January 13 - 17, 2025

THIS WEEK

Monday, January 13 – Day 7

• First Frozen Rehearsal 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Grade 7,8,9 wrestling at 3:50-5:00 pm
• Jr.Boys V-ball tryouts at 3:50-5:00 pm
• Sr. Boys V-ball practice at 8:00 am
• Registration for the 2025-26 school year opens today for parents/guardians 

Tuesday, January 14 – Day 1

• Centennial High School Presentation - Grade 9 students in the gym 9:00 am – 10:30 am
• Jr. Girls V-ball tryouts at 3:50-5:00 pm

Wednesday, January 15 - Day 2

• Grade 7, 8, 9 wrestling at 3:50 - 5:00 pm 
• Sr. Boys V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm
• Sr. Girls V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm
• Jr.Boys V-ball tryouts at 7:45 am

Thursday, January 16 – Day 3

• Jr. Girls V-ball tryouts at 7:45 am
• Jr.Boys V-ball tryouts at 3:50 pm 

Friday, January 17 – Day B

• Jr. Girls V-ball tryouts at 7:45 am
• Wrestling tournament @ Tom Bains for Girls

Saturday Dec 18th 

• Wrestling tournament @ Tom Bains for Boys

Upcoming Dates

January 21: Grade 8 Envoe Ski Trip to Nakiska 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
January 23: All Grade 9 Students tour Centennial High School 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
January 27: Report Cards Available to view in PowerSchool
January 28: MidSun School Council Meeting Learning Commons 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
January 28: Semester 2 Starts
January 31: Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students

From Our Main Office

Second Semester Option Courses

The second semester begins on January 28. All grade 8 and 9 students have been placed in complementary courses and there is little room for movement. Students who would like to see if there is room in a different course can email Ms. Grant at jlgrant@cbe.ab.ca or come to the Learning Commons on Monday, January 13 during the nutrition break or lunch. We will not be able to make any changes after Monday, January 20.

School Registration 2025 -25 School Year  

Registration for the 2025-26 school year is scheduled to open for parents / legal guardians / independent students on Jan.13, 2025. Information for School Registration can be found here at this LINK 

Grade 9 - Centennial High School Transition Presentation for Grade 9 Students

Centennial High School guidance staff will visit MidSun School on Tuesday, January 14, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. to meet with our Grade 9 students. The presentation, held in the gym, will focus on the transition to high school, giving students a chance to connect with Centennial's team and ask questions. Additional information will be shared with Grade 9 families in the coming weeks as we work together to support students and parents through this exciting next step.

Invitation to CyberSafe Presentation by Calgary Police YouthLink - January 23

Our school community has been invited to a CyberSafe Presentation hosted by Calgary City Police - YouthLink on January 23, 2025 at Chaparral School

This informative session is open to anyone interested in learning more about online safety; however, please note that the content is not suitable for younger audiences. Feel free to share the event details with others who may be interested.

To help us prepare, we kindly ask attendees to RSVP at the following link: CyberSafeCHAPARRAL.eventbrite.ca.

Time to Restock: 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.

What Do School Lunch Fees Cover at MidSun School?

We have received some questions in our main office about whether all parents are required to pay lunch fees and how these fees are used to support lunch activities for students.

At the October 2024 School Council meeting, we shared details about how lunch fees are allocated. These fees help cover the cost of items used during the lunch hour, such as band-aids, ice packs, lunchroom tables, sports equipment, club supplies, and more.

Thank you for your continued support in creating a positive lunchtime experience for all students!

Outstanding Fees
Please check your student’s MyCBE account to ensure all outstanding fees are paid.

Demographic Forms are OVERDUE. If you have NOT yet completed your child’s demographic forms for 2024-25. 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.

Drama Production

Frozen Rehearsal

Our first rehearsal is Monday, January 13 from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm.

The cast list will be announced at our first rehearsal!
All students who auditioned (for both onstage and backstage positions) are invited to attend our first rehearsal. 

Any questions, please contact Mrs. Zima at mamyles@cbe.ab.ca

Physical Education

Athletic Teams
If your student is/was part of a MidSun athletic team (soccer, basketball or wrestling) 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/

Athletics
Volleyball team tryout for the senior teams are complete. This week any grade 8 students that did not make the senior team should try out for the junior team. If you have any further questions, please contact Jen Purslow at:  jmpurslow@cbe.ab.ca
To access the most current dates and times for all athletic team games and practices, click on this link:  https://midsun.cbc.ab.ca/athletics

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 Culinary Club:

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

• January 22      A&W
• February 5       Subway
• February 19     Mia Pasta
• March 5            Papa Johns
• March 6            Kernels
• March 19         Chachi’s (Cancelled - TBA with another vendor)
• April 2               Extreme Pita
• April 16            Fresh Slice
• April 30            McDonalds (Cancelled - TBA with another vendor)
• 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