| John Ware Families,
We are THRILLED to announce a very special opportunity for our grades seven and eight students coming in December. We have received funding and resources to host a Hackathon event through the support of Fair Chance Learning to provide students the opportunity to interact with Indigenous artists to promote the development of coding and computer science skills through the lens of Indigenous peoples, history, and music.
Your Voice Is Power is a program that teaches the basics of computer science and coding while engaging in discussions on the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis experience in Canada. Students participate in a day-long Hackathon focused on remixed music from Dakota Bear (who performs on-site), as well as Indigenous artists like Jayli Wolf and Samian, using EarSketch, a free online code editor available in English, French, Ojibwe, and Inuktitut. Students build valuable coding skills while reflecting on topics like residential schools, the Sixties Scoop, and the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action. The goal of Your Voice is Power is to encourage more students from diverse backgrounds to explore computer science: a 2020 report from the Conference Board of Canada estimates less than two percent of people working in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) occupations are Indigenous. Some examples of media coverage:
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| John Ware Families, We look forward to meeting with you this week during parent conferences on Thursday and Friday.
We are looking forward to meeting with families this week for our parent/teacher/student conferences. The booking link is live for families to book times to meet with their child's teaching team. Meetings will be IN PERSON unless otherwise requested, which can be completed by phone or on Teams. Families need to log in through their MyCBE/PowerSchool accounts to book times. Conferences:
Thursday, November 23 4:00-8:30 pm
Friday, November 24 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Fundraiser - link for buying wreaths, pointsettias, planters and greenery https://johnware.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home Gift card drive - Bring in cards to support families for the holidays. Languages club - Tuesdays at lunch D&D Club - Tuesdays after school
Thank you.
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| John Ware Families, We are looking forward to a short week leading into our first Fall Break November 9-14th.
We will hold our Remembrance Day Assembly at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8th, which is also Indigenous Veteran’s Day. Families are welcome to join us for the ceremony to honor veterans and current members in service. Students are asked to bring a loonie or twoonie to donate to the poppy fund on Wednesday. Donate online to the National Poppy Trust Fund: Donations to The Royal Canadian Legion Dominion Command Poppy Trust Fund can be made online to fund national Veteran support initiatives. *Dominion Command cannot issue tax receipts due to our not-for-profit status. DONATE ONLINE Student canteen now open mon-thurs @ lunch Our PE Leadership students are working alongside Ms. Donnelly and Ms. McLellan to run the student canteen. Items range from $0.50 to $1.50 Cash only, change appreciated. Drop in Math Support Thursdays @ 3:15 Is your student struggling in Math? Every Thursday from 3:15-4:00 in Rm 8 all grades have the opportunity to get one-on-one, individual math support. Students can drop in with one or two questions or stay the entire time to practice. The teachers available to help have taught all grades and can support students with any topic/concept. For more information, email Mrs. Wood-Garvey at clwoodgarvey@cbe.ab.ca communi-tea success!!
We are so grateful to the families who were able to join us for our first Communi-tea on Wednesday. Students helped prepare the learning commons for a beautiful lunch and gathering, and we enjoyed connecting with families and members from Tsuut’ina Education. We look forward to connecting again this year to come together and celebrate. Veteran’s food drive | November We are collecting food for Calgary Veterans through the month of November. Please consider donating any of these highlighted items. Please note that unfortunately, we can not accept any items that need to be refrigerated, please ensure items are non-perishable. Homerooms are participating in a challenge against other teams for a group reward for supporting the Veteran’s food drive. Urgently needed items Canned meats, canned fish, canned chili/stew, ground coffee, single serve coffee pods, coffee creamer (non-perishable), rice, pancake mix, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, baking powder, mayonnaise, cereal, crackers, granola bars, evaporated milk, vegetable oil for cooking, juice (1L), juice boxes, Ensure/Boost, dishwasher soap/pods, all purpose cleaner, dish soap, laundy soap, dryer sheets, kleenex, ziplock bags (M & L), paper towels, toilet paper, grocery cards ($10 or above) | needed items Gleuten-free products, canned oysters, salad dressing, dried potatoes, hamburger helper, olives, rice (all kinds), spices, jars of minced garlic, Mac & Cheese, pickles, BBQ sauce, pudding cups, Men’s underwear and undershirts (new) S-M-L-XL, kitchen garbage bags, cling wrap, garbage bags S-M-L-XL, Tinfoil, Q Tips, nail clippers, unscented shower gel, disinfectant wipes, antibacterial soap. |
Have a good weekend and don't forget to FALL BACK for daylight savings on Saturday evening. Thank you,
Tanis
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| John Ware Families
We are excited to welcome all families to join us for the Welcome Back BBQ on Thursday, September 21st at the school from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
| 5:30 | BBQ Starts on the back compound | | 6:00 – 6:30 | Grade 7 Team in classrooms Presentations and information sharing for grade 7 families
| | 0 – 7:00 | Grade 8 Team in classrooms Presentations and information sharing for grade 8 families | | 7:00 – 7:30 | Grade 9 Team in classrooms Presentations and information sharing for grade 9 families | | 7:30 | BBQ Ends – Clean-up help is always welcome
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Families of students on Individual Program Plans (IPPs) will receive invitations from teachers to meet on Friday, September 22 between 8:30 and 12:00 to discuss student programming needs. Not all families will require a meeting, hence will not receive an invitation to book a time. The following forms can be completed via SchoolEngage:
• Demographic Verification Form • Annual Authorization Form, which includes: o School District Use of Personal Information o Consent for CBE Use of Student Information o Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party) SchoolEngage can be accessed through your MyCBE/PowerSchool Account.
