Our students ran their hearts yesterday out at our annual Terry Fox Run! We couldn’t be prouder of the determination, smiles and encouragement all our students showed throughout this cherished Canadian tradition. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of our school community, we have already raised $4,936 for cancer research through the Terry Fox Foundation. We are well on our way to reaching our $5,750 goal—thank you for your continued support!

Click here to donate to the Terry Fox Foundation! We will be accepting donations until October 1st.

Week of Sept 21 - 25

Fri, Sept 18 - Flag Football Practice (3:45-4:45pm at SAM Field)
Mon, Sept 21 - NO SCHOOL (Staff Meeting & PD Day)
Tues, Sept 22 - Hot Lunch (Panago Pizza)
Wed, Sept 23 - SAM Chorus (8am in Music Room)
Wed, Sept 23 - Cross Country Fun Run at Hillgrove
Thurs, Sept 24 - SAM Fundraising Society Meeting (6pm in SAM Library)
Thurs, Sept 24 - SAM School Council (7pm in SAM Library)
Fri, Sept 25 - Hot Lunch (IHOP)
Fri, Sept 25 - Flag Football Practice (3:45-4:45pm at SAM Field)

From now through October 2, SAM School students will participate in provincial literacy and numeracy screeners mandated by Alberta Education. These screeners are intended to measure foundational skills in reading and mathematics, helping us establish a clear baseline for student learning.

We will use this screening data to tailor daily instruction to meet the unique needs of every child. To support this effort, SAM School has built a daily WIN ("What I Need") block into the schedule. For one period each day, students receive targeted, small-group instruction in literacy or numeracy to complement the universal instruction they receive in their core English Language Arts & Literature and Mathematics classes.

During WIN time, teachers collaborate across grade-level teams to lead flexible learning groups focused on specific concepts. This structure allows us to provide focused intervention for students building core skills, alongside rich extension and enrichment for those ready for an extra challenge.

Together, our screening process and WIN block framework ensure every student at SAM School receives the tailored support required to thrive academically.

We are super fortunate at SAM to have some amazing SAM Alumni who will be helping Mr. Beauchamp coach our brand new Flag Football Club for grades 4, 5, and 6 students. Both Aidan Bradford, a previous Edmonton Huskies player, and Aidan Beauchamp, a 3rd year Education student, will be volunteering at SAM to coach Flag Football. The goal of the season will be to introduce students to the basics of flag football and to have FUN!

Mr. Beauchamp has permission forms available for any students who are interested in joining. The first Meet & Greet practice will be afterschool on Friday, September 18th from 3:45-4:45pm. As our coaches are community volunteers, all practices will be hosted after school and do require families to pick up their child promptly at 4:45pm.

Join an amazing group of parent volunteers for the SAM Fundraising Society’s Annual General Meeting! Our dedicated team organizes fun events throughout the year, with all proceeds directly funding incredible opportunities for SAM students. Thanks to parent support, we’ve previously funded new playground equipment, swimming lessons, cross-country skiing, school jerseys, and STEAM Lab gear.

We always appreciate extra hands, and there are plenty of low-commitment ways to get involved. Just a few hours of your time goes a long way in supporting student learning and building a great school community.

First Meeting Details:

Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: SAM School Library

We invite all parents interested in joining the SAM School Council for the 2026/27 school year to attend our Annual General Meeting.

Meeting Details:

Date: Thursday, September 24
Time: 7:00 PM

AGM Agenda Highlights:

Reviewing School Council roles and responsibilities
Electing executive board members (Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, CASC Rep)
Beginning community feedback collection for the 2026 SAM Education Plan

To learn more about the role of School Councils in Alberta, please review the Alberta School Councils' Association Resource Guide.

3rd Annual tahto awasis asitakimaw Every Child Matters Traditional Feast & Round Dance

Hosted by I A M Indigenous Artist Market Collective on
Alberta Aviation Museum (The Hanger)
11410 Kingsway NW, Edmonton
Sept 19 at 4pm-11pm
Link to register

Orange Shirt Run/Walk Edmonton

Kinsmen Sports Center, Edmonton
Sept 27 @ 11am start time (begins with a round dance)

City of St.Albert Events

The event includes Honour Walk from Mission Park to Kâkesimokamik/The Healing Garden, guest speakers, Knowledge Keepers, performers (Inuit Throat singers, Métis Jiggers, Alexander drum group and First Nations Dancers), local artisans, exhibits and food vendors, followed by a Round Dance.

Mission Park, St.Albert
Sept 30 @ 12pm-4pm

Hear Our Voices: Michel People and Residential Schools Exhibit

Little White School House, St.Albert
Sept 30 from 11am-4pm (as stated on Arts and Heritage Website)
Link for more information on the exhibit