The Weekly Update #4

As we welcome October, there is something unique about the rhythm of a school year that has taken shape. The excitement of returning to school settles into routines, relationships grow stronger, and our classrooms begin to feel more and more like places where children belong, wonder, discover, and learn.

The first weeks of school are filled with new beginnings. Students are learning new expectations, making new friendships, discovering their strengths, and finding their place within our school community. Our Staff are getting to know their Students, building connections and creating the conditions for meaningful learning and assessing. These things are absolutely worth the time :)

October reminds us that growth rarely happens all at once. It happens in small moments: a child taking a risk and trying something new, a Student persevering through something difficult, a friend offering encouragement, or an adult noticing a kiddo who simply needs someone to believe in them. As a school community, we have an important role in creating and sharing those moments.

Thank you to our Teachers, Support Staff, Families, and Students for the energy, patience, kindness, and care you bring to our school each day. Schools are at their best when we work together, celebrate one another, and remember that every child deserves to feel known, valued, and capable.

This month, I encourage all of us to notice the small victories. Celebrate the progress that might otherwise go unnoticed. Take time to appreciate the people around you. And remember that sometimes the most meaningful impact we have is found in the simple things—a kind word, a listening ear, an encouraging smile, or the decision to try one more time.

May October be a month of curiosity, connection, courage, and continued growth. Thank you to you all for being such a positive and important part of our school community.

Health and Wellness everyone!

The Family Resource Centre in partnership with Healthy Families is now offering Shared Stories; a support group for parents of children and youth with disabilities. This group is participant driven and aims to allow parents to connect & share their experiences as parents of children with disabilities. Here they can share their successes, struggles, and resources in order to help themselves and other parents receive the support they need.

Oct 1 - Cross Country Race to New Norway

Oct 1 - Wednesday Art Club

Oct 7 - Grade 4 WOW Field Trip

Oct 8 - Cross Country Race Camrose Viking

Oct 9 - Grade 4 WOW Field Trip

Oct 12 - Thanksgiving - School Closed

Oct 13 - Tuesday Art Club

Oct 14 - Wednesday Art Club

Oct 20 - Parent Council Meeting 3:00pm

Oct 21 - Kodiaks Hockey Hooky

Oct 22 - Parent-Teacher Interviews

Oct 23 - Staff Meeting - School Closed

Oct 27 - Tuesday Art Club

Oct 28 - Wednesday Art Club

Oct 31 - Halloween

We are looking for parent volunteers on October 8, 2026 for the full day of school ( 9 am - 1:30 pm ) as we are hosting the Cross Country Race. Please contact Mr. Nelson if you are able to help.

The Grade 5 Leadership students are excited to host a fun Halloween event on October 30th! Students are encouraged to bring $1 to participate, with funds going toward future events and activities hosted by our Leadership class. We’re looking forward to celebrating together!

Thank you to Mirror Lake Pharmacy Care Clinic who donated Epi-Pens to our school.

Since Jack Stuart School Raised over $3053.00 for the Terry Fox Run. Kids got picked to throw pie at Mr. Cowan and Mrs. Harty. It was fun had by all.

Dear JSS Families,

For our Remembrance Day assembly we would like to honour loved ones in our lives who have

served in the Army, Navy or Air Force, etc.. We are asking for you to please send a picture,

along with the person’s name, rank and how they are related to your child(ren) by Friday, October

23rd, 2026. If you could also indicate what grade/class your child is in that would be great! You

can send your pictures by emailing them to kradchenko@brsd.ab.ca or send a hard copy, which will

be returned to you after the assembly. We will be showing a powerpoint presentation of our loved

ones during our Remembrance Day ceremony.

If you have sent pictures in previous years, you do not need to send those as I have them saved.

Thanks,

Mrs. K. Radchenko

Example:

Sergeant Greta Campbell

Able Seaman Wendell Campbell

Grandparents to Mrs. Radchenko (5R)

The land on which we gather, traditionally known as Asiniskaw Sipisis (Stoney Creek), is

Treaty 6 Territory (traditional meeting ground for many Indigenous peoples). The land

provided a traveling route and home to the Maskwacis Nêhiyawak, Nakoda, Tsuut’ina

Nations, the Métis, and other Indigenous peoples. Their spiritual and practical relationships

to the land create a rich heritage for our learning and our life.

Friday October 2 is Custodial Staff Appreciation Day. Thank you to Lui and his crew for all their hard work. It is much appreciated.