JDS Easter Program!
Posted on March 27 2024The JDS Easter Concert was a wonderful evening of Easter celebration! Thank you to our families for their tremendous support, students for your practicing and singing to the best of your ability, and…
News
NO BUSES RUNNING MONDAY, JAN. 15th
Posted on January 14 2024No buses will be running on Monday, January 15th, 2024 as students and staff return to school. Please continue to help us protect your child from the elements by dressing them properly for the winter…
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, JAN. 12, 2024!
Posted on January 11 2024Due to extreme weather conditions, Palliser is closing all division schools on Friday, January 12, 2024. Classes will resume Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, unless otherwise posted. Stay safe and warm this…
2023
Community Foundation of Alberta grants JDS $5000 to…
Posted on December 13 2023We are very blessed to have been awarded this generous grant for $5000, so we can spread joy in our community through the purchase of skates and helmets to be shared among our students and families as…
Christmas Break: Dec. 23rd - Jan. 7th
Posted on December 1 2023Christmas Break runs from December 23rd - January 7th. Happy holidays, everyone!
Wellness Committee Meeting: Dec. 14th 11:45am
Posted on December 1 2023Thank you to all those students, staff, and parents who have volunteered to participate in this committee and provide insights and ideas with a focus on the social-emotional wellness of our school community.
Christmas Program: Dec. 11th @ 6:30pm
Posted on December 1 2023We welcome the families of our students to join us in a holy night of song and scripture as we honour the true meaning of Christmas. Doors open at 6:20 pm.
Parent Fundraiser: Dec. 7th 5-8pm
Posted on November 28 2023November Parent Council Meeting
Posted on November 20 2023Any and all parents available are asked to attend and offer feedback about our school as well as help us make plans for the future.
October Parent Council Meeting
Posted on October 10 2023Parent Council Meeting will be held on October 16th at 6:30pm
County of Lethbridge Community Learning Council: Moms…
Posted on September 28 2023Mom's Meeting Please review the attached document noting some interesting learning opportunities offered by the County of Lethbridge Community Learning Council.
School Picture Day
Posted on September 25 2023School picture day is on October 18th this year! Please review the photo packages we will be sending home, and dont forget to dress up!
Corn Maze/ Park Lake Field trip
Posted on September 6 2023Our First Fun field Trip will be on September 27th, please ensure that permission forms are in as soon as possible.
Welcome Back Dinner + Parent Council
Posted on September 6 2023Our welcome back dinner will be held on Monday the 11th between 5 and 6 Pm. We hope to see our John Davidson Community in full as we kick off another great year! Parent Council Meeting Begins at…
Welcome Back!
Posted on August 24 2023Welcome Back to another great John Davidson Year! Classes begin September 5th after the Labour Day long weekend.
Key June Dates
Posted on May 30 2023June 8 - Grade 1 & 5 Swimming Lessons Nicholas Sheran Pool in Lethbridge June 12 - School Council Meeting @ 6:30 pm June 13 - All Students - Year End Field Trip 9:00-2:30 Henderson Park & Pool June 14…
John Davidson School 2023-24 Assurance Framework Education…
Posted on April 26 2023John Davidson School 2023-24 Assurance Framework Education Plan
Whooping Cough AHS notice
Posted on April 24 2023April 21, 2023Notice to Parents of John Davidson School Alberta Health Services has been made aware of additional confirmed cases of pertussis that were inattendance at John Davidson School while infectious…
Easter Break 7-16th
Posted on March 23 2023No Classes
Easter Program April 5th
Posted on March 17 2023Please join us the night of April 5th for our JDS Easter Program! Invitations will be going out prior to the event for more details.
Upcoming Important Dates: No Students February 18th-26th
Posted on February 14 2023March 2- High School- "On Track" Lunch March 3- FISH Assembly March 13- Parent Teacher Conferences March 17- PD Day No students
Teacher Professional Development Day January 30th:…
Posted on January 27 2023There is no school on January 30th, have a great long weekend!
January School Council Meeting: Monday the 16th
Posted on January 11 2023Please join us for the parent council meeting on the evening of the 16th to discuss successes and improvements for John Davidson School.
