December 9-13, 2024


THIS WEEK

Monday, December 9 – Day 2

  • Winter Carnival 9:00 am – 4:00 pm - $10 Wristbands can still be purchased on Monday

Tuesday, December 10 – Day 3

  • Elder Shirley Hill - Hoop Dancer

Wednesday, December 11 - Day 4

  • Elder Shirley Hill - Hoop Dancer
  • Grade 7, 8 & 9 Wrestling Team Practice at 3:50 - 5:00 pm 
  • Jr.B-ball Teams Pizza Party 3:50 - 5:00 pm 
  • Culinary Club 4 - 5pm - GR 7 and 8 - REINDEER DROPPING COOKIES - Bring a container to take treats home

Thursday, December 12 – Day 5

  • Wear Your Holiday Glitter/Sparkle
  • Sr.B-ball Teams Pizza Party 3:50 - 5:00 pm
  • Band Concert 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Friday, December 13 – Day A

  • Team Challenge - Window Decorating
  • Food Drive Deadline 1:00 pm
  • Adopt-A-Family Deadline 1:00 pm
  • Wrestling Tournament @ Lakeshore - Girls 

Saturday Dec 14th Wrestling Tournament @ Lakeshore - Boys  

Upcoming Dates

  • December 20: Pajama Day – Last Day before Winter Break
  • December 23: January 3– Winter Break – School Closed
  • January 6: Classes Resume

Winter Carnival 2024

We have great events celebrating this holiday season. Our Annual Winter Carnival is happening on Monday, December 9. Students will still be able to purchase a $10 wristband on Monday before their PE class begins.  Our Carnival takes place during PE classes on Monday - that is when student wristbands will be handed out to those who have bought theirs ahead of time. There will also be individual game tickets to buy for 50 cents each if students did not want to buy a wristband to play games. 

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!

Yummy Treats for MidSun Staff

Thank you to our MidSun Families for celebrating our School Staff this holiday season. Many families have signed up to provide yummy homemade treats or purchased goodies as we lead up to Winter Break.

Drop-offs will be accepted at the office anytime before noon on your chosen date (see sign-up link below), please label all homemade items to help those with allergies.

If you would prefer to donate money to be used towards purchasing treats, please feel free to drop off money in an envelope at the office, or e-transfer directly to: midsunschoolcouncil@gmail.com 

And, of course, if you have any questions please reach out to Kristine at MidSunSchoolCouncil@gmail.com 

Sign-up Link:  Holiday Treats for Team MidSun Sign-Up

Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday season,

Kristine

Chair, MidSun School Council

Elder Shirley Hill 

Elder Shirley Hill is coming to MidSun on Tuesday and Wednesday next week. She will be teaching our students about Hoop Dancing in PE classes.

Band Concert

Our winter band concert is Thursday, December 12 in our MidSun gym.  Donations to help support our band program are encouraged, but not required for admission to the concert.  Extended family and friends are welcome – the more the merrier!

  • 6:00 pm – Band Students arrive at school through the main (front) doors.
  • 6:30 pm – Concert begins
  • 8:00 pm – Concert finishes

Concert dress:  Black pants/skirt and a white top with black dress shoes and socks.  A black dress for ladies is also acceptable.  This is an occasion, so please have your child dress accordingly. No sweat pants, jeans, or running shoes please!

We will be featuring the Grade 7/8/9 bands as well as the MidSun Jazz Band.  All students are expected to stay for the entire concert to support one another.

Please keep in mind that this is your child’s main end of term goal/project in band class.  Attendance is required. 

MIDSUN ANNUAL ADOPT-A-FAMILY CAMPAIGN

Thank you to everyone who has dropped by the cabinet display and taken a tag for our families! There are still lots of tags left and Ms. Amirault will be nearby if you are able to take a tag and go shopping for a gift. 

Please see our items we are still collecting as gifts for our families in need.

Gift cards are also a great way to support our Adopt-A-Family - Gift cards for Chapters, Walmart, Superstore

If you are bringing a gift to school, please remember:

  • Get a ‘gift receipt’ 
  • Bring back the tag from the cabinet
  • Drop items off in the main gym by the PE office
  • New gifts only please 

Deadline to have gifts back at the school is: Friday, December 13 

Items Still Needed:

  • Twin blanket, like thread, black, white, blue - Male Age 9 
  • Queen size blanket -  female age 15
  • Size 6 diapers -  male age 1
  •  canvas purse / bag -  adult female
  •  blow dryer -  female age 15
  •  coloring books and crayons Paw Patrol -  female Age 3
  •  set of cooking pots for family
  •  board games - clue, monopoly, guess who, sorry
  •  skin care and makeup-  Fair medium skin tone-  female age 35
  •  winter boots -  adult female size 9 -  adult female
  •  pajamas size 2XL -  adult female
  •  shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, deodorant for adult female
  •  Linens and pillows double bed -  loves Paw Patrol -  male age 8
  •  cups and glasses for family
  •  art set and supplies -  male age 9
  •   winter jacket likes blue purple pink red green -  size 16 kids -  female age 
  •  indoor shoes -  size 7 -  male age 8
  •  winter pants -  kids size 16 black -  male age 9
  •  winter jackets long coat XXL adult female
  •  female Bath and Body Works and Skin Care -  female age 16 
  • Pajamas like screen, orange, purple, pink, yellow -  female age 14
  •  walking toy -  male age 1
  •  socks shoe size 10 -  adult female
  •  winter boots -  shoe size 8.5 -  female age 15
  •  queen size blanket for adult female
  •  Blocks -  male age 1
  •  toddler bed and mattress
  • LED Lights - Female Age 10
  • Winter Boots - Shoe Size - 7 - Male Age 8
  • Winter Boots - Shoe Size 8 - Female Age 12
  •  winter boots -  shoe size mens 7 -  male age 12
  •  winter boots -  shoes size 9.5 to 10 -  female age 60
  • Queen size linen and pillows for adult female 
  • Small rug and bathroom bombs -  female age 10
  • Paw Patrol toys -  female Age 3
  • Play and go playpen -  male age 1
  • Winter jacket size 14 -  female age 10
  • Sweater and socks XL youth size -  male age 12 -  likes red purple gray and black
  •  ski pants -  likes blue pink purple red and green -  size girl 16 or Women's small -  female - age 8
  •  winter gloves black -  women small or girls large -  female age 8
  •  plates and dishes -  family
  •  winter gloves and hat -  likes blue red and green -  size 5T -  female age 3 
  • Video games for Xbox One -  male age 12
  •  shirts and sweatpants -  men's medium -  male age 8
  •  shirt XXL and sweatpants XL for Mom age 34
  •  female winter boots size 5 and socks -  female age 10
  •  shampoo, conditioner, body wash, body lotion, deodorant -  female age 15
  •  blanket twin size - red or black -  female age 12


Food Drive Items  - Deadline is Friday, December 13.



From Our Main Office

Are you looking for a stocking stuffer idea for your child?  Our students are running low on some of their school supply basics. Please check in with your child to see if they have what they need to replenish their pens, pencils, erasers etc  

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

Please remember to provide containers as per session description as they will not be provided.

Upcoming Sessions:

Grade

Date

Session

What to Bring

Pick-Up Time

7/8

December 11

REINDEER DROPPING COOKIES

CONTAINER – for transporting cookies

5:30pm

9

December 16

BREAD PUDDING

9”x 9” baking pan (glass, metal or foil) Oven mitts for transporting hot pan home

Additional container for caramel sauce

5:30pm


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 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