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Grad 2014 Information
A letter was mailed out the first week of
April to all Grade 12 parents / guardians
regarding the 2014 Graduation Dinner
and Safe Grad. Please mark your calendar
for dates to remember. Ticket sales and
seating will be done online from May 21st
to 27th. Access to this website will be controlled by individual passwords, which will
be provided to graduates once the following items have been submitted: Safe Grad Contract, CJS Dinner &
Dance / Sponsor Form, CJS Safe Grade 2014 Parent Questionnaire, Convocation Blurb and the Statement of Expenses / Guest
Registration Form. Graduates wishing to reserve a table with another grad should coordinate their online ticket purchase and seat
selection. Please note that we are imposing a strict No Dress Down
Policy. Students are therefore not allowed to bring a change of
clothes for the Safe Grad party.
Many parent volunteers are needed to help out during Safe Grad.
Please submit your Parent Questionnaire by Wednesday, May 7th
in order to assist the Safe Grad Parent Organizing Committee with
their planning. They will be contacting all Grade 12 parents in June
regarding their specific responsibilities during the night of Safe
Grad. We would like to remind all parents that they are responsible for picking up their son / daughter and their guest from the
Victoria Inn at 3:30 am after Safe Grad.
The CJS Convocation Ceremony will be held on Thursday, June
26th at 3:00 pm at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre. All members
of the Collège Jeanne-Sauvé family are welcome to attend this
important academic celebration. The Convocation Ceremony is for
students who have completed the required thirty credits for our
French Immersion high school diploma. Please note that there
will be a rehearsal at 9:30 am the morning of the convocation at the Pantages Playhouse Theatre. All students MUST
attend. Marking of school examinations for Grade 12 students will
be completed by June 20th. Students who have not successfully
completed the required number of credits for graduation will be
advised by the end of the day on June 20th.
DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday, May 7th
- 1st Safe Grad Meeting
- Parent Questionnaire must
be returned to office
Tuesday, May 20th
- 2nd Safe Grad Meeting
th
Tuesday, May 20
- All documents MUST be returned to office
May 21st to 27th
- Ticket sales for Grad Dinner
and Dance (online)
Thursday, June 5th
Thursday, June 19
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- 3rd Safe Grad Meeting
- 4th Safe Grad Meeting
Sunday, June 22nd
- Grad Dinner and Dance (7:00
pm Victoria Inn)
Thursday, June 26th
- CJS Convocation (3:00 pm
Pantages Playhouse Theatre)
Absences and Lates
As you review the report card accompanying this newsletter, we
ask you to also look at the number of lates and/or absences your
son/daughter has in each class. If the number is less than 3, you
can stop reading this article. However, if your child has accumulated a number of lates or absences (5 or more) in any one class (or
worse yet in all classes), we encourage you to discuss the cause
with him or her. Success in school is based on working hard, completing assignments, studying for tests and regular attendance. If
your child is frequently late or absent he/she is missing valuable
instruction and will find himself/herself struggling to understand
concepts covered.
Report Cards and Student Progress Conferences
In this mailing, you will find a mid-semester mark for all second We were happy to meet with many parents at
the Student Progress Conferences in Novemsemester courses as well as all year-long courses.
ber. The second formal opportunity to meet
There are only nine weeks of classes left before school based June
with teachers will be at our second semester
examinations! Please encourage your son/daughter to work hard
Student Progress Conferences that will be held
and to ask for any assistance that is required from his/her teachon Thursday, April 24th (from 2:40 pm until
ers and/or student services advisor. If you have questions or con9:00 pm). Appointments can now be made
cerns about your child’s progress, please do not hesitate to cononline (instructions included).
tact the teacher, advisors and/or administrators at 257-0124.
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New CJS Dress Code
In many ways, a school environ- 5.
ment is no different than most
work places. Therefore, like
most work places, students
must still respect a dress code.
