Dear MPS Families,
I would like to share a few messages as we prepare for the weekend and Fall Break.
Remembrance Day
Yesterday during our school assembly, we were able to collectively pay respect to all those who served or continue to serve in times of conflict and peace. I want to thank all the staff, students and community members who were in attendance, and to all families and staff who sent in pictures of veterans. Because of everyone’s contributions, it made our time together impactful as we reflect on our shared values as Canadians and in honouring all past and current veterans who have fought to ensure we live in peace. Lest we forget...
On November 11, we encourage the MPS community to partake in Remembrance Day ceremonies happening around Calgary in a way that is meaningful for you. Lest we forget.
Child and Youth Wellbeing
During the month of November, the CBE invites all parents and guardians to join us in a Well-Being Series. HERE you will find the Child and Youth Well-Being, Family and Caregiver Fall Series resources. These include both live sessions that can be registered for as well as recorded sessions to access when convenient for you.
Grade 10 IB Program
Future IB Warriors and families! The Henry Wise Wood High School International Baccalaureate Program Information Night is happening on Wednesday, November 20th at 7:00pm in the HWW King Gymnasium for current Grade 9 students looking to apply for the IB program for the 2025-26 school year. Topics will include an overview of the IB program at Henry Wise Wood with components and requirements, university recognition, costs and benefits of the program. The evening will also be available online - the link and subsequent video can be found at info.hwwib.ca.
If you have any questions about the evening or the IB Program at Henry Wise Wood High School, you can email the IB Diploma Coordinator (Mr. Glenn Finockio) at gofinockio@cbe.ab.ca
Healthy Hunger
If your student is absent for any reason on the day of Healthy Hunger, please let the office know by 11:30 am if you wish to pick up their lunch so that it may be reserved. Reserved lunches can be picked up anytime after 12:30 pm on the same day. If the office isn’t notified by this time, the lunch will be donated. Please also notify the office if a sibling at MPS will be picking up the lunch. Thank you for your understanding.
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 this useful link full for technical support.
Band
Band 7-9 will be attending a 1-day workshop at MRU on November 27th to further their skills with Guest Conductors and clinics with Professional Musicians. Volunteers needed! Please return permission forms and payment as soon as possible.
MPS Music Parents Society is looking for a Grade 6 rep and a few people to serve on a fundraising committee. Please reach out to Ms. Hurdman at mpsmpsmusic@gmail.com if you are interested.
Band forms have been sent home. Please have them filled out and returned ASAP, along with the Band Resource Fee payment. If you still need to fill out the online Band Resource Form, click here. The Music Instrument Rental Fee is now on PowerSchool and can be paid.
Jazz Band is 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. Doors open at 7:45 am.
Fundraisers
- Cookie Dough & More Fundraiser: The music program appreciates the continued support from the community, school, students, and parents. Orders are due November 15th. Click HERE to order.
- TruEarth Laundry Strips: 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. Click HERE to order. ***Until November 10th, use code Save20 at checkout to enjoy 20% off your entire order.
- Bottle Drive – Drop off your empties and support the band!
- 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.
- 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 11 – Monday
Remembrance Day – No School
November 12 – Tuesday
Fall Break – No School
November 13 - Wednesday
Fall Break – No School
November 14 – Thursday
AM
Senior Girls Basketball Practice 7:45-9:00am
Wrestling Practice 7:45-9:00am
PM
Chess Club @ lunch in Room 113
Junior Girls Basketball Practice – 4:00-5:00pm
November 15 – Friday
Band Cookie Dough and More orders due
Jazz Band Practice 8:00-9:00am
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.
Thank you and have a wonderful Fall Break with your family!
Angela Takla
Principal, Mountain Park School