Ms. Armstrong looks forward to welcoming Band Families to SJAM in the Learning Commons on Thursday, April 9 (4:30 – 5:30 PM) to fulfill the CBE requirements for an off-site and overnight band camp.  The parent/guardian who signs off on the trip needs to be in attendance virtually or in person.  Ms. Armstrong will send the link directly to Band families. 

Students Council, Ms. Greenham and Ms. Ralph look forward to engaging students in Talent Show tryouts this week.  Several students signed up this past week, with tryouts taking place on Monday and Tuesday: 

  • Monday April 6:  Gym, Room 18, Stage 
  • Tuesday April 7:  Band room, Room 18, Stage 

Expectations were shared in last week's message; below is the judging rubric.   

SJAM Talent Show – Performance Rubric 

Category 

4 – Excellent 

3 – Proficient 

2 – Developing 

1 – Needs Improvement 

Preparation & Readiness 

Performance is polished, well‑rehearsed, and confidently delivered. 

Mostly prepared with minor errors or hesitations. 

Some preparation evident, but several unclear moments. 

Appears unrehearsed; student is unsure of next steps. 

School 

Appropriate Content 

All music, language, costumes, and actions fully meet school expectations. 

One minor concern that does not significantly impact appropriateness. 

Multiple concerns needing adjustment. 

Performance is not appropriate for a school setting. 

Creativity & Originality 

Strong creativity, personality, and unique ideas. 

Clear effort to personalize or enhance the act. 

Some creative elements but mostly familiar or repetitive. 

Little or no creative effort shown. 

Stage Presence & Confidence 

Engages audience, confident, strong presence throughout. 

Generally confident with occasional hesitation. 

Limited confidence; inconsistent engagement. 

Very hesitant or disengaged on stage. 

Technical Skill 

High level of skill demonstrated consistently. 

Skill is solid with minor issues. 

Skill is emerging; performance is mixed. 

Skill level is low or performance is difficult to follow. 

Athletics:  Mr.  Jones 

Badminton: Tryouts continue this week.  Please ask your child to contact or inform their respective coaches should they not be able to attend (i.e. illness etc.) Tryout Expectations.   Go Mustangs! 

  • Gr. 7 – Mr. Manery, Ms. Vahaaho, Ms. Howe 
  • Gr. 8 – Mr. Dougan, Mr. Jensen 
  • Gr. 9 – Ms. Hopley, Ms. Greenham 

MUSTANGS BADMINTON TRYOUTS 2026 

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7 AM: Gr 7 GIRLS 

3 PM: Gr 9 BOYS 

7 AM: Gr 8 GIRLS 

3 PM: Gr 9 GIRLS 

7 AM:  

3 PM: Gr 7 BOYS 

7 AM: 

3 PM: Gr 8 BOYS 

7 AM: FITCLUB 

Community Resources

Royal City Soccer Club: The Royal City Soccer Club, a registered non-profit community organization, is proud to host their 31st annual popular grassroots summer soccer day camps.  The program is designed to promote personal development, team building, and of course, FUN!  Uniquely designed to offer a soccer focus in the morning and a leisure swim with other organized activities in the afternoons to all children aged 5 to 13, the program operates during all weeks in July and August.  For more information or to register, visit royalsoccer.com or call 1-800-427-0536. 

City of Calgary Spring Sports: Is your child interested in playing cricket, badminton, basketball, volleyball, curling, flag rugby, soccer, netball, or indoor tennis?  Spring SportHub lessons are now open for registration, offering free and low‑cost sport programs for kids and teens (ages 6–17).  In Huntington Hills, programs include volleyball (April 6–29) and basketball (May 4–June 3) at Catherine Nichols Gunn School Gym.   All programs are led by experienced instructors, equipment is provided, and fee assistance is available through Fair Entry: Fair Entry - Programs and services for low income Calgarians.  Learn more or register at: Sport Hub: Community sport lessons.

Sign up to learn STEM skills related to sustainability this summer! Ten Peaks Innovation's highly anticipated Summer Camp - Bot Basics and Beyond.   Students aged 12-15 will have fun in five, half-day robotics camps. With a focus on inspiring the future innovators of our province, our summer camps provide an unparalleled opportunity for young people to get their "tech on".  More details here. 

Calendar of events 

Monday April 6:   

  • Talent Show Tryouts – Day 1 - Gym, Room 18, Stage 
  • Outdoor Ed Optional Climbing Wall Field Trip 

                                  Grade 9:  8:30 – 10:30 AM

                                  Grade 8:  11:30 – 1:30 PM 

Tuesday April 7:  Talent Show Tryouts – Day 2 - band room, room 18, stage 

Wednesday April 8: 

  • Optional SJAM fun lunch. 
  • Math Homeroom 
  • Grade 7 Outdoor Ed Optional Climbing Wall Field Trip:  9:30 – 11:30 AM
  • Darcy Turning Robe:  12:00 – 12:30 PM  

Thursday April 9:  Band Parent Camp Meeting (4:30 – 5:30 PM ):  led by Ms. Armstrong (in person and online) 

Tuesday April 14:  

Wednesday April 15: 

Thursday April 16:  SJAM Talent Show at lunch in the Main Gym – Final Day  

Monday April 20:  Grade 9 Field Trip – Calgary Zoo 

Tuesday April 21 – Thursday April 23:  Optional Band Camp (Grade 7, 8, 9) 

Tuesday April 21:  School Council – 6:30 – 8:00 PM – SJAM Learning Commons 

Wednesday April 22:   

Friday April 24:  Maatoomisii’ Pookaiks:  CBE System Professional Noninstructional Day – no school for students 

Tuesday April 28:  Make up day for Immunizations by Primary Care Alberta - Direct line #403-944-7512 (Please call this number and not the school to ask questions).  Please have the consent forms returned to the school as soon as possible if you have just received new consent forms.   If refusing at this time, please return forms with “refused” written on the form. 

Wednesday April 29:   

Thursday April 30: 

  • Gift Card draw #5 for an SJAM student who has entered the SJAM literacy contest through Ms. Campbell 
  • CBE Grade 9 Transition Round Dance (5:00 – 8:00 PM):  Ernest Manning High School – last year’s event at this link 

Together, We Make A Difference!