Family at Meet the Teacher Night

Posted on 2024-09-27 21:12:08.663 +0000 UTC

Weekly Update September 30-October 4

We had a wonderful evening on Thursday during our annual Meet the Teacher event, with many proud Wolverines touring their parents / guardians and siblings around MPS. Teachers enjoyed the opportunity to share more about themselves and the variety of programs on offer at MPS. We also acknowledged National Truth and Reconciliation Day on Thursday by wearing orange shirts and participating in thoughtfully-planned activities during homeroom. A few updates for you as we head into the long weekend…

Lifetouch School Photos are Ready!

HOW TO access your child’s images online:

After much safety and security testing, Lifetouch developed a way for families to access their child’s photo using their student ID number.

Here are the quick and easy steps to access photos online by using your child’s student ID number:

· Go to mylifetouch.ca

· Click on “Student ID”

· Enter in your school's city, province and school name

· Follow the instructions to view and order your child’s photos

If you have any questions on this ordering process, please call the Lifetouch Customer Care Line at 1.866.457.8212 or access the online LIVE chat agent. Parents can still access their photos online by using their child’s portrait ID and access code. By enabling the option of using your child’s student ID number, it gives people another way to access photos if they lose their proof sheet.

Lifetouch Customer Care Contact:

Questions about fall photos? Package status, errors, how to place orders, etc.

Please call Lifetouch Customer Care at 1.866.457.8212 or visit the Lifetouch ordering website www.mylifetouch.ca to access the online LIVE chat agent.

Wolverine Gear

If you would like to purchase MPS Wolverine Gear, please click here to order.

The store will close on October 4^th, 2024 at 11:59pm after which time no more orders can be accepted. Orders will be delivered to the school 4-5 weeks from the closing date.

Attendance

If your student needs to leave school early, please let the office know whenever possible via the attendance email at mpsattendance@cbe.ab.ca. This will ensure the student is ready in the office when you arrive, reducing waiting time and class disruption.

Chess Club

Welcome to all that love to play chess or would like to learn! Chess club will start October 3. It will be every Thursday at lunch in Room 113. No sign up necessary.

Terry Fox Run

Students participated in our annual Terry Fox Run last Friday. Fundraising continues and donations will be gratefully accepted until Tuesday, October 1^st. Remember, for every $2 that a student donates, they will receive a ticket that can be used to enter a draw for prizes. Students can choose which prize draw they want to enter. The following prizes are up for grabs:

A Terry Fox T-shirt
An entire lunch hour to use the main gym with just you and up to 15 of your friends
An entire lunch hour to use the AUX gym with just you and up to 15 of your friends
An entire lunch hour to use the Learning Commons with just you and up to 15 of your friends
A candy basket

Students can bring their donations to the foyer during the first half of lunch. Online donations can also be made at https://schools.terryfox.ca/MountainPark

*If you would like tickets for your online donation, please have your child bring in a copy of the receipt, or email Ms. LeBlanc (hlleblanc@cbe.ab.ca) with the amount donated and the name of your child.

Technology

Did you know there’s a free app for D2L called ‘Brightspace Pulse’? After installing it on your cell, search for Calgary Board of Education, use your child’s log in information and password, and gain access to information from all their classes. Turn on push notifications to get instant updates! Contact Ms. Hunt (kohunt@cbe.ab.ca) for assistance.

Physical Education

All students are expected to be changed for physical education class. T-Shirts are available for purchase for $25.00 cash from the physical education office and can be purchased at lunch or afterschool for 15 minutes after the bell. Proper running shoes are essential for safe participation in physical education class.

For the bottom portion of gym strip we are asking students to wear black. The bottoms may consist of shorts, sweatpants, leggings, joggers, or track pants. However, it is important that it is different than what students wear to school for hygiene reasons.

Grade 9 RiverWatch Field Trip

RiverWatch is an exciting field trip where students get to raft down the Bow River, complete water testing and learn about Calgary's diverse river ecosystems. We have our date set for October 2nd. There is limited capacity and we are able to bring 120 students. The students who return signed forms and paid fees will be joining the field trip on a first-come, first-serve basis. We are looking forward and thank you in advance for helping us make this day happen! – Ms. James and Mr. Stickel.

Gr. 8 Field Trip – Weaselhead | Volunteers Needed

Weaselhead is an engaging field trip where students will have the opportunity to test water quality using chemical and biological indicators within Glenmore Park. We have received two dates: October 28th and 29th. More details will be released as we have them. If you are interested in volunteering with us please check with the office to confirm your security clearance is up to date. Thank you for supporting our science program – Ms. Birky and Mr. Stickel.

Band

Our MPS Band AGM is on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at 7:00 pm in the school gymnasium. One parent/guardian of each student is asked to attend this mandatory meeting. Information about the band program, workshops, and band camps will be discussed. This meeting also doubles as the parent information night which is required if your child will be attending any overnight trips with the band.

Band forms will be sent home shortly. Please have them filled out and returned by October 4, 2024, along with payment for the Band Resource Fee. The Music Instrument Rental Fee in PowerSchool will be uploaded to your accounts.

Jazz Band will start Tuesday, Oct. 1. It will be every Tuesday at lunch and every Thursday morning 8:00 am – 9:00 am. This is an extracurricular activity and all band students are welcome to join.

Band Fundraisers

Cookie Dough 59 Minute Fundraiser: Friday, Nov 1^st from 1:30 – 2:29 pm in the main foyer at MPS. There will be perogies, cinnamon buns, spreads, and muffins available. We encourage all band members to participate in selling during these 59 minutes. Details and information will come home soon. Our goal is 4 or more tubs per student. There will be prizes for the most tubs sold, honorable mentions, and more! The music program appreciates the continued support from the community, school, students, and parents. Thank you!

TruEarth Laundry Strips: http://tru-earth.sjv.io/MPSMPS Wow! A true eco-friendly product. No plastic jugs, just compressed soap strips that actually 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!

Important Reminder | School Start-Up Packages Past Due

A reminder that CBE requires each student to complete forms online each year via the parent portal (MyCBE – Online Forms), including Demographic Verification updates, Annual Volunteer and Media Release forms. We appreciate parents / guardians attending to this as soon as possible and thank those of you have already done so.

Library | Adopt a School – Extended until October 13

Our school is fortunate to be participating in the Indigo Adopt a School program this year from

September 13 – October 13. Each year, the Indigo Adopt a School program unites Indigo, its employees, its customers and their communities in raising money to rejuvenate local school libraries across Canada.

Visit the Indigo South trail store at 130 Ave SE between Sept 13 - Oct 13 to donate money or buys books for the school. Please share with your friends and neighbors!

Upcoming Activities

September 30 – Monday

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

No School

October 1 – Tuesday

Junior Girls Basketball Practice 7:45- 9:00am

Boys Soccer Practice 8:00-9:00am

Jazz Band Practice @ lunch

Senior Girls Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm

Girls Soccer Game @ MPS 4:00-6:00

October 2 - Wednesday

River Watch Field trip for Grade 9 @ 9:20-3:30

Senior Boys Basketball Practice 7:45-9:00am

Girls Soccer Practice 7:45-9:00am

Junior Boys Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm

Boys Soccer Game @ MPS 4:30-6:00pm

Junior Girls Basketball Game @ Marshall Springs @ 5:30-8:30

October 3 – Thursday

Jazz Band Practice 8:00-9:00am

Senior Girls Basketball Practice 7:45-9:00am

Boys Soccer Practice 8:00-9:00am

Chess Club @ lunch in Room 113

Junior Boys Basketball Tournament @ Marshall Springs

Junior Girls Basketball Practice 4:00-5:00pm

Girls Soccer Game @ Fairview 4:00-6:00pm

October 4 – Friday

MADD Canada Presentation