Weekly Update February 23, 2024
New MPS Website!
As of Thursday, Feb 15, all CBE school websites have successfully transitioned to a new platform. The new websites are beautiful, but better yet offer enhanced functionality and navigation.
New Website - https://mountainpark.cbe.ab.ca/ - bookmark this page for future reference.
Reminder | Child and Youth Well-Being Family & Caregiver Series
Well-being is a precondition for student achievement. Students need to be well to succeed. Currently, students face a wide range of mental health challenges, including stress, anxiety, and depression. This trend is alarming and requires our attention.
The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health.
In CBE's second year of the Child and Youth Well-Being for Families and Caregivers Series, we have invited Calgary Catholic School District, Rocky View Schools, Palliser School District and other neighbouring school districts to join these webinars. There will be a five-part workshop series that is offered at no cost to all Calgarians.
These sessions are free and provide information, resources, helplines, and services to support healthy child and youth development.
Link: Health and Wellness in School
Vaping Awareness and Prevention | Family and Caregiver Session
Join the Alberta Health Services Healthy Schools and Population Health Promotion team on Wednesday, March 6 from 7 - 8:30 p.m. for a virtual parent learning session on the youth vaping epidemic.
In this session, parents will learn about what vaping is, current vaping trends among youth and the harms and risks associated with it. We'll explore what legislation is in place at the local and provincial level to combat youth vaping use and what you and your child's school can do about it. Ideas on how to talk to kids and help them quit, as well as where to go for more information will also be covered.
Link: Registration Link
CBE 2024-2025 School Calendar
· The 2024-2025 School Calendar has been finalized and posted
· A tentative calendar for 2025-2026 has also been posted and is subject to change
· Please visit this page for more information and updates about this year's calendar release
Fees
· As the second semester has begun, we encourage you 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.
Band
· Please visit our MPS Band webpage for updates, monthly newsletters and current events.
· Grade 9 Band AIBF performance is Monday Feb 22 at 3:00pm @ the Rosza Centre / U of C. Students are to meet in the band room at lunch with their Band uniform and instruments. They will arrive back at the school for 5:00 pm.
· Grade 6 Band Concert Thursday Feb 29 @ 6:30 pm in the gymnasium. There is a workshop and pizza supper for grade 6 students after school.
· Jazz Band rehearsal at lunch on Tuesday, and 8:00 am on Thursday morning. Doors open at 7:45
2023-2024 Yearbooks | Extension
· The deadline for ordering this year’s fantastic yearbook has been extended until Wednesday, February 28
· Price is $42 and can be paid via the fees link in the parent portal in MyCBE
· We have created a YouTube tutorial to help with fees and yearbook purchases on your PowerSchool parent account
Instagram @MPSWolverinesCBE
· Follow us on Instagram to get a sneak peek into MPS Wolverine life – including celebrations, candid moments, news, and other fabulous content!
Calling for Grade 9 Science Volunteers!
· The grade nines have the opportunity to participate in the Riverwatch Field Trip in May
· The dates are May 15 & 16; more details will be released as we have them.
· If you are interested in coming to raft Calgary’s Bow River, do some water testing and visit the water treatment plant with us please check-in with the office to ensure your volunteer clearance is up to date!
· Thank you in advance for helping us make this fun day happen!
Upcoming Dates
February 26
· Junior Girls Volleyball Practice 7:45-8:50 AM
· Junior Boys Volleyball Game @ MPS – Bye Week
February 27
· Senior Boys Volleyball Practice 7:45-8:50 AM
· Senior Girls Volleyball Practice 4:00-5:00 PM
· Junior Girls Volleyball Game @ Dr. George Stanley School – 4:30 PM
· Jazz Band Rehearsal at lunch
February 28
· Pink Shirt Day
· Senior Girls Volleyball Practice 7:45-8:50 AM,
· Junior Boys Volleyball Practice 4:00-5:00 PM
· Senior Boys Volleyball Game @ MidSun School – 4:30 PM
· Grade 6 Volleyball Club – 8:00 AM
February 29
· Senior Boys Volleyball Practice 7:45-8:50 AM
· Junior Girls Volleyball Practice 4:00-5:00 PM
· Senior Girls Volleyball Game @ McKenzie Highlands School - Bye Week
· Jazz Band Rehearsal 8:00 AM
March 1
· Junior Boys Volleyball Practice 7:45-8:50 AM
Wishing our MPS families a wonderful weekend.