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Principal’s Message—Mme Marla Tonita
Bonjour, bon re-
tour, et bienvenue! Wow,
the first days of school
have gone by so quickly,
as we have been welco-
ming both new and re-
turning students into our
school! With only 3 days
of school the first week
and 4 days of school last
week, we are looking
forward to getting into the
routine of things in the
weeks to come!
Along with our
new students and families,
we also welcome several
new staff members this
year. We are so pleased to
have the following new
teachers join our school:
Mme LaBrie: 9E
(teaching mostly gr 9
French Immersion math et
sciences)
Miss Jensen: 9D
(teaching mostly gr 9 Eng-
lish math and science)
Mme Manseau:
7E (teaching mostly gr 7
French Immersion math et
sciences)
Mr. Leeb: 8C
(teaching mostly gr 8 Eng-
lish math and science)
We will be holding an in-
formal Meet the Teacher
Evening on Tuesday, Sep-
tember 15 from 5:30-7
p.m. where parents are
welcome to drop by, wan-
der through the school, and
meet the teachers. We
recognize that parents are
so incredibly important in
all aspects of their chil-
dren’s lives, and this cer-
tainly includes their school
lives. We encourage you
to communicate regularly
with our teachers regarding
your children, as with open
communication, students
feel much more comforta-
ble at school and achieve
so much more!
As part of the
Meet the Teacher Evening,
we will also be holding a
brief information session
regarding our new FLEX
programming. If you are
interested in learning about
what we mean by FLEX
and how it will affect your
children, please feel free to
join us at 6:30 p.m!
Following the
Meet the Teacher Evening,
all parents are also invited
to join the first School
Council meeting of the
2015-2015 school year.
This is a great opportunity
to meet other parents in the
school, to learn about vari-
ous aspects of education in
our school as well as local-
ly and provincially, to have
input into what is dis-
cussed at these meetings,
and to have your voices
heard. All are welcome at
7:30 pm, Tuesday, Sep-
tember 15 in our staff
room!
On vous souhaite
une année merveilleuse!
We wish each of
our students and families a
wonderful fall and a fabu-
lous school year!
SEPTEMBER / SEPTEMBRE 2015
Mission:
To empower students
to reach their poten-
tial through quality
learning opportunities.
Vision:
ÉJELS is a school
community that hon-
ours a strong pedagog-
ical foundation and
that fosters an empa-
thetic and productive
learning environment
through innovation and
teamwork.
Parent Council/PAA
2
Picture Day 3
School Staff 4
School Year at a Glass
5
FLEX 6
School Calendar 7
School Emergency Program
8-11
Inside this issue:
SABRE SCOOP École J .E . Lapoin te School
4801 - 55 Ave. Beaumont, AB T4X 1K2 Phone: 780-929-5977 Fax: 780 -929-5258
Web page h t tp ;//e je ls .b lackgold .ca Off ice email : je lof f ice@blackgold .ca
THE
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Instructional resource fees provide students with all textbooks and reference materials for a
modest charge. Students are responsible for loss or unnecessary damage to school property in-
cluding textbooks.
Invoices will be sent home with students this week.
If you have already made payment please disregard the invoice.
Grade 7—9 students $125.00
Instructional Resource fees are due by:
September 30th, 2015.
Welcome back!! We look forward to meeting you and answering
any questions you may have on Meet The Teacher Night coming up
on September 15th. Please stop by and say Hi! Also our AGM will
be held right after starting at 7:30 pm in the staff room. Every-
one is welcome to join us. We still have a few positions on the ex-
ecutive to fill. Please consider joining if you can. It's a great op-
portunity to meet other parents and get to know our staff here
at J.E Lapointe school.
Maggie Courchane—Chair
School Fees
Parent Council / Parent Advisory Association
Black Gold School Division has revamped their school emergency protocols to ensure the safety
of our students and staff. Through the assistance of the Hour Zero School Emergency pro-
gram, protocols and procedures have been well-defined to build a culture of preparedness in an
event of an emergency. Throughout the year, we will be practicing a variety of functional proto-
cols to ensure the safety of all.
September: On-Alert, Emergency Evacuation, Lock-Down
October: Emergency Evacuation
Attached to this newsletter is a summary of the Emergency Response
terminology.
School Emergency Program
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École J.E. Lapointe is a scent sensitive school. We have students and staff
members who have severe reactions (bronchoconstriction) that result in
breathing difficulty, swelling of the throat and vocal cords, as well as diz-
ziness, itchy eyes and headaches. Bronchoconstriction is caused by expo-
sure to perfumes, air fresheners, bug spray, sun screen, and other heavily
scented products such as hair sprays, gels and deodorants. Canada’s
SPEIACE, suggests that ‘fragrance users are strongly encouraged to be
courteous and respectful in their use of fragrance and to keep the fra-
grance within their personal “scent circle”, about an arm’s length away.’
We would ask that you ensure that your child is not wearing any form of
these strong scents that could trigger these reactions. Your cooperation in
educating your family with regard to this matter is greatly appreciated.
Scent Sensitive School
Last spring, three brave French Immersion students partici-
pated in the Concours d’art oratoire, a French-language speech arts competition at École Coloniale Estates School. Emma Cooper, Natalie Horvat, and Stuart MacLellan chose the topics for their speeches, which they presented to an audience of students, teachers, and judges. Congratulations to Emma, Natalie, and Stuart for their brave contribution, and to Natalie for placing as one of three winners of the competition. Bravo!
Concours d’art oratoire,
Picture Day Student and Staff Picture Day will be on Friday, October 2nd. Be
sure to wear bright colors and it is recommended that students do
not wear green.
