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2022

Manners Matter: Be a Good Passenger

Posted on May 9 2022

This week's manner* is to 'Be a Good Passenger" - saying Hello and Thank you and making polite conversation with the driver are all ways to show your appreciation for the ride you are getting! Even if…

Pitch In!

Posted on April 25 2022

Our "Modern Manner" for this week* is "Pitch In" :  "This tip is important in your own home and in the homes of others... "Don't be the one sitting while other people are working... "Ask what you can…

Manners Matter!

Posted on April 11 2022

You may have heard that our school has started a focus on Brooke Romney's book "52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens". We are highlighting one manner every week, with a few minutes of discussion in class…

Quarter 4 Options

Posted on April 7 2022

Can you believe we're almost to the last quarter of the year?  New option classes will be chosen the week of April 11-14 and will begin after Easter break, April 25.  CLICK HERE to see the class choices. 

2021

BOOK FAIR IS BACK!

Posted on November 16 2021

BOOK FAIR IS BACK! You can shop in person OR online this year! Thursday, December 2-Tuesday December 7. Here's a sneak peek at just some of what will be available: https://virtualbookfairs.scholastic.ca/pages/5151358…

Remembrance Cranes

Posted on November 10 2021

Why are Spring Glen Junior High students folding paper cranes this November? While talking about Orange Shirt Day and residential schools back in September, we learned that some Japanese Canadians have…

Final week activities

Posted on June 14 2021

Here's the run down for our final week: Monday June 14: regular classes, finish assignments, etc. Tuesday June 15: Student Council activity day at Spring Glen Park. A small lunch will be provided, but…

Garden box project

Posted on May 7 2021

We are so impressed with our construction kids! We got a total of 14 garden boxes built in just three days. We had all hands on deck to try to get them done due to the announcement of online school, and…

Online school time tables

Posted on May 6 2021

Click here for each grade's timetable. Online timetables May 2021

How to connect with school while you're at home

Posted on May 6 2021

Schedule  All students are expected to follow the same time table as usual, minus gym and options (unless specifically arranged). Plan on reading during SNIB. Flex time will be used for extra help, working…

Easter Break

Posted on April 1 2021

We hope everyone enjoys Spring Break, beginning Friday April 2 and ending Sunday April 11. See you back on Monday April 12!

Logging into PowerSchool

Posted on March 18 2021

Did you know you can check grades, attendance, assignments, and fee balances any time by logging into PowerSchool?  We are not sending home paper report cards this term, so now is a great time to try…

Pink Shirt Day

Posted on February 24 2021

Even in an awesome school like ours, it's worth reminding ourselves what bullying looks like, so we can be sure to avoid it. Pink Shirt Day is a chance to focus on kindness and stand up for treating others…

Valentines activities

Posted on February 12 2021

We had some fun today with games and activities for everyone. Click this link for more pictures!

2020

At Home Learning beginning November 30 for grades…

Posted on November 29 2020

Dear Parents and Guardians, As most of you know, starting Monday November 30 some changes are occurring at the school.  These changes are mandated by the Provincial Government. All students in grade…

Updated Daily Health Checklist

Posted on October 30 2020

Please click the "Daily Health Screen Checklist" link at the right (on desktop) or the bottom (on mobile) of the page. Guidelines are continually evolving and we will always keep the most current there.

Welcome Back Breakfast and Student Council Elections

Posted on September 15 2020

We missed having our families and communities out for breakfast this year, but don't worry, we ate lots of pancakes and sausages for you!  This year's Student Council was elected as well: President:…

Letter from Mr. Barfuss: the coming school year and…

Posted on August 17 2020

August 14, 2020   Dear Parents/Guardians: I am sending out this letter to explain my thoughts and to present some facts about the next school year.  My first concern is with families that are considering…

SGJHS Return to School Plan

Posted on August 13 2020

The education world has been dramatically altered since mid-March because of COVID-19.  Our school year will be a little different than most.  We are attempting to have a solution that has a balance…

Healthy Teens newsletter from Alberta Health Services

Posted on June 3 2020

Conversations about tobacco and cannabis use, and tips for maintaining positive body image. https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/school/csh/if-sch-csh-jun-2020-healthy-teens.pdf