MidSun Messenger   March 16 - 20, 2026

 

Monday, March 16 – Day 3

  • Sr Boys Volleyball at 7:45am-9:00 am
  • Jr Girls and Jr. Boys Volleyball Season end party 3:50-5:15. Pizza and Team Photos and Play - Please return jerseys
  • Shrek Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Tuesday, March 17 - Day 4

  • Wear Green to celebrate St. Patrick's Day
  • Sr boys and girls Volleyball Team party at 3:50-5:15 - Pizza and Team Photos and Play - Please return jerseys
  • MidSun School Council Meeting at 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Learning Commons

Wednesday, March 18 – Day 5

  • Healthy Hunger - Jugo Juice
  • Finals for Volleyball Seniors at MidSun
    • Sr Boys 4:30-5:30 pm
    • Sr Girls 5:40-6:40 pm
  • Shrek Rehearsal 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Thursday, March 19 - Day 6

  • Last day of classes before Spring Break

Friday, March 20 - Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students

Upcoming Events:

  • March 23 – 27 – Spring Break
  • March 30 – Welcome Back - Term 3 Starts
  • April 1 – Grade 9 Zoo Trip (9-2)
  • April 8 – Fun Lunch – FreshSlice Pizza
  • SALTs Parent Meeting #3
  • April 13 – Shrek Tech Rehearsal 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm 
  • April 15 - 17 - Shrek the Musical Jr Musical Dates at Centennial High School 
  • April 16 - Parent Evening Workshop at MidSun School - Guest Speaker: Angela Murphy - well-being, emotional regulation, and connection - 6:30 - 8:00 pm - Sponsored by MidSun and Lake Chaparral School Councils 
  • April 21 - Grade 9 Zoo Trip (9-6)
  • April 22 - Grade 9 Zoo Trip (9-3)
  • April 23 – Blue Pod & Leadership Bowling/Mini Golf
  • April 29 – Fun Lunch – Saucy Bread
  • May 14-15 – Grade 8 & 9 Band Camp
  • June 4-5 – Grade 7 Band Camp
  • June 25 - Grade 9 Farewell - 10:00 - 11:30 am 

From Administration

A sincere thank you to our band families who took the time to complete the recent Band Camp survey. We received responses from 87% of families, which is incredibly helpful as we plan for these important learning opportunities for our students. Your feedback allows our team to better understand family interest and ensure we can organize camps that are meaningful, accessible, and well supported.

Information about the upcoming Band Camps will be shared with families after Spring Break, once final planning details are confirmed. For your planning purposes, the tentative dates are:

• May 14–15 – Grade 8 & 9 Band Camp
• June 4–5 – Grade 7 Band Camp

Thank you again to our band community for your engagement and support of our music program.

  • Reminder:
    Friday, March 20 is an Non-Instructional Day for staff, and there will be No School for students.
  • Spring Break will take place March 23–27. We hope all MidSun families enjoy a restful and well-deserved break.

PIZZA Thursday - March 19

We are looking for two parent volunteers to help with pizza pick up for our upcoming PIZZA Thursday fundraiser on March 19.

The pizzas will need to be picked up from Costco (Tsuu T’ina location) at 12:30 PM. Approximately 40 large hot pizzas will be ready for pick up and delivered to the school in time for lunch sales.

Our first PIZZA Thursday two weeks ago was a huge success, and students were very excited about the opportunity to purchase pizza at lunch. Thank you to our school community for supporting this initiative.

Pizza Thursday Details:

  • Date: March 19
  • Pizza Slices: $3.00 per slice
  • Options: Cheese or Pepperoni
  • Payment: Cash only
  • No pre-ordering necessary

All proceeds from PIZZA Thursdays support our Grade 9 SALTS Sailing Trip.

If you are available to assist with the pizza pick up, please email Jenn Grant at jlgrant@cbe.ab.ca 

Thank you for helping support our students and school activities!


Did You Know? - MidSun School Safety Update

MidSun School recently participated in a formal Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) audit on March 11. These audits take place periodically across Calgary Board of Education schools to ensure that our learning and working environments are safe, well maintained, and aligned with provincial safety standards and CBE procedures.

The purpose of the audit is to review important safety practices such as emergency procedures, safe classrooms and learning spaces, storage of materials, and general safety awareness within the school. The goal is always continuous improvement so that schools remain welcoming, caring, and safe environments for students, staff, and visitors.

Safety is a shared responsibility, and families and students also play an important role. Parents can support school safety by keeping emergency contact information updated, reviewing school safety expectations with their child, and ensuring students come prepared for the weather and school activities. Students help by following school safety guidelines, reporting concerns to staff, and being respectful of shared spaces and equipment.

We are proud of the work our staff and students do every day to keep MidSun a safe and supportive place to learn.

Don’t forget to check our MidSun Calendar regularly for key dates and upcoming events.  


