MPS Weekly Update | November 1, 2024
CBE Fees
Applicable course fees are now available for payment. We encourage you to please take a look at the fees located under the Student Fees & Service registration tab when you log into your MyCBE/PowerSchool account. Second semester fees have also been applied to your account. You can certainly wait until the semester begins on January 28, 2025 to pay these fees.
If you have any questions about your account, please click HERE for technical support.
Take Our Kids to Work Day (Grade 9 only) – Wednesday, Nov 6th
On Nov 6, Grade 9 students are able to accompany an adult (usually parent/guardian/family member) to their worksite to learn more about their workplace. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about what a workday may look like and allow them to start thinking about employment, career planning and life after high school. If you would like your child to accompany you to your workplace on this day, please email your child’s homeroom teacher (found in your my CBE PowerSchool Account under My Schedule - Friday) to ensure their absence is recorded accurately.
There will be alternate activities for those students who come to school that day. For more information, please visit this website. If you have any questions about this event, please email your child’s homeroom teacher or Ms. LeBlanc at hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca
Remembrance Day Assembly | Nov 7
Community members are welcome to MPS to join us for our Remembrance Day assembly on Thursday, Nov 7th. The assembly will commence at 11:00 am.
In honour of the veterans who are within our MPS family, we would like to spotlight veterans (past or present) in your life that you would like to share with the school. We are creating a photo slideshow that students will watch during the assembly. All photos can be sent to Ms. LeBlanc (hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca). When sending your photos, be sure to include the name of the veteran, the name of the student, and a line or two about their time served. All photos must be submitted by the end of the day today (Friday, November 1st.)
Parent Session: Anxiety and Youth | Nov 6, 2024
Our neighbouring McKenzie Highlands School, in partnership with Recovery Alberta, will be hosting a parent presentation titled ‘Anxiety and Youth’ on Wednesday, November 6 from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Attached, you will find a QR Code and link to an Eventbrite page where individuals can register for free to attend. While pre-registration is encouraged, McKenzie Highlands School will also welcome walk-ins on the evening of the event.
Please access the link in the attached poster for more information and to register.
Band
Band Spirit Wear! We've created a spirit wear shop for Band, even with the option to have your instrument name on certain items! Deadline is November 7th. We are *hoping* they will be delivered before Christmas break. If you'd like your order to be kept secret from your student, email Ms. Hurdman at mpsmpsmusic@gmail.com and we will arrange to get the order to you another way.
Band 8/9 – will perform at the Remembrance Day Assembly on Nov 7th. There will be rehearsals for the Band 8/9’s to prepare for the Ceremony on November 6th at 8:00 am. Doors open at 7:45 am.
Band forms have been sent home. Please have them filled out and returned ASAP, along with the Band Resource Fee payment. The Music Instrument Rental Fee is now on PowerSchool and can be paid online.
Jazz Band has started! It will be every Tuesday at lunch and every Friday morning 8:00 am – 9:00 am. This is an extracurricular activity and all band students are welcome to join.
MPS Music Parents Society Meeting is Monday, Nov 4 @ 6:30 pm in the band room. All band parents are a part of the Council and are welcome to attend.
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.
***From October 10th through November 10th, use code Save20 at checkout to enjoy 20% off your entire order.
- Cookie Dough & More Fundraiser: The music program appreciates the continued support from the community, school, students, and parents. Orders are due November 15th.**UPDATED LINK** Order online: https://online.ultimatefundraising.ca/mountainparkband/fundraiser2024
- 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.
Thank you for your support!
Upcoming Activities
November 4 – Monday
AM
Junior Boys Basketball Practice 7:45-9:00am
PM
Senior Boys Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm
Junior/Senior Girls Basketball Game @ Mountain Park School @ 4:30 and 6:30pm
MPS Music Parents Society Meeting @ 6:30 in the Band Room
November 5 – Tuesday
AM
Junior Girls Basketball Practice 7:45-9:00am
Wrestling Practice 7:45-9:00am
Grade 9’s Blackfoot Crossing Field Trip
PM
Jazz Band Practice @ lunch
Senior Girls Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm
Junior/Senior Boys Basketball Game @ MPS 4:30 and 6:30 pm
Dungeons and Dragons Club @ 4:00-5:00pm in Room 210
November 6 - Wednesday
AM
Band Practice 8:00 am
Take our Kids to Work Day
Senior Boys Basketball Practice 7:45-9:00am
PM
Junior Boys Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm
November 7 – Thursday
AM
Senior Girls Basketball Practice 7:45-9:00am
Wrestling Practice 7:45-9:00am
Remembrance Day Ceremony
PM
Chess Club @ lunch in Room 113
Junior Girls Basketball Practice – 4:00-5:00pm
Senior Boys Basketball Games @ McKenzie Highlands School @ 5:30 and 6:30 pm
November 8 – Friday
Professional Development Day – No school
November 11-13 – Fall Break – 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.
As we enter into the more frigid temperatures of November, we ask you to ensure students are dressing for the weather. Thank you for taking time to stay informed and connected to MPS. Have a restful weekend,
Angela Takla
Principal, Mountain Park School