Dear Families & Caregivers,
Please don’t forget to update your calendars with the dates below. If you have any questions about the information, please contact us at the main office.
Sincerely,
Jack James Admin
JJ Menu this coming week:
Monday: Fettuccine Alfredo w/Chicken
Doukhobor Borsch Soup
Tuesday: Gourmet Burgers and Fries
Roasted Butternut Squash Salad w/Tahini Vinaigrette
Wednesday: Assorted Pizzas
Thursday: Teachers Convention
Friday: Teachers Convention
Important Dates Ahead
February 12/13 Teachers Convention (No School)
February 16 Family Day (No School)
February 24/25 Jostens Grad Jewelry Display/Orders at lunch
February 25 Wrestling 4-8pm
February 27 Non Instructional Day
Things to note:
Transition to Adulthood Resource Fair and Information Session
February 20, 2026 at 2:00-4:00pm
Location: CBE Career and Technology Centre, Learning Commons, 2336-53 Ave. SW
This afternoon event is open to families, guardians and staff supporting complex needs students to learn more about Government Supports and Services available as they transition to adulthood.
A presentation by Easter Seals will share about the services and application process for:
PDD -Persons With Developmental Disabilities
AISH -Assured Income for the Severely Handicapped
Trustee and Guardianship
Guests will have an opportunity to explore and meet with a variety of Calgary-based organizations who provide services to adults receiving PDD programming and support.
R12 Information
Students who are looking to come back in 2026-27 for a Returning Grade 12 year will need to fill out an application form in April. To be eligible for a R12 year students need to have the following:
- Students who have current attendance rate of at least 70%
- Students who follow the School Code of Conduct
- The purpose for being an R12 is to complete their K&E Certificate, High School Diploma, or other requirements for a program for postsecondary
- Students require a minimum of 2 additional courses that are currently offered at Jack James
- Students must be approved by the Principal
An information session will take place just after March Break sharing more details about the application process and requirements.
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