Jags Journal – May 1

Dear Jack James Community,

 Please take a moment to review the important dates and information below. Our June exam schedule will be posted on the school website and shared through SchoolMessenger. This will include diploma exam dates and times, as well as school-based exam schedules, completion days, and other key information for the month of June.

 If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the main office.

 Sincerely,

Jack James Administration

 JJ Menu May 4 – May 8- Meals $6.00

Monday:

Beef Stroganoff with Buttered Egg Noodles

Egg Drop Soup with Wontons

Tuesday:

Vietnamese Beef or Pork Subs

Cobb Salad

Wednesday:

Quesadillas with Salsa and Sour Cream

Hot and Sour Soup

Thursday:       

Smoked BBQ Brisket of Beef with Fries

Friday:              

Waffles with Mixed Berry Compote, Bacon, Sausage and Whipped Cream

JJ Menu May 12 – May 15 - Meals $6.00

Monday:

Cheese Filled Tortellini in Tomato Sauce with Focaccia Stick

Tuesday:

Chilli Cheese Dogs and Fries/Vegetarian option

Beef Barley Soup

Wednesday:

Calzones, Pepperoni, Ham and Pineapple or Cheese

Rice Paper Salad Wraps

Thursday:

TBD

Friday:

Non Instructional Day

 Important Dates:

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)

June 9                                 Last Day Regular Classes

June 10 – 12                    Completion/Exam Week

June 15 – 17                    Completion by Appointment/Exam Week

June 18                              Graduation (No Regular Classes)

June 19                              Indigenous Peoples Day

June 25                              Report Cards

June 26                              Last Day PLP Classes

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

 Grad Info

Graduating students will have the opportunity to purchase any additional tickets soon. Students can come see Ms. Hoven if they have not already expressed interest, and should listen to the announcements for when dates are announced. Physical tickets will also be delivered to students in the coming weeks.

 For graduating students who have expressed a need for a suit, Moore's will be coming after school on May 12 with suits for these students to select from. We also have a selection of gently used grad dresses that students who need a dress may come try on at that time. If you have not already signed up for this opportunity, students can go see Ms. Hoven.

 Community Resource Highlight

Calgary Transit Travel Training  is short-term, hands-on instruction designed to teach people with disabilities to travel safely and independently on public transportation. The program provides individuals with the tools and confidence they need to use Calgary Transit services on their own. Whether you’re learning to navigate routes, understand fare systems, or use accessibility features, our Travel Trainers are here to help.

 Unique Pathways

Extra spots available in Unique Pathways programs. Please come see Ms. Bechert in Student Services 

 Summer (month of July full time)

• Boilermaker – interesting metal-related trade- only 2 weeks and they hire out of the program
• Carpentry
• Finishing Trades (painting, tiling, taping)

 Fall semester or all year – GRADE 10s & 11s or R 12s

 Building Trades – try a variety of housing-related trades at SAIT

• Introduction to Indigenous Studies - online
• Pre employment Carpentry – all year mornings at SAIT
• Pre employment Pipe Trades – all year morning at SAIT
• Pre employment RV Tech – all year morning at SAIT

 Careers Next Generation

Interested in a Summer Job? Consider creating your Careers Next Generation Portal application. www.careersnextgen.ca

 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 on June 3!

 Lost and Found

Last call for lost and found!  Any unclaimed items will be donated.

 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, 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