Healthy Hunger Volunteers
We need parent volunteers for sorting healthy hunger lunches. It would be from 11:30-12:00 approximately one Wednesday a month and one Monday every other month. You will need to have volunteer clearance which can be checked at the office. Volunteers are key in maintaining Healthy Hunger as a viable fundraising opportunity that benefits MPS a great deal. Please contact the front office if you would be interested in supporting this ongoing fundraiser.
Grade 9 Sports Performance
The third and final field trip is the afternoon of Tuesday January 27. Forms are due Friday January 23. They have been sent home and extra copies are available on D2L. Parent volunteers are needed to ensure this trip can proceed. Please email cjfeenstra@cbe.ab.ca if available.
As the semester draws to a close, a reminder to pay course fees online as this covers the cost of field trips and materials for the course.
Prospect Volleyball Club
Grade 6's - Interested in improving your volleyball skills? Join Mr. Stickel, Ms. Miles, Leadership students and others on Wednesday, January 21st at 8am in the Gym! Be changed and ready to play! We hope to see you there. 🙂
Grade 9 High School Information
The high school registration process starts next week with a visit from Lord Beaverbrook High School's guidance counsellors. While conversations regarding the transition to high school have already begun in students' classrooms, this will be their first information session from Lord Beaverbrook. They will be talking to our students about how the high school process works during class time on Wednesday, January 14th.
On Monday, January 26th, grade 9 MPS students will be visiting Lord Beaverbrook High School. Forms for this trip went home on Friday, January 9th. This will provide students with an opportunity to view the facility and attend presentations regarding the various programs in the school. It will allow our students to see and have hands-on experience to aid them in their choices for high school registration.
In addition to the student tours, there will also be an open house at Lord Beaverbrook High School for Grade 9 parents and families on Thursday, January 29th. Please see the invitation for more details.
Grade 9 High School Information Night @ MPS
On Monday, February 9th, from 5-6pm, there will be a presentation for Grade 9 parents in our MPS learning commons regarding transitions to high school. There will be a short presentation and overview of the process. Grade 9 Core subject teachers will be available to connect with you regarding the process and recommendations.
Grade 6 Parent Information Session | Kamp Kiwanis
We have had the opportunity to speak to all grade 6 students about this exciting offering. Parents and guardians are invited to attend an in-person information meeting about our 2026 Kamp Kiwanis Outdoor School trip. The meeting will take place at 5:00 PM on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the school. During this meeting, we will provide an overview of the camp experience, discuss costs, and review expectations for the trip. We look forward to sharing this exciting opportunity with you and answering any questions you may have.
Youth Link Grade 6
Grade 6 Students have an amazing opportunity to attend a Digital Awareness and Cyber Safety field trip at the Police Interpretive Center. We will need parent volunteers to make this trip a success. Please reach out to the teacher beside the date that your child will be attending to volunteer.
March 3, 2026 - 6-1 with Ms. McInnes
March 4, 2026 - 6-2 with Mrs. Wasylciw
March 5, 2026 - 6-3 with Mrs. Wasylciw
March 16, 2026 - 6-4 with Mr. Lyons
March 17, 2026 - 6-5 with Ms. McInnes
School Council Guest Speaker Series | Save the Date
Connie Jakab, the founder of the Bravely Connected Method, will be presenting a second session in a three-part series to parents and guardians at MPS on January 29 starting at 6:30 pm – mark your calendars! Click here for more details.
Gym Strip
If you are interested in purchasing gym strip, please email Mrs. Lock in the office (dalock@cbe.ab.ca) or send your child with cash. Shirts are $20.00 and Shorts are $30.00.
📸 Don’t Miss Out | Order Your 2025–2026 School Yearbook!
Capture the moments, friendships, and memories that your child will treasure for years to come. Yearbooks are now available to purchase through PowerSchool under Optional Fees for $42.
This keepsake is a wonderful way for students to look back on their school journey and celebrate the year’s highlights.
If you need help with how to purchase, please refer to the step-by-step guide.
Report Cards
Families will be able to view, download, and print online report cards starting on February 24 through MyCBE. Report Cards will be visible in PowerSchool through May 29th, 2026. After this date, Semester 1 Report Cards will no longer be available for viewing, downloading or printing.
Parents and Guardians can sign in to MyCBE to view student information, including report cards, comments from your child’s teacher, assignments and grades, and attendance information. For the best access to information, log in through the MyCBE portal instead of using the PowerSchool App.
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: Feb 18, Mar 11, April 8, and May 13. Dates can also be located in our calendar.
MPS School Council is still looking for a couple of important volunteer positions:
Secretary – Ensures all the recordings for school council are in order for Society meetings
Key Communicator – member represents MPS School Council at Board meetings with CBE and our Board of Trustees (approximately 3 meetings in the year)
Please send any inquires for School Council directly to the following address: mpsschoolcouncil312@gmail.com
Attendance
If your child is going to be absent, has a medical appointment or will be late, please email the attendance email at mpsattendance@cbe.ab.ca. If your student needs to leave school early, please let the office know whenever possible via the attendance email at mpsattendance@cbe.ab.ca. This will ensure the student is ready in the office when you arrive, reducing wait time and class disruption. Thank you.
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
January Newsletter: Link
Band 7-9 and Jazz Band Concert - Thursday, January 22nd, 7:00pm. Band 7, 8, 9, and Jazz Band. Everyone welcome! Admission by donation. We will also have a concession and a 50/50 draw. Bring cash!
Concert night: Please have students wear their concert attire (band uniform shirt and black pants) and arrive at 6:30pm. If your student is unable to make it, please let Ms. Wahl know as soon as possible so we can make sure all parts are covered.
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
January 19 – Monday
Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice @ 7:45-9:00am
Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
Puzzle Club @ lunch in Room 114
January 20 – Tuesday
Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice @ 7:45-9:00am
Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 12:00pm
Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
Puzzle Club @ lunch in Room 114
Art Club @ lunch in Art Room
Dungeons and Dragons Club @ 4:00-5:00pm
January 21 – Wednesday
Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice 7:45-9:00am
Grade 6 Volleyball Club @ 8:00-9:00am
Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice @ 4:00-5:00 pm
School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
Coffee House @ lunch in the Band room
January 22 – Thursday
Winter Band Concert @ 7:00-9:00pm
Junior Boys Volleyball Practice @ 7:45-9:00am
School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
Chess Club at lunch in room 113
January 23 – Friday
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