Weekly Update March 22, 2024
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
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, with the final session in this series coming up on April 11 from 6:30-8:00pm, focused on Healthy Sexual Development.
· These sessions are free and provide information, resources, helplines, and services to support healthy child and youth development.
· Link: Health and Wellness in School
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.
Band
Please visit our MPS Band webpage for updates, monthly newsletters and current events.
Grade 9 Band played extremely well at the LBHS Feeder Invitation Concert this week. They all represented MPS as professional musicians and Ms. Wahl is so very proud of each and everyone of them.
Fundraisers
- Empty Bottles Keep your empties from spring break and Easter and donate them to MPS Music Parents Society at the bottle depots. Information on where and which codes to use are found at the band tab Band - Mountain Park School (cbe.ab.ca)
- Jack Links Beef Jerky: Do you need quick snack ideas? Or easy healthy additions to lunches? The band program is selling Jack Links Beef Jerky. Get your orders in before it’s too late! Click here.
- Texas Donuts Texas donuts are returning to MPS! Order forms have gone home with students this week. If you would like to order one, please send back the order form along with cash to the student’s homeroom teacher. If an order form did not make it home, please reach out. Order forms will be due on Friday, April 5th and the donuts will be delivered on Thursday, April 11th. They will be ordered from Glamorgan Bakery. The cost is $4/donut and there will be glazed, chocolate dip, and chocolate dip with sprinkles. This fundraiser will help in providing for our Grade 8/9 Trip to Eastern Canada. If you have any questions regarding this fundraiser, please email Ms. LeBlanc at hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca.
Calling Grade 9 Science Adult Volunteers!
The Grade 9’s 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!
Spring Photos
Lifetouch will be at MPS on April 3 for any students wishing to take a spring photo with packages available for purchase.
Book Fair | Save the Date
Mark your calendars! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming to Mountain Park School. Our school’s Scholastic Book Fair will take place on Monday April 15 – Thursday April 18.
Your investment in your reader helps our whole school. All purchases earn Scholastic Dollars that can be redeemed for books and educational resources for our school’s classrooms and library.
The countdown to more Book-joy is on… See you at the Fair!
School Spirit Week
We will kick off our return from Spring Break with a spirit week to support students’ sense of belonging and connection.
- Tuesday, April 2nd: Jersey Day
- Wednesday, April 3rd: Crazy Hair Day
- Thursday, April 4th: Beach Day
- Friday, April 5th: PJ/Comfy Clothes Day
Upcoming Dates
March 25 – April 1
Spring Break (Classes resume April 2)
April 2 – Tuesday
Jazz Band Rehearsal at Noon
Grade 6 Male Badminton Tryouts 4:00-5:00 pm
April 3 – Wednesday
Grade 6 Volleyball is finished for the year
Spring Photos
Grade 7 Male Badminton Tryouts 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 8 Badminton Tryouts 4:00-5:00 pm
April 4 – Thursday
Jazz Band 8:00 am
Grade 9 Badminton Tryouts – 7:45-9:00 am
Grade 6 Female Badminton Tryouts – 4:00-5:00 pm
April 5 – Friday
Grade 7 Female Badminton Tryouts – 7:45-9:00 am
Wishing all our MPS families a safe and enjoyable Spring Break!