: Funky Waffle Friday w/ toppings
Important Dates Ahead
November 17th-21st Spirit Week (see below for details)
November 24th Term 2 Starts
November 25th School Council AGM @ 4pm
November 28th Parent Guardian Conferences (Online)
December 5th School Photo RETAKES
December 10th Indigenous Family Night (4:30-6:30pm)
December 15th-19th Spirit Week – Details coming soon!
December 19th Holiday Breakfast
Dec 20th-Jan 4th Winter Break
January 5th Classes Resume
Things to note:
Spirit Week November 17-21
Join us in celebrating spirit week next week – See below for the list of themes!
Monday: Pajama Day
Tuesday: Twin Day
Wednesday: Crazy Hair Day
Thursday: Hat Day
Friday: Teachers as Students, Students as Teachers
Lifetouch Photo Information
Families can now access photos using their student ID number.
Steps: Go to www.mylifetouch.ca
Sign in or create an account
Select “Student ID” tab
Enter student information to view photos
*Please note that photo retakes will be happening on December 5th
Diploma Exams
Alberta Education has cancelled the January 2026 diploma examinations. Students will be automatically exempted. Students who choose not to write at a later date will receive their school- awarded mark as their final official course mark. A notation will be added to transcripts confirming that no diploma exam was written. This ensures there is no impact on students’ ability to graduate or transition into post-secondary programs.
More information regarding diploma exams is available on the Alberta Education Website: https://www.alberta.ca/diploma-exams-overview.
GRADitude Registration Now Open
Youth Central and Trellis partner to provide students with free dresses, suits, and personal care items for graduation. The GRADitude Registration form is now open. If you are graduating in 2026, you can find more information and the link to register here: https://youthcentral.com/graditude/
The Alex Community Health Bus
Did you know The Alex Community Health Bus stops by Jack James and Forest Lawn High School? Did you know that they send a mental health counsellor a few times a month to help with mental health support and referrals? For more information on how to access these supports please stop by Guidance.