MPS Weekly Update | January 17, 2025
Grade 6 and 7 | Be Brave Hitmen Game
Please note: Fees for the Calgary Hitmen are up on PowerSchool and are due January 17th.
All Grade 6 & 7 students, please return signed field trip forms to your homeroom teacher for the Calgary Hitmen game!
If you are in need of forms, please call the main office @ 403-777-6442 and they can help you.
There are some great opportunities for some special student experiences at the Hitmen Be Brave game in February. If interested, parents can check out the following link:
https://chl.ca/whl-hitmen/be-brave-student-experiences/
ZOO Field Trip | Grade 9
Grade 9's are attending a field trip to the Calgary Zoo to immerse their understanding of Biodiversity. We will need at least 4 volunteers with up-to-date security clearance for Tuesday, February 4th and 4 volunteers for Thursday, February 6th. Please reach out to Ms. Erin James (erjames@cbe.ab.ca) if you can attend on February 4th and Mr. Logan Stickel (lostickel@cbe.ab.ca) if you can attend on February 6th. We hope to see you there!
MPS Volleyball Tournament | February 6-7
Do you play volleyball? Are you interested in a volunteer opportunity?
We are hosting a Senior Volleyball tournament February 6 & 7th. Mr. Winn is looking for a few volunteer referees for those evenings. If you would be interested and have some volleyball experience, please email emwinn@cbe.ab.ca for more information.
Upcoming Field Trips in Need of Volunteers
Grade 6's are going to Youth link on March 4 (6-1), March 5 (6-2), March 6 (6-4),
March 10 (6-3), March 11 (6-5). This is a health related field trip about Cyber Safety and Security online.
If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to Mrs. Gaunt (brgaunt@cbe.ab.ca) to see if you have your police security clearance. Thanks so much for considering to volunteer your time.
Lord Beaverbrook Open House | Jan 23
While we will be taking all our grade 9 students to LBHS for a student tour on Jan 27 during the school day, families are encouraged to attend the upcoming LBHS Open House coming up on Jan 23 from 6-8 pm. You can find more information on their website.
Lunch Time
Students are reminded that the privilege of having an 'open campus' where students in grades 7-9 are permitted to leave school grounds also means returning to school for the afternoon on time. This is a responsibility that must be upheld in order to maintain this privilege. Students should not be taking city transit during this time.
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 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
Band
Thank you to those who helped with our bottle drive! If you missed it, we have standing accounts at 2 depots listed below or if you'd like a Depot Express bag with our code, email mpsmpsmusic@gmail.com and we'll get you one.
January Newsletter link
MPS Music Parents Society Meeting is Monday, January 20th @ 6:30 pm in the band room. All band parents are a part of the Council and are welcome to attend.
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.
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.
The Music Instrument Rental Fee is on PowerSchool and can be paid.
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.
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!
MPS Yearbook
Place your order before the Feb. 28th deadline! Orders are placed via Powerschool, in the 'Fees' section.
Upcoming Activities – Jan 2025
January 20 – Monday
AM
Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice @ 7:45-9:00am
PM
Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
Annie Rehearsal @ 4:00-6:00
MPS Music Parent Society Meeting @6:30pm
January 21 – Tuesday
AM
Wrestling Practice 7:45-9:00am
Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice @ 7:45-9:00am
PM
Jazz Band @ lunch
Dungeons and Dragons 4:00-5:00pm
Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
Annie Rehearsal @ 4:00-6:00pm
January 22 - Wednesday
AM
Jr. Girls Volleyball Practice @ 7:45-9:00am
PM
Annie Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:20pm
January 23 – Thursday
AM
Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice @ 7:45-9:00am
Wrestling Practice 7:45-9:00am
PM
Chess Club @ lunch in Room 113
Jr. Boys Volleyball Practice @ 4:00-5:00pm
Annie Rehearsal @ 4:00-5:20pm
Lord Beaverbrook Grade 9 Parent Meeting @ 6:00pm
January 24 – Friday
AM
Sr. Boys Volleyball Practice 7:45-9:00am
Jazz Band @ 8:00 am
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.
Have a wonderful winter weekend,
Angela Takla
Principal, Mountain Park School