Option Course Fees:

Applicable option 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 my CBE/PowerSchool account. If you have any questions about your my CBE/PowerSchool account please click this useful link full of FAQ’s. https://cbe.ab.ca/support/Page...

Second semester fees have also been applied to your account. You can wait until the semester begins on February 1, 2024 to pay these fees.

Take Our Kids to Work Day – Grade 9 Students Only:

Wednesday, November 1st is Take Our Kids to Work Day. Traditionally, Grade 9 students are invited to accompany an adult (usually parent/guardian/family member) to work to learn more about the workplace. This is a great opportunity for students to learn about what a work day may look like and allow them to start thinking about life after high school. If you would like your child to attend, please email your child’s homeroom teacher to ensure their absence is recorded. There will be alternate activities for those students who come to school. For more information, please visit https://www.studentscommission.ca/en/take-our-kids-to-work. If you have any questions about this event, please email your child’s teacher or Ms. LeBlanc at hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca

Band: 

Band forms were due beginning of October. Please make sure all forms are completed and returned as soon as possible.

Jazz Band started this week with a great turnout! Rehearsals will be Tuesdays at lunch and Thursdays at 8am.

The Cookie Dough Fundraiser will begin next week with the 59er on Friday, October 27th. from 1:30 - 2:29pm. The parent letter, success list and order forms will be available on D2L on Monday. Look for an email as well.

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 19th, 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 3rd.

Parent Information Night for Gr. 8/9 Trips:

On Wednesday, October 25th, 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

Physical Education:

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.

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.

Please return your forms to Mountain Park School.

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.

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 23 Sr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:45-8:45am Girls Soccer Practice 8:10-9:00am Sr. Boys Basketball Game at Woodman 5:30-7:30pm Boys Soccer Practice 4:00-5:00pm Jr. Girls Basketball Practice 4:00- 5:00pm Girls Soccer B Division Finals at MPS against Dr. George Stanley 4:30-5:30pm

Oct 24 Jazz Band Practice at Lunchtime Jr. Boys Basketball Practice (aux gym) 4:00- 5:00pm Sr. Girls Basketball Game at MPS 4:30-7:30pm Boys Soccer Game at MPS against Fairview 4:30-5:30pm

Oct 25 Gr.6 Vaccinations Round 1 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 John Ware 4:30-7:30pm Parent Information Night Gr.8/9 Trips 6:00pm

Oct 26 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 Woodman 5:30-7:30pm

Oct 27 Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 7:45-8:45am