March 10 - 14, 2025

THIS WEEK

Monday, March 10 – Day 2

• Gr 7 Band trip to Camp Caroline
• Frozen Rehearsal After School 
• Jr.Girls V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm
• Sr.Girls V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm 

Tuesday, March 11 – Day 3

• GSA at Lunch 
• Jr. Girls V-ball Quarter finals at DGS at 4:30 pm
• Sr.Girls V-ball Quarter finals at Lakeshore School @ 4:30 pm
• Sr. Boys V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm
• Jr.Boys V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm 

Wednesday, March 12 - Day 4

•  Sr. Boys V-ball Finals at MHS 5:45 pm
• Jr.Girls V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm
• Sr.Girls V-ball at 3:50-5:00 pm
•  Frozen Rehearsal After School
• Gr 7 Band students - Return from Camp Caroline 
• Grade 8/9 Culinary Club - Butter Tarts - Bring Muffin Tim and Oven Mitts

Thursday, March 13– Day 5

•  Improv at Lunch 
• Jr. Girls V-ball finals at Lakeshore at 4:30 pm
•  Sr.Girls V-ball Finals at Lakeshore School at 5:45 pm

Friday, March 14 – Day A

• A Marvelous Morning of Learning at MidSun School ☺️

Upcoming Dates

• March 17: Envoe Bouldering Trip Grade 9 morning; Grade 8 Afternoon
• March 18: Grade 8 Art Trip to Telus Spark 9:00 – 2:50
• March 18: MidSun School Council 6:30pm - 8:30pm Virtual Meeting 
• March 18: Envoe Bouldering Trip Grade 9 morning
• March 19: Envoe Bouldering Trip Gr 7 morning
• March 20: Grade 9 Art Trip to Telus Spark 9:00 – 2:50
• March 20: Parent Student Conferences Online 5:00pm – 8:00pm
• March 21: Parent Student Conferences Online 9:00am – 2:00pm
• March 21: Non Instructional Day – No School for Students
• March 24 - 28: Spring Break – School Closed
• March 31 - Classes Resume from Spring Break 

From Administration Team

School Engagement Parent/Guardian Survey: School Planning 2025-2026 

Our annual parent/guardian engagement survey will be open Friday, March 7, 2025 at 8:00 am. Our survey will be closed on Monday, March 31, 2025. This survey gives parents/guardians an opportunity to provide feedback as we begin to plan for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Topics covered in the survey are the school development plan, budget, and fees. The survey will take ~10 minutes to complete. 

Please CLICK HERE to ACCESS the Survey 

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 

Update - The lost watch was returned to the student on Friday, March 7. We thank our families for their assistance with this matter. 

March Parent- Teacher Conferences – Moved to Online

Due to the CUPE strike, our Parent-Teacher Conferences will now be held online instead of in person. Details, including dates and sign-up instructions, will be shared with families later this week.

• March 20: Parent Student Conferences Online 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
• March 21: Parent Student Conferences Online 9:00 am – 2:00 pm

Thank you for your understanding and support.

IPPs - Please sign and return the Parent Signature

 IPPs were sent home last week for families to review. If you have not received your child’s IPP, please reach out to your child’s homeroom teacher for assistance. A reminder to please sign and return the Parent Signature page back to the school this week, if there are no questions regarding support of your child. 

Previous Information Shared with MidSun Families Below

Labour Action Update - CUPE Strike

For the latest and most accurate information on labour action in the CBE, please CLICK HERE.  A few reminders to changes for MidSun School:

• Regular classes continue for all students.
• All students need to exit the building no later than 4:35pm
• Exceptions are volleyball practices and drama rehearsals.  These will end by 5:30pm.
• Volleyball games at Schools - Only parents/guardians/family members of participants are able to view games.

A large thank you to staff and students for their care of our building over the past week.  We all play a role in keeping our amazing facility clean and safe.

 High School Registration and Transition Information

It is that time of year when our Grade 9 students begin registering for their courses at their designated high schools. Please check the links and attached resources for important information about virtual open houses and course registration. More detailed information can also be found on our school's website.
 

From School Council 

Our Next School Council Meeting is on Tuesday, March 18. Our meeting will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams. The Grade 9 Learning Team will be presenting on all things Grade 9! We will also have an FAQ with Joe Sturgeon - Principal, Centennial High School

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 Casino dates are May 15 & 16 at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino

Please mark these dates in your calendars to be part of this incredible fundraising opportunity. We estimate that this event will bring over $75,000 into our school!!!

The volunteer schedule is coming. All parents and friends of the school can help - no police clearance required. The sign up link https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CAFA92EA4FDC07-55012199-midsun 

More information forthcoming — please contact us at midsunschoolcouncil@gmail.com  with questions or to be first to volunteer!

Reminders From Our Main Office

LOST & FOUND

• We have quite a selection of hoodies, jackets and water bottles that have accumulated in our “lost and found” area at MidSun School. If your child is missing an item, please drop by the school and take a look.
• These items will be on display until Friday March 21 until 2:00 pm. 
• We need to empty this area of all unclaimed items before Spring Break.
• unclaimed items will be donated to charity! 

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.

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 

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

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 8:00am
Thursdays Jazz 2 Rehearsal 8:00am

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. 

Two 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.  

March 19 - Chachi’s - Cancelled  (Subway is NEW Option) 

April 30 - McDonalds - Cancelled (Subway is NEW Option)

 Fun Lunch Calendar     

• March 19         Subway
• April 2              Extreme Pita
• 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

• March 12: 6:30pm – 8:30pm Mental Health & Youth
• March 10: 1:00pm - 3:00pm – Supporting Children Through Grief and Loss
• March 11: 12:00pm - 1:00pm – Building knowledge & community for child and adolescent mental health
• March 13: 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Cyber Safety
• March 17: 11:30am – 1:00pm – Managing Transitions
• March 18: 11:30am – 1:00pm – Substance Use & Youth: Trends, Risks & Offering Support
• March 26: 10:30am – 12:00pm – Peer Abuse

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.