Dear John Ware Families,
This coming week marks our recognition of the efforts of Canadians who have contributed to the safety of others through service. We will hold our Remembrance Day Assembly on Thursday morning at 10:30 am in the gym to acknowledge both Indigenous Veterans Day (Tuesday, November 8) and Remembrance Day (November 11).
Students who participate in Cadets, Scouts, Guides, etc. are encouraged to wear their uniforms for the assembly.
Illness: Please phone the school Absence Line (403) 777-7930 ext. 1 to report absences. We are trying to track illness rates and appreciate families taking the time to contact the school to share the reason for absence.
Grade7 & 8 Field Trips this week: Due to the significant shift in weather, the grade 7 & 8 field trips have been postponed to the spring. Payments made for the field trip can stay on your account for the spring.
Grade 9 Vaccinations | November 22/22
Teaching from nurses – Tuesday, November 8
Question & answer with nurses – Friday, November 18
Vaccinations – Tuesday, November 22
Any students in grades 7 & 8 will have opportunities to receive missed vaccines later in the school year.
Fees Posted for Courses | MyCBE/PowerSchool
Course fees for students have been posted to PowerSchool and are available for payment. Families can make partial payments over time to support any financial needs. Please contact the school if you have any questions related to student fees.
Further information can be found on our Waiver Insite page.
Central Fee Waivers for Welcome Centre Families
For the 2022-23 school year, Central Fee Waivers are automatically applied to new families who register through the Welcome Centre as Refugee Claimants or under the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET). The waiver covers central school fees for the 2022-23 school year, including:
· Transportation Fee – Yellow Bus (N/A for John Ware)
· Music Instrument Rental Fee
· Lunch Supervision Fee (N/A for John Ware)
· Student Supplies Fee (N/A for John Ware – students bring their own supplies)
For subsequent years, families must submit the application by completing the form through their MyCBE account, or by requesting assistance from the school.
Further information can be found on our Waiver Insite page.
School Council | Dates for meetings
School council meetings will be hosted in person and on Teams to allow families flexibility to participate in learning about the school, events, and opportunities to advise on decisions and support the enhancement of learning.
Meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm.
November 5, 2022 December – no meeting
January 11, 2023 February 1, 2023
March 1, 2022 April 5, 2023
May 3, 2022 June – no meeting
We have received notification we will receive a date for our next casino in Q2 2023. We are looking for a casino coordinator and will require volunteers to help with this important financial support for our school.
Let's hear from you! | communication
Have an idea? Special skill? Want to know more about specific topics or ideas? We are looking to hear from families to bring topics for discussion, learning, and ways to get involved.
Do you have a special talent for organizing? Are you willing to help out with special activities? Do you have a penchant for making great ways for families to learn about what is happening in the school? Please let us know so we can figure out what our families want/need from our upcoming meetings and ways to participate in the school.
Email tmgreenlaw@cbe.ab.ca and johnwareparentcouncil@gmail.com
Fun Lunch | Ongoing fundraiser
Students can order fun lunches on Wednesdays through Healthy Hunger. A portion of the cost goes to the school in support of purchasing food for students requiring additional snacks and food.
Nov 9 Tim Hortons Nov 16 Chopped Leaf
Nov 23 Mary Brown's Chicken Nov 30 Subway
