April 14 - 18, 2025

 

THIS WEEK

Monday, April 14 – Day 4

  • Mandatory Cast/Crew Frozen Dress Rehearsal at Centennial High School at 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 
  • D&D Club at Lunch 
  • Grade 9 Badminton at 3:50 pm

Tuesday, April 15 – Day 5

  • Gr 9 Envoe Trip to WeaselHead Natural area
  • SALTs Lunch Meeting 
  • Frozen Drama Performance @ Centennial High School 
  • Grade 7 Badminton at 7:45 am 
  • Grade 8 Badminton at 3:50 am

Wednesday, April 16 – Day 6

  • Fun Lunch - Fresh Slice
  • D & D club at lunch 
  • Grade 8 Field Trip 
  • Frozen Drama Performance at Centennial High School 
  • Grade 9 Badminton at 3:50 pm 

Thursday, April 17 – Day 7

  • French Club at Lunch

Friday, April 18 – Good Friday - School is Closed

 

Upcoming Dates

  • April 21: Non Instructional Day – No School for Students
  • April 22: MidSun School Council Meeting Learning Commons at 6:30 pm
  • April 25: Gr 8 Beach Volleyball at 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
  • April 28: Gr 9 Field Trip to SAIT
  • April 29: Gr 7 Field Trip to Telus Spark
  • April 29-30: Gr 8 Band Trip to Banff

 

From Administration


Transportation and Bell Times for 2025-26 School Year 

For the 2025-26 school year, the CBE will be expanding yellow bus service and adjusting walk zones. This is in response to School Transportation Amendment Regulation for student transportation that comes into effect on Sept. 1, 2025. This means many more students will become eligible to take the bus.

When changes are made to yellow bus transportation, it has an impact on bell times for schools. That’s because bell times are directly connected to transportation. Aligning bell times across schools makes transportation more efficient, allowing each bus to run multiple routes. This creates a reliable transportation system, ensuring students get to school safely, on time and ready to learn. 

2025-26 Bell times at MidSun School are:

Morning

Afternoon

Early Dismissal

9:15 AM

3:48 PM

1:16 PM

 Bell times were reviewed across the CBE to ensure transportation system reliability, while also making sure that students receive the required instructional hours while maintaining time for breaks, transitions and extracurricular opportunities.

To learn more about the bell time changes at the CBE, visit our website for details including Questions & Answers.


Frozen Jr. Tickets on Sale Prior to Performance ❄️- Join us for Frozen Jr. at the Centennial High School Theatre (West side of the building)!

📅 Show Dates: April 15 - 17
⏰ Ticket Sales: 5:00 - 6:00 PM (cash only at the door)
🎟️ Ticket Price: $15.00
🪑 Seating: Festival style—first come, first served
⏳ Show Length: 1 hour (no intermission)

Arrive early to secure your tickets and seats. Don't miss this magical performance! ✨

📚 Order Your MidSun Yearbook Today! 📸

Don't miss out on this year's memories—order your yearbook now!

💲 Price: $25.00
📅 Order Deadline: June 27

Click Here to Order: https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/Order/SelectJob

Entre Yearbook ID Code: 15389625

Blue Pod Donation Request

Our Blue Pod teachers are looking for a few items to help stock their student centre task bins. If you have any suitable items at home that you’re able to donate, please bring them to the main office by Thursday, April 17th. We truly appreciate your support!

List of Items: 

  • rope, string, yarn or shoelace
  • zipper or zip jacket sweater
  • button set or used shirt/pants
  • snap set or used shirt/pants
  • used shoe with laces
  • larger plastic chain links
  • set of cubes
  • set of pattern cards and linking cubes
  • set of silverware (forks, spoons and knives)
  • crayons, different styles of pens
  • set of different mini erasers
  • folding boards
  • portable coat rack
  • envelopes of all sizes
  • duster wand and duster
  • measuring cups
  • batteries and an old remote
  • set of flashlights and batteries
  • toothbrush and toothbrush holder
  • set of hand towels
  • set of lacing cards
  • tweezers or small tongs
  • cotton balls
  • clothes pins
  • set of plastic eggs
  • toy (larger and plastic) nuts, bolts, and screws
  • a scale to measure food
  • used rulers (but in good condition)
  • 3 hole punch
  • Single hole punch
  • Scotch tape with dispenser
  • Playdoh 
  • Locks with key
  • USB plugs with cable (doesn’t matter how outdated it is)
  • Pencils and rubber bands
  • Q-tips and straws
  • Scissors
  • Pop cans with pop tabs
  • Small bottles with lids
  • Staplers 
  • Wrapping paper
  • Different-sized pom pom balls
  • artificial plants

Previous Information Shared with MidSun Families Below

 

Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) May/June 2025 

In May and June of this year, Grade 9 students across the province will participate in the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs). Results from these tests will provide Alberta Education, school administrators, teachers, parents/guardians, students, and the public with information about what students know and can do in relation to provincial standards at the end of Grade 9. These results can be used to improve learning opportunities for students and inform our School Development Plans for 2024-27  

Letter to Inform Parents/Guardians 


PAT Dates for 2025 

  • Thursday, May 29 - Grade 9 ELA - Written - Part A 
  • Friday, June 13 - Grade 9 Math - Part A
  • Monday, June 16 - Grade 9 ELA - Comprehension - Part B
  • Tuesday, June 17 - Grade 9  Math - Part B
  • Wednesday, June 18 - Grade 9 - Social 
  • Thursday, June 19 - Grade 9 - Science 

  

From School Council 

Our Next School Council Meeting is on Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm. Our meeting will be held in our Learning Commons - doors open at 6:15 pm. 

  • All parents are welcome to attend our monthly meetings. This is a wonderful opportunity to collaborate with teachers, administrators, and other parents to make a positive impact on the education and experience of our students.

