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World Down Syndrome Day – Thursday, March 19

World Down Syndrome Day has been an official part of the United Nations calendar since 2012. At SJAM, we will celebrate on Thursday, March 19. Students and staff are encouraged to wear mismatched socks to celebrate diversity and raise awareness – chromosomes look similar to socks under a microscope. The campaign, often called #LotsOfSocks, symbolizes the extra 21st chromosome (Trisomy 21) that causes Down syndrome. This year's theme is "Together Against Loneliness."

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

We are excited to invite families into the school for interviews on the following dates:

Please check your junk email for virtual conference links. Note: special virtual interviews have been set up for Ms. Roston on Tuesday, March 31 from 4:00–8:00 PM as she is unable to attend this week.

How to Book a Conference

• Log in to MyCBE. If you do not have an account, follow the MyCBE Account setup instructions.
• Click on the My School Conferences icon.
• Click on an available time slot that is convenient for you. Ensure pop-up windows are allowed.
• In the pop-up window, select your child and confirm or update the parent/guardian name.

If you need help booking, contact Mr. Kwiatkowski at bakwiatkowski@cbe.ab.ca. If you haven't done so already, please also review your child's first semester report card through MyCBE (CBE Kindergarten–Grade 9 Report Cards).

School Council Meeting – Tuesday, March 17

Our monthly School Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 17 from 6:30–8:00 PM in Room 1. Families are welcome to drop in for all or part of the meeting. Featured presentation: Fine Arts/CTF Learning Leader Ms. MacLennan will review SJAM's Complementary Courses for 2026–27.

2026–27 Course Selections – Grades 7 and 8

Current Grade 7 and 8 students have signed up for next year's options and Homeroom Buddies in SMATH. If your child was away, they can email Mr. Jensen at lgjensen@cbe.ab.ca or Ms. Reynolds at sareynolds@cbe.ab.ca, or log in to the student MyCBE portal to make their selections. Please note that if a student selects band (Choice 1 through 6), they are placed in the full-year band class. Selections are due March 20, 2026.

Athletics Update

Volleyball

Congratulations to all volleyball players for the hard work and dedication you showed this season representing our school. Huge thanks to coaches Ms. Dawson, Ms. Saker, Mr. Le, Ms. Bartley, Mr. Jones, and Mr. Shelestynsky for volunteering their time, and to our admin team for their endless support attending, cheering, and monitoring every home game this season.

Badminton Tryouts – March 30 to April 10

We are pleased to announce three separate badminton teams this season, one for each grade. Coaches are: Grade 7 – Mr. Manery, Ms. Vahaaho, Ms. Howe; Grade 8 – Mr. Dougan, Mr. Jensen; Grade 9 – Ms. Hopley, Ms. Greenham.

Community Resources for Spring Break

As we head towards Spring Break, maintaining healthy routines will support students' well-being. Your child may be interested in exploring these opportunities:

• Between Friends – a nonprofit providing inclusive social and recreational programs for children, youth, and adults with disabilities
• Calgary Public Library – always a great space to spend a few hours, with weekly programs continuing
• City of Calgary Free Activities
• YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre – free admission to Calgary's police museum with interactive displays for all ages
• Alberta University of the Arts – world-class gallery spaces featuring work from students and international artists
• Devonian Gardens – one hectare of botanical gardens with over 500 trees, 50 varieties of plants, fountains, fishponds, and a playground
• Esker Foundation – free admission to this contemporary art gallery in the historic neighbourhood of Inglewood
• Spring Break Activities Calgary 2026

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