JGD Update Feb. 16-20

Posted on 2026-02-12 17:14:11.789 +0000 UTC

JGD Update Feb. 16-20 | Important Dates, Cyber Safety Presentation, Student Survey, School Council, ROTC, Cell Phone Use, and More

Important Dates

Monday, February 16

Family Day — No School

Cyber and Social Media Safety - Sir John A. MacDonald Hosting Paul Davis – All Parents/Guardians Welcome to Attend

Paul is a renowned cyber and social media safety expert. He does an amazing job of educating parents about how to help protect students from online bullying, sexual exploitation, radicalizations, AI traps and much more!

Paul Davis Poster

CBE Student Survey

cbe student survey

School Council

Annual General Meeting

Tuesday, March 31 at 6:00 PM

Parents interested in joining School Council are encouraged to consider the following roles:

Chair

Leads meetings, acts as spokesperson, liaises with school administration, reviews communications and minutes, and prepares meeting presentations.

Vice-Chair

Supports the Chair and assumes responsibilities when the Chair is unavailable.

Secretary

Records and distributes meeting minutes, manages email communications, and maintains council documentation.

Key Communicator

This is not an Executive position. This person will attend the meetings put on by CBE (approx. 3-4 per year) and provide a synopsis of what was covered. This can be provided to Chair or Vice Chair to share at the next council meeting if unable to attend.

School Council Meeting at 6:30 PM on Tuesday April 14^th, Trustee Laura Hack will be attending and answering questions. Please register through link below.

Fill out form

2025–2026 School Fees

Semester 2 school fees are now available for viewing and payment through MyCBE/PowerSchool or in person at the Business Office.

Additional Items Still Available:

Calculator Rental: Calculator rental is still available. Please use this Link.
Parking Pass: Parking passes are still available. Please use this Link.

Ride of the Chiefs (ROTC)

Our Leadership students are the organizers for our annual Ride of the Chiefs (ROTC) event. These students are reaching out to our JGD Community of parents to ask for help in order to continue this awesome legacy into its 11^th year. Please help us keep this significant traditional strong!

ROTC is a 12-hour bike-a-thon that students engage in to raise money for the Alberta Children's Hospital. Over the past decade, our school has raised over $160,000, with $20,000 raised in our ROTC held last year. This year, our students will be working hard for five months to reach their fundraising goals to participate in ROTC, which will be held on April 17, 2026.

We Need You
We need you as Parent Volunteers to help supervise the 12 hour experience. Currently, we are looking for 12 volunteers to join us from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM on April 17.

Without enough parent supervisors, we will be forced to shorten the event to fit within regular school hours. We want to give our students the full 12-hour experience they’ve worked so hard for, and ensure we raise as much as possible for the children at the hospital!

How to Help
If you are available to help us maintain this incredible tradition, we would love to have you!
When: April 17, 2026 | 3:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Where: John G. Diefenbaker High School
Requirements: A valid police clearance (ePIC) and registration as a volunteer.

To sign up as a volunteer, please go to SchoolEngage and complete the Volunteer Registration form. As soon as you complete the steps to register, please email your form and police clearance document to the school at johngdiefenbaker@cbe.ab.ca.

Thank you for supporting our students and the Alberta Children’s Hospital!

Cell Phone Use

John G. Diefenbaker staff follow Alberta Government regulations regarding cell phone use. Phones are permitted only when required for learning.

Parents are asked not to text or call students during instructional time. If you do text or call, please do not expect an immediate response. Students are not allowed to take calls or texts during the learning and if they do, they face consequences. If there is an emergency, please call our main phone number and ask one of the Secretaries to call into the classroom. Parents contacting students during class time has become a concern in our building and we ask for your assistance.

Transition to Adulthood: Public Invitation

Transition to Adulthood Resource Fair & Information Session

Friday, February 20, 2026
2:00–4:00 PM
CBE Career & Technology Centre – Learning Commons
2336 53 Ave SW

Focus:
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.

Additional Information:
Please review the attachments and complete the registration link if attending.

A presentation by Easter Seals will share about the services and application process for:

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.

Athletics & Events Schedule

A detailed weekly schedule outlining meetings, in-school events, athletics, and after-school activities will be shared with students. Highlights include basketball games, wrestling tournaments, and other competitive events throughout the week.

Thursday, February 19: