Sabre News
Important Dates to Remember
Holiday Theme Days are coming!
Principal's Report
See you next week.
Junior High Midterm/Senior High Final Exam Schedule
Please follow this link for the exam schedule.
All final exams must be written at their scheduled time. If you are unable to write for some reason, a parent must contact Mrs. Hrytsak directly to make alternate arrangements. Please note that we absolutely cannot move diploma exams.
If a diploma is missed, again, parents must contact Mrs. Hrytsak or Mr. Hodges and the student will have to write in April.
If you have a conflict between two exams, please contact your teacher and Mrs. Hrytsak to make alternate arrangements.
Student Enrollment Verification
A couple of weeks ago we sent out your students' details for verification. If you find a spare minute getting those as early as possible is very helpful. You can find them in the parent portal on the left side in the menu there. Thank you in advance, we appreciate your help.
Christmas Elves
Goods Deadline: Friday, December 8
Christmas Elves: Our Christmas Elves donations drive is back in full force! All donations are appreciated, but we are in search of: Canned Meat/Ham, Peanut Butter, Rice, Canned Vegetables, Pancake Mix, Pasta, Laundry Soap, Canned Fruit, Jam/Spreaders, Cereal, Paper Towel, Toilet Paper, Pasta Sauce, Habitant Soup, Campbell's Chunky Soup, Syrup and Cookies. Please no expired food. Also, gift cards for Walmart, Amazon and Thorsby Grocery Store will also be accepted!
Santa/Grinch/Elf Costume Voting: Don't forgot to drop your votes into the containers in the front office to see who will be lucky enough to dress up for a whole day the last week of school! The teachers who raise the most money are on the hook to honour your voting! Collection goes until December 17 at noon! We will announce the winners in the afternoon.
New Canadian Crisis Helpline - 988
There is a new nation wide suicide crisis helpline that went live Thursday, November 30. You can call or text 24/7/365. Not only is this a great resource for anyone who is having thoughts of suicide, but it is also there for anyone who is concerned about anyone else.
As the holiday season ramps up, we recognize it is not an easy time for everyone. Please reach out if you or a loved one needs support.
More information Below
Fundraising in Our Community
All active fundraisers will be listed here and will indicate what group they support, who you can contact for more information and when deadlines are.
Battery Fundraiser - Grad 2024 (until January 15, 2024)
Do you have old batteries laying around? Contact any graduate to have them pick up your batteries for recycling!
Bottle Collection - Grad 2024 (ongoing)
Smelly bottles and cans cluttering your space? Contact any graduate to get them picked up or they can be taken in to the Thorsby Bottle Depot and ask to be put towards the Thorsby Grad 2024 fundraiser.
Citizenship Opportunity
Weekly Round Up
Subway and Hot Lunch
We wil once again be offering Subway subs on Wednesdays this year. Orders and money are due on the Monday prior at 10:00 am. Subs are $5.50 and can be purchased at the Office or online.. Our next Sub order will be on December 13 so orders are due December 11
We are fortunate to be able to participate in the Hot Lunch program with the Elementary School. Individual entres are $4. Students can also purchase groups of Hot Lunch tickets online..
Ski Club is Back!
Mrs. McLeod has been busy planning Ski Club for this winter! She has booked all of the dates for ski nights and for the Ski trip to Marmot Basin in March. Check out the days here. All levels of skiers are welcome to come out! Fees and forms are up on Power School
December 18
January 18
February 5 and 15
March 4 and 13
Marmot Basin--March 21/22
Work Ex and RAP Programs
If you are interested in the RAP or Work Ex Program, come see Miss Powlik. She has all of the paperwork and can answer any questions you might have.
Health and Safety in Our School
Vaping is of particular concern, not only at our school but in schools across the world. Our hope is that together with parents and other stakeholders we can increase knowledge of the effects of vaping and, by doing so, reduce their consumption
I have included links to several resources below as well as a link to our statement of fair notice regarding the consequences for failing to adhere to the rules related to illegal substances I have outlined above.
Fair Notice on Vaping For Thorsby Junior Senior High School
Gov't of Canada: Consequences of Vaping
What we do and don't know about vaping
Bus App
Not sure if your child's bus is running? Download the app! Details on how to do this can be found here: Bus Status 4
Yearbooks
2022-2023 are here!! If you ordered one, come down and get your copy. If you'd like a copy, they are $40 and are available in the Office.. You can also purchase them on your Power school account
Bell Schedule
Community Events
Click on this link to check out the Board Highlights for October and November