January 2026

• 5 - First Day Back to School
• 5 - Virtual Assembly
• 7 – 14 - Art Show
• 23 - Last Day of Regular Classes
• 28 - Semester 2 Begins
• 29 - Grade 9 Open House
• 30 - Jazz Band Workshop
• 30 - Non-Instructional Day

Dear Parents and Guardians,

We wish all our families a very happy holiday season and a wonderful New Year! Happy Hanukkah and a very Merry Christmas to those celebrating. We extend our best wishes to all of our families for a happy and successful New Year ahead.

Below is important information to support you as we return to classes on January 5. 

January Schedule

The Alberta Government has cancelled January Diploma sittings, and in response, the Calgary Board of Education has adjusted January timelines to ensure continued learning. Students will be in classes January 5-23 during regular school hours. Attendance is expected and will be taken. During this time, teachers will be working with students to teach curricular outcomes and complete any final projects and assessments.

Please note, there is a longer block schedule on January 7 and 8, as planned, to accommodate the need for any longer final assessments and projects:

• January 7: P1 (8:55-11:51) P3 (12:34-3:30)
• January 8: P2 (8:55-11:51) P4 (12:34-3:30)

January 5-23

• Regular classes continue as scheduled. Students are expected to attend. Attendance will be taken during each class block in which students are scheduled.
• Teachers provide targeted opportunities for continued learning and assessment.
• No final exams for Grades 10, 11 or 12 courses will be scheduled outside of regular class time.
• Note | January 23 is the last day of NEW instruction.

January 23 

The last day of regularly scheduled high school classes, including Specialized Classes (such as the TASC classroom).

January 26-27

• Teachers may invite students in to gather additional evidence of student understanding and extend learning of previously taught concepts. If your student is coming in for this, the teacher will speak to the student directly.
• No final exams for Grades 10, 11 or 12 courses will be scheduled outside of regular class time.

If you have any questions about diploma exams, please reach out to our Assistant Principal Kate Malayko kgmalayko@cbe.ab.ca.

Drama Production

We would like to thank all students involved in the school play Twelfth Night. Their leadership, creativity, flexibility, and outstanding performances were truly inspiring. The dedication shown by actors, the assistant director, the technical director, technical crew, lighting, stage management, costume, props, set, and sound teams was exceptional. What great evenings showcasing such talent!

A special thank you to Mr. Owen Chan, Drama Director, for his continued development of our program, and to Ms. Erin Crealock for her invaluable support of the technical teams.

French Café

Thank you to Ms. Mylène Simard in French Immersion for organizing a wonderful French Café experience. Students enjoyed delicious treats, music, and time together while celebrating French language and culture.

Semester 2 Course Change Request Process

Due to the high volume of requests, we are shifting to an online Course Change form. We are asking that any remaining course change requests be submitted through the form below. The deadline is January 7, 2026.

Semester Two Course Change Request Form 2025-2026 – Fill out form

Semester 2 CBE-Learn Online Course Requests

The Virtual Form for requesting an online course with CBE-Learn for second semester is now active.  Please check D2L, Instagram and the Student Services Centre to find the QR code.

Grad Photos

If you would like them to appear in the yearbook, the last possible day for graduation photos is January 9.  If you have any questions regarding booking an appointment, please call (780) 437-2431.

Yearbooks

February 20 is the LAST day to purchase the yearbook!  There will be no extras for sale at school in June.  Place your order for the yearbook at jostensyearbooks.com or by calling 1-877-767-5217. This is one you won’t want to miss!

Career Centre Updates | January 2026

Women in Engineering Day at the UofC –  February 19, 2025 – This annual event designed to introduce Grade 10 and 11 girls and non-binary youth to the exciting world of engineering! Students find out more about the diverse array of engineering disciplines and they get a "day-in-the-life" experience of studying engineering. See Mrs. McLeod for more information and the registration code. Only 15 Scarlett students will be permitted to attend. Deadline extended!

Looking for Lunch ‘n Learn Participants

Scarlett has a tradition of inviting people to share their career experiences with students over a lunch period.  If you or someone you know would like to share their career path, please reach out to Natalie McLeod, njmcleod@cbe.ab.ca.  At this time, we have students with interest in careers such as: Flight Attendants, Electricians, Physiotherapists, Medical Radiology, Artists, Architects, Lawyers and much more.

Calaway Park is HIRING and AUDITIONING for dancers and actors.  Applications open Jan 1.  Apply early as positions fill quickly.

CAREERS is an agency which aims to connect you with employers.  Students can create a profile and then receive notification about employment and networking opportunities. See Mrs. McLeod for more information.