Important Dates
Sept. 7 - Labour Day (No School)
Sept. 8 - Missed Photo ID catch up days
Sept. 15 - Meet the Teacher, 6:30pm
Sept. 15 - Craven Café (Cafeteria) Services Resumes
Sept. 17 - School Council Meeting
Sept. 24 - Music Parents’ Meeting, 7pm
Sept. 25 - Non-Instructional Day (No School)
Sept. 30 - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)
Oct. 8 - Photo Retakes
Oct. 12 - Thanksgiving Day (No School)
Oct. 19 - Non-Instructional Day (No School)
Oct. 19 - Parent/Teacher Interviews
Table of Contents
School Fees
Lifetouch Photo Orders
Field Trips within Walking Distance
Video Surveillance Notice
Music Parents Association
Lockers
Student Parking Passes
Student Success Centre (SSC)
Cravens Café
School Fees
When are fees added and due on student accounts?
Semester 1 course fees - mid September
CBE Central based fees (Music Instrument Rental) after October 1
Semester 2 course fees - after February 8
Athletic Team fees – after team rosters have been confirmed
Field Trip/In School Activities – as events are confirmed and approved
Please check your PowerSchool fees account regularly and complete payment once fees are posted to your students’ account.
What if I Can't Afford to Pay School Fees?
If you are unable to pay school fees, please access the CBE Waivers page for more information.
Please contact Michelle Tremblay or call the school at 403-817-3600 Ext 2007 if you have further questions.
Lifetouch Photo Orders
1 | Visit mylifetouch.ca to log in or create account
2 | Select "Student ID"
3 | Enter your school's Postal Code and Province – T3M 2P9
4 | Follow the prompts to view and order photos.
For help: call 1-866-457-8212 or use live chat.
Images will be available online in 7-10 days.
Field Trips within Walking Distance
The CBE values the educational benefit of field trips. Field trips close to our school can complement classroom learning by giving students opportunities to explore the community around their school.
Please be advised the process for trips within walking distance of the school has been simplified, excluding restricted activities, e.g. swimming. Please see the JCS Walking Distance Trip Letter for more information.
For more information about field trips and other off-site activities, please see the Off-Site Activities page of the school website.
Video Surveillance Notice
Our school has a video surveillance system to help maintain a safe and secure environment at the school for students, staff and the public, and to help address vandalism and criminal activity on school property.
The video surveillance system is installed and reviewed in accordance with Administrative Regulation 1066. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Education Act and the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA), specifically section 10(1) and the Access to Information Act (ATIA) .
This technology can be placed in areas such as the school parking lot, building entrances and exits, stairwells and hallways. This information is recorded and collected to help maintain a safe and secure environment in the school and on school property. The users of this information are the principal or designate and law enforcement personnel in the case of reported incidents that would require an investigation. Only authorized persons will review video surveillance information.
Inquiries concerning the video surveillance system, or the collection and use of recorded information may be made by contacting the school office.
Music Parents Association
Attention Music Parents! Please check out the new Music Parents Association website www.jcsmpa.ca and subscribe to receive our emails with important information about fundraisers, Music Money, and opportunities to volunteer. We are actively recruiting new board members prior to the AGM/travel meeting on September 23 to fill a variety of roles. Whether you have a lot or a little time to spare, there is a place for you to share your expertise and talents! Please email the MPA at jcsmpa@gmail.com for more information.
Lockers
Students were provided a link in the grade level assemblies on Friday September 4 to request lockers. Given the limited number of lockers at JCS, students will be required to request a locker with a partner. Student who still need to request a locker should stop by the main office to utilize the QR code there.
Student Parking Passes
Parents must complete the Parking Pass Application form, after the completed form has been submitted, a charge of $50 will be added to the students PowerSchool fees. The fee may take 1-2 business days to appear.
A parking fee appearing in the MYCBE account is confirmation that they will receive a pass. Once the online payment is complete, they will be issued a parking pass in the Main Office. Parking fees include GST, and are as follows:
· Full Year (Sept to June) $50
· Semester One (Sept to Jan) $25
· Semester Two (Feb to June) $25
Grade 11 & 12 students have priority for purchasing a JCS parking pass.
Student Success Centre (SSC)
Who is my Student Advisor?
Shannon Maynes: Last names A-G
Mark Regnier: Last names H-N
Erin Melrose: Last names O-Z
Ben Kennedy: Indigenous students, English as an Additional Language students, students enrolled in The Class, and Knowledge & Employability students.
Semester 1 Course Changes
Course changes have been ongoing since August 17 and are now closed. Student timetables have been finalized, and no further course change requests will be considered. Any concerns regarding a student's timetable should be directed to their assigned Student Advisor for review and support.
CBE-learn Semester 1
Registration is now closed for Semester 1 courses with CBe-Learn. All families that requested a course have been contacted regarding the status of their request.
Students who still require an online course for Semester 1 can seek out online options through external online learning providers. Alberta Education maintains a list of schools offering online courses across the province, available here: Alberta Online Learning Directory. Families are encouraged to review available options and contact the provider directly for registration information.
Upcoming Post-Secondary Events:
Thursday September 17 @ 3:45pm - University of Alberta visit
Thursday September 24 @ 3:45pm - University of Victoria visit
Monday September 28 @ 3:45pm - University of Calgary visit
Student Study Guides & Digital Resources - Until September 25, 2026
We are excited to share a special offer for educational resources through a new partnership between EducationMatters and Castle Rock Research. You can purchase valuable study materials at a significant discount and help raise funds for EducationMatters.
This is a great opportunity to get supplementary resources to support your student’s learning this school year, especially in preparation for diplomas and final exams.
How to Order:
- Visit CBE’s unique online portal: CBE Site Sale — Castle Rock Research
- Select our school’s specific ordering page.
- Place your order and pay directly online.
All print materials will be delivered to the school and distributed to students.
*Order here* https://castlerockresearch.com/cbe-site-sale
JCS has older edition Key booklets and Student Notes and Problems booklets on clearance for $10 in the main office.
Cravens Café
Cravens Café will be resuming service beginning September 15. Pre-orders are available every morning from 8:30-9:00am. Menus are posted weekly in the Raven Post but are subject to change.