Taking this information into consideration, as well as considering basic rules pertaining to
public decency, hygiene and
manners, students at Collège
Jeanne-Sauvé have the right to express their sense of fashion
while attending school and school functions. However, it is neces- 6.
sary that the students dress appropriately to meet the expectations described above. It is also the responsibility of the school
staff and parent(s)/guardian(s) to guide students in their choice of
appropriate clothing for school and school events. For these reasons, the school has established an appropriate dress code that is 7.
to be followed by all students.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Headdress: Baseball caps, tuques, hoods and all other headwear (not intended for cultural or religious purpose) are prohibited in the school during school hours.
Tops: For girls, tank tops must cover the sides of the body
and the bra straps. All tank tops that do otherwise are prohibited. Spaghetti strap tank tops and tube tops are prohibited.
Shirts that show cleavage, the midriff, stomach or the back
are prohibited. Undergarments are not to be worn alone.
Transparent blouses must be worn with appropriate clothing underneath. For boys,
muscle shirts must cover the sides of the
body as well as the shoulders and midriff.
Pants: Pants and shirts must meet and
cover undergarments, the back, the hips
and the stomach at all times, including
when seated or bent over.
Shorts and skirts: Shorts and skirts must be
no shorter than mid-thigh. Short shorts and
miniskirts are prohibited.
Logos
and
product
slogans: Vulgar, obscene, promoting illegal activities or violence – i.e. clothing
with vulgar, obscene,
violent, racist or sexist
imagery/wording,
or
any content that could
offend another– will
not be tolerated.
Pyjamas: Pyjamas or
pyjama pants are not
allowed to be worn at
school, unless it is for
spirit day.
Fashion/spirit days: On Halloween, spirit days, pep rallies and
other special events, the school’s dress code must also be
respected at all times.
Students that attend school while wearing clothing that contravenes the dress code will be provided with the following options:
1.
2.
Change immediately, providing they have extra clothing available.
If students do not have alternate, more suitable clothing, they
will be required to wear the clothing that the school will provide or they will be given the opportunity to call their
parent(s)/guardian(s) either to pick them up from
school and take them home or bring them appropriate clothing.
In both options, students will only be allowed back
in class once they are wearing school-appropriate
clothing.
The administrative team invites you to contact
them if you have any further questions, comments
or concerns.
Instant Messaging - The Benefits and the Concerns
The electronic age is
very much a part of our
daily reality. The vast
majority of our students
have access to the internet to assist them in
project research and
access to online resources. Our students
are technologically savvy with their ability to use everything from
cell phones, smart phones, IPods, IPhones and of course the computer.
What we now realize is that what may have begun at home in the
evening quickly finds its way into the school environment.
They are also able to communicate instantly with a whole host of
friends and acquaintances via many different services (Facebook,
Twitter, etc.) This can be a fantastic tool when discussing homework or making plans as a group. However, it also can be equally
destructive, especially when it is used to speak ill of others. Talking about other people is not a new problem, however with the
use of technology it has taken on a whole new meaning.
It is important that you also be aware of who they are in contact
with, how much time they are spending on Facebook, etc. and the
type of conversations they are having.
What many of our young people do not realize is how quickly what
they type and send to one person can be shared with others. They
often do not think about who may be on someone else’s "buddy
list" and just how quickly the message can be sent forward to others. Often the person who is targeted or slighted is made aware of
the offence within moments.
We are sharing this with you in the hopes that you will take the
time to talk to your children about proper etiquette in the era of
instant messaging.
In the era of cyber bullying, privacy legislation and great accessibility, it is more important than ever for parents to keep a watchful eye on their children.
April 2014
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News from the Physical Education Department
Track & Field
Many of our students are patiently
waiting for the weather to improve as
they will be starting their training sessions for the SCAC Track & Field meet
which will be held on May 23rd & May
24th at the University of Manitoba. Everyone is welcome. Best of luck to all!
Stay tuned for the practice schedule.
Badminton
The season is underway. Best of luck to our athletes in the zone
competition.
Rookies Hockey Tournament
Our grade 9 and 10 boys will be participating in
the annual classic Rookie Hockey Tournament at
the end of April. Thank you to Matt Gagné, Paul
Nelson and Marc Nault for coaching the team
this year.
Curling
This season ended with phenomenal performances by both teams!
