May 27 to 31, 2024
May 27 to 31, 2024
JJN Mission
Excellence in Learning through Faith, Relationships and Engagement
JJN Motto: Echo the Spirit
JJN Mascot: Echo the Dolphin
SCHOOL NEWS
This Week at JJN:
May 27 - Word-a-Thon last day to bring money in
May 27-June 7 - Alien Inline Skating
May 27 - Grade 6 Camp Warwa
May 28 - Word-a-Thon assembly to announce money raised and rewards
May 29 - Grade 5 Field Trip to Elk Island
May 30 - Grade 2 Field Trip Children's Festival
May 30 - Word-A-Thon Reward Day
May 31 - Grade 6 Market
May 31 - Grade 3 In School Field Trip Code Ninja
Upcoming Events:
All past Parent WAAGS are posted on our JJN website - LINK
June 3 - Grade 6 Immunizations
June 4 - Track and Field Day Grades 4-6
June 7 - Hot Lunch (Pizza Hut)
June 7 - Tie-Dye and/or Crazy Hair Day
June 10 - PD Day/No School
June 12 - Grade 4 Field Trip to Fort Edmonton Park
June 17 - District Track and Field Meet
June 20 - Grade 6 Social PAT Exam
June 20 - Kindergarten Farewell at 6:00pm
June 21 - National Indigenous People Day/Soap Stone School Activity
June 21 - Hot Lunch (Dairy Queen)
June 24 - Grade 3 Field Trip Valley Zoo
June 24 - Last Day of Kindergarten
June 24 - Kona Ice Coming for Kindergarten
June 25 - Grade 6 Science PAT Exam
June 25 - Fun Day Grades 1-3
June 25 - Kona Ice for Grades 1-6
June 26 - Year End Liturgy 11:15am
June 26 - Grade 6 Farewell 1:30pm
June 27 - Grade 2 Bowling Field Trip
June 27 - Last Day of Classes Grade 1-6
Track and Field Subway Lunch Sign Up
If you wish for your child to have subway delivered at Track Day, you can sign up on the healthy hunger website below, under School Council, to order. It will be available till Wednesday, May 29th.
2024 JJ Nearing Word-a-Thon:
Families and Friends of JJN are excited to present our final fundraiser of the school year, the 2024 JJN Word-a-Thon! This fundraiser was wildly successful last year and we hope to make it an even bigger success this year! All proceeds for this fundraiser will go directly towards our playground fund which currently sits at $28,216.83.
How it works:
On Wednesday, May 15th, teachers will hand out a word list and pledge form. Children are encouraged to practice sounding out and spelling the words at home. Students can collect pledges from their family and friends to support their efforts for the word-a-thon. This could be by a flat donation or a dollar amount per word. On Wednesday, May 22nd, students will write the test in their classroom and will be sent home with their test marked. This is an excellent chance for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, etc. to celebrate your child’s success and collect the pledged money. All pledge forms with money collected needs to be returned to the school by no later than Monday, May 27th to ensure your money is added to the school’s grand total. There are school and class incentive prizes which will be revealed at an assembly on May 28th.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Kaitlyn at friendsofjjn@gmail.com.
Order Your Yearbook Today!
It's not too late! The 2023-24 yearbook is available for purchase through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. Deadline to purchase one is May 31, 2024.Yearbooks are finalized over the summer and are delivered in October of the upcoming school year.
We still have a few 2022-2023 yearbooks for sale in the office. If you are interested in purchasing last year's yearbook please contact the office.
Student Registration is Open
New and returning student registration for the 2024-2025 school year is open. Please log into your PowerSchool Parent Portal to register, the link to the registration form is in the left hand menu bar. Registering early helps us to plan for the upcoming year.
Recreation Academy Registration
Registration is open for students who will be entering grades 4-6 in the 2024-2025 school year. This year Sports & Rec Academy will be using an online registration form through the PowerSchool Parent Portal. In the PowerSchool Parent Portal under School Fees and Forms and then under your child’s name there will be a store front button that can access the registration form.
SCHOOL COUNCIL & FAMILIES AND FRIENDS OF JJN
JJN School Council
Ashley Dascavich - School Council Chair @ jjnearingschoolcouncil@gmail.com
School Council minutes available on the JJN website.
School Council for 24/25 - Consider joining this dynamic group of volunteers
The School Council (S.C.) Executive Council Election Meeting in April filled two positions. Remaining positions will be voted on at the September AGM. Please consider joining our School Council:
School Council Executive for 24/25:
Chair - vacant
Vice-Chair - vacant
Secretary - Beinta Hansen-Wong
Committees:
Partners in Prayer - Grace Kully
Compassionate Friends - vacant
Yearbook - (current: Roland Borosiu) (TBA) extra volunteers needed
Major Projects Committee - Playground - vacant
S.C. AGM and elections for any remaining positions - September, 2024
Families and Friends of J. J. Nearing
Kaitlyn Boyko - President of JJN F & F
Email: friendsofjjn@gmail.com.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ffofjjnearing
Instagram :https://instagram.com/ffofjjn
PARENT INFORMATION
Hot Lunch Program
The deadline to order is always 5 days prior. If you have any questions or issues with ordering, please email Carly at hotlunchjjn@gmail.com.
Partners in Prayer
If you are interested in joining, please contact Grace at gracekully2@gmail.com. All faiths welcome.
DIVISION NEWS
NEW: Super Cool Summer School
Explore, create, learn and have fun this summer!
Registration is open for super cool summer school! It’s for grade 1-8 students from St. Albert Public Schools and GSACRD students, and there is something for everyone. This year, Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools will host the program, which will operate from Sister Alphonse Academy (1 Joyal Way).
For more information and to register: https://www.summerschool.gsacrd.ab.ca/summer-school-registration-form
Save the Date: GSACS Education Foundation Charity Golf Tournament
Dear Parents,
We invite you to the GSACS Education Foundation Charity Golf Tournament on June 21, 2024. This exciting event is a fantastic opportunity to support our students and contribute to their educational journey.
Event Details:
- Date: June 21, 2024
- Registration Deadline: June 11, 2024
Funds from this event go directly towards student grants and scholarships, providing valuable financial support for our students each year.
Join us for a day of golf, fun, and community spirit, all while making a difference in the lives of our students. To register, please visit here.
Thank you for your continued support!
COMMUNITY INFORMATION
Alberta Health Services
Child and Youth Development - Free webinar series
https://myhealth.alberta.ca/healthtopics/pediatric-rehabilitation
NEW: ERLC Sessions for Parents
The Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium offers courses for Parents, including:
- Resolve to Improve Communication in your Family
- Navigating Challenges Together: Positive Behaviour Strategies
- Social Emotional Learning for Elementary
- Social Emotional Learning Grades 7-12
- Where did my calm go?
- Do you feel lucky to be your child's parent?
- The four seasons of wellness
- Approaching may mindfully
- When things don't go as planned