Juniper Ridge Intermediate
'Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it - Together'
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Safety Message
We have been advised by the Torbay Harbour Authority that the Torbay Warf (Tappers Cove) is unsafe and is closed to the public. We are advising students not to goto this area for safety reasons. We encourage all parents/guardians to speak to their children regarding this matter.
Terry Fox Walk
Our Annual Terry Fox Walk is scheduled for Friday, October 25th. Click here for a memo with more information. Click Here do make an online donation that will be added to our school collection.
Skills Canada
The provincial Intermediate Skills Canada Competition will be held in November at College of the North Atlantic. This is a competition for students in Grades 7-9 in many areas including: Baking, Coding, Hairstyling, Graphic Design, Cooking, Photography, Public Speaking, Video production and more. Any students interested in learning more about this competition or wish to represent JRI at this competition are asked to see Ms. Mercer or Ms. Mouland.
508 Caribou Air Cadets
Are you looking for a no-cost youth program (ages 12-18)? We offer adventure, new skills, and friends. Visit 508 Caribou Air Cadets!
Time: 6:15-9:00
Location: Holy Trinity High School
Come join Newfoundland's Oldest Cadet Unit and have fun! For more information please call:
1-902-292-9959 or visit us @ www.cadets.ca and fill out our online application.
Call for Coaches
We are currently seeking volunteers for our school sports programs. Please Click Here for more information. This information is also available under the 'Memos' tab at the top of this page.
Bussing
Parents/guardians are encouraged to Click Here log into the NLSchools Parent Bus Portal to confirm bussing information for your child for the 2024-25 school year. This link is also available under the 'Resources' tab at the top of this page.
Courtesy Bus Seat applications are due by the end of the day on Friday, September 12th. Please e-mail to mariapenney@nlesd.ca or drop off at the school. Click Here to access the Courtesy Bus Seat Protocol and Application Form. This is also available under the 'Resources' tab at the top of this page.
Supply Lists
The 2024-25 supply lists can be found below. We encourage families to reuse items from last year whenever possible as supplement when necessary. There is no expectation to purchase all new items.
Elementary Supply Lists (Grades 5&6)
Junior High Supply Lists (Grades 7&8)
Recycling
If you would like to help JRI out with raising some funds for activities and items in our school, please think about us when you are dropping off your recycling at local recycling depots. If you are dropping off 10 bags, consider donating ONE of them to our school. You only need to put in our school account number (437-3021) to get a sticker for your bag. Every bit helps!
Thank you so much in advance!!
Select tabs at the top page for more info!
Extracurricular Updates can be found under the 'Resources/Programming' tab.
School Memos can be found under the 'Resources' tab at the top of this page!
Your child not attending school today? Please e-mail us at juniperridgeint@nlesd.ca and we will ensure their attendance is updated!
Important Dates
Oct 25 Terry Fox Walk
Nov 1 Picture Day
Nov 7-12 Grade 7 EF Trip (Ontario/Quebec)
Nov 8 PL Day (Tentative)
Nov 11 Holiday (Remembrance Day)
Nov 15 PL Day
Nov 21 French Movie Night (7pm)
Nov 22 PL Day (Tentative)
Dec 3 Term 1 Reports Distributed
Dec 5 Parent/Teacher Meetings
Dec 20 - Last Day before Christmas Break
- School Breakfast
Jan 6 School Reopens after Christmas
Jan 20-24 JH Mid-Course Exams
Feb 21-24 Mid-Winter Break
Mar 3 PL Day (Tentative)
Mar 17 Holiday (St. Patrick's Day)
Mar 19 Term 2 Reports Distributed
Mar 20 Parent/Teacher Meetings
Apr 17 Last Day before Easter Break
Apr 28 School Reopens after Easter
May 20 Holiday (Victoria Day)
Jun 13-19 JH Final Exams
Jun 26 Last Day of School for Students
Jun 27 Administration Day
Past Dates 2024-25:
Sep 4 School Opens for Students
Sep 26 Curriculum Night (7pm)
Sep 27 Truth & Reconciliation Orange Shirt Day
Sep 30 Holiday (Truth & Reconciliation Day)
Oct 2-4 Thanksgiving Food Drive
Oct 14 Holiday (Thanksgiving)
2024-25 After School Program
Juniper Ridge is pleased to partner with the YMCA to offer an after school program for the 2024-25 school year. Please click on the link below for more information!
Past Announcements (2024-25)
Holiday Reminder
A reminder that school is closed on Monday, October 14th for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
The JRI Outreach & Student Leadership team is conducting a Food Drive from October 2-4! With Thanksgiving approaching the Northeast Avalon Food Bank is seeking monetary donations to help purchase chickens and turkeys for families in need. From now until Friday students can bring in a loonie, toonie or food donation. There will be a table set up in the lobby each morning to collect donations.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Please note that school will be closed on September 30th, 2024 in observance of National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Tuesday, Oct 1st will be Day 6 on our school calendar.
Curriculum Night
Our Annual Curriculum Night Open House is scheduled for Thursday, September 26th from 7-8pm. We look forward to welcoming our school community!
Welcome Back!
We are excited to be starting a new school year at JRI! Please Click Here for our School Opening Memo! (This memo has also been distributed to our school community via e-mail, and it is available under the 'Memo's tab at the top of this page). We look forward to welcoming everyone back to school on Wednesday!X
To inform us that your child will be absent from school, please e-mail our general school e-mail address, juniperridgeint@nlesd.ca, and we will update their attendance accordingly.