Badminton Tryouts – Starting After Spring Break

Badminton tryouts will begin right after Spring Break. MidSun fields separate teams for each grade level, with each team consisting of 11 male and 11 female players.

Once teams are selected, students can expect two practices per week along with one divisional tournament.

Tournament Dates (approximate):

  • Grade 9: April 29 or 30
  • Grades 7 & 8: Between May 7–12

Students must sign up to try out for the badminton team and ensure they have completed the required forms before participating.

Required forms include:

  • Annual Authorization for Tryouts Form
  • Fairness and Safety in Sport Form (required for female athletes)

These forms are available in the gym for students to complete prior to tryouts.

If your student has already tried out for or participated on a MidSun school team this year, these forms will already be on file and do not need to be completed again.

Athletic Team Games and Practices

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

Information Previously Shared with Families 


MidSun School Parent Evening Workshop -  Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Supporting Well-Being, Emotional Regulation, and Connection
Presenter: Angela Murphy

Time: Location: MidSun School Gym

MidSun School is pleased to host Angela Murphy for a parent/guardian workshop focused on supporting children’s well-being, emotional regulation, and connection. This engaging 90-minute session will share practical insights and strategies drawn from Angela’s work and resources to help families support their children both at home and at school.

Initial invitations will be shared with MidSun and Chaparral families, with the possibility of extending invitations to our feeder schools if space allows.

More details and registration information will be shared with families soon.

Save the Date – Grade 9 Farewell- Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 10:00 – 11:30 AM

We look forward to celebrating our Grade 9 students as they prepare to transition to high school. The Grade 9 Farewell will be a school-based celebration recognizing their achievements and the completion of junior high.

Students are encouraged to wear smart, semi-formal attire (similar to a holiday or family celebration). Formal gowns or tuxedos are not required.

More details will be shared with families after spring break.

Drama Production

We are doing Shrek the Musical Jr. as MidSun's 2026 production!

Rehearsals Schedule: Monday & Wednesday 4:00-5:30 pm in the Drama Room

* Note: not every student will be called for every rehearsal to be respectful of their time. Students in the production should watch the Shrek Google Classroom and morning announcements to know their rehearsal schedule. 

Save the Date: Shrek the Musical Jr. show will be April 15 - 17 at Centennial High School. 

Ticket information will be shared closer to the show dates.

Healthy Hunger/Fun Lunch!

To help with the distribution of 2025/2026 MidSun School Fun Lunch, we need parent volunteers.  Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Also please add your preferred Grade in the comments. Thank you!

Below is the link for the new Sign-Up Genius for volunteers.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094CAFA92EA4FDC07-58774615-202526#/

All proceeds go towards supporting the school and students. Please order throughwww.healthyhunger.ca

Place orders by the Friday before the scheduled day.  Order several days at once to avoid multiple administration fees. 

Wednesdays are dates for Healthy Hunger/Fun Lunch

  • March 18 Jugo Juice 
  • April 8 - FreshSlice Pizza
  • April 29 - Extreme Pita
  • May 13 - Subway
  • June 10 - Little Caesars
  • June 24 - Kernels - To be confirmed 


From MidSun School Council 

Please join us for our next School Council meeting on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm in the Learning Commons.  Please see a copy of the meeting minutes from our 2025-26 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. 

2026 School Council Meetings Dates:

  • Tuesday, March 17
  • Tuesday, April 28
  • Tuesday, May 26 (Final meeting of the year)

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:

For more detail on the sessions below, click this link: Current Sessions | Community Education Service           

  • March 17, 11:00 am – Noon: Understanding your Child’s IPP: How Parents can Advocate and Provide Meaningful Support
  • March 18, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: ADHD in Girls: Insights, Strategies and Next Steps
  • March 25, 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Community Drug Awareness
  • March 31, Noon – 1:30 pm: Supporting Fathers in their parenting Journey
  • April 9, 10:00 am – Noon: Can We Talk – Sex Ed for Parents
  • April 16, Noon – 1:30 pm: Navigating Technology with our Youth
  • April 21, Noon – 1:30 pm: Parenting your Teen with Confidence
  • April 22, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Collaborative Problem-Solving Approach for Children, Youth and Families
  • April 23, Noon – 1:30 pm: The Effects of Screen Time and Social Media on Children’s Development & Mental Health
  • April 28, Noon – 1:00 pm: Intro to Circle of Security
  • April 29, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: ADHD Essentials for Parents
  • May 20, 1:30 – 3:30 pm: Depression, Attachment Disorder, PTSD and Bipolar Disorder in Psychiatry
  • June 9, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm: Intro to circle of Security
  • June 16, 1:00 pm -2:30 pm: Postpartum 101 – What you need to know about Perinatal Mood Disorder

 Other Resources

  • Distress Centre: 403-266-4357