Our boys’ team, skipped by Nathaniel Swanson and composed of
Myles Hunker, Patrick Cook, Tristan Fenwick, Dayton Walker and
Evan Millar, won our zone and finished in the top 8 at the Provincial Championships! Our girls’ team, skipped by Ashley Groff
and composed of Brooklyn Meiklejohn, Caitlyn Labossiere, Casey
Braun, Presley Walker and Abby Friesen won the zone and then
played a tremendous run of games to become the MHSAA 2014
Provincial Champions!!! Great work athletes and coaches who
represented Collège Jeanne-Sauvé well!
Basketball
The 2014 season has come to an end. Any players who have not
yet returned their uniforms are asked to do so as soon as possible.
Rugby – Indoor practices are underway. We hope that the weather cooperates to allow us to have full seasons. Players and parents
are encouraged to stay tuned in the coming weeks.
International Student Program
demand for families willing to host male students.
All homestay family applicants are welcome.
The International Student Program is accepting homestay family
application forms. Throughout the school year there is a need for
families willing to host both male and female students. In preparation for the upcoming academic year 2014-2015, there is a higher
If you are considering hosting an international
student and would like more information, please
call the Homestay Coordinator, Evelyn Sieben, at
the International Education Department. Please
reach her at 204-223-0674 to discuss further details. You can also send your questions or application request by email to evelyn.sieben@lrsd.net to see how this
program could fit with your family. You can view full program information online at http://isp.lrsd.net where applications are
available.
Les ÉcOlympiens
Tuesday April 22nd is Earth Day/Le Jour de la Terre, and Les ÉcOlympiens have a special week planned
starting on Monday the 21st through to Thursday the 24th. Among the activities are a ‘Chasse aux
trésors’ (Treasure Hunt), composting, and a ‘Diner sans déchets’ (Litter-free Lunch). We hope that all CJS
students will participate and contribute to these activities.
-Hailey Wilde
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From the Music Department
Congratulations to all CJS Concert Bands for their fabulous performances at the Optimist Festival! We received three invitations to
Nationals as well as two trophies for Superior Performance. More
importantly, all four groups made exceptional progress since
September, and brought their very best musically and professionally to the festival. We are very proud of all of the students!
We are so proud of our jazz students who participated in the Brandon Jazz Festival! All groups were recognized by the adjudicators
for their outstanding performances, improvised solos, and
musicality.
Congratulations to Emily Egan, Grade 11 alto, who was selected
as a participant for the Provincial Honour Choir this past February!
The CJS Music Department is very proud of all band students from
across the division that came together for the LRSD Concert Band
Celebration. Students were nominated by their band teacher
based on musical excellence and dedication to their band program.
Congratulations to the following CJS students who took part and
made this event such a success:
Intermediate Band: Dain Karpiak, Brady Mogan, Shea PersaudSoares, Kristen Zapotochny
Senior Band: Carla Bajus, Alyson Betz, Emma Brown, Jaina
Cairns, Hannah Fergus, Kelsey Henderson, Evan Howgate,
Michaela McKennitt, Robert Ortiz, Luke Parnell, Elisabeth
Schneider, Kayla Solomon, Lauren Tisdale, Jenica Woitowicz, Juel
Woitowicz, Lisa Zhan
It is not too early to think about summer! All music students will
be receiving information in the coming weeks in regards to summer music camps. Every year, the CJS Music Partnership offers
$100-$125 bursaries to students interested in attending music
camps, either in Winnipeg or abroad. In particular, we are especially encouraging CJS vocalists to take part in the SMV Vocal Jazz
Camp, which will take place at the LRSD Board Office in August.
The early-bird rate is only $375 (and with a CJS bursary, only
$250). Please visit www.vocaljazzcamp.com for more details. Other camps include the International Music Camp, the MBA Summer
Special congratulations go out to five very outstanding CJS stuBand Camp, and the U of M Jazz Camp. Please consider these with
dents who have been accepted in this year’s Manitoba Intermediyour son or daughter and encourage them to take advantage of a
ate Honour Band! These students submitted an audition and were
wonderful musical opportunity!
selected among peers from across the province to take part in this
ensemble. Congratulations to Carla Bajus (Gr 10 trumpet), We have 45 music students travelling to Cuba in February 2015!
