Welcome Back, Mustangs!

Please forward this message to your child’s primary email.

We hope you had a restful Spring Break and are excited to jump into a strong and positive finish to the school year. With only three months left, we are looking forward to returning to meaningful learning opportunities, generating school spirit, and engaging interested students in numerous activities.

A new Yo-Yo Club will be starting on Thursday at lunch in Room 18 with Ms. Bower. Students are asked to bring their own yo-yos. Please see the link for a full listing of SJAM’s clubs.

Note: Good Friday (statutory holiday in Alberta) is on Friday, April 3. In alignment with the 2025–26 CBE Calendar, there will be no school for students or staff.

School Council Meeting Opportunity

SJAM School Council and John Diefenbaker School Council have coordinated an opportunity for families to connect with Ms. Laura Hack, CBE School Trustee, on Tuesday, April 14 at the John Diefenbaker High School Council meeting (6:30 PM start).

If you would like to submit a question, please complete the form by Friday, April 10.

Trustee Laura Hack Meeting
Tuesday, April 14 at 6:30 PM
John Diefenbaker High School

SJAM Talent Show

Student Council is excited to host our annual SJAM Talent Show.

Auditions will take place:

Monday, April 6 and Tuesday, April 7 at lunch

Students can:

• Sign up on the list in the front foyer by Thursday, April 2
• Ms. Ralph and Ms. Greenham will create a tryout schedule

Monday, April 6 audition locations

• Gym
• Room 18
• Stage

Tuesday, April 7 audition locations

• Band Room
• Room 18
• Stage

Judging Rubric

The judging rubric includes the following elements:

• Preparation and readiness
• Stage presence and confidence
• Technical skills
• Creativity and originality
• School-appropriate content

Talent Show Expectations

1. Be prepared
   Students should come to auditions with their act rehearsed, organized, and performance-ready.
2. Keep acts school appropriate
   Music, costumes, language, and content must reflect SJAM’s expectations for a safe and respectful learning environment.
3. Time limit
   Maximum of 3 minutes per act.
4. Bring required materials
   Students are responsible for bringing any instruments, props, music tracks, or equipment needed for their performance.
5. Respect the audition process
   All performers must participate in auditions on the assigned date.
6. Demonstrate positive behavior
   Kindness, sportsmanship, and respectful conduct are expected at all times toward peers, equipment, and the audience.
7. Be flexible
   Final performance order, timing, and staging decisions are determined by teachers and Student Council to ensure a safe and smooth show over the three days.
8. Group acts
   All members of a group must be present at auditions and agree on the content of the act.
9. Safety first
   Acts involving stunts, risky movement, or unsafe props will not be permitted.

The SJAM Talent Show will take place at lunch on April 14, 15, and 16 in the Main Gym.

Athletics

Mr. Jones

Badminton

One of SJAM’s most popular sports is about to begin. It is very important that student athletes follow tryout expectations to ensure fairness and transparency during tryouts. Please contact your coaches directly with any questions.

Go Mustangs!

Grade 7 Coaches

• Mr. Manery
• Ms. Vahaaho
• Ms. Howe

Grade 8 Coaches

• Mr. Dougan
• Mr. Jensen

Grade 9 Coaches

• Ms. Hopley
• Ms. Greenham

Mustangs Badminton Tryouts 2026

March–April 2026

Community Resources

Royal City Soccer Club

The Royal City Soccer Club, a registered non-profit community organization, is proud to host its 31st annual grassroots summer soccer day camps.

The program promotes personal development, team building, and fun. Camps include a soccer-focused morning session and a leisure swim with organized afternoon activities for children aged 5 to 13.

Programs run during all weeks in July and August.

For more information or to register:

• Visit royalsoccer.com
• 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 to April 29
• Basketball — May 4 to June 3

Location: Catherine Nichols Gunn School Gym

All programs are led by experienced instructors, equipment is provided, and fee assistance is available through Fair Entry.

Learn more or register at Sport Hub: Community Sport Lessons.

Connect in Huntington Hills

Community Social Workers (CSWs) support residents in building connection, leadership, and inclusive community-led projects across Calgary neighborhoods.

If you live in Huntington Hills and have ideas you would like to explore, connect with:

Tina Buchan, Community Social Worker
Email: christina.buchan@calgary.ca

Ten Peaks Innovation Summer Camp

Sign up to learn STEM skills related to sustainability this summer with Ten Peaks Innovation's Summer Camp: Bot Basics and Beyond.

Students aged 12–15 will participate in five half-day robotics camps designed to inspire the next generation of innovators.

More details are available through the program information link.

Calendar of Events

Monday, March 30

• Classes resume
• Badminton begins — Tryout process
• Talent Show sign-up begins

Wednesday, April 1

• Optional SJAM fun lunch
• Well-Being Homeroom

Friday, April 3

Good Friday — No school for students or staff

Monday, April 6

• Talent Show Tryouts — Day 1 (Gym, Room 18, Stage)
• Grade 8 and 9 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

• SJAM Talent Show at lunch in the Main Gym — Day 1
• SJAM families are welcome to attend the John Diefenbaker High School Council Meeting

Ms. Laura Hack, CBE School Trustee, will be attending.

Questions can be submitted by Friday, April 10.

Wednesday, April 15

• SJAM Talent Show at lunch in the Main Gym — Day 2
• Optional SJAM fun lunch
• Literacy Homeroom

Thursday, April 16

SJAM Talent Show at lunch in the Main Gym — Final Day

Together, We Make a Difference!