November

10-14: November Break (School Closed)

11: Remembrance Day (School Closed)

18: ELAA Post-Secondary Fair (block two)

25-26: Grad Photos (Band Room)

December

1: Instructional Day (no longer a PD Day)

17: Grade 9’s to the Citadel 

December 22-January 4: Winter Break (inclusive)

November is upon us and we are on the cusp of entering Quarter 2 of the school year.

Many of you will have questions about how the teachers' strike will affect the dates and assessments for the school year going forward. 

The government has declared that Diploma exams in January 2026 are cancelled. More information on this can be found at the Government of Alberta website.

Final examinations for grade 10 and 11 students have also been cancelled.

For students in these grades, their final marks will be based on the assessments completed in class during the semester. 

With the cancellation of these exams, the days set aside for their writing will be used to offset some of the lost instructional hours.

January PAT exams were also cancelled by the government but as TJSHS does not have semesterized grade 9 classes this will not impact our grade 9 students. 

At this point there is no anticipated impact on semester 2 schedules or exams.

Check out some pictures from our Halloween fun!

• We are seeking to ensure all grade 11 and 12 students have access by the end of semester one and that grade 10 students have access by the end of semester two!

• myPass is essential for students as they enter high school.  All students need to create an account so they can:

• myPass is an Alberta Education self-service website for students to:

  • • Order high school transcripts in English and French

    • View diploma exam marks

    • Register to write or rewrite diploma exams with online payment

    • View and print Detailed Academic Reports (DAR) (can be used as an unofficial transcript)

    • View progress towards a credential (diploma or certificate)

    • Order additional copies of an awarded credential in English or French

    • Receive notifications for important messages

• Watch the videos to learn how to get an account AND to ensure you understand what the service is!

Morning drop off and afternoon pick up can be frantic at times; we have had several near misses this week that we would like to prevent moving forward.  

Please remember the following in the school zone to ensure the safety of our students:

• The High School side is solely for drop off by busses and those with disability placards/license plates.  If you are dropping off, please pull past the sidewalk.

• The speed limit is 15 km/h just before the sidewalk..

• Please do not park on the crosswalk.  This tends to happen when the busses start pulling out of the parking lot.

• Please yield to busses.

You are invited to attend our School Council Annual General Meeting on  Thursday November 27th, at 5:15pm.

At this meeting we'll be discussing  plans and ideas for the year ahead,  including our budget and fundraising goals.  Your input and participation help shape the activities and opportunities that benefit all of our students.

We are also seeking new School Council Executive Members, specifically for the positions of the Treasurer and Secretary. If you are interested in contributing your time and skills, we'd love to have you join our team!

We look forward to seeing you there and working together to make this school year a great one!

Date: November 27th

Time: 5:15pm

Location: Thorsby Junior Senior High School

Check out the minutes from the September PTA meeting here

We are once again offering  6 inch subs from Subway on Wednesdays. Subs are $5.50 each and the forms are up on Powerschool.  

Our annual food drive for Christmas Elves will start on November 17 and will run till December 5. Check the poster to see the point value for each item.  Collect points for your house team and contribute to a worthy cause!

Our PTA is planning a pizza lunch as a new fundraiser. Pizza will be $5 a slice and must be preordered. The first Pizza lunch will be on November 25, orders are due by noon on November 24. 

(If you ordered for the first pizza day in October, it will be transferred to this day)

The Grad class will once again be selling Christmas greenery and poinsettias. Orders are due November 20 and will be delivered to the school on December 4. 

Growing Smiles 

The 2024-2025 yearbooks have come in. Preorders can be picked up in the Office. They can also be purchased on Powerschool. Preorders for the 2025-2026 yearbooks are also available on Powerschool for $35.00