Call Out for indigenous dancers Details: Arrive in regalia by 9:00 am
Location: Fort Calgary 750 9 Ave SE
Gift card will be given to each dancer and a tent will be provided for dancers with snacks.
For more information about this event visit: http://www.calgary.ca/events/orange-shirt-day.html Please Note: There is an opportunity to dance after the event at Pokaiks: The Children Commemorative Walk & Gathering at Shaw Millenium Park at 10:30am. To Pre-register Contact:
Crystal McPherson
Expectations to Use Southland Leisure Centre
We are so fortunate to have access to Southland Leisure Centre to use for PE classes, and a safe place to hang out over lunch and after school. It is a privilege NOT a right to use this space during class and at lunch. We can lose it if students are misbehaving. You Can: - Students may sit in the seats at the tables or on the benches by the arena or on the main entrance side by the powol deck windows.
- If you move chairs, you MUST put them back when you leave. If you are the last few leaving and others haven't moved their chairs back, please do it.
- Use good language. If unsure, don't say it.
- Be helpful and respectful to all workers and patrons. If they ask you to do something or correct you, respond respectfully.
- The arena bathrooms (by the front arena door) and the bathrooms by the main front door are the ONLY washrooms students can access at lunch.
Students are not allowed: - upstairs EVER.
- on the ramp leading upstairs EVER.
- to leave messes.
- in the arena/dressing room hallways
- in the arenas
- to be disruptive and rude to patrons and staff.
AGAIN, an unlocked door or passageway is NOT an invitation to explore. Please do not ruin the school's ability to use SLC by breaking things or leaving messes in the washrooms or common areas.
Students are reminded of the following expectations for school dress: School Dress Policy
(a) appropriate for the activity (IE gym strip for PE, etc) (b) promotes safety in all activities (proper shoes, clothing, hair) (c) promotes safety and acceptance (does not promote hate, drugs or gang affiliation) (d) hats are allowed (teacher's discretion) (e) no hoods up in the school (f) no visible undergarments (g) all bags in lockers (purses, side bags, backpacks, etc.) *fire code
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| John Ware Families
We are excited to welcome all families to join us for the Welcome Back BBQ on Thursday, September 21st at the school from 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
| 5:30 | BBQ Starts on the back compound | | 6:00 – 6:30 | Grade 7 Team in classrooms Presentations and information sharing for grade 7 families | | 6:30 – 7:00 | Grade 8 Team in classrooms Presentations and information sharing for grade 7 families | | 7:00 – 7:30 | Grade 9 Team in classrooms Presentations and information sharing for grade 7 families | | 7:30 | BBQ Ends – Clean-up help is always welcome
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Families of students on Individual Program Plans (IPPs) will receive invitations from teachers to meet on Friday, September 22 between 8:30 and 12:00 to discuss student programming needs. Not all families will require a meeting, hence will not receive an invitation to book a time. The following forms can be completed via SchoolEngage:
• Demographic Verification Form • Annual Authorization Form, which includes: o School District Use of Personal Information o Consent for CBE Use of Student Information o Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party) SchoolEngage can be accessed through your MyCBE/PowerSchool Account.
Call Out for indigenous dancers Details: Arrive in regalia by 9:00 am
Location: Fort Calgary 750 9 Ave SE
Gift card will be given to each dancer and a tent will be provided for dancers with snacks.
For more information about this event visit: http://www.calgary.ca/events/orange-shirt-day.html Please Note: There is an opportunity to dance after the event at Pokaiks: The Children Commemorative Walk & Gathering at Shaw Millenium Park at 10:30am. To Pre-register Contact:
Crystal McPherson
Expectations to Use Southland Leisure Centre
We are so fortunate to have access to Southland Leisure Centre to use for PE classes, and a safe place to hang out over lunch and after school. It is a privilege NOT a right to use this space during class and at lunch. We can lose it if students are misbehaving. You Can: - Students may sit in the seats at the tables or on the benches by the arena or on the main entrance side by the powol deck windows.
