Jags Journal – April 2

Dear Jack James Community,

 Hope everyone had a great spring break! Now we just need the snow to stop so spring can finally show up.

 Term 4 starts April 9 -let’s finish strong!

 Grads, make sure you’re paying attention to announcements about ticket sales and other important grad info. We will send email home when tickets are ready!

 Please take a moment to review the important dates and information below. Don’t hesitate to contact the main office if you have any questions.

 Sincerely,

Jack James Admin

JJ Menu April 6 – April 10 - Meals $6.00

Monday:

Beef and Vegetarian Lasagna

Potato Lentil Soup

Tuesday:

Beef Dip and Fries

Chicken, Mango, Orange and Barley on Baby Spinach

Wednesday:

Chicken Parmesan on Spaghetti

Chicken Noodle Soup

Thursday:       

Chicken Wings, Mozza Sticks, Fried Pickles, Dried Ribs and Dips

Steakhouse Salad with Flatiron Steak

Friday:              

Waffles with Bacon and Sausage

JJ Menu April 13 – April 17 - Meals $6.00

Monday:

Bowtie Pasta in Lemon Basil Petso Cream Sauce with Chicken

Clam Chowder

Tuesday:

Glazed Meatloaf Meal or Sandwich

Thai Rice Noodle Salad with Baby Shrimp

Wednesday:

Poutine, Regular or Butter Chicken

Thursday:

Donairs

Friday:

Toasted Bagel and Scrambles Eggs with Lettuce and Tomato

IMPORTANT DATES AHEAD

April 2                                 Roofing Industry Night Virtual Session 6:00pm (See Ms. Bechert)

April 3                                 Good Friday – No Classes

April 5-April 10              Jr. Police Academy

April 22                              SAIT – Next Steps Night 6-7:30pm

April 25                              Fix Auto Experience Day (See Ms. Bechert)

April 28                              School Council 4:30pm

April 29                              Sheet Metal Hiring Draft – Must Register (See Ms. Bechert)

May 15                               No Classes

May 18                               Victoria Day – No Classes

May 20                               Construction Summer Hiring Draft – Must Register (See Ms. Bechert)

May 22                               Indigenous Grad 3-5:30pm at Lord Beaverbrook HS

May 26                               School Council 4:30pm

May 28                               School Awards (12:30-3:30pm)

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

Returning Grade 12 (R12)

Returning Grade 12 applications are now open. Please fill out the Microsoft Form to express interest in returning next year for an additional year of high school. Meetings will occur in April with your Assistant Principal and Guidance Counsellor to discuss the application.

Jack James Returning Grade 12 Request Form – Fill out form

Summer, Fall and FULL YEAR Unique Pathways Applications are OPEN! 

 Are you interested in a FREE deep-dive into a career area of choice with professionals in the field AND earn high school credits? Peruse the options at ‘CBE Unique Pathways” and see Ms Bechert to apply.

 Fall programs include: Healthcare Career Essentials, Applied Ecology, Intro to Veterinary Profession, and Building Trades! 

 Full year programs include Autobody, Carpentry, Heavy Equipment tech, Pipe Trades, Welding, RV Tech

 Summer 1 month programs include – Boilermaking, Carpentry, Electrical, Ironworker, Pipe trades, Sheet Metal, Hair Stylist, and Culinary

 See Ms Bechert in Student Services with questions. www.cbe.ab.ca/uniquepathways

 Apprenticeship 101

Apprenticeship 101 is a free course available from SAIT that "provides a complete overview of Alberta's apprenticeship system, guiding you through the pathways, requirements, and expectations of the apprenticeship journey." You can register for a free account and complete the online course at your own pace. Sign up here or talk with your guidance counsellor for more information. 

 SAIT Next Steps Night 

SAIT is hosting a Next Steps Night on Wednesday, April 22 from 6:00–7:30 PM. This is a great opportunity to learn more about what comes after high school, whether you are considering studying at SAIT, entering the workforce, or pursuing an apprenticeship.

During the session you will hear:

• A SAIT Recruitment presentation about programs and post-secondary options
• Information from Careers about internships and how to get started
• A Q&A session to ask your questions

If you are interested in attending, please click this link to reserve your spot.

 Unique Pathway Experience 

Last chance to pursue a career-exploration with a Unique Pathway Experience for Summer, Fall, or full-year. Areas such as Trades, Veterinary Office, and Ecology among many other options. See Ms Bechert or CBE Unique Pathways website.

 Careers Next Generation

Begin an application to Careers Next Generation to find a trades-related summer job, and check out one of the hiring/information events for the following trades. www.careersnextgen.ca

 Roofing Industry Night Virtual Session – April 2, 6:00

Sheet Metal Hiring Draft – April 29 – must register

Fix Auto experience day – hang out in an automotive shop to see if you’d like this career- limited spots – April 25

Construction Summer Hiring Draft – May 20 430-630 – hiring on the spot. Must register in advance

 Jack James Preschool

Jack James Preschool registration for September 2026 starts March 1st. Email Ms. Elia at amelia@cbe.ab.ca if you would like a registration form and additional information sent to you.  Please complete the form and return it to Ms. Elia along with your $25 non-refundable fee (can be paid CASH, Cheque, or Credit Card).

Alternatively, you are more than welcome to drop in for a tour of our preschool or schedule a specific time. We follow the high school bell schedule so visits must happen between 9:15 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Thursday, or 9:00-1:00 on Fridays.

 Sewing Club

Sewing Club is every Thursday after school - Term 4 Sewing Club will move to every Wednesday after school! It is always sew much fun! 

 Talent Show

The Annual Talent Show will take place in early June! If your child has a hidden talent they would like to share, we encourage them to participate. Students should watch for upcoming information about meeting and rehearsal times after Spring Break.

 Lost and Found

Please check the Lost and Found to see if any items belong to you. All items not reclaimed by April 10 will be donated to our Rebranded area.

 Calgary Junior Police Academy

Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a police officer? The Calgary Police Service Junior Police Academy gives youth aged 12 to 16 the opportunity to find out.

 Junior Police Academy runs three times a year.

The 2026 Junior Police Academy sessions are:

·         Sunday, April 5, to Friday, April 10, 2026

·         Sunday, July 12, to Friday, July 17, 2026

·         Sunday, Aug. 9, to Friday, Aug. 14, 2026

 Youth registered in the Junior Police Academy will get an immersive experience into the world of a Calgary police officer, covering various aspects of law enforcement, including:

·         HAWCS helicopters

·         K9

·         Mounted Unit

·         Crime Scene Unit

·         Tactical Team

·         Traffic Unit

·         and more.

 For more information and/or to sign up please visit this link: Junior Police Academy