Hello Jennie Elliott families,
Our school community came together today for a thoughtful Remembrance Day assembly to honour those who have served and continue to serve. We heard the poem by a group of grade 5 students, listened to the trumpet play The Last Post and Reveille (thank you to Ms. Lacey’s husband), recognized a minute of silence and listened to the Canadian folk song, A Pittance of Time. We appreciate this opportunity provides for our students to recognize the need for respect and empathy as we reflect on the importance of peace and gratitude.
Fall Break – Nov. 10-12
A reminder, Fall break will proceed as scheduled. Please note, there is no school on November 10, 11 and 12. Classes will resume on November 13.
Veteran’s Food Bank
Our Veteran’s Food Bank collection is already filling up! To support our veterans who have sacrificed for our country, families are invited to send non-perishable food items to the collection boxes in our front foyer until November 14th.
Jacket Racket Donations Needed!
In the spirit of building a sense of belonging to our greater community, Jennie Elliott School is excited to be collecting donations of clean, gently used coats, snow pants, hats and mittens for Jacket Racket this year. Donations will be collected in boxes in the front hallway from November 17 - to first thing in the morning on November 20, 2025.
Jacket Racket has been providing clean, gently used winter jackets to Calgary children since the 1980’s. Donations are collected, sorted and distributed by a group of dedicated volunteers. The distribution is done through the Calgary Board of Education and the Calgary Catholic School District. In advance, thank you for your support of this incredible initiative.
REMINDER | School Photo Day
We have re-scheduled our School Photo Day for November 13th. Please note, this is the first day back after the Fall Break. The retakes will be on December 8th. We require volunteers to help organize our classes and students on this day. If you are able to help, please contact the main office at jennieelliott@cbe.ab.ca. Thank you!
School Conferences
This year, School Conferences will be scheduled for the evening of November 27th from 3:45-7:45pm, and November 28th from 8:30am-3:00pm. The School Conference Manager will open for families to book a conference time with their child’s teacher, beginning November 20th at 8:00am through your MyCBE portal.
Grade 6 Vaccinations
If you have not already, please remember to return your consent package that was sent home last week, as soon as possible.
School Swag is Here!
The School Swag order has arrived! Orders will be sent home next week with your child. If you do not want it going home with your child, please let the office know by Thurs, Nov 13 and arrange to pick it up from the school office.
School Council Update
Weekly Updates
Please note, as a result of the short week next week, the next Weekly Updates will be sent on November 21st.
Upcoming Events
Nov 8-12 – Fall Break
Nov 8 – Indigenous Veteran’s Day
Nov 10-16 – Metis Awareness Week
Nov 11 – Remembrance Day
Nov 13 – Classes resume after Fall Break
Nov 13 – School Photo Day
Nov 14 – Last day of Veteran’s Food Bank drive
Nov 14 – World Diabetes Day
Nov 17-20 – Jacket Racket
Nov 17-21 – National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Nov 17-21 – Canadian History Week
Nov 18 – School Council Meeting – Gr 1 teachers present
Nov 19 – Gr 6 Vaccinations
Nov 20 – School Conference bookings open
Nov 24-28 – Scholastic Book Fair
Nov 27 – School Conferences (3:45-7:45pm)
Nov 28 – School Conferences (8:30-3:00pm)
Dec 3 – International Disabilities Day
Dec 8 – Bhodi Day
Dec 10 – Human Rights Day