December 2 - 6, 2024

THIS WEEK

Monday, December 2 - Day 5

• Sales for Winter Carnival Wristbands $10.00 and Pizza Lunch $4 at Winter Carnival 
• Drama Club @ Lunch 
• Grade 7, 8 & 9 Wrestling Team Practice at 3:50-5:00 pm

Tuesday, December 3 – Day 6

• Grade 9 Band Trip to Edmonton
• Spelling Bee Club 
• Grade 7, 8 & 9 Wrestling Team Practice at 3:50-5:00 pm

Wednesday, December 4 - Day 7

• Fun Lunch - Subway 
• French Club

Thursday, December 5 – Day 1

• Drama Club at Lunch
• Indigenous Student Lunch - in Room 35 
• Wrestling Tournament Girls @ William Pratt School

Friday, December 6 – Day B

• Wrestling Tournament Boys @ William Pratt School

Upcoming Dates
December 9: Winter Carnival 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
December 12: Band Concert 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
December 13: Food Drive Deadline 1:00 pm
December 13: Adopt-A-Family Deadline 1:00 pm
December 20: Pajama Day – Last Day before Winter Break
December 23: January 3– Winter Break – School Closed
January 6: Classes Resume

Winter Carnival 2024

The Leadership classes at MidSun School have been preparing for our traditional Winter Carnival. This is a school wide event that will be focusing on raising money for families in need this holiday season (Adopt-A-Family). 

On Monday, December 9 our MidSun  gymnasium will be transformed into a fun-filled day of games and activities for students to play. Students will need to either purchase a wristband for $10 or some individual tickets. A wristband allows for unlimited play.

Students will have the chance to win draw tickets and these draw tickets will be entered for a chance to win prizes. In past carnivals some of the amazing prizes were: Air Pods; a  Bluetooth speaker; Chinook Mall gift card; Amazon gift card  etc. Prizes will be similar again this year and announced once they have been purchased.

Thank you for your support in this Annual Charity Event!

Stay tuned in the next few weeks about our Adopt-A-Family Program!

Ms. Amirault & Grade 8 & 9 Leadership Students

MIDSUN ANNUAL ADOPT-A-FAMILY CAMPAIGN

MidSun is at it again! We are launching the ADOPT-A-FAMILY charity program that will run over the next few weeks. From now until December 13, students and families are encouraged to help make Christmas just a bit better for families in great need. 

 In our display case in the front hallway, there will be gift tags with items on each family member’s wish list. Donations can also be in the form of cash, gift cards, or stocking stuffers. 

Students are encouraged to talk to their parents about the items. If you are able to donate one of the items, students can take a tag from the front display case, attach it to the gift and turn it into Ms. Amirault.  With any purchased gifts, could you please tape on a gift receipt in case the item does not fit. New items only, please no used gifts.

These are families in great need with children that we can help support. Every little bit counts.

From Our Main Office

Parents - We need your help. Please Choose SAFETY over CONVENIENCE .

With the Winter season upon us, our protocols for dropping off and picking up students remain the same 

• Please remain mindful of traffic signs, speed limits and the many students walking to school. Sharing our space with Fish Creek School means there are twice the parents and students trying to safely navigate parking lots and streets.
• In order to ensure the safety of our children and to alleviate congestion and confrontation, it is essential that parents DO NOT drive into the parking lots to drop off or pick up their child. 
• Encourage your children to use the designated crosswalk areas to avoid jaywalking.
• Our parking lot is for staff, substitutes and CBE personnel only and families with identified needs to access our parking lot. 

We thank you for your cooperation and help to ensure the front of our school is safe for all.

Demographic Forms are OVERDUE. If you have NOT yet completed your child’s demographic forms for 24-25 - Please Log-in to MyCBE​ and complete the forms Online.  This is very important for our office to have the most accurate information that is up to date.  

Physical Education

The snow is finally here! We just want to send out a reminder to make sure your student(s) are bringing lace up shoes to PE every day, including Friday's.  Students are more than welcome to sign up for a gym locker so they can place their running shoes in there, so they don’t take up space in their hallway lockers.

If your student is sick, injured, or going on an extended holiday, please email or write a note for their gym teacher and the office staff.

Mr. Matthews - 9.6, 9.1, 7.5, 8.5, & 7.3     

Mrs. Davey - 9.3, 8.4, 7.2, 8.3, & 71

Mrs. Amirault - 9.2, 8.2, & 7.6

Mrs. Robson - 8.7 & 9.7

Mrs. Purslow - 9.4, 9.4, 81, 8.6, 7.7 & 74

Athletic Teams Game & Practice Dates/Times:

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 

If your student is a part of a MidSun athletic team (soccer, Basketball) please make sure your fees are paid. Here is the link https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/  (Wrestling team fees will be posted in the next few weeks)

School Clubs 

Culinary Club

Please pay your fees on PowerSchool as soon as possible. If you have any questions please email Ms. Luelo at dlluelo@cbe.ab.ca
Upcoming Sessions:

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.

Spelling Bee Club
For those who want to improve their literacy skills by becoming a Wordsmith!
The Spelling Bee Club happens every Day 6 with Ms. Lawson in Room 12 from 1:30 to 1:50 pm during lunch!!!

From School Council

Our next School Council Meeting is on Tuesday, January 28 at 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm in the Learning Commons. 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. 

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. 

Fun Lunch Calendar

• December 4     Subway
• December 18   Taco Time
• January 8         Panago
• January 22      A&W
• February 5       Subway
• February 19     Mia Pasta
• March 5            Papa Johns
• March 6            Kernels
• March 19         Chachi’s
• April 2               Extreme Pita
• April 16            Fresh Slice
• April 30            McDonalds
• 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: Updates for January will be Posted Upon Receipt of Information
  

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 
• 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.
• Home for Lunch? MidSun School is a closed campus and students are not permitted to leave the school grounds without prior parent consent.
  If your child lives close enough to the school to go home for lunch, please email midsun@cbe.ab.ca   that your child will be leaving for lunch. Students must check out at the office when they leave.
• 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.

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