The Gator Gazette
September 2021
Principal's Message
September 3, 2021
From the Swamp:
Welcome Lorne Akins families! My name is Mr. Herman and I am so excited to be the principal of such an amazing building! Over the past couple of weeks, I have been very fortunate to meet the talented, energetic, caring group of staff. And of course over the last 3 days, I was able to meet your wonderful children! I have to say that when I put these 2 groups together I have such a great feeling about our upcoming year! So, on behalf of all the staff at Lorne Akins, I want to tell you that we can’t wait to begin our 2021/22 school year!
Welcome to the SWAMP!
Mr Herman
Volleyball: Volleyball teams are about to get underway with the senior girls and boys volleyball tryouts happening all next week. The junior volleyball teams will get underway very soon once the senior teams are decided. Go Gators Go!
Gator Swag: We are bringing an online Gator Store so that you are able to purchase all of your favourite Gator Swag. Stay tuned in the next couple of weeks for a link to see what’s for sale.
School Fees: School fees will be emailed to you at the end of the month and you will be able to pay through PowerSchool or cash or cheque in the office.
Picture Day: Picture day is fast approaching so mark it on your calendars for next Friday, Sept 10th
Terry Fox Run: Our annual Terry Fox Run will take place on Friday, Sept 17th and we are once again continuing with our “Toonie for Terry” campaign.
Parent Council: Our first Parent Council meeting will be Thursday October 14th. Please email la@spschools.org if you would like to be a part of this. More information to come.
Looking Ahead
September
7th -10th - Sr Volleyball tryouts
10th - Picture Day
17th - Terry Fox Run
30th - National Truth and Reconciliation Day (no school)
October
6th - Early Dismissal (staff meeting)
11th - Thanksgiving (no school)
12th - PD Day (no school)
14th - School Council 7pm
29th - Halloween Activities
We are LOOKING FOR LUNCH SUPERVISORS!
ATTENDANCE & SIGN IN/ SIGN OUT
If a student needs to leave early, the office MUST hear from a parent. Please email or call the office and we will allow the student to sign out & meet you outside (or walk home).
If a student will be arrive late, they are to sign in at the office, and will be given a late slip. If we have been informed the student will be late, that will be an excused late. Without hearing from a parent, the student would be marked as unexcused.
If you have any questions, please ask the office.
Lorne Akins Junior High School for Grades 7 to 9
Email: la@spschools.org
Website: https://lorneakins.spschools.org
Location: 4 Fairview Boulevard, St. Albert, AB, Canada
Phone: 780-460-3728
Facebook: facebook.com/LorneAkinsJuniorHigh
Twitter: @lorneakins
Principal
Derek Harrison
Assistant Principal