The Gator Gazette
September 10th 2021
Principal's Message
September 10, 2021
From the Swamp: These past four days of having everyone at school has been awesome! The positive energy and seeing students connect with one another has been so great to see...
Meet the Admin and Welcome to LA: Due to COVID we are unfortunately unable to hold a Meet The Staff evening, but on Tuesday, October 14 from 6:00-7:00pm, we are offering a virtual evening where you can hear from our Admin team about what’s going on at Lorne Akins this year and have an opportunity to ask any general questions you may have. The link will be available on our website.
Picture Retake: We had our individual photos today and our retake day on October 8.
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. We are also selling individually wrapped meals which include a hotdog, 2 cookies and a drink...all for only $3.00. Please bring your money to your homeroom teacher no later than Thursday morning.
Volleyball: Thank you to all the students that came and to tryouts this past week. Also, huge thank you to our Senior Volleyball Girls coaches Mrs Faught, Mr Bishop and Boys coaches Mr Schmidt and Mr Drake. Teams will be finalized early next week. Jr Girls and Boys volleyball tryouts will be held next Thursday, September 16. The girls will take place from 7:00-8:00 am and the boys will be after school from 3:00-5:00. They will then alternate time spots.
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.
COVID: Just a reminder that if your child is feeling ill please have them stay home until they are feeling well again. If your child forgets or needs a mask, please don’t hesitate to let them know they can easily get one from the office.
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
- 14th - Virtual "Meet the Admin" Night 6:00 pm -7:00 pm
16th - Jr. Volleyball Tryout - GIRLS: 7 am & BOYS: 3 pm - 5pm
17th - Terry Fox Run
20th - Student Vote
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
Meet the Admin and Welcome to LA
GATOR GEAR
Have a look at our new LA clothing for the 2021/22 school year. Be one of the first to wear these brand new designs & show your Gator Pride
Order through this link & your items will be delivered to Lorne Akins office for you to collect!
Terry Fox Run - Friday Sept. 17
Bring $5 to your TA Teacher *Please bring your money at the beginning of the week*
-$2 will be donated to the Terry Fox Foundation
-$3 will get you a lunch (hot dog, cookie & juice)
VOLLEYBALL
Junior tryouts will start Thursday Sept. 16 - GIRLS: 7 am & BOYS: 3 pm - 5pm
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