Important Dates
March 20 - Raven Time P4
March 20 – Parent/Teacher Interviews
March 21 – Non-Instructional Day (No School)
March 21 - Parent/Teacher Interviews
March 24-28 - Spring Break
March 31 - Classes Resume
April 2 - Mark Viewing Disabled
April 3 - Raven Time P1
April 7-11 - Spirit Week
April 10 - First Day of Term 4
April 17 - Raven Time P2
April 21 - Non-Instructional Day (No School)
May 8 - Raven Time P3
May 15 - Graduation Day (No School)
May 16 - Non-Instructional Day (No School)
May 22 - Raven Time P4
Table of Contents
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Goodbye & Thank you
Turning Pages Book Fair
Dual Credit and Exploratory Programs
Jostens Grad Orders
JCS Birthday Day
Transition to Post-Secondary
Alberta Post-Secondary Options
Grad Information
Information from the SSC
Craven Café
Parent/Teacher Conferences
All conferences will be held online this year due to the CUPE strike. Please book your appointments with teachers through your PowerSchool portal starting Monday, March 10 at 8:00am. Conference booking Closes on Monday, March 17 at 6:00pm.
Goodbye & Thank You
Dear JCS Students and Families,
As you already know, today marks my last day at JCS, and I just wanted to take a moment to share my heartfelt thanks. Being a part of this amazing community has truly been a wonderful experience for me. I've had the chance to connect with and support so many incredible students, and I will always cherish all those relationships. Watching your kids grow and learn has been such a rewarding journey! I’m so thankful for all the performances, games, events, classes, trips, and graduations I’ve been lucky enough to be part of. It’s been an absolute honor to cheer for our Ravens in every setting. As I move on to Lakeshore, I'll be taking with me so many beautiful memories. Even though I'm starting my Bear era, the Spirit of the Raven will always stay with me. I’ll definitely be cheering on JCS from afar and can’t wait to hear about all the amazing things our students will achieve. Wishing you all the very best!
With gratitude,
Malynda Kouperman
Turning Pages Book Fair
JCS is hosting a virtual book fair From March 3-9 with 10% off all books and an automatic entry for a $50 gift card contest. Please use this link for more information.
Dual Credit and Exploratory Programs
Applications for Dual Credit and Exploratory courses are now open where you can earn high school and post-secondary credits!
New offerings for 2025 include:
Building Trades, Esports Management and Media, ICT Interactive Design, Early Childhood Development, Pharmacy Assistant Certificate, Medial Office Assistant Certificate, Pre-Employment Heavy Equipment Technician. And many, many more!
Check out: Unique Pathways CBE for a complete list of courses for Summer and Fall 2025.
For more information, please contact Mr. Gelfand or see this link.
Jostens
Jostens will be in the building for the final order day on Tuesday, March 18 from 11:15-12:30. Grade 11 and 12 students can view and order graduation jewelry for this year and next.
JCS Birthday Day
So, you have extra party decorations you need to get rid of? (Balloons, streamers, signs!) We can help!
JCS is excited to be celebrating our 2nd annual Birthday Day, which will fall on April 23. We will be celebrating everyone's birthday! Decoration donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at the main office by April 17.
Thank you so much! - JCS Student Council
Transition to Post-Secondary for Students Experiencing Disabilities
Post-Secondary Accessibility and Resource Association of Alberta (PADRA) is hosting an upcoming event that will provide valuable information about how to access and use academic accommodations in the post-secondary environment. Presentation topics will include:
• Accessing academic accommodations
• Examples of academic accommodations and required documentation
• Additional supports, services, and resources
• Grant funding information
Participants include University of Calgary, St. Mary’s University, Mount Royal University, SAIT, Bow Valley College, Ambrose University, Alberta University of the Arts and more.
Where: Ambrose University
When: Saturday, March 15 9:30am to noon.
Who: high school students and their families
How: Register at https://tinyurl.com/PADRA-event
Alberta Post-Secondary Options Program (APOP)
- Who: All JCS students have access to APOP!
- What: APOP is a pilot project that aims to support high school students, especially those in grade 12, in Alberta as they prepare for their life after high school.
- Where: Students create their APOP account at www.myapop.ca.
- Why: APOP provides students with personalized information about postsecondary options and helps students to make decisions about where to go, what to study, and how to cover the costs. Using videos and interactive activities, APOP helps find postsecondary programs that students could get into, make a budget, and estimate how much individuals could receive in grants and loans from Alberta Student Aid.
Grad Information
Grade 12 students can now view their graduation fees in their MyCBE Account. These fees apply to students intending to participate in the graduation ceremony. The graduation ceremony is when students will walk the stage in a graduation gown to receive their certificate. The fee is $70 and encompasses the following costs:
• Rental of the BMO Centre
• Rental of the graduation gown
• Souvenir cap and tassel
• Portfolio and certificate
• Printing of the program
• 4 guest tickets per graduating student to attend the ceremony
Parents of students over 18 are reminded to ensure that their student signed the consent forms permitting parents to access their fees and accounts with CBE.
Attention all graduating Grade 12s: If you would like to have your baby photo in the slideshow that will be played at this year’s graduation banquet, please email a photo to jcsbabyphotos@gmail.com. Don’t forget to include the graduate’s first and last name in the email with the photo!
Information from the Student Success Centre
Every student at JCS is enrolled in the Student Success Centre (SSC) D2L shell. Lots of valuable information will be posted there. Students are encouraged to log in and keep up to date with the available information regarding post-secondary applications, university open houses, and scholarships. Students should also review the D2L monthly calendar where various upcoming post-secondary events will be posted.
Registration for the 2025-2026 school year took place during Raven Time on February 20. If you are a current Grade 10 or 11 student and do not yet have your course requests in PowerSchool, you must complete that ASAP to ensure you will have courses for next year. Pick up a Registration Form from the Main Office, fill it out and either return it to the Main Office or your Student Advisor.
Summer School Information – the Student Success Centre will not be receiving any information on Summer School until early/mid-April. Once the information is received, it will be posted on the Student Success Centre D2L and the Raven Post.
Cravens Café
Monday
Soup: Chicken Noodle
Main: Chicken Parmesan with spiral pasta and rose sauce
Pizza: Cheese
Hot Sandwich: Monte Cristo
Starter: Onion Rings
Tuesday
Soup: Broccoli and Cheddar
Main: Sesame Beef and Vegetable stir fry with Udon Noodles
Pizza: Pepperoni
Hot Sandwich: Butter Chicken Naan Wrap
Starter: Spanakopita
Wednesday
Soup: French Onion
Main: Jerk Chicken Burger with Onion Rings
Pizza: Pierogi
Hot Sandwich: Pulled Pork
Starter: Loaded Potato Skins
Thursday
Soup: Thai Coconut Curry
Main: Chili Poutine/Classic Poutine
Pizza: BBQ Chicken
Hot Sandwich: Chicken Parmesan
Starter: Buffalo Chicken Wings