Welcome to all new and returning students.

 

Student Cell Phone Policy:

At Mountain Park School we recognize advances in technology are inevitable and cell phones make student/guardian contact much easier. Students will be allowed to have a cell phone at school, but may not bring them into their classroom. This includes having the cell phone in class with the ringer off, using the cell phone to check the time, using the cell phone as a calculator, or receiving or sending text messages in class. This also include having wireless earbuds in ears during class time. It is up to the classroom teacher if cell phones can be used for learning activities and will inform students ahead of time.

 

If Parents/Guardians need to contact their student for any reason during the school day, they can contact the main office and we will facilitate communication.

Students are allowed their cell phones before classes start and at lunch. During class time they are to put their cell phones away in their lockers. WE DO NOT ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO SHARE THEIR LOCKER COMBINATION WITH PEERS.

 

Students are not to bring cell phones into the classroom without teacher permission – NO EXCEPTIONS!

MPS staff and teachers are not responsible for damaged, lost or stolen cell phones.

 

Any student who is caught with their cell phone during class time will be asked to return their cell phone to their locker and given a warning. This first offence will be documented. For a second offence, students may be referred to administration and students are required to have a parent come and pick up their cell phone from the office. Phone calls from parents/guardians saying it is ok to give the child back their cell phone will not be accepted. A parent/guardian must come in and pick up the cell phone on their child’s behalf.

 

Busing Information:

A reminder to parents of students who ride the school bus. Please register for the “My School Bus Monitor” to receive emails regarding the status of your child’s bus.  The registration information is on the CBE website under the Transportation tab.  You can also get the My Bus Stop App. which will allow you to track the location of your child’s bus.

 

Picture Day:

Bring your smiles for Picture Day on Wednesday September 6th^th.  Photo retake day is on Wednesday October 18^th.

 

Attendance Reminder:

Please report all student absences, lates and leaving early via our MPS attendance email (mpsattendance@cbe.ab.ca).  Include the first and last name of your child/children and the reason.  If you are emailing your child’s teacher make sure you also email the attendance email. 

Cross Country:

The MPS cross country team begins right away for the 2023-2024 season. We will have our first meeting on Thursday, September 7 after school in the Drama room.  All students grades 6-9 are welcome and encouraged to attend.  Practices will be held on Mondays afterschool from 4-5 pm and the cross country meets (competitions) occur after school on the following dates:  September 13, 19, 25 and October 3 either at Stanley Park or North Glenmore Park, students will need parent transportation to and from the meets.  More information will be sent home with students after the September 7 student meeting. Coaches are Ms. J. Taylor and Mr. D. Sparrow.

 

Soccer:

As the soccer season is set to begin soon there will be a fist meeting held in the dance studio at lunchtime on Wednesday September 6^th.  All students grades 6-9 are welcome and encouraged to attend.

 

 

Weekly Calendar

Sep 4   Labour Day No School for students

Sep 5

Sep 6   Picture Day   Soccer meeting @ lunchtime in the dance studio

Sep 7   Cross Country meeting after school in the drama room

Sep 8