Hot Lunch Information about our Hot Lunch program will be available
later this month.
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2015-2016 Class Teacher Home-
rooms Email
7A Mrs. D. Dorash 103 [email protected]
7B Mr. B Bohun 116 [email protected]
7C Mrs. J. Nessel 126/237 [email protected]
7D Mrs. J. Duru 114 julie [email protected]
7E Immersion Mme Sandra Manseau (Melancon) 115 [email protected]
7F Immersion Mlle A. Lawrence 125 [email protected]
8A Mrs. MJ Buzak 102 [email protected]
8B Mrs. K. DeBoer 111 [email protected]
8C Mr. Jared Leeb 118 [email protected]
8D Immersion Mme V. Malko-Montereosa 123 [email protected]
8E Immersion M. M. Morin 124 [email protected]
9A Mr. S. Slade 109 [email protected]
9B Mrs. PJ Gabriel 112 [email protected]
9C Mrs. K. Kay 104 [email protected]
9D Ms Brenna Jensen 117 [email protected]
9E Immersion Mme Marie-Claude LaBrie 119 [email protected]
9F Immersion Mme K. Stewart 113 [email protected]
General Staff
Counselor Mrs. L. Gervais [email protected]
Home Economics Mrs. J. Nessell [email protected]
Music/Band Mrs. V. Baron [email protected]
Phys Ed Coordinator Mr. C. Mistol [email protected]
Learning Support Ms. B. Collett [email protected]
Technical Education Mr. D. Helgren [email protected]
Principal Mme M. Tonita [email protected]
Assistant Principal Mr. D. Helgren [email protected]
Support Staff
Head Secretary Mrs. K. Kuppe [email protected]
Secretaries Mrs. S. LeBlanc/Mrs. P. Jenkins/
Mrs. S. Glenn
Library Clerk Mrs. S. Kotyk [email protected]
Education Assistant Mrs. J Jenkins
Education Assistant Mrs. L. Lewis
Education Assistant Mrs. N. Powers
Education Assistant Mrs. T. Warrack
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2015 – 2016
September 2 First Day of Classes (full day) February 4 & 5 Teachers’ Convention
September 7 Labour Day February 15 Family Day
September 18 Staff Planning & Development March 4 Staff Planning & Development
October 12 Thanksgiving Day March 24 Professional Development Day
October 13 Staff Planning & Development March 25 Good Friday
November 11 Remembrance Day March 28-April 1 Spring Break
November 12 Mid Term Break April 4 Classes Resume
November 13 Mid Term Break April 22 Staff Planning & Development
November 27 PD Day May 20 Staff Planning & Development
Dec. 21 – Jan. 1 Christmas Break May 23 Victoria Day
January 4 Classes Resume June 28 Last Day of Classes
January 29 Staff Planning & Development
School Year at a Glance
Early Dismissal:
Early dismissal for staff meetings will be at 2:17 p.m. on the following Wednesdays
throughout the year: October 7, November 4, December 2, 2015, January 6,
February 3, March 2, April 6, May 4 and June , 2016.
Sabres Support The Run for the Cure!
After a year off, our team of Sabres will be returning to the CIBC Run for the Cure in hopes of
making a difference. On Sunday, October 4th, our team, #SabresSquad, will run or walk 5km to
raise funds for breast cancer research.
This year’s event, more than any other, is a student-driven initiative. It was our students who ap-
proached (and pressured) staff to organize this event. We are proud to see that the students of
École J.E. Lapointe School are ethical citizens with strong character, and are looking to make a
positive change for all of us.
If you are interested in donating to the team and helping us reach our modest goal of $1500,
please visit http://goo.gl/ZfzfLr.
Run for the Cure
What is Flex? Why Flex?
Flex offers additional instructional time for students which is FLEXible because
students choose what area they need to focus on. FLEX supports the core content
learning, complementary learning and the diverse learning needs of our students.
Every Day 3, Periods 3,4,5
Sessions may be offered for 1, 2, or all three of the blocks with enrolment limits put on sessions
Students may only be allowed to spend a certain number of blocks in the same session in some cases ie:
Math only 2 out of 3 blocks
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A) Offered each Flex session:
Core Subject Specific Rooms
French Immersion Room
Technology Access
Collaborative Space
Quiet Space
New at École J.E. Lapointe this year—”FLEX”
FLEX Opportunities
B) Offered periodically for one
or more weeks at a time
Band support/practice
Other Electives support ex.
Foods/Fashion/ Construction/
Art/Drama/
Fitness/Activity
Enhanced Curriculum offerings
Field Trips
ALSO
Social Justice Events
Assemblies
Special Presentations/Guests
School events – science fair, career
day, cultural activities
Orientation activities – ie: grade 7
and grade 10
FLEX Structure
FLEX Organization
Students sign up using a Centralized Google Form
Student-decision vs teacher-decision as much as possible
Students will have a Flex Journal in which they write their goals for each session weekly
Believe it asnd you will see it
Look for Possibilities
The EJELS SWAT team is beginning its third year of student involvement. This group has been formed to focus its efforts in the area of promoting positive physi-cal and mental health for students and our school community. The SWAT team is made up of students from grades 1-9 who will promote , educate, facilitate and sponsor activities that foster wellness. The SWAT Team will meet monthly dur-ing FLEX (the first day 3 of each month, following our monthly assembly). This student led group will help determine the direction the SWAT team takes in the areas of physical and mental health. Come and be a part of this amazing oppor-tunity to personally make a difference!
S-W-A-T
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