2022
Preventing Illness
Posted on December 6 2022Due to the change in weather and the beginning of Cold and Flu season, we have seen an increase in student absence due to illness. Please review the following information from Alberta Health Services…
2022 Christmas Concert
Posted on November 23 2022Our annual Christmas concert will be held on the evening of December 15th at 6:30pm. Please join us for an evening of song and worship before Christmas break.
John Davidson Tower Garden
Posted on November 8 2022Harvest season may be over but at John Davidson we have new life in our lobby. In the heart of our school we have a tower garden that is blooming as the snow is starting to fall. This garden is an aeroponic…
Fall Parent Teacher Conferences November 21st
Posted on October 5 2022Please join us on the evening of November 21st for our first round of parent teacher conferences. Schedules will be sent out prior to the meeting date but please feel free to contact the school with any…
Welcome Back BBQ and Parent Council Meeting
Posted on August 24 2022We are hosting our welcome back BBQ on September 6th from 5-6:30pm. The first School Council Meeting will be held directly after @ 6:30 We hope to see you all there!
English Language Program
Posted on August 24 2022Our English language program will begin on September 6th. If you have any questions please contact the school or check in with the office.
Welcome Back Everyone!
Posted on August 24 2022We hope everyone has had a fun summer! Our first day back for grades 1-12 will be August 30th, with Kindergarten starting on the 31st.
Fun Field Day- June 27
Posted on June 20 2022Grades 7-12 Callaway Park Field Trip- June 23rd
Posted on June 16 2022On June 23rd the Jr. High and Highschool students will be going on a field trip to Callaway park. Please ensure students have turned in their permission paperwork and fee prior to the day we leave. …
Grade 6 Science PAT- June 22
Posted on June 15 2022Year-End Celebration BBQ (June 27, 4:30-7:00 PM)
Posted on June 13 2022Monday June 27 (4:30-7 pm) - Year end celebration for all current and former JDS students and their families. Dinner, activities, games, bouncy house, obstacle course inflatable, slide show, and a look…
Grade 6 Math PAT- June 20
Posted on June 13 2022ELA Grade 6 and Grade 9 PATs Part B- June 16
Posted on June 9 2022Pentecost June 6/7 (No School)
Posted on June 1 2022Calgary Zoo Field Trip Grades 1-6 June 1st
Posted on May 26 2022On June 1st students will from grades 1-6 will be going on a field trip to the Calgary Zoo. Please insure all permission paperwork is completed ahead of time. If you have any questions please call the…
Ascension May 26/27 (No School)
Posted on May 23 2022Victoria Day May 23rd (No School)
Posted on May 18 2022Parent-Teacher Conferences
Posted on March 11 2022Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held on the evening of March 21st. Appointment notifications will be sent out the week prior with selected appointment schedules for grades 1-6, and all other grades…
Registration For Free Early Learning Check-Ups
Posted on January 26 2022Call to book a free appointment for a free early learning (kindergarten and Pre-school) developmental check up! These check ups are fun and informative to help teachers and parents learn what kind of…
2021
Christmas Concert: Monday December 13th
Posted on December 8 20212 performances: Early Learning to Grade 3 @ 6 p.m. AND Grade 4-12 @ 7 p.m. Due to AHS COVID Guidelines the following protocols will be in place: Only parents and younger siblings (Baby to age 4)…
Parent Council Meeting
Posted on November 29 2021Great conversations with parents discussing faith, education, and programming priorities at JDS. Feedback gathered, being analyzed by administration and staff. Will share collective priorities with…
First Parent Teacher Conferences: November 15th
Posted on October 19 2021This years first parent teacher conferences will be held on November 15th. Students will be bringing home a schedule of appointments. They will be held in person at the school, and we will be following…
First Parent Council Meeting: October 18
Posted on October 18 2021Our first parent council meeting will be on the evening of October 18th at 6:30 p.m. We will be meeting in the school gym and will be following all provincial health guidelines. We hope to see you there!
Welcome Back BBQ!: Monday, September 13th
Posted on September 10 2021John Davidson School staff will be hosting a welcome back barbecue open to all students and their families on Monday, September 13th. We will have good food, games, and activities between 5:30- 6:30 pm.…
Entry Information- Week 1
Posted on August 27 2021Students coming back for the first week will be staggered to help with the transition to the school. Students in Kindergarten to Grade 3 will only need to attend Wednesday September 1st in week one. …