See our School Calendar for all of our upcoming events.
SJAM Weekly Newsletter
Week At A Glance: May 25 - 29, 2026
Dear Mustang Families,
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Deep gratitude it extended to our dedicated 2025-26 School Council members:
- Chairperson/President: Michelle Wood
- Treasurer: Jennifer Razzo
- Secretary: Laurie Leier
- Volunteer Coordinator: Hope Lewis
Our students, faculty and the SJAM learning community benefit greatly from the many initiatives led by this talented and committed Council. 'Together, we make a difference' is brought to life by these four hard working parents in our community. On behalf of 650 students and families, we thank them for their year of service.
We are incredibly proud of our Grade 7, 8, and 9 students, who demonstrated focus, perseverance, and commitment during their Language Arts summative assessment (Grade 9 PAT; Grade 7 and 8 ‘practice’ PAT) on Thursday. They approached this important learning task with maturity and effort, and it was wonderful to see students apply their skills with such determination. Please join us in recognizing the hard work and dedication your children showed. We know this experience reflects both their growth as learners and their ongoing development as thoughtful, capable individuals.
A sincere apology is extended to the 40 Grade 9 students who experienced delays while Alberta Education worked to resolve issues preventing access to Vretta, the secure online exam environment for their PAT. We commend the impacted students for their patience and understanding as Mr. K and Mr. Hoblak took the necessary steps to ensure everyone was able to log in and complete their test digitally. We share in the hope that this issue will be resolved moving forward and will not occur again.
For Grade 9 students interested in free tutoring support for PAT preparation, the YMCA’s Homework Helpers tutors are available. Please see the attached flyer for full details: YMCA Homework Helpers PAT Grade 9 Schedule. The main update is that on Tuesdays and Thursdays, instead of offering hour-long, subject-specific workshops, YMCA tutors will be providing “supported study” sessions. During these sessions, students can bring their own work and receive help with any questions or areas they need support in. In essence, these sessions will follow the familiar Homework Helpers format, but will be tailored specifically to support Grade 9 students as they prepare for their PATs.
Gentle reminders:
Spring Band Concert: Thursday May 28 at 6:00 PM
- Students arrive at 5:30 PM
- Doors open at 5:45 PM
- Concert attire: formal black and white
Mandatory Dress Rehearsal for Grade 8/9 Concert Band: Wed May 27 (3:00 – 4:00 PM)
Jazz Band Dress Rehearsal: Thursday May 28 (3:00 – 3:30 PM)
Grade 9 Farewell Speech Submission Timeline
Monday June 1: Speech online submission deadline
- Submissions are emailed to Mr. Jones (sdjones@cbe.ab.ca). Handwritten speeches will not be accepted.
Athletics: Mr. Jones
Track & Field Practices – Week of May 19–21
Here is our Track & Field practice schedule for this week:
Monday, May 25
- 3:00 PM – Distance
Tuesday, May 26
- 7:15 AM – Discus - Measuring
- 3:00 PM – Shot Put
- 3:00 PM – Hurdles
- 3:00 PM – Sprints Practice (Girls & Boys)
Wednesday, May 27
- Teams Finalized
- 3:00 PM – Long Jump
Thursday, May 28
- Track Teams Posted
- 3:00 PM – Hurdles
Thank you for your continued support!
Community News
My Transit Ride:
In August, the CBE, CCSD and Calgary Transit will offer a transit bus orientation program called "My Transit Ride" for middle and high school students transitioning to Calgary Transit. The program is about an hour long and consists of a 20-minute presentation by Calgary Transit, followed by an orientation of a transit bus. Staff from CBE Transportation, CCSD Transportation and Calgary Transit will be available for information and/or questions. Sessions are free but families are encouraged to register to attend. Registration will open on Monday, May 25. We are excited to offer this safety training and transit orientation to increase student comfort levels and ability to ride Calgary Transit safely and efficiently. More information and resources can be found on the CBE webpage, Calgary Transit Orientations.
Community Marching Band Opportunity for 2026/2027!
The Calgary Round-Up Band (grades 6 to 9) and Calgary Stetson Show Band (grades 10 to 12) are looking for new members for their upcoming 2026/2027 seasons! Both groups are community-based marching bands with a focus on friendships, musical excellence, and making lasting memories. No prior experience is required to join! If you are interested in learning more, please fill out our interest form by clicking here to receive more information about upcoming performances and parent information nights. You can find more information at roundupband.com & stetsonband.com or by emailing recruiting@roundupband.com.
Calgary Stampeders:
On Saturday, June 20 at 5:00 PM, the Calgary Stampeders are hosting a Grad Walk, where Grade 12 graduating high school students will have the chance to walk the field in front of more than 30,000 fans prior to kickoff. As part of the experience:
- Graduates receive a complimentary game ticket
- Students can invite family and friends to celebrate with them
- Participants will walk the field in a pregame recognition moment
Spots are limited, so we encourage students to secure their tickets early to reserve their place on the field. Use this link to access free tickets.
Calendar of Events
Wednesday May 27:
- optional SJAM fun lunch.
- Homeroom: Grade 9s – Math (second of four PAT sessions)
- Homeroom: Grade 7s and 8s – Preparing for Final Exams Part 2
- 3:00 – 4:00 PM: Mandatory Dress Rehearsal for Grade 8/9 Concert Band
Thursday May 28: Whole School Summative Assessment: ELA
- 3:00 – 3:30 PM: Jazz Band Dress Rehearsal
- 6:00 – 7:30 PM: Spring Band Concert
- Concert attire: formal black and white
- 5:30 PM: Students arrive.
- 5:45 PM: Front doors open for guests
Friday May 29: Ms. Campbell will draw a gift card for students that have read an entire book. Entry forms in the Learning Commons.
Monday June 1:
- Grade 9 Farewell Speech online submission due to Mr. Jones (sdjones@cbe.ab.ca)
- Grade 9 Optional Field Trip: Riverwatch
Thursday June 4:
- SJAM Track Meet – let's hope for sunshine!
- MRU Nursing Students: Camp Wellness learning sessions (more next week)
Friday June 5:
- SJAM library books due
- MRU Nursing Students: Camp Wellness sessions
Week of June 16-18: Grade 9 Students informed of Farewell Speech selection
Monday June 22: Grade 9 PAT – Social Studies
Tuesday June 23: Grade 9 PAT - Science
Thursday June 25: Grade 9 Farewell
- 3:15 – 4:30 PM: Farewell Program – immediate family members are welcome
- 4:30 – 6:00 PM: Grade 9 Dance