Weekly Update May 31, 2024
Track Meet
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
Last Spirit Week of the Year, June 3rd – 7th
Monday: 90’s Day
Tuesday: Jersey Day
Wednesday: Twin Day
Thursday: Beach Day
Friday: PJ/Comfy Day
Year-End Spring Dance
We will be having our final dance for the 2023/24 school year on Thursday, June 13th from 5pm – 8pm. All grade 6-9 Mountain Park students are welcome to attend. The cost will be $5 at the door and there will be a concession stand open with snacks, drinks, and pizza for purchase. We will be in need of parent volunteers for this event. If you are able to volunteer, and have your volunteer clearance, please reach out to Ms. LeBlanc at hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca.
Update | Grade 9 Farewell | Thursday, June 20
Invitations went home for the Grade 9 Farewell. If your child did not receive a form, please check their teachers’ D2L shell. RSVP forms were due back last week and payment through your MyCBE PowerSchool account of $45 is due by Friday, June 7th.
We are in the midst of planning a grade 9 Picnic during the final week of classes with lunch generously provided by our School Council. More details to follow.
Please reach out to Ms. LeBlanc with any questions: hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca
Fees Past Due
We have many school-based fees that remain unpaid. Please 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. If you require support with accessing MyCBE PowerSchool account, please contact our main office at 403-777-6442 and dial 0.
Action Required | 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 information is critical to our planning related to resources and staffing.
MPS Learning Lounge
A reminder that in-person Learning Support Sessions are a great way to catch up on missed work or to get extra support 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.
Drama
Kudos and applause to all the students and staff who were involved in supporting the long-awaited spring production of Dorothy in Wonderland this week. It was three incredible nights of entertainment that was enjoyed by our community in record numbers. Bravo!
Band
Please visit our MPS Band webpage for updates, monthly newsletters, current events and fundraising information.
NEW DATE: Grade 7/8 Band will have early morning rehearsal on Tuesday June 4th at 8:00 am to prepare for the spring concert.
MPS Band Spring Concert will be June 6th at MPS. Grade 6 and Jazz Band will perform at 6:30-7:15 pm and the Grade 7/8, Grade 9, and Jazz Band will perform at 7:30 pm. All are welcome! There will be door prize tickets for sale. There is no admission to the performance, however, cash donations are very appreciated.
Fundraisers:
Jack Links Beef Jerky: Thank you to everyone who purchased from the Beef Jerky fundraiser. Since Jack Links requires product to be ordered in cases, we have the following extras available for sale:
Original - 6 packs for $30
Original - 12 packs for $60
Please email MPSMusicParentsSociety@gmail.com if you would like to purchase any. This will be sold on a first come first serve basis.
Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Activities
June 3 – Monday
Spirit Day – 90’s Day
June 4 – Tuesday
Spirit Day – Jersey Day
Jazz Band practice at noon
June 5 – Wednesday
Spirit Day – Twin Day
7/8 Band Rehearsal @ 8:00 am
Track and Field Meet
June 6 – Thursday
Spirit Day – Beach Day
Jazz Band practice @ 8:00 am
Food Trucks
MPS Band Spring Concert @ 6:30 pm
June 7 – Friday
Spirit Day – PJ/Comfy Day
It’s hard to believe we have just one month remaining in the school year… We are looking forward to a variety of upcoming activities and engaging learning in June to keep students focused and finishing the year strong. Take care and have a wonderful weekend,
Angela Takla
Principal, Mountain Park School