No school for students Friday, October 20 – Non-Instructional Day

Lifetouch student photo retakes coming up on October 23

Student Conferences Oct 19 & Oct 20

Parent-Teacher Conferences Thursday October 19 (In-Person) and Friday October 20 (Virtual)

• Appointment bookings will be open starting tomorrow, Friday, October 13 at 8:00AM and will remain open until 4:00 PM Wednesday, October 18 – MyCBE
• If you don’t have a MyCBE acccount, please see Instructions to create an account.
• Thursday October 19th Conferences are from 4:00 to 8:00PM IN PERSON at JGD
• Friday October 20th Conferences will be from 8:00AM to 2:00PM

VIRTUAL. Instructions to prepare for the Virtual Conferences using Microsoft Teams are provided Here

• To ensure appointments aren’t missed, it is recommended appointments are booked spaced out and not back-to-back times.
• If you are unable to access your account, please contact your student’s teacher directly via email, please see our School Website for our staff emails.

Vaping

As a reminder to students and families: Anyone found vaping on school property will receive a ticket under Education Act which will result in a fine and a mandatory court appearance. Additionally, students will also receive school based consequences which could include suspension.

JGD Casino Fundraiser

Please consider signing up for one of the fundraising spots. Nov. 21 and Nov. 22 at Ace Casino. No experience is necessary for the roles. You will learn when you get there. Once you sign up more info will be given to you before the dates. You must stay for the whole shift. Free meal given when volunteering. You can work more than one shift but only one position. Thanks. Any questions please e-mail.

JGD Casino Fundraiser sign up genius

REMINDER: School Engage (Demographic Verification and Annual Authorization required)

Student demographic verification is required each and every school year. If you have not verified your demographic information for the 2023-24 school year, please log in to your SchoolEngage account and verify your student’s information. Technical support/instructions are available here.

Annual authorizations requiring parent consent are also required for the 2023-24 school year. These are: CBE Use of Student Information: outlines instances when we would like to share student information publically in our day to day work. Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party): provides information pertaining to including students in media events where images may be recorded and used by the third party.

From Student Services

Important Grade 12 announcement!!!!!!!! Students are encouraged to attend these information sessions as they will assist in the admissions and application processes. Final university visit: University of Calgary 8 AM October 25 learning commons.

Artist Spotlight

The Leadership in the Arts (LITA) students put on their first Lunchbox Showcase of the year. There were exciting presentations that took place, from the Jazz Band playing several catchy and upbeat songs, to the visual Art exhibition of Markus Schultz and finally a screening of the animated graphic novel, “The Secret Path”. Great work everyone!

We look forward to next month’s Showcase taking place on October 26.

Attention Football Fans

Admission will now be required for Football Games at Shouldice. Admission fees go directly to paying for on site security at our football games. Admission for football games at Shouldice can be paid at the gate by debit or cash:

• Students with their school ID card present will be charged $2 to gain access to their school’s game only.
• If you are a student attending a game of a rival school and your school is not playing that game, you will be charged $5 for admission.
• All other spectators will be charge $5 for entrance to any football game.
• Children 11 years old and younger will gain entrance free.
• Admission is only for one game and does not transfer between games at Shouldice fields.

Athletics Schedule

Area	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Athletics/	Jr G Vball	Jr G VBall		Jr B VBall	Football	Cross
FACTS	Away	Away	Away	@	Country
Events	@ NTHS	@ OLOTR 6:30	@ HWWHS	Hellard	Provincials
	5:00	Jr B VBall	5:00	V NTHS	@ Trochu
		away	Sr B VBall	5:00
		@ St M de P	Away
		6:30	@ HWWHS
		Sr B VBall	6:30
		Away	Sr G VBall
		@ St M de P	Home
		5:00	V LBBHS 5:00

Career Fair

*NEW* All in for Youth Success Coach

Diefenbaker is pleased to introduce our new All in For Youth Success Coach: Tyler Phillips

“I'm here as a resource and mentor to help you navigate the high school experience and prepare for the exciting journey that lies ahead. Whether you need academic support, college & career planning, guidance in personal matters/someone to talk to, assistance with nutrition and food, access to resources, help with transportation or financial advice, I'm dedicated to ensuring that you have the support and advice you need to succeed academically and personally.

Located in Rm 224 (located through Rm 222) for self referral or through the Guidance Counsellors.

Child & Youth Well-Being: A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health.

Click here to learn more:

Child and Youth Well-Being:
A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians

CBE educators believe that parents and guardians can inspire their kids to make healthy lifestyle choices and increase protective factors – in order to do so, they need the right tools and information.

Well-being is a precondition for learning. As our understanding of student well-being continues to evolve, it is important for those that support children and youth to stay up to date on the same information so everyone can support student success. The intention of the series is to advance student well-being by raising family and caregiver’s understanding of a variety of health-related topics. Thank you for your time and consideration to join us.

Winter Travel 15

Please see Mr. Masikewich in the PE office

3 Credit Course; This course focus on experiential learning and best practices for winter travel in mountain environments with an overarching goal of youth engagement in stewardship

General Winter Travel 15 Course Information

• Winter Travel 15 is a locally developed course offered by Canadian Rockies Public Schools
• Winter Travel 15 is open to students in Grade 10-12.
• This is a 3-credit course with approximately 75 hours of instruction.
• Winter Travel 15 can accommodate up to 40 students.
• No prerequisite courses are necessary but please be aware that it is a prerequisite for this course that students be able to downhill ski or snowboard a green level run.
• Students without prior experience on downhill skis or snowboard should take a lesson(s) prior to the program.
• All students participating in the program will also take a lesson (included) with professional CSIA Ski Instructors on the first day of the program.
• This course involves full days of activity in an outdoor environment so a basic level of physical fitness is also recommended.
• Students are also expected to provide their own outdoor clothing and winter footwear suitable for the winter activities.
• Link: https://olc.crps.ca/programs/winter-travel