Lifetouch student photo retakes October 23.

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. 21st and Nov. 22nd 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.

• JGD Casino Fundraiser sign up genius

Grad 2024

The student branch of the graduation planning committee will begin meeting in mid-November. Students will have the opportunity to be involved in bringing together our ceremony and reception celebrations! At this stage students and families should be focussed on ensuring they are on-track to meet the requirements for Graduation. Please see the JGD Website and/or the Grad 2024 D2L Shell for students for complete info.minimum of 100 credits

• 30 Level English
• 30 Social Studies
• 20 Level Math
• 20 Science
• Phys Ed 10
• 10 CTS or Fine Arts credits
• Two additional 30 Level credits

Upcoming Dates

• Graduation DAY - June 7 2024
• Grad Gown Measurements in TA: Wednesdays in November
• First Grad List posted after November Report Card

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 25th learning commons

Artist Spotlight

Selina V is a Grade 12 student that is passionate about the performing arts. She is an actress that has taken part in the previous two school plays; most notably are her roles Grempkin, Mack, Sanchez, and Fighting Prawn in Peter and the Starcatcher last year.

Selina’s personal voice shines through in all of the characters she portrays. She does this by putting her own unique spin on a character’s behaviour and habits, basing them off of her own. Before coming to Diefenbaker, her theater experience only consisted of musical performances from middle school. Despite her lack of experience, she exhibits a passion for being on stage with her fellow actors, which is demonstrated by her striking stage presence during her performances. Along with being an actress, Selina has been a prominent member of Diefenbaker’s Jazz and Concert Choir. She has taken a vocal leadership role in the soprano section. She can often be heard singing the higher parts in the choral repertoire, as well as doing the occasional solo every now and then. Selina has received multiple awards for her devotion to the performing arts, being named the Most Outstanding Choir Student in grades 10 and 11, as well as receiving the Fine Arts Award for Drama 10.

All of Selina’s performances, whether in theatre or choir, are fueled by the unbridled joy she feels on stage and her passion to share that same feeling with her audience.

Keep it up, Selina!

Forms 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.

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

Area	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Athletics/ FACTS Events	Life Touch Retakes	Sr B VBall Home V SWCHS 5:00 Jr B VBall Home V SWCHS 6:30 Sr G VBall Away V QEHS 5:00	U of C visit 8:00 LRC	Sr G VBall Home V St Tim’s 5:00 Lunchbox Showcase	Football @ Stampeder Quarter Finals 4:30 Jr Volleyball @ JGD Tournament 12:00 – 8:00	Jr Volleyball @JGD Tournament 8:00 – 4:00

Career Fair

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