Weekly Update May 10, 2024
Grade 9 | Baby Pictures
If you have not done so already, please email Ms. Laudinsky at celaudinsky@cbe.ab.ca your child’s baby pictures as soon as possible.
Action Required | Next Year Registration
If families with students in grade 6-8 are not returning to MPS next year, please send an email to loataylor@cbe.ab.ca as this information is critical to our planning related to resources and staffing.
Track Meet
MPS Track and Field is fast approaching. We have the Track Meet 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
CBe-learn Summer School | Math 15 Registration (current grade 9s only)
Current Grade 9 student wishing to register for Math 15 this summer are asked to consider the following information about this course:
- Math 15 is a useful course to fill gaps in preparation for grade 10 math, it does not teach grade 10 math concepts
- Math 15 is a three credit course that will show up on the student’s high school transcript
- Students will gain access to this online course on June 25 but will not have access to teachers until July 2
- Every student must ensure they are able to access the Math 15 course shell (in Brightspace/D2L) by June 27. If a student cannot access their course they should contact Mountain Park School first for assistance – check this when completing the ‘Essentials’ course
- The Math 15 course closes on July 25
- This course is an asynchronous course:
- This means there are no mandatory online meetings/classes with the teacher
- Teachers will be expected to offer an optional one hour per day synchronous meeting
- Communication with the teacher, through the D2L shell is critical to a student’s success
- Students can accelerate their learning and complete the course early
- D2L may not work outside of Canada
The withdrawal deadline is July 11:
- Before June 28 students are asked to contact Mountain Park School
- After June 28 the student needs to contact their Math 15 teacher in writing through their D2L Shell
- The student’s final course mark will show up on their high school transcript if they don’t withdraw by July 11
- Every student will be asked to complete ‘Essentials for Learning’ prior to beginning Math 15
- Essentials for Learning will show up as a shell in Brightspace/D2L
- Highly recommended for grade nine students
- Successful completion of Essentials for Learning will appear as a single credit on the student’s high school transcript
- Essentials for Learning will open on June 17 and close on July 9
Should you wish to register your child for this course, please contact Ms. Hildebrand in our main office via email at nchildebrand@cbe.ab.ca. All students will receive a confirmation email during the week of June 3-7. If you have not received confirmation by June 7, please contact CBe-learn via email: cbelearn@cbe.ab.ca
Update | Grade 9 Farewell | Thursday, June 20
We have consulted with School Council and with our grade 9 student population and are excited to confirm the following details – please note adjustment to time:
· 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Assembly AT THE SCHOOL WITH PARENTS
· 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: TIME FOR PICTURES OUTSIDE
· 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: CATERED DINNER
· 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Farewell DANCE WITH DJ IN GYM
Formal invitation to follow via School Messenger. Details related to cost will be determined once we have catering and supplies budgeted. Please reach out to Ms. LeBlanc with any questions: hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca
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 written assignment work only.
Band
Please visit our MPS Band webpage for updates, monthly newsletters and current events.
MPS Music Parents Society Meeting at 6:30 on May 14 in the band room. All band parents are welcome to attend.
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. If you require support with accessing MyCBE PowerSchool account, please contact our main office at 403-777-6442.
Upcoming Activities
May 13 – Monday
Grade 6 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 7 Badminton Tournament @ Lord Beaverbrook @ 4:00-9:00 pm
Grade 9 ELA Part A PAT Exams
Grade 6 Calgary Police Interpretive Centre Field Trip
Parent Council Meeting @ 6:30
May 14 – Tuesday
Grade 8 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 6 Calgary Police Interpretive Centre Field Trip
Grade 9 Badminton Tournament @ Lord Beaverbrook – 4:00-9:00 pm
Jazz Band practice at noon
May 15 – Wednesday
Grade 7 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 6 Badminton Practice 4:00-5:00 pm
May 16 – Thursday
Grade 9 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 8 Badminton Practice 4:00-5:00 pm
Jazz Band practice 8:00-9:00 am
Grade 6 Calgary Police Interpretive Centre Field trip
May 17 – Friday
Non Instructional Day – No School
Enjoy the beautiful weather ahead!
Angela Takla
Principal, Mountain Park School