ABJ Scots Week at a Glance (SWAG)

Gospel Reading
Matthew 5:1-12
Jesus teaches what it means to be happy.

Background on the Gospel Reading

Every year the Church recalls the example, witness, and prayer of the holy women and men who have been identified by the Church as Saints. These saints are more than just role models; they are family members with whom we continue to share relation, in a bond of prayer, called the Communion of Saints. Every year when we celebrate this day, the Gospel we proclaim recalls for us Jesus' teaching about happiness, the Beatitudes. We quickly note in this reading that none of those Jesus names as “blessed” or “happy” are expected . . . the poor in spirit, the meek, the persecuted. Jesus' blueprint for happiness reflects little of what the world might call happiness.

What does Jesus mean when he uses the word “blessed?” This word is sometimes translated as “happy” or “fortunate” or “favored.” In other words, Jesus is saying that divine favor is upon those who are poor, who mourn, who are persecuted. This might have been welcome and surprising news to the crowds who heard Jesus that day.

The Beatitudes can be understood as a framework for Christian living. Because of this, it is natural that we proclaim this Gospel on the Feast of All Saints. Saints are people who lived the spirit of the Beatitudes as Jesus lived. On this day, we too are challenged to model our lives on the spirit and promises of the Beatitudes.

ABJ School Calendar 26/27

Scots Athletic Calendar

What's Happening This Week:

Please see the athletics calendar above for all practice information.

Monday, November 2

Day B
Sr. boys VB playoffs 5:30pm @ J Percy Page
Gr. 10-12 BBall Tryouts - see poster below

Tuesday, November 3

Day A
UpLift Prayer Group 8:30am Chapel
Jr. girls VB playoffs 5:30pm @ Dr. Anne A; Jr. boys VB playoffs 6:30pm @ O’Leary
Gr. 9 boys and girls VB 3:30/5:30pm @ SCA
Citadel Club 5:30pm
Gr. 10-12 BBall tryouts - see poster below

Wednesday, November 4

Day B
3 way conference 3:30 - 6:40pm (https://www.schoolinterviews.ca/ du4p8)
Early Dismissal 2:15pm
Math 20-1 Tutoring 2:30 - 3:30 Rm 146
ELAA Post Secondary Fair 12:15 - 2pm in large gym

Thursday, November 5

Day A
3 Way Conferences 3:30 - 6:40pm

Friday, November 6

Day B
Remembrance Day Ceremony 10:30am

UPCOMING EVENTS!

Nov. 9 - 13 Fall Break

Organization of the SWAG

The newsletter is organized based on our four school assurance priorities for this year:

Faith Integration
Learners and Learning
Systemic Wellness
Operational Stewardship

Faith Integration

ABJ Faith in November

We begin the month of November with All Saints Day, which is a solemn, holy day of the

Catholic church celebrated annually on November 1st. This day is dedicated to all the saints of

the church. In some Roman Catholic churches, masses held on All Saints’ Day will pray the

Litany of the Saints. Others will have a dedicated ‘book of remembrance’ where the names of

loved ones are written throughout the year and shared during the All Saints service. Candle

lighting and other forms of remembrance are common.

We can take the opportunity this month to reflect on the communion of saints. The

communion of saints is the spiritual union of all members of the Christian Church, linking

believers across time and space into a single body with Christ as the head. We express our

belief in the communion of saints each time we say the Apostles Creed.

In a special way, we remember all those who have gone before us. We are reminded not to

forget our loved ones and we pray for the repose of their souls.

Ways we can pray and reflect this November:

- Offer a mass or a Novena: have a mass offered for a loved one who has passed away

- Visit a cemetery and pray: walk through a cemetery to visit the graves of loved ones and

pray for them

- Seek comfort if you are grieving, or reach out to those you know are dealing with a loss.

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Learners & Learning

Grade level administrators

For any questions or concerns related to your child, please contact their specific grade level administrator:

Grade 9 - Nadine Diogenes nadined@eics.ab.ca

Grade 10 - Daniel Holden daniel.holden@eics.ab.ca

Grade 11 - Dustin Malony dustinm@eics.ab.ca

Grade 12 - Nicole Baker nicole.baker@eics.ab.ca

Need a Tutor?

Looking for a TUTOR to start off the year on the right foot academically?

Check out the ABJ Tutor List attached below.

LIST

Grade Level Google Classrooms

Students are encouraged to join their specific grade level Google Classroom. Please enter the following code to join:

Grade 9 = qjff4u4n

Grade 10 = gzmsg7yn

Grade 11 = j7ymiqr6

Grade 12 = bhaqmz3o

Key Study Guides

Archbishop Jordan High School students can get Castle Rock study guides at a school discount starting Nov. 2- 15th! These resources are aligned to the 2026-27 Alberta curriculum in Math, Science, English Language Arts and Social Studies. Order here: https://schoolorders.solaro.com/2041 .

The SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) Conference

The SET (Science, Engineering and Technology) Conference is a chance for students to learn what education and career in SET is all about. It is a fun interactive day that shows young women in Grades 10 through 12 that there is more to science than medicine, more to engineering than building bridges, and more to technology than sitting behind a computer screen.

WISEST invites YOU to attend the 2026 SET Conference Sunday November 21, 2026 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at the University of Alberta (sign in begins at 8:30 am). Online registration is NOW OPEN!

Students will take part in hands-on lab activities led by university students, researchers and industry professionals, and will meet role models working in Science, engineering and technology who share their educational and career experiences.

Click HERE for more conference and registration details, access to the online registration form and links to downloadable forms.

Cost is $80 per student including lunch or $65 without lunch. Deadline to register is October 30th at 11:59 pm MDT!