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

Band: 

Band Forms were due October 05, please check if your child handed them in.

MPS Band AGM is on Thursday October 12 at 7:00pm in the library.  This is a mandatory meeting for all grade 7/8/9 band parents. Grade 6 band parents are encouraged to come and learn about the program and the exciting trips and performances your child will be participating in.

 

The Grade 7 & 8 Clinic is after school on October 13 from 1:30pm to 3:00pm.  Please note there will be no bussing after the clinic and students need to have their own transportation home.  Forms were sent home and are due Oct 10.  There is an optional pizza lunch for $5 or send a bagged brown lunch.  There will be no microwaves or hot water available.  

 

Physical Education:

As the weather starts to turn cold, we want to remind students to dress for the weather we are still heading outside for physical education class and students are expected to change.  Please bring a change of pants, sweater, jacket , toque and mitts as it gets cooler outside.

 

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.

 

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 9   Thanks Giving Day   No School For Students

Oct 10   Sr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:45-8:45am   Jr. Boys Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm   Girls Soccer Practice 4:00-5:00pm   Boys Soccer Game at Dr. George Stanley School 4:30-5:30pm

Oct 11   Jr. Girls Basketball Practice 7:45-8:45am   Boys Soccer Practice 8:00-9:00am   Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm

Oct 12   Jr. Boys Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm   Sr. Girls Basketball game at John Ware School 5:30 & 7:30pm   Band AGM at 7pm

Oct 13   Sr. Boys Basketball Practice 7:45-8:45am   Gr.7/8 Clinic 1:30-3:00pm