MPS Weekly Update | April 11, 2025
School Council Meeting | Monday, April 14 @ 6:30PM
All community members are welcome to attend our School Council Meeting where you can learn more about what is happening at MPS. It is a great way to connect with other parents as well. See you there!
Where: MPS Learning Commons
When: April 14, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Student Well-Being Action Team (SWAT) Update
Over the last couple of months, a group of grade 8 and 9 students have been working with Ms. Takla and Ms. LeBlanc to examine our school data related to well-being. The Calgary Board of Education, including Mountain Park, recognizes that students and employees thrive in a culture of well-being. This is reflected in the CBE's 3 Year Education Plan, and Mountain Park's School Development Plan. Based on the data analyzed, our SWAT team determined that the best way to increase well-being at MPS is by looking at students' sense of belonging and connection within the school.
In May, we are planning a school event titled “MPS Around the World," with a specific focus on the question; "How do our unique experiences, histories, and cultures come together to form our shared Canadian identity?" We would like to highlight, and celebrate, the various cultures that make up the community of MPS. However, we cannot do this alone! We are asking students to start the conversations at home about where their cultures, values, and beliefs come from. We understand that many of our students come from a variety of backgrounds, and we would like to honour and celebrate all of them. The majority of this work will take place during our homeroom time on Fridays with a culminating event near the end of May.
If you are interested in supporting this initiative...by sharing ideas/resources, volunteering, etc. we would love to hear from you. Please contact Ms. LeBlanc at hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca
Grade 9 Farewell | Save the Date!
This year's Grade 9 Farewell Event will take place on the evening of June 19th at the school. More information regarding time and cost will be shared in the near future.
Reminder | 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.
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 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 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
Band Bottle Drive: We will be doing a bottle drive on April 26th. If you are able to assist with driving or if your student can attend, please fill in the form, HERE.
Coco Brooks Fundraiser! - The Band is starting a spring Coco Brooks fundraiser. More information available HERE
Band 8/9 & Jazz Band to Elementary Feeder Schools: Moved to April 15th. Students will need to be at the school for 8:00 am and will return by lunchtime.
Jazz Band every Tuesday at lunch and every Friday morning from 8:00 am – 9:00 am. Doors will open at 7:45 am.
The Music Instrument Rental Fee is on PowerSchool and can be paid.
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.
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
April 14 – Monday
Grade 6 Badminton Practice - 8:00-9:00am
Grade 9 Badminton Practice - 4:00-5:00pm
Annie Rehearsal - 4:00-6:00pm
School Council Meeting @ 6:30 pm
April 15 – Tuesday
Band 7-9 Feeder School Concerts
Grade 8 Badminton Practice - 8:00-9:00am
Jazz Band @ lunch
Grade 6 Badminton Practice – 4:00-5:00pm
Dungeons and Dragons 4:00-5:00pm
Annie Rehearsal @ 4:00-6:00pm
April 16 – Wednesday
Grade 9 Badminton Practice – 4:00-5:00pm
Annie Rehearsal @ 4:00-6:00pm
April 17 – Thursday
Grade 7 Badminton 8:00-9:00am
Chess Club @ lunch in Room 113
Annie Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
April 18 - Friday
Good Friday – No School
April 21 – Monday
Professional Development Day – No School for students
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 out our MPS Calendar for key dates and upcoming events.
Angela Takla
Principal, Mountain Park School