MPS Weekly Update | April 24, 2026
Canadian Student Alcohol and Drugs Survey
An opportunity for students to participate in Health Canada’s Canadian Student Alcohol and Drugs Survey (CSADS), and your child is eligible to participate. The project is funded by Health Canada and has received permission from your provincial Ministry of Education, school board (if applicable), and school. This letter provides key details about the survey and explains the opt-out process for parents should they choose to opt-out. If you have further questions, please reach out to Brandy Gaunt via email brgaunt@cbe.ab.ca
Radon Gas Study
Earlier this year, a radon gas study was conducted in 30 CBE schools, including Mountain Park.
Detectors were placed throughout the school by a “Certified Radon Professional” and left for about three months between October and March of this school year. The devices were then sent for analysis.
The CBE Indoor Environmental Quality team received the reports. The results confirm that the levels in our school are well within the Health Canada guideline for radon (below 200 Bq/m3) and no further action is required at this time.
If you are interested in finding out more about radon, the risks of radon exposure, and steps that you can take in your home, please see “Radon: What You Need to Know” produced by the government of Canada and available here.
Surge Basketball Game | May 4
Grade 8 students please return the Calgary Surge forms to Mr. Thind in Room 116 asap. They are due May 1. Attendance for the event is limited to the first 120. To attend you need to pay the fee required as a ticket has been purchased on your behalf. You can pay online via your MyCBE account or by debit/credit card at the office. Please call the school or email Ms. Lock (dalock@cbe.ab.ca) if you need any assistance with your account.
Grade 6 Calgary Zoo Field Trip | May 12
Calgary Zoo field trip forms have gone home. Please sign and return. Fees have been uploaded to PowerSchool for payment.
Track Meet Day | June 1
If you are interested in volunteering for the school Track Meet Day, please reach out to Mrs. Gaunt via email (brgaunt@cbe.ab.ca) to express interest. We will need approximately 8 security-cleared volunteers for the day. Thanks so much for your willingness to support Wolverine Athletics.
Environmental Education Donations
Are you doing some spring cleaning? We are looking for donations of "used but operational” camping/outdoor supplies to be used for demonstrations and learning activities for our ENVOE class. Examples may include the following: camp stoves, tarps, rope, tents, and outdoor-related supplies. If you have any outdoor supplies that are collecting dust or taking up space in your garage or basement that you think might be suitable, please email Mr. Bitz at eabitz@cbe.ab.ca to see if it may meet classroom needs. Thank you for your support in outdoor learning.
Grade 9 Farewell | Save the Date | June 11
We are letting families know that we have begun planning to celebrate our wonderful grade 9 students and their time at MPS before sending them off to high school. Please mark the date of Thursday, June 11 starting at 4:30pm in your calendar. More information will be shared in the near future.
Baby Photos
As part of our Grade 9 Farewell evening, we are asking all Grade 9 students to send in a favorite baby/toddler photo. Students or parents can email their photo to Ms. LeBlanc by Friday, May 15th, at hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca
Spring School Dance | May 14
We are hoping to have a school dance on Thursday, May 14th from 5pm-8pm. In order for this to take place, we need a minimum of 5 parent volunteers. You can sign up for the whole night, 5-6:30, or 6:30-8. If you have your volunteer clearance, and are willing to help out, please email Ms. LeBlanc by Friday, May 1st at hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca. If we do not get enough parent volunteers by this date, we will have to cancel the event.
Eastern Canada Fundraisers
- Krispy Kreme Donuts
To help support our Grade 8 and 9 students who are attending the Eastern Canada trip, we will be selling Krispy Kreme donuts at lunch in the Learning Commons on the following days.
- Thursday, May 14th
- Thursday, June 4th
Donuts will be limited to 2 per student to begin and will be $2 each.
School Council
We welcome new and returning members of our community to attend upcoming monthly meeting dates that are set for 6pm in our MPS Learning Commons as follows: May 13. Dates can also be located in our online MPS Calendar on our website. Please send any inquiries for School Council directly to the following address: mpsschoolcouncil312@gmail.com
MPS Learning Lounge | Help Available
In-person Learning Support Sessions are available for all students each morning before classes in the MPS Learning Commons. We are targeting two core subject areas each day in alignment with our 2025-2026 School Development Plan: Mathematics and Literacy. Various subject area teachers are present to provide an additional layer of support for those students who wish to access it as follows:
- Monday - Thursday from 8:40-9:10 am
- Front doors will be unlocked for student entry from 8:35-8:45 am only. Students must be here by 8:45 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 written assignment work only.
Band
April Newsletter: Link
Coco Brooks Pick-up: April 30th, 4:00pm-6:00pm in the Learning Commons. It arrives frozen, so please arrange pick-up as we don't have a place to store items.
Jazz Band will be on Tuesdays at lunch and Fridays at 8:00 am. Everyone welcome!
Ongoing Fundraisers
TruEarth Laundry Strips: http://tru-earth.sjv.io/MPSMPS A true eco-friendly product. No plastic jugs, just compressed soap strips that clean your laundry, toilet bowls, laundry stains, kitchens, and dishes! This is an ongoing fundraiser. April 15-30: 22% off with code EARTHDAY22.
Bottle Drive – Drop off your empties and support the band!
1) South Pointe Bottle Depot (behind The Home Depot on 130th Avenue SE) 5126 126 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 0H2. Please let them know the funds go to the Mountain Park School Band.
2) Deerfoot Bottle Depot (near Douglasdale Professional Centre) 11440 29 St SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 3V5. Please tag the bags as LG782.
We appreciate your support!
Upcoming Activities
April 27 – Monday
Outdoor School – Grade 6
Eastern Canada Trip – Grades 8 & 9
Grade 9 Badminton Practice @ 8:00-9:00am
Grade 8 Badminton Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
April 28 – Tuesday
Outdoor School – Grade 6
Eastern Canada Trip – Grades 8 & 9
Grade 7 Badminton Practice @ 8:00-9:00am
Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 12:00pm
School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
Dungeons and Dragons @ 4:00-5:00pm
Grade 6 Badminton Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
April 29 – Wednesday
Outdoor School – Grade 6
Eastern Canada Trip – Grades 8 & 9
ENVOE – Kamp Kiwanis Day Trip 8:30am-3:45pm
Grade 9 Badminton Practice @ 8:00-9:00am
School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
Grade 8 Badminton Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
April 30 – Thursday
Eastern Canada Trip – Grades 8 & 9
Grade 6 Badminton Practice @ 8:00-9:00am
School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
Grade 7 Badminton Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
May 1 – Friday
Eastern Canada Trip
Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 8:00-9:00am
CBE Days of Significance
The CBE is committed to building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students and staff can see themselves valued, respected and celebrated. For more information on key dates, please visit the CBE Dates of Significance webpage.
Don’t forget to check our MPS Calendar regularly for key dates and upcoming events.
Thank you for your support,
Angela Takla
Principal, Mountain Park School
Natasha Duffy
Assistant Principal, Mountain Park School