The Sir John A. MacDonald Concert and Jazz Band visited us Wednesday afternoon with an excellent performance. Many students were thrilled to see their older siblings performing in the band. It was a great showcase of the excellent band/music program at SJAM! Family Literacy Night – Tonight! | 6:30 – 8:00 pm
We are excited to invite all families to our Family Literacy Night tonight, May 8, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Families will be invited to visit various stations around the school focused on reading, writing, vocabulary, oral storytelling, phonics, comprehension and more! You will have a chance to visit the Scholastic Book Fair and win some door prizes. We are also thrilled that Elder Shirley will be back to share stories and songs. Come one and all! Students must attend with a parent/sibling over 18. Scholastic Book Fair
We are excited to once again host the Scholastic Book Fair at our school. The book fair will be open for families in the evening during Family Literacy Night as well as tomorrow for students to purchase books. School Council and Parent Association Meeting – Monday, May 12 @6:15pm
The May parent council meeting is next Monday, May 12 at 6:15pm on Teams. We will be sending out a meeting invite with a link next Monday morning. Joining this meeting is a great way for parents to get involved with school fundraisers as well as participate alongside with school administration to make important decisions that support the learning of our students. It is also important to mention that the June 9th parent council meeting will include the Annual General Meeting (AGM) which is a very important meeting to attend. All meetings are online and can be easily accessed from the comfort of your home via Teams. Volunteer Tea | Friday, May 30, 12:15 pm
Join us for Alex Munro’s annual Volunteer Tea to celebrate all those who have generously given their time and talents. Please RSVP using the following link: https://forms.office.com/r/vShnwxKdE3 Community Events
Check out these City of Calgary free opportunities:
Free CPAWS Nature Walk: May 10 Click Here for more information
Free Learn to Golf ages 7-9 – Saturdays in May and June Click Here for more information
Free Learn to Golf age 10-12 – Saturdays in May and June Click Here for more information Upcoming Dates
May 8 – Family Literacy Night – 6:30pm-8pm, Book Fair purchasing available
May 8-9 – Scholastic Book Fair in the Learning Commons
May 13 – Telus Spark | Grade 3
May 15 – Kindergarten Orientation night 6:30-8pm
May 20 – Fun Lunch – Subway
May 21 – Grade 2, Zoo Field Trip
May 23 – Grade 4/5 Assembly, 12:30 pm, parents welcome
May 26, 28, June 2, 3, 4 – Soccer Residency
May 28 – Gr. 6 ELAL Part A Provincial Achievement Test, 9:00 am
May 29 – Open House Night at Sir John A. MacDonald, 5:30 pm
May 30 – Volunteer Tea, 11:30 – 1:00 pm
June 6 & 12 – CPAWS walking field trip | Gr. 4/5 (New Dates) | 