The Weekly Update #4

I am grateful for the many moments that make our school such a special place. From the learning taking place in our classrooms to the kindness, curiosity, and connections shared throughout our school community, there is so much to celebrate. Thank you to our Staff, Students, and Families for the care and commitment you bring to our school each day.

As we welcome November, we know the days are growing shorter, the weather is turning colder, and the busyness of the school year continues. The November break is a wonderful time for Students to slow down and recharge.

November also reminds us of the importance of gratitude, compassion, and remembrance as we honour those who have served and sacrificed for our freedoms. Through these moments, we can help our Students understand the importance of kindness, courage, respect, and caring for one another.

Here's to an outstanding November!

Health and wellness everyone,

Richard Cowan, B.A., B.Ed., M.Ed.

Principal - Jack Stuart School

Lisa Coltman ( LCF ) is looking for volunteers before and during the week of the Book Fair on Nov 30 - Dec 3rd, please contact her at lcoltman@brsd.ab.ca for details.

JSS families are welcome to join our Winter Festival on

December 10 from 6:00-7:30 pm

Please Send Your Child with Proper Winter Gear

To keep your child warm, dry, and comfortable, please ensure they bring the following items to school every day:

• Warm winter coat

• Snow pants (essential for playing in the snow and staying dry)

• Winter boots

• Toque / Warm hat

• Insulated gloves or mittens (an extra pair in their backpack is always a good idea!)

• Neck warmer or scarf

Tip: Please label all winter items with your child's name to help us return any lost gear quickly!

JSS Parent Council and Parents’ Society

Kimberly Olsen, Chairperson/President

Upcoming free webinar presented by ASCA November 17

Use this link to register https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/URbdo3-gQqWx4K6frTLa4Q#/registration

Hot Lunch

Thank you Micheyl for your work organizing Hot Lunch for the school and to the parents that come to help sort and distribute meals.

The next hot lunch days are:

November 4th: Fire House Subs

November 25th: McDonalds

December 9th: Boston Pizza (Pasta Only)

Volunteers are needed those days to help sort and distribute orders. A school messenger will go out closer to the dates.

Next Meeting: November 24th at 6:30PM Via Google Meet

Every single parent/guardian of a student at the school is already a member of the Parent Council and welcome to attend meetings or participate in whatever capacity they can.

Jack Stuart School Parents’ Society is the parent fundraising group for the school and a separate entity. Anyone with a vested interest in the school is welcome to join!

The next JSS Parents’ Society Meeting will be directly after the council meeting on November 24th, approximately 7:30pm. You are welcome to the society meeting even if you haven’t attended the council meeting.

Fundraisers

DFS paper forms are due by November 5th. If you are submitting a paper order, please include only one collective payment per order form. Online orders close November 16. All orders that selected free shipping to the school will arrive in early December. A school messenger will go out when they are available to pick up. Orders that selected home shipping will be sent directly.

The next fundraiser will be Barn Garden Center with order forms going out in February. Did you order plants last year? Do you have feedback for the greenhouse or different plants you’d like to see available? Contact us at jackstuartparentadvisory@gmail.com

Save On Foods

A huge shoutout to Save On Foods and the families that shop there. Through their rebate program JSS has received $145.61 from the month of September! When you shop at Save On Foods, just ask for a duplicate receipt and for your original to be donated to Jack Stuart School. They donate 5% of your order total back to the school!

Have questions about the Parent Council or Society, or ideas for fundraisers and initiatives at the school? We welcome your input! Please reach out by text to Kim at 780-781-7763 or email JackStuartParentAdvisory@gmail.com

Thank you for taking the time to read this newsletter! I hope to see you at the next meeting.

Good afternoon JSS Families!

The Canadian Centre for Child Protection is offering a webinar, Parenting in the Online World, to help parents learn more about online risks and trends affecting children and youth seen through operations of Cybertip.ca — Canada’s tipline to report the online sexual exploitation of children — and offer considerations and resources for talking with children and youth about online safety.

There are attendance options of November 18, 2026, and dates in January, February and April. Parents can register for one of the sessions at http://protectkidsonline.ca/webinars.

Check it out if you feel it is applicable.

Thanks!

We acknowledge that Battle River School Division is located on Treaty 6 territory, and we respect the histories, languages, and cultures of First Nations, Metis, Inuit and all First Peoples of Canada, whose presence continues to enrich our vibrant community. We acknowledge that the connections to the land and each other are vital to the work we do.