Weekly Update April 12, 2024
Student Dress Code
With warmer weather finally approaching, we ask for parents/guardians to review our Student Dress Code with their student to support selections that are appropriate for an educational setting. This encourages a collective focus on optimal learning environments, maintaining student learning and well-being at the centre of our community.
Next Year Option Course Selection Now Open
Student in grades 6-8 are now able to select their option courses for the upcoming school year. Step-by-step instructions will be posted in all D2L shells for students to access. Parents/guardians are asked to review courses available in the PowerSchool portal at home and make selections together with their student prior to the end of day Thursday, April 18. Click HERE for a short how-to video.
MPS Learning Lounge
A reminder that in-person Learning Support Sessions continue to be available for students each morning before classes in the MPS Learning Commons. We are targeting two core subject areas each day which are identified in our School Development Plan for 2023-2024: Mathematics and Literacy. Subject area teachers in these areas are present to provide an additional layer of support for those students who wish to access it as follows:
- Monday - Thursday from 8:30-9:00 am
- Front doors will be unlocked for student entry from 8:25-8:35 am only. Students must be here by 8:35 at the latest in order to make effective use of this support. Students arriving after this time will need to wait until the doors re-open at the morning bell.
- Students are welcome to attend as often as needed but must come prepared to learn with assignments, homework, test review or specific topics they require support with (ex. polynomials, persuasive essay writing, etc.).
- Students will be provided access to computers when required to utilize D2L and
Fees
We encourage all parents and guardians to review your MyCBE PowerSchool account for outstanding fees. These are located under the Student Fees & Service Registration tab and include field trips, optional course fees, noon hour activity fee and athletics.
Band
Please visit our MPS Band webpage for updates, monthly newsletters and current events.
- Jazz and Grade 9 Band are heading to McKenzie Lake and Douglasdale Elementary schools on Wednesday April 17 for their annual feeder school tour. Please be in the band room at 7:50 am.
- Grade 6 – Will be attending their MRU Band Workshop on April 24. Field trip forms are available on D2L, the Band Website and an email sent home.
Band Fundraisers
- Jack Links Beef Jerky: Do you need quick snack ideas? Or easy healthy additions to lunches? The band program is selling Jack Links Beef Jerky. Get your orders in before it’s too late! Order deadline is April 18, 2024! Click here. Paper Order Forms are available on the MPS Band Page.
- TruEarth Laundry Strips: Wow! A true eco-friendly product. No plastic jugs, just compressed soap strips that actually clean your laundry, toilet bowls, laundry stains, kitchens and dishes! This is an ongoing band fundraiser. Click HERE.
Thank you for your support.
Calling Grade 9 Science Adult Volunteers!
The Grade 9’s have the opportunity to participate in the Riverwatch Field Trip in May. The dates are May 15 & 16; more details will be released as we have them. If you are interested in coming to raft Calgary’s Bow River, do some water testing and visit the water treatment plant with us please check-in with the office to ensure your volunteer security clearance is up-to-date. Thank you in advance for helping us make this fun day happen!
Grade 9 Farewell
Save the date: Evening of June 20. Staff and Grade 9 Student Leadership are busy making plans…. Please note, the event will not take place at Heritage Park this year. More information to come!
Scholastic Book Fair
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way. Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers.
- Takes place in our Learning Commons from April 15-18.
- Students will have the opportunity to view and purchase books during the week.
- On April 18 during our New Student Open House, the book fair will also be open from 5-7pm.
All purchases benefit our school and earn Scholastic Dollars that can be redeemed for books and educational resources for our classrooms and school library.
Thank you for participating in our Scholastic Book Fair!
Track Meet
MPS Track and Field is fast approaching on June 5 at Foothills Track, 2431 Crowchild Trail NW. If you would like to volunteer for the day, please email Mrs. Gaunt at brgaunt@cbe.ab.ca.
Readiness for Learning
Arriving to each class prepared with basic supplies, including a binder, pencil and paper is an essential component to engagement in students’ learning. Please remind your student of this important responsibility and ensure they have the supplies they require, encouraging them to bring home their binder to organize regularly.
Upcoming Dates
April 15 – Monday
Grade 6 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 7 Badminton Practice 4:00-5:00 pm
April 16 – Tuesday
Grade 8 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 9 Badminton Practice 4:00-5:00 pm
Jazz Band practice at Noon
April 17 – Wednesday
Grade 7 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 6 Badminton Practice 4:00-5:00 pm
April 18 – Thursday
Grade 9 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 8 Badminton Practice 4:00-5:00 pm
Jazz Band practice 8:00 am
April 19 – Friday
Non Instructional Day – No School
Wishing all our MPS families a wonderful Spring weekend,
Angela Takla
Principal, Mountain Park School