MPS Weekly Update | March 20, 2026
We want to celebrate all our athletes on the Jr. and Sr. Volleyball teams who each made it to the finals this week and competed with great heart. We are proud of a tremendous season of growth and skill development.
In concluding our School Conferences this week, we want to thank all parents and guardians who were able to attend. Teachers have enjoyed these conversations in partnership with families and welcome ongoing communication in support of student success. If you were not able to attend, please reach out to any teachers you would like to connect with directly.
School Planning and Engagement | Input Requested
During our March School Council meeting, we had the opportunity to share our 2025-2026 School Planning presentation . Administration discussed our Report to Parents on Fees and how our School Development Plan shapes our work throughout the school year and the ways in which data and feedback inform our decisions as a school community.
Please take a moment to review the information contained in the presentation and provide feedback via the link on the final slide. Your input matters.
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: April 8 and 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, 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
March Newsletter: Link
Jazz Band will be on Tuesdays at lunch and Fridays at 8:00 am. Everyone welcome!
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!
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
March 23-27
- NO SCHOOL: SPRING BREAK
March 30 - Monday
- Grade 6 Badminton Tryout #1 Males only @ 4:00-5:00pm
March 31 – Tuesday
- Grade 6 Vaccinations
- Grade 7 Badminton Tryout #1 Females only @ 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 Tryout #1 Female only @ 4:00-5:00pm
April 1 – Wednesday
- Grade 7 Badminton Tryout #1 Males Only @ 8:00-9:00am
- School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
- Grade 8 Badminton Tryout #1 - Everyone @ 4:00-5:00pm
April 2 – Thursday
- MP Tom Kmiec Presentation – Grade 6
- Grade 9 Badminton Tryout #1 - All @ 8:00-9:00am
- School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
- Grade 8 Badminton Tryout #2 – All @ 4:00-5:00pm
April 3– Friday
- Good Friday
- NO SCHOOL
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