Grade 9 Farewell
Just a reminder that our Grade 9 Farewell is on Thursday, June 11th, at 4:30 PM.
We are asking that all students return to school by 4:15 PM (doors will open at 4:10) and gather in their homerooms. The ceremony will last until approximately 5:30 PM, with time for photos outside (weather permitting) until 6:00 PM. Guests will depart after photos, while students will stay from 6-9 PM for dinner and dance. We look forward to celebrating all our Grade 9 students at this event!
Please note that our normal school day dismisses at 3:48 PM and the area surrounding the school will be busy. Please do not block the area for our buses and parents picking up their children.
Also, if your student needs to leave school early that day to prepare for the evening, please ensure that you contact our attendance line via email or phone.
Concession at Lunch
This week, pre-packaged snacks will be available for sale during the first half of lunch in our concession area. These snacks are left over from our recent school dance. All items will be $2 each. Cash only.
Track Meet Refunds
For those students who have already paid for the Track Meet - any money paid will be returned to student accounts and applied to outstanding fees if there are any. Any final student account balances that are $20.00 or more will be returned to families by Student Fees in the summer.
Library News
As the school year comes to a close, we need your help getting our library shelves ready for September. Please check your home, bookshelves, and backpacks for any outstanding school library book
• Due Date: Friday, June 5
• Action Required: Return all books directly to the school library book return bin
• Penalty: Missing books will result in replacement fees
Thank you for your prompt support in keeping our library fully stocked for our students.
Physical Education
We are noticing lots of summer footwear coming to physical education class. It is very important that students still bring proper footwear for PE. Specifically, this means a pair of running shoes that tie up to avoid injury. Thanks for your help in keeping students safe while being physically active.
Spring Reminders
The beautiful weather we have long awaited is finally here… With it, we want to remind students of a few expectations that will help keep our school community clean and safe while focused on learning in the remaining weeks of the school year.
Bikes, Scooters & Skateboards
We are happy to see so many students choosing active transportation to and from school. For everyone’s safety, students are asked to walk their bikes, scooters, and skateboards while on school grounds. The City of Calgary strongly recommends helmet use for all wheeled activities, and helmets are required by law when riding bikes and e-bikes.
Beverages
To help keep our school clean and support healthy choices, students are encouraged to bring non-spill water bottles to school. Slurpees, iced-cap-style drinks, open pop, and energy drinks should not be brought into the building. Sealed beverages may be stored in student lockers until lunchtime or after school.
Provincial Achievement Tests
Students in grades 6 and 9 have begun writing PATs. Teachers have worked with students in advance to ensure they are familiar with both the format and technology used, along with helpful test-writing strategies that can be applied across subject areas. We recognize that this can be a stressful time for students and frame this assessment as one snapshot among many throughout the year that inform what students understand. Simple strategies at home such as getting sufficient sleep and having a good breakfast, are great ways to support students the day of the test. A reminder that classes run as usual on all days with scheduled PATs and attendance in the afternoons is expected.
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 naduffy@cbe.ab.ca as this information is critical to our planning related to resources and staffing.
School Fees
We encourage all parents and guardians to review your MyCBE PowerSchool account for any outstanding fees. These are located under the Student Fees & Service Registration tab and include field trips, option course fees, noon hour activity fee and athletics.
Apply Now for Yellow School Bus Service for 2026-2027
Families are now able to apply for yellow school bus service for the 2026-27 school year. Service levels and fees are outlined below. Registration is available through your MyCBE account. (If you do not already have an account, learn how.)
Families must apply by Sunday, June 14, 2026 for students to be added to routes for the start of the next school year. We continue to accept registrations after the deadline; however, students are added to the closest existing bus stop with available space. Processing times for registrations submitted after the June 14 deadline will be delayed. It may take until mid-October before your child is able to ride the bus.
Confirmed routes will be posted in MyCBE in August.
MPS Learning Lounge | Final day June 17
Our Learning Lounge will remain open through June 17 to support students with academic needs and finish the year strong! All students are welcome to use our Learning Support Sessions each morning before classes in the MPS Learning Commons. Various subject area teachers are present to provide an additional layer of support 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
June Newsletter: Link
Summer Instrument Rental - Instruments are available to rent over the summer. Forms can be picked up from the band office. The cost is $30 and will be applied to your MyCBE account. Forms are due June 12th.
Instrument Return - All instruments are now due back for cleaning and inventory. Please return your instruments to the band room
Ongoing Fundraisers
- TruEarth Laundry Strips: 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.
- Bottle Drive – Drop off your empties and support the band!
- 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.
- 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
June 8 – Monday
June 9 – Tuesday
- Grade 9 PAT - ELA Part B
June 10 – Wednesday
June 11 – Thursday
- Grade 9 Farewell
June 12 – Friday
- Grade 6 PAT - Science
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.