- If you move chairs, you MUST put them back when you leave. If you are the last few leaving and others haven't moved their chairs back, please do it.
- Use good language. If unsure, don't say it.
- Be helpful and respectful to all workers and patrons. If they ask you to do something or correct you, respond respectfully.
- The arena bathrooms (by the front arena door) and the bathrooms by the main front door are the ONLY washrooms students can access at lunch.
Students are not allowed: - upstairs EVER.
- on the ramp leading upstairs EVER.
- to leave messes.
- in the arena/dressing room hallways
- in the arenas
- to be disruptive and rude to patrons and staff.
AGAIN, an unlocked door or passageway is NOT an invitation to explore. Please do not ruin the school's ability to use SLC by breaking things or leaving messes in the washrooms or common areas.
Students are reminded of the following expectations for school dress: School Dress Policy
(a) appropriate for the activity (IE gym strip for PE, etc) (b) promotes safety in all activities (proper shoes, clothing, hair) (c) promotes safety and acceptance (does not promote hate, drugs or gang affiliation) (d) hats are allowed (teacher's discretion) (e) no hoods up in the school (f) no visible undergarments (g) all bags in lockers (purses, side bags, backpacks, etc.) *fire code
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| SCHOOL SUPPLY SHOPPING Students in Junior High are responsible for purchasing and providing their own supplies. Materials required for options are purchased through course fees for registered classes.
- Binders 3, 2-inch binders (Humanities, SMATH & collection binder for previous units)
- Paper – lined (approx. 600 sheets)
- Paper – grid paper (graphing)
- Pencils - 2 dozen HB or mechanical (buy refill leads that fit – usually 7mm)
- Erasers (2-3)
- Pencil sharpener with collection section for shavings
- Whiteboard markers (thin) - 6 or more
- Small scissors
- Pencil case (or two – 1 for the geometry set, markers, etc.)
- Fine tipped sharpies
- Pencil crayons
- Dividers 2 packages
- Geometry set (protractor & compass)
- Calculator – basic one is fine for grades 7 & 8, grade 9 teachers will recommend type
Label your materials!!
Gym Strip
Students must change each day for gym.
- John Ware t-shirt
- Athletic bottoms (shorts, sweats, leggings, etc.)
- Athletic shoes – no boots, Crocs, sandals, etc.
Families will have the opportunity to purchase gym strip in the fall through online ordering and limited school stock.
Thank you, John Ware Staff
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| John Ware Families, Report cards are now available for families to view and download in students’ MyCBE/Powerschool Accounts.
STAFFING CHANGES | GOODBYE & WELCOME We have some people who have been a part of our John Ware family this year who are moving on to new experiences or have finished their contracts for the year. In the spring hiring rounds, we have acquired some new staff whom we want to welcome.
Farewell to: Ms. Kelly Eskerod Inclusive Education Learning Leader Mr. Ryan Sherin RT Alderman School Ms. Andrea Crecco Completing Master’s Degree in Ontario Mrs. Karen Lerner Retiring Mr. Glenn Evans Retiring
Temporary positions: Mr. Adam Ambrozy System Indgenous Education Team Ms. Andrea Romic Moving to Clarence Sansom School Mr. Mike Heney Completed contract Ms. Katelyn Friesen Completed contract
Welcome to: Ms. Andrea Bailey Teacher, The Class, LL Mr. Dan Lafferty Teacher, Humanities, LL Ms. Susan Pytka Teacher, Humanities (return from mat leave) Ms. Vanessa Munroe Indigenous Education, LL Ms. Cheyenne Henderson Teacher, Grade 7 Humanities Mr. Stephen McIntyre Teacher, Grade 7 Science/Math
The first week of school for students is BEFORE the long weekend, with grade 7s attending for the morning on August 31st, and the grade 8 & 9 students in the afternoon, with everyone coming for Friday, September 1st for our typical Friday half-day.
August 28 Office opens for 2023-24 school year 8:30-3:00 August 31 Grade 7 Students Only 8:30-11:30 am Grade 8 & 9 Students Only 1:10 – 3:10 pm September 1 All students attend 8:30 – 11:50 am (typical Friday Schedule)
Have a great summer.
Sincerely,
Tanis Greenlaw
Principal, John Ware School
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| In recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day, and in alignment with the CBE Education Plan, JOHN WARE SCHOOL acknowledges and supports the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's (TRC) Calls to Action and makes the following commitment to action for the 2023-2024 school year: Create a sense of belonging for students who self-identify as Indigenous at John Ware through the implementation of the CBE HLLF and TRC Call to Action 63iii "develop and apply intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect" (p. 5) by focusing our attention on treaty relationships.
Date: June 21, 2023
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