Hello Jennie Elliott families,
We were happy to welcome parents to share the screening of Screenagers: The Elementary Version, with families this week in our Learning Commons. There were many heads nodding and relatable moments for parents, and perhaps even some relief that they were not alone in the struggle to find balance with screen time for their children. For those who were not able to make it, we have the license to share the docuseries for the next year, so we will be scheduling a few more watch parties in the new school year. Parents also expressed that it would be worthwhile to share the classroom version of this movie with our students over the month of June, so we will provide this opportunity to our teachers as well.
We were also excited to welcome our youngest and upcoming Jennie Elliott Jaguars to the building Thursday evening for the Kindergarten Orientation, as well as our new DHH families that will be joining us in the fall. The chicks that have hatched in the Kindergarten rooms had many visitors they weren't expecting, followed by a long nap!
No Parking Lot Drop Off or Pick Up
We have noticed that some families have been dropping off or picking up students in the staff parking lot. Please note, the parking lot is not zoned for this and the additional cars blocking parking spots pose significant challenges for staff who are leaving or arriving in an already overcrowded parking lot. It is also a dangerous walkway for children, even if they are with their parents. Please consider using the boundaries of the parking lot to get to the compound, instead of walking through the parking lot. Thank you for putting your children’s safety first.
June Spirit Week
We are excited to have our final spirit week to celebrate the last month of the school year! Add these reminders to your calendars and encourage your children to join in the fun!
Transportation Registration
A reminder that transportation registration is now open. In a System message sent directly to families earlier this month, please note changes to the walk zones meaning more students may be eligible for bus transportation. The News story on our website provides further information regarding eligibility and registration. Families must register by Sunday, June 22, 2025 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year
School Council News
School Council & JEPSA AGM
On June 3rd, we will hold our School Council AGM to elect the Council positions for the 2025-26 school year and share some of the exciting initiatives we have planned with the school. All of these are only possible through the volunteer efforts of our school community. Please plan to show your support by attending the AGM to hear more.
The positions that are available include:
- Key Communicator to the Council of School Councils
- Community Liaison
- Secretary
- Treasurer
- Volunteer Coordinator
- Special Event Coordinator (sub-committees under the support of the special event coordinator ie. Book Fair, school dance,
- two Members at Large (aid the Executive and undertake tasks as required)
Immediately following the School Council AGM, the JEPSA AGM will follow with elected positions to be determined as well, including the sub-committees that are responsible for the fundraising events at Jennie Elliott.
If you have further questions about the roles and responsibilities of any of these positions, please reach out to jennieelliott1962@gmail.com and a member of the School Council will get back to you.
JEPSA News
2025 JEPSA Casino Volunteers Needed!
Jennie Elliott School's Casino event is on October 6 and 7, 2025 at Elbow River Casino. The Casino has raised as much as $80,000 to enhance school resources like residency programs, library books, musical instruments and gym equipment, essential learning resources to support the implementation of the new curriculum for grades K-6, and of course, the exciting new outdoor learning space in the front of the school.
We need around 40 volunteers for three shifts each day, plus alternates. No experience needed; meals and parking are free. Please see the Sign-up Genius link below to sign up to volunteer today, and to learn more about how easy each of the positions are. This is usually a lot of fun to do in groups, so consider getting your friends to sign up at the same time as you!
Click here to sign up for Casino volunteering
Upcoming Dates
June - Italian, Portuguese, Philippino Heritage and Pride Month
June 3 – School Council AGM (gr 6 teachers)
June 7 - Eid Al-Adha
June 8 - Polish Canadian Heritage Day
June 9-13 – Netball Residency whole school
June 13 – Part A Math Gr 6 Provincial Achievement Test
June 14-21 - National Indigenous
June 16 – Part B English Language Arts & Literature Gr 6 Provincial Achievement Test
June 17 – Part B Math Gr 6 Provincial Achievement Test
June 18 – Social Studies Gr 6 Provincial Achievement Test
June 20 - Summer Solstice
June 23 – Grade 6 Farewell
June 23 – Fun Lunch
June 24 – PlayDay & Dance Party! (more info coming soon for volunteering)
June 25 – Last Day of School for Kindergarten Only
June 25 - Semester 2 report cards visible to parents / legal guardians through MyCBE
June 26 – Last Day of School for Gr 1-6 (Early Dismissal Hours 9:05am-1:21pm)
June 26, 27 - Students and/or parents / legal guardians can arrange to meet with staff for report card questions and/or appeal purposes.
July 25 - Last day for parents / legal guardians to view current year report card