Dear Mustang Families:
With summer quickly approaching, we have had a few inquiries about CBE Summer School. The only course available to Junior High students is Math 15 (going from Grade 9 to 10). It is an excellent course for learners who are preparing for Math 10-C, the gateway course for Math 20-1 or 20-2 (with the intention of heading to University or College). Your child’s SMATH teacher (Ms. Sterling (tasterling@cbe.ab.ca), Ms. Else (njelse@cbe.ab.ca), Ms. Roston (saroston@cbe.ab.ca), Mr. Le (CaLe@cbe.ab.ca) are collecting the names of students interested in the class. Note: Math 15 is only available as an online course. Full details can be found at this LINK.
Gentle Reminders
- An in-person School Council meeting will take place at Sir John A. Macdonald School on Tuesday April 16th from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Free Babysitting is thoughtfully offered by Leadership students – parents will toilet their own children.
- Band Camp: April 16 – 18.
- April 16: Soup Sisters lunch for SJAM students.
- Due to a CBE System Wide Non-instructional Day, there is no school for students on Friday.
On Thursday April 18, John G. Diefenbaker High School is hosting a free anti-bullying parent information night which is open to all current and future Diefenbaker families. Bullying Ends Here is being presented by Tad Milmine . Please join us on April 18th at 6pm in their main gym to learn how to support your own child as well as strategies to put an end to bullying in all schools.
Leadership Update
Ms. Hudson and Ms. Ralph (nahudson@cbe.ab.ca;ledawson@cbe.ab.ca)
It’s hard to believe, but we are gearing up for our last school dance of the year. Our Stampede Dance and Spirit Day (during school hours) are coming up on May 2 with the dance from 5:00-7:30. Tickets are $4 and will be on sale April 29 – May 1st at lunch and after school. We are looking forward to seeing everyone come out in Mustang style.
Athletics Update
Mr. Jones (sdjones@cbe.ab.ca)
All badminton teams will be finalized by this week. It is great to see so many aspiring athletes take a healthy risk and come out to tryouts. The badminton regular practice schedule can be found in our SJAM Athletic Center.
Track and Field is scheduled to start on Monday May 13th. Much more information will be released as we get closer to this date.
All students are encouraged to attend Fit Club on Monday after school and Friday morning. We have received word that the yearend Thermopylae Race (5 km mud run) is happening at Valley Creek School in Hidden Valley. Competitors must qualify to compete by attending Fit Club as much as possible.
Mustang of the Week
We are proud to share Ms. Amy T. (85) has been named the Must of the Week. As a classmate, Amy is incredibly supportive of her peers always ‘showing up EVERY single day’ and ‘ALWAYS with Enthusiasm’. Regardless of the challenges, Amy demonstrates resiliency seeking success for herself and others. As an active member of Fit Club and Students Council (STUCO), Amy is often a leader at school events. Congratulations Amy!
Community Events
Simon’s Valley School is organizing a fundraiser in support of a Grade 1 student who has cancer. They have a Shaving Assembly at 2:00 pm on May 9. The staff participating includes Mrs. Maskewich; Mr. O'Reilly; Mr. Dewald and Mrs. Neumiller:
Upcoming SJAM Events
Ongoing:
- Parent Society Fun Lunches - lunch every Wednesday; digital order needs to be in by the prior Friday.
- School Clubs.
Tuesday April 16 – Thursday April 18: Band Camp
Tuesday April 16 – In Person School Council Meeting (6:30 – 8:00 pm)
Thursday April 18 – Soup Sisters Free Soup for all students
Friday April 19 – CBE Professional Learning Day – no school for students
Tuesday April 23 – 5:00 pm: Grade 9 Outdoor Education Parent Meeting: Camp Chestermere – Ms. Saker (mosaker@cbe.ab.ca) – 6:00 pm: 2024-25 Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec Trip (May 2025) Interest Meeting for future Grade 8s and 9s – Ms. Zakus (jmzakus@cbe.ab.ca) and Mr. O’Lain (a detailed message will be sent to parents soon!)
Tuesday April 24 – ‘Known Figure Spirit Day’ by Leadership students
Tuesday April 30
- Grade 9 Riverwatch Science Field Trip
- Fire Drill
Thursday May 2 – “Western” Spirit Day and Dance (5:30 – 7:00 pm)
Friday May 3 – Red Dress Day: to remember missing and murdered Indigenous Women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA+ peoples (MMIWG2S+)
Together we make a difference!