Dear Mustang Families: 

Our Leadership students and faculty generated an energizing week of community building.  During Wednesday’s homeroom, learners immersed themselves in the legacy of Terry Fox alongside a reflection on his Metis heritage and his significant contributions to cancer research.  Families can still donate through: The Terry Fox School Foundation Page .   

The ‘I am Canadian’ spirit day culminated in our first school dance of the year.  The gym was vibrant with many excited Mustangs.  Congratulations to the many students who earned a free dance ticket, from a staff member, for engaging in acts of compassion to start the school year. 

The sun cooperated on Friday, with our annual tradition: the Terry Fox Run.  A significant number of students and staff members ran for the entire hour, while 100% of students and faculty walked the route.  

Leadership students and faculty are also hosting another Mustang tradition this week: 

• Tuesday:  Grade 9 Tug of War at lunch  
• Wednesday:  Grade 8 Tug of War at lunch 
• Thursday:  Grade 7 Tug of Wat at lunch 

This week, we will build towards the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The day honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities. Public commemoration of the tragic and painful history and ongoing impacts of residential schools is a vital component of the reconciliation process.  This federal statutory holiday was created through legislative amendments made by Parliament. 

“Wisdom Wednesday” homeroom – Compassion Recognition – Teachers will start the homeroom by gifting an orange shirt to a student they have observed showing compassion.  

“Thoughtful Thursday”: students can participate in beading through the Beading Club (room 25) at lunch time.   

Friday:  Orange Shirt Day commemorates the legacy of Indigenous residential schools in Canada and raises awareness about their intergenerational trauma. The day is rooted in the story of Phyllis (Jack) Webstad, whose orange shirt, a gift from her grandmother, was taken on her first day at a residential school. Wearing an orange shirt on this day symbolizes the message that "Every Child Matters," honoring the Indigenous children who suffered in these institutions, those who survived, and the lasting impacts on communities.   

Note:  Monday September 29 (Non-Instruction Day) and Tuesday September 30 (National Day for TRC) - no school for students 

SJAM Clubs are an excellent way for every student to engage in new activities with like-minded new friends.  See link for specific times and locations:  link.

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Athletics: Mr. Jones 

Gentle reminder:  today is the last day - Optional School Clothing:  details are now on the website. 

A huge shoutout to all our Mustangs competing in cross country! Coaches Parsons and McLellan are seeing some incredible effort and determination. With pristine weather and vibrant fall colours, Monday’s meet at Confederation Park promises to be a memorable experience. Best of luck, Mustangs—enjoy every moment! 

Soccer action continues this week with both boys’ and girls’ teams playing one home and one away game. Come out and cheer on our Mustangs—your support makes a difference! 

Basketball season is just around the corner, with rosters being finalized as we gear up for an October start. Parents, please keep an eye out for important paperwork coming home with athletes soon. 

For practice schedules and updates through the end of October, please visit our Athletic school website.  If any changes occur, coaches will communicate with players and families 

School Calendar 

Friday, September 5:  CBE Forms past due to the Main Office – distributed during opening homerooms. 

Monday, September 22: Cross Country Meet #3 at Confederation Park - This race starts and finishes next to the Rosemount Community Association building located at 2807 10 St NW. Limited parking available at both the Rosemount Community Association parking lot & the Confederation Park parking lot just off of 10th Street between Rosehill Drive & 23rd Avenue NW. 

Tuesday, September 23:  Grade 9 Tug of War at lunch (moved a week) 

Wednesday, September 24:   

• Wisdom Wednesday HR:  Storytelling, from Elders and Knowledge Keepers  
• Grade 8 Tug of War at lunch
• RESTART program for Grade 7s:  Session 2 - The Effects of Media 

Thursday, September 25:   

• Together Thursday:  engage in art projects that support truth and reconciliation in the Beading Club at lunch  
• Grade 7 Tug of War at lunch 

Friday, September 26:  Orange T-Shirt Day at SJAM supporting The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation  

Monday, September 29:  Non-Instruction Day - No school for students

Tuesday, September 30:  No school for students or staff to recognize the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 

Wednesday, October 1:   

• RESTART program for Grade 7:  Session 3 - Resisting Peer Pressure 
• Whole school homeroom:  Executive Functioning 

Wednesday, October 8: 

•  RESTART program for Grade 7s: Session 4 - Managing Emotions Part 1 
• Whole School Homeroom: Math focus 

Friday, October 10:  IPPs sent home to SJAM families  

Together We Make A Difference!