School Planning and Engagement | Input Requested
During our School Council meeting this week, 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 Conferences | Bookings Now Open
Teachers are looking forward to meeting with students and their parents/guardians to discuss learning progress for the second semester, as follows:
- Thursday, March 19 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm (in person)
- Friday, March 20 9:00 am – 1:00 pm (virtual) - NO SCHOOL
Parents/guardians are able to login to School Conference Manager and book conferences until Thursday, March 19 at 9:00 am. Should you be unable to book a conference, please contact the teacher directly to arrange a mutually convenient time.
Instructions with videos for booking and joining conferences are on the CBE technical Help for Parents page.
School Conferences are one of many ways we communicate student progress to parents/guardians. It is an excellent opportunity to connect, clarify needed information and to ensure that each student is successful. Please contact our main office if you have any questions.
Grade 6 Outdoor School Families | Online Meeting Required
On Wednesday, March 18th, the Kamp Kiwanis team will host an online information meeting from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM. A link will be sent directly to families. Attendance is mandatory. If you are unable to attend, please contact Ms. Birky or Mr. Lyons.
Physical Education Class
This is a reminder about changing for physical education class. It is important for students to practice good hygiene habits and change their clothes for physical education class. T- Shirts and Shorts are available for purchase and will be available during Thursday evening Parent Teacher Conferences. You can bring cash to purchase for $20.00 for a shirt or $30.00 for shorts. Please see your child's physical education teacher or Mrs. Gaunt if you are interested in purchasing.
Spirit Week | March 16-19
- Monday – Twin Day – Twin with a friend
- Tuesday – St. Patrick’s Day – Wear green for luck
- Wednesday – March Madness – Wear any sort of jersey
- Thursday – PJ Day – Finish off the week with a comfy outfit.
Do you have ideas for future themes? Please share with Leadership Students!
Scholastic Book Fair
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers students and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from March 16-19 in the Learning Commons.
Visit the Scholastic Book Fair website to look through the digital flyers or watch some book trailers found here.
The countdown to more book joy is on! Catch you at the Fair!
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 MPS Calendar.
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
Jazz Band will be on Tuesdays at lunch and Fridays at 8:00 am. Everyone welcome!
Ongoing 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
March 16– Monday
- Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice @ 7:45-9:00am
- Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
- School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
March 17 – Tuesday
- Youth link – Grade 6 field trip
- Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice @ 7:45-9:00am
- Jazz Band Rehearsal @ 12:00pm
- School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
- Dungeons and Dragons @4:00-5:00pm
- Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
- Jr. Girls Volleyball Playoffs @ Dr. George Stanley @ 4:30
- Jr. Boys Volleyball Playoffs @ Lakeshore @ 4:30
March 18 – Wednesday
- Outdoor School Parent Meeting – Virtual @ 5:00
- Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice 7:45-9:00am
- Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
- School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
March 19 – Thursday
- ENVOE field trip to World Curling @ Winsport
- Parent Teacher Interviews @ 5:00 – 8:00pm
- Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice 7:45-9:00am
- School Play Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:30pm
March 20 – Friday
- Parent Teacher Interviews @ 9:00-2:00pm
- 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