Dear Mustang Families: 

Please forward this weekly message to your child's personal email! We have also started posting these messages on our website. 

We look forward to welcoming your children back to school tomorrow. With three months left in 2023-24, this school year will continue to be rich with learning opportunities.  Thank you for joining us at interviews as we work together to support your child.  

On Tuesday April 2, 2024, our Mount Royal University students will be running a mini-health fair focusing on bullying, vaping, mental health and academic well-being at lunchtime in the Learning Commons. Please encourage your child to attend. 

This week, Grade 8 and 9 students will be completing the “CBE Student Survey”. This is an opportunity for students to: 

  • report on themselves, their own abilities and their accomplishments; and 
  • take pride in what they have achieved. 

The results are used in school and district reports to demonstrate that students are: 

  • able to integrate and apply the knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies they are acquiring across all academic disciplines; and 
  • demonstrating Citizenship, Personal Development and Character in and through learning. 

If you have any questions about the survey, please reach out to Mr. Rachid (morachid@cbe.ab.ca).

Band Update from Ms. Armstrong 

  • Band Camp Fees are due Tuesday April 2, 2024 
  • Mandatory Pre-Camp meeting April 4, 2024, 6:30pm. SJAM Learning Commons 
  • Band Camp - April 16 -18, 2024

Mustang of the Week

Anderson B. (88) is our Mustang of the Week for April 2! Mr. Brophy’s leadership in Jazz Band, the Foods classroom and support of Mustang sports teams leads to this recognition. He is an independent learner who offers support to teachers and classmates during class and at school events. He was the last student to leave the building after the Winter Band Concert because he volunteered to sweep the entire gym floor! We appreciate the positive difference Mr. Brophy makes in the Mustang school community. 

Athletics Update

Mr. Jones (sdjones@cbe.ab.ca) 

Badminton will begin the first Tuesday back after spring break with Grade 7s having the first time slot starting at 3pm.  The first two weeks of tryouts/practices can be found here. Once the teams are made and the season is rolling, here is the planned practice schedule for the season to help with your planning.  Please note that all students were also informed of these locations, dates and times in physed class before the break. 

Schedules can also be found on the bulletin board across from the PE office and online in our SJAM Athletic Center. 

Upcoming SJAM events 

Ongoing: 

  • Parent Society Fun Lunches - lunch every Wednesday; digital order needs to be in by the prior Friday. 

Past due:  Courses and Homeroom Buddies for 2024-25 

Tuesday April 2:   

  • a. Classes resume after Spring Break 
  • b. Badminton begins 

Thursday April 4: Band Trip Parent Meeting with Ms. Armstrong at 6:00 pm.  Mandatory for all parents whose children will go on the overnight band camp. 

Wednesday April 10:  International Pink T-shirt Day Campaign 

Thursday April 11: CBE Professional Learning Series - Healthy Sexual Development | April 11 | 6:30pm-8:00pm 

April 16 – 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  

Together we make a difference!