Shayla Banville (Gr 9 clarinet), Nolan Branconnier-Wilson The second deposit of $400 should be turned in by May 15th.
(Gr 9 clarinet), Luke Parnell (Gr 10 tenor sax), and Shea
Persaud-Soares (Gr 9 bass clarinet). Lauren Tisdale (Gr 10) Please read below for upcoming activities and performances. See
made alternate position in the trombone section. The concert will you at the spring concerts!
take place on May 10th at 7:30 pm and the Provincial Honour Band
April 24-28 – Canadian Rocky Mountain Festival (Wind Ensemstudents (including the Seniors) will also be performing with the
ble and Choir)
th
WSO on May 13 .
May 5
– Music Monday!
– Provincial Intermediate Honour Band Concert
The Wind Ensemble and Choir is looking forward to taking part in May 10
– Spring Band Concert
the Canadian Rocky Mountain Festival in Banff, Alberta. This popu- May 30
– Spring Choir Concert
lar festival will take place at the Banff Centre and will include adju- May 22
– Jazz Cabaret
dicated performances, workshops, and many opportunities for June 10
June 12
– Arts Awards Evening
listening to outstanding ensembles.
High School Apprenticeship Program
Earn Grade 12 credits with your summer job!
If you plan on working this summer check with Mr. Stevens at
Collège Jeanne-Sauvé to see if your job makes you eligible to earn
additional Grade 12 credits under the High School Apprenticeship
Program. For example, students who work on food prep or line
cooking in a restaurant qualify to earn credits under the trade of
Cook. Students working at golf courses, garden centres, nurseries
or with a private landscaping company qualify to earn credits under the trade of Landscape Horticulturalist. Students working as
labourers with a construction or renovation company would also
be eligible to earn credits under the trade of Construction Craft
Worker. There are 50 trades for students to access.
Students registered in the HSAP program automatically qualify to
earn an Apprenticeship rate
of $11.00/hour. For every
110 hours worked, students
earn one 40S credit, to a
maximum of 8 credits. Students who are currently enrolled in Grades 10 and 11
would benefit from this program as well as students who
need credits for graduation
requirements. If you have any questions regarding eligible jobs/
trades or other program details, please contact Mr. Stevens at 204
-237-8951 or darry.stevens@lrsd.net.
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From the Library Department
“What's cheaper than a gallon of gas? An e-book.
Save a dollar, stay home and read!”
Shandy L. Kurth
With summer approaching students may be looking for books to
read over the summer break. E-books can be a great tool to encourage summer reading because they are so accessible. A student going away on summer holidays can easily read many books
using their e-reader or smartphone. With e-books students don’t
need to worry about late fees because the book is automatically
returned once the borrowing period ends. The Winnipeg Public
Library (WPL) is a great source for free e-Books. Using the link
below all city of Winnipeg residents can access the WPL e-book
collection.
http://elm.lib.overdrive.com/BA06DE42-AE62-47ED-B190E48778C2231E/10/482/en/default.htm
devices or home computers. On
the school’s webpage there is a
link to the LRSD Digital Library. This link allows students
to access their library card and
pin number. On the page there
is a step-by-step guide on how
to access the books and download the necessary software.
These titles are available year
long and can be borrowed during the summer. Students looking for more information can
talk to Mme Reynolds on days 2, 4, and 6.
https://school.lrsd.net/schools/cjs/Pages/default.aspx
If you have any questions about these resources please contact
The Louis Riel School Division has also joined the e-book move- Mme Reynolds at the library.
ment. Students in the division now have access to a smaller digital
library. Titles in this digital library have been carefully selected by
Véronique Reynolds
Ginette Thacker
the division and are available for a two or three week borrowing
Teacher-librarian
Library assistant
period. Students can download these e-books on their personal
Calling in an absence
A reminder to parents that any student absences need to be called
in at the school (204-257-0124) and not at our Board Office.
