January 30th, 2017

Principal’s Remarks: SJAM Cares

I would like to address and reassure the SJAM community in the wake of a troubled weekend in Canada and the United States.  

I would like to echo the sentiments expressed by our Prime Minister in condemning the attack on Muslims in a place of worship on Sunday evening. The staff and students at SJAM will mourn the victims and hope for a quick recovery for the wounded. This attack, combined with the immigration policy enacted in the United States in the past week, have resulted in challenging times for our diverse community.

It is worth emphasizing at this time of tragedy that the SJAM staff would like to do everything we can to support our students in their feeling of safety.  School is a place where we can come together from a wide variety of backgrounds to learn together in an environment of belonging and acceptance.  This weekend’s events remind us that there is much work to be done to fully achieve this vision.  I believe, with the help of our students, our dedicated staff, and our community, that here at SJAM we can work together to achieve this vision. Together we are strong and hopeful.

The Exam schedule makes this a difficult time for us to connect with all of our students.  Thus, through this message, I would like to remind you that our Guidance and support staff can be reached at the school this week if any SJAM student is in need of support.

Please call us at 519-880-9979 during regular business hours and we will find someone to assist.  

Sincerely,
Jennifer Shortreed
Principal SJAM

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