IPP Date Change:

Due to the recent changes in classes, the date IPP’s will be sent home has been adjusted. Previously, IPPs were to be sent home on October 19^th, this has now been extended to October 27th.  Please contact your child’s IPP advocate with any questions that may arise.

 

MPS Veterans:

For our upcoming Remembrance Day assembly, we would like to highlight the veterans who are within our MPS family. If you have a veteran (past or present) in your life that you would like to share with the school, we will be 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 need to be in by Friday, November 3^rd.

 

Band:

Jazz Band - starts Oct. 17 every Tuesday at lunch hour and every Thursday for early morning rehearsal at 8:00 am.  Doors open at 7:50 am.  All Band Students are welcome to join the Jazz Band!

 

Physical Education Reminder:

The weather is getting colder, and we are still heading outdoors for physical activity.  Please remember to put sweatpants, sweaters, toque and mittens in with your change of clothes for physical education class.  

 

Parent Information Night for Gr. 8/9 Trips:

On Wednesday, October 25^th, at 6:00pm, we will be holding an information meeting for parents/guardians and students that are interested in attending the various trips that we will be offering this year at Mountain Park. The meeting will take place in the Learning Commons at the school. Teachers will be reviewing the various trips, expectations, dates, and costs associated with each trip. Attendance is highly recommended. Additional information and contact emails for each trip is below.

 

Bluewater Adventures West Coast Sailing Trip – Grade 8/9

Bluewater Adventures has been offering school programs for over 45 years running safe, educational, and memorable trips for students. The school program trips are typically 5 days in length and are spent exploring the unique coastline of BC’s Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. They start and finish in the picturesque Port Sidney Marina - 20 minutes outside of Victoria, BC and situated close to the Victoria Airport. Our marine school programs are a great opportunity for students to have hands on experience with marine biology, forest ecology, oceanography, sailing and navigation, geography, teamwork and leadership. Questions? Please contact Ms. James at erjames@cbe.ab.ca

 

Ottawa/Montreal/Quebec City Trip – Grade 8/9:

For over 55 years, EF has been working to keep minds and the world, wide open. They design tours to help educators teach, so students can learn more about tolerance, other perspectives and themselves. They will experience the many attractions on display in three of Canada’s grandest cities. Explore the European flair and historic downtown core of Montreal. Study the majestic architecture of Quebec City. In Ottawa, students will get a glimpse behind the scenes of Canadian politics with a visit to the Parliament Buildings. Visits to the Canadian Museum of History and the National Art Gallery, give students a global perspective. Questions? Please contact Mrs. LeBlanc at hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca

 

Gr.6 Vaccinations:

This email is to inform you that the Alberta Health Services School Immunization Program will be at Mountain Park School on October 25, 2023 to immunize Grade 6 students. Children who are eligible to receive immunizations at school will have received an immunization consent package. 

• Please review the information, fill out the consent forms, and return to the school as soon as possible. 

·       If you are refusing immunizations, write "refused" across each consent and return to the school.

·       If you received a Request for Vaccination Records, fill out the form and follow the included instructions for providing immunization records to AHS. 

Fear of needles is common. The School Immunization Program is committed to helping prepare your child with the best tools to make their experience more comfortable. We encourage families to prepare for immunization day by reviewing the attached Positive Immunization Day resource.

 Please return your forms to Mountain Park School by Wednesday October 18 2023.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the school nurse: 

 

Jessica Underwood, RN

Ph: 587-224-2346

jessica.underwood@albertahealthservices.ca 

 

Weekly Calendar

Oct 16   Sr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:45-8:45am   Girls Soccer Practice 8:10-9:00am   Sr. Boys Basketball Game at Sam W Shaw 4:30-6:30pm   Boys Soccer Practice 4:00-5:00pm

Oct 17   Jazz Band Practice at Lunchtime   Jr. Boys Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm   Girls Soccer Practice 4:00-5:00pm   Sr. Girls Basketball Game at Sam W Shaw 4:30-6:30pm

Oct 18   Picture Retake Day   Jr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:45-8:45am   Boys Soccer Practice 8:00-9:00am   Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm   Jr. Boys Basketball Game at Sam W Shaw 4:30-6:30pm   Girls Soccer Game at Sam W Shaw 4:30-5:30pm

Oct 19   Sr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:45-8:45am    Jazz Band Practice 8:00-9:00am   Jr. Boys Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm   Jr. Girls Basketball Game at Sam W Shaw 4:30-6:30pm   Boys Soccer Game at MPS Hosting MidSun 4:30-5:30pm

Oct 13   Non Instructional Day   No School for Students