We realize that when you receive an automated message to notify
you that your child has been absent, the call display shows the
Board Office phone number as the automated system originates
from there. Parents often call that number back to excuse their
child’s absence for the day. Unfortunately, the staff at the Board
Office have no way of knowing which school to forward this message to and consequently the absence stays unexcused for that
student.
Please help us keep your child’s absence record accurate by contacting us directly at Collège Jeanne-Sauvé at 204-257-0124.
From the Student Services Department
Habitat for Humanity:
Two teams made up of 5 students each will take part in a special build, the 3H
Build Day, at Habitat for Humanity next May 9th. The whole day will be spent
building walls that will later be used in Habitat homes. Our CJS group must raise
$500 to contribute to the build. With this in mind, we are planning a fundraising
HAT DAY for Wednesday, April 23rd.
Senior’s Day:
Tuesday, April 29 is Seniors’ Day at Collège Jeanne-Sauvé. It will be an opportunity for students and staff to showcase our beautiful school and activities that
make up a day at school in 2014.
We sincerely hope that grand-parents and other family members as well as neighbors will come out to our event which will take place
from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
Some activities to look forward to:
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A mini concert by our choir, band and jazz ensemble
A presentation by our ÉcoOlympien club who will explain their environmental activities
Art room activities such as drawing, painting with various materials
A tour of our school
Opportunity to follow along with certain classes
Chess, checkers and card games with some of our students
For more information, please call Mme Dauriac at 204-257-0124.
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France & Belgium 2014!
It’s one thing to speak French in class and to be in an environment
like CJS, but to be sitting at a dinner table with a Parisian family
that doesn’t speak English? That’s a whole new story. Living with a
new family was just the beginning of discovering European life.
Though quickly adjusting to the grand scale of things (Versailles
really didn’t need THAT much gold), our polite Canadian nature
was constantly challenged by things like the Metro where we were
told we actually had to shove people to get on board. That amazing pair of shoes you found in a boutique for only 20 bucks!? Yeah
that’s 20 Euros and you just paid about 35 Canadian Dollars for
them. We learned the ways of Paris as we visited the Louvre, the
Opéra Garnier, the Eiffel Tower and other amazing historical monuments the city had to offer. Later, we enjoyed long bus rides as
we toured the north of France until the English Channel stopped us
from going any further. Each night, new memories were made and
we rested our heads knowing we’d seen what some people only
dream of.
La Belgique était une autre expérience complètement différente du
Canada et de la France. Lorsqu’on a traversé la frontière, le paysage semblait infiniment vaste avec des vaches et moutons dans
presque chaque direction. En entrant à la ville de Brugge, il était
clair que la langue qu’on venait tout juste de pratiquer pendant 5
jours nous aiderait plus. « Welkommen! » et plusieurs autres
termes flamants étaient partout sur les murs, chez les marchants,
et dans les rues. La culture Belgique était tout autour avec l’arôme
de chocolat et plein de photos et souvenirs du Mannekin Pis (petit
garçon qui fait peepee dans une fontaine).
La chance d’aller voir l’Europe était incroyable, car ça nous a aidés
à mieux comprendre l’histoire canadienne et notre rôle comme
pays dans les guerres mondiales. Après avoir vu plusieurs sites
mémoriels comme Vimy Ridge, Juno Beach et la Cimetière Militaire
Canadienne, ce groupe de 49 élèves et profs sont revenu de leur
voyage avec beaucoup plus de connaissances au sujet du Canada…
…And we couldn’t be more proud.
April 2014
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2014-15 School year at a glance
April 18
School Closed - Good Friday
April 22
Early Dismissal
April 24
Early Dismissal - Student Progress Conferences
April 25
No Classes - Professional Development Day
May 13
Early Dismissal
May 16
No Classes - Professional Development Day
May 19
School Closed - Victoria Day
May 22
Spring Choir Concert
May 27
Early Dismissal
May 30
Spring Band Concert
June 10
Jazz Cabaret
June 16 to 20
Second Semester Final Exams
June 22
Graduation Dinner and Dance
June 26
Grade 12 Convocation
June 26 & 27
Student Final Progress Report Distribution
June 27
Early Dismissal
More France & Belgium pictures!