Weekly Update April 26, 2024
Tyrrell Museum Field Trip – Grade 7, April 30
Please ensure that all students arrive at the school by 8:40 am sharp. They should come prepared with appropriate walking shoes, a jacket, water bottle, and a packed lunch. Students are permitted to bring one small backpack. Departure time is promptly at 9:00 am. We anticipate returning to the school around 5:30 pm. Please pay these fees online.
River Watch Field Trip
We regret to inform you that we have encountered unforeseen bussing issues that have led us to the difficult decision of canceling the upcoming Riverwatch field trip scheduled for May 15th & 16th. Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience or disappointment this may cause.
Quebec Trip
We are wishing our 30 grade 8 and 9 students and supervising staff a safe and exciting trip to Quebec and Ottawa next week. Make us proud and have a wonderful trip!
MPS Spring Store | Physical Education and Spirit Wear
We are headed outdoors for Track and Field and it is important for students to be changed. Please check out the store below if you are in need of a new gym strip or want to purchase spirit wear. Click Here. Thanks from the PE Team
Open House Scavenger Hunt
We would like to congratulate our 3 winners and future Grade 6s from the Open House Scavenger Hunt. These lucky students get to take home a new MPS t-shirt!
Alys G
Mitchell P
Ava T
CBe-learn Summer School | Math 15 Registration (current grade 9s only)
Current Grade 9 student wishing to register for Math 15 this summer are asked to consider the following information about this course:
· Math 15 is a useful course to fill gaps in preparation for grade 10 math, it does not teach grade 10 math concepts
· Math 15 is a three credit course that will show up on the student’s high school transcript
· Students will gain access to this online course on June 25 but will not have access to teachers until July 2
· Every student must ensure they are able to access the Math 15 course shell (in Brightspace/D2L) by June 27. If a student cannot access their course they should contact Mountain Park School first for assistance – check this when completing the ‘Essentials’ course
· The Math 15 course closes on July 25
· This course is an asynchronous course:
o This means there are no mandatory online meetings/classes with the teacher
o Teachers will be expected to offer an optional one hour per day synchronous meeting
o Communication with the teacher, through the D2L shell is critical to a student’s success
o Students can accelerate their learning and complete the course early
o D2L may not work outside of Canada
· The withdrawal deadline is July 11:
o Before June 28 students are asked to contact Mountain Park School
o After June 28 the student needs to contact their Math 15 teacher in writing through their D2L Shell
o The student’s final course mark will show up on their high school transcript if they don’t withdraw by July 11
· Every student will be asked to complete ‘Essentials for Learning’ prior to beginning Math 15
o Essentials for Learning will show up as a shell in Brightspace/D2L
o Highly recommended for grade nine students
o Successful completion of Essentials for Learning will appear as a single credit on the student’s high school transcript
o Essentials for Learning will open on June 17 and close on July 9
Should you wish to register your child for this course, please contact Ms. Hildebrand in our main office via email at nchildebrand@cbe.ab.ca. All students will receive a confirmation email during the week of June 3-7. If you have not received confirmation by June 7, please contact CBe-learn via email: cbelearn@cbe.ab.ca
Next Year Registration
If families with students in grade 6-8 are not returning to MPS next year, please send an email to loataylor@cbe.ab.ca as this helps us with planning.
Grade 9 Farewell | Thursday, June 20
We have consulted with School Council and with our grade 9 student population and are excited to confirm the following details:
· 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM: CEREMONY AT THE SCHOOL WITH PARENTS
· 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: TIME FOR PICTURES OUTSIDE
· 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM: CATERED DINNER IN FOYER
· 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM: DANCE WITH DJ IN GYM
Details related to cost will be determined once we have catering and supplies budgeted.
Student Dress Code
With warmer weather upon us, we ask for parents/guardians to review our Student Dress Code with their student to support selections that are appropriate for an educational setting. This encourages a collective focus on optimal learning environments, maintaining student learning and well-being at the centre of our community.
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. We are targeting two core subject areas each day which are identified in our School Development Plan for 2023-2024: Mathematics and Literacy. Subject area teachers in these areas are present to provide an additional layer of support for those students who wish to access it 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 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
Please visit our MPS Band webpage for updates, monthly newsletters and current events.
Grade 6 Band – Attended their MRU Band Workshop on Wednesday. They worked with professional musicians to further their knowledge and skill set for their new instruments they will be playing June 6 at the concert. And most importantly, had fun learning something new!
Grade 9 Band – We are very pleased and excited to be having Dr. Mathew Arau from Lawrence University, Wisconsin, guest conducting the Grade 9 band in class on Tuesday April 30. It is a true honour and privilege to be working with Dr. Arau.
Fundraisers
Jack Links Beef Jerky: Thank you to everyone who purchased from the Beef Jerky fundraiser. Pick up dates will be posted shortly.
TruEarth Laundry Strips: Wow! A true eco-friendly product. No plastic jugs, just compressed soap strips that actually clean your laundry, toilet bowls, laundry stains, kitchens and dishes! This is an ongoing band fundraiser. Click here.
Thank you for your support.
Track Meet
MPS Track and Field is fast approaching. We have the Track Meet on June 5
at Foothills Track, 2431 Crowchild Trail NW. If you would like to volunteer for the day, please email Mrs. Gaunt at brgaunt@cbe.ab.ca.
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.
Upcoming Activities
Quebec Trip – all week
April 29 – Monday
Grade 6 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 6 2nd Round of Vaccinations
April 30 – Tuesday
Grade 8 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 9 Badminton Practice 4:00-5:00 pm
Tyrell Museum Field Trip
Jazz Band practice at Noon
May 1 – Wednesday
Grade 7 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 6 Badminton Practice 4:00-5:00 pm
May 2 – Thursday
Grade 9 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 8 Badminton Practice 4:00-5:00 pm
Grade 6s visit with MLA Firs and Trustee May
Jazz Band practice 9:00 am
May 3 – Friday
Grade 7 Badminton Practice 7:45-9:00 am
On behalf of all of us at MPS, have a lovely weekend!
Angela Takla
Principal, Mountain Park School