Please see a copy of the minutes from our 2024-25 meetings HERE for your review. 

Why Attend School Council Meetings?

  • Have a Voice: Share your ideas and feedback to help shape the future of our school.
  • Be Involved: Participate in important decisions and initiatives that affect our students, staff, and community.
  • Support Our Students: Your insights and involvement help create a better learning environment for all children.
  • How to Get Involved: We meet once a month and welcome parents with all levels of experience. Whether you're new to MidSun School or have been a part of our community for years, your contribution is valuable!

Please contact us at MidSunSchoolCouncil@gmail.com  for more information or simply attend our meetings to share and participate in growing our community and opportunities for students. 

 

 🎉 MidSun School 50/50 Fundraiser – Time is Ticking! ⏳💰

Hey Parents & Guardians! Want a shot at winning big while supporting MidSun School? Our 50/50 fundraiser is your golden ticket! 🎟️✨

🕛 Sales close at 12:00 PM on May 27th! Don’t be the one saying, “I should have bought a ticket!” 😅

Every ticket helps our school, and half the pot goes to one lucky winner (it could be YOU!). 🎊💵

👉 Grab your ticket now & share this link with friends and family! 🔗 https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/midsun-school


PLEASE JOIN US for our MidSun Casino 

Have you ever wondered how to make an impact at the school?  Volunteering at our upcoming casino is a great way to contribute to our largest fundraiser!! We estimate that this event will bring over $75,000 into MidSun!

MidSun Casino dates are May 15 & 16th at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. ♠️♦️♣️♥️

  • There are daytime, evening and night shifts and there’s even snacks and meals. Please visit our sign up site to see how the volunteer schedule matches your time.
  • We have filled approximately half of our required positions. All parents, guardians, and friends (18+) of the school can help - no police clearance and no experience is required.
  • Please contact us at midsunschoolcouncil@gmail.com  anytime with questions!


 Reminders From Our Main Office

Absent or Leaving Early? Please email midsun@cbe.ab.ca  to let us know if your child will be away, late, or needs to leave early for any reason.

Staying for Lunch? Delivery Food Orders for students such as “Skip the Dishes, Door Dash, etc.” are not permitted at MidSun. Please do not send these orders to the school. Our main office will not accept delivery.

Please note that students need to provide their own utensils at lunch, as the school does not have a budget for this.

Athletic Teams
If your student is/was part of a MidSun athletic team (soccer, basketball, wrestling, or volleyball) please make sure your fees are paid. At this time, we have a number of unpaid team fees, so please double check your school account.  Here is the link:  https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/

Athletic Team Games and Practices
To access the most current dates and times for all athletic team games and practices, click on this link:  https://midsun.cbe.ab.ca/athletics

 Don't Miss Out on School Messages!

Parents/guardians, to ensure you receive important information from your child’s school and the Calgary Board of Education, please click on the link for CALGARY CASL SUBSCRIBE https://calgary.schoolmessenger.com/cbe_subscribe

Outstanding Fees

Please check your student’s MyCBE account to ensure all outstanding fees are paid. A Monthly reminder will be sent to families with outstanding balances for field trips and fees.  Partial payments are accepted throughout our school year.  

School Clubs

Drama

Frozen

Frozen Rehearsals: Every Monday and Wednesday 4:00-5:30 in the Drama room. 

Rehearsal attendance is essential as we are nearing the end of our rehearsal process.

Frozen Jr. Show Week: 

  • April 14: Mandatory Cast and Crew Dress Rehearsal is at Centennial High School - 4:30-6:00
  • April 15-17: Frozen Show Days! Cast/Crew arrive at 4:30 for warmup - 5:00-6:00 show 

Frozen Jr. Tickets 

  • The show is happening at the Centennial High School Theatre, on the West side of the building 
  • Tickets are $15.00 cash only at the door April 15 -17 at 5:00 - 6:00 pm 
  • Please arrive early to purchase tickets. 
  • Seating is festival style: first come first serve. 
  • The show runs one hour with no intermission. 


Drama Games Club
Not in Drama this semester?  Love Drama games?
Join Drama Games Club every Day 1 for all of lunch in the Drama room.

Band - Jazz Band Rehearsals
Wednesdays Jazz 1 Rehearsal 8:00 am
Thursdays Jazz 2 Rehearsal 8:00 am

Fun Lunch

All proceeds go towards supporting the school and students. Please order through www.healthyhunger.ca
Place orders by the Friday before the scheduled day.  Order several days at once to avoid multiple administration fees. 

Revised Dates
With feedback from our students and challenges with previous orders from 2 Vendors, the following dates have been replaced with Subway. Please check your Healthy Hunger account for a credit from Healthy Hunger to apply to future orders.  

April 30 - McDonalds - Cancelled You must RE-ORDER to receive the Subway Fun Lunch

Fun Lunch Calendar     

  • April 16            Fresh Slice
  • April 30            Subway
  • May 14             Coco Brooks
  • May 28             Subway
  • June 11            A&W

Alberta Health Services

Visit the AHS Community Education Service website to register for their free community programs. Topics include managing stress, bullying, peer-pressure, managing anxiety, grief and loss, brain science, addiction, birth control and sexuality, domestic violence.

Upcoming Programs:

  • April 15:  6:00 - 8:00 pm  Understanding Social Media Use in Teens
                                       

Helpful Reminders

Printable versions of our School Calendar and Day Rotation can be found on our school website.

Does your child require an Epipen? For students who require access to medical supplies at school (i.e. epipen), please submit a Student Health Plan​ as soon as possible to midsun@cbe.ab.ca   

New Families to MidSun School and Parent Information - Please click here to view our September 2024 Information for Parents for our school protocols and helpful links for MidSun School.