Dear Families & Caregivers,
Just a quick reminder that there is no school today! We are looking forward to seeing many of you online this morning. If you have not booked an interview and would like one, please call the office this morning (403) 248-4054 so our office staff can help.
Please ensure that you take a look below at the Important Dates Ahead as changes are still happening – update those calendars. Stay warm and enjoy the snow today!
Sincerely,
Jack James Admin
JJ Menu this coming week:
Monday: Chicken fettuccine alfredo w/ garlic bread
Soup – Chicken Noodle
Tuesday: Beef Burrito
Salad – Cobb Salad
Wednesday: Butter chicken w/ Naan bread, basmati rice & papadums
Appetizer– Kabobs on rice, kachumber salad & Naan
Thursday: Quesadillas w/ sour cream and salsa
Salad – Mango, barley chicken salad
Friday: Toasted bagel & cream cheese w/ scrambled eggs
Important Dates Ahead
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
December 20th-January 4th Winter Break
January 5th Classes Resume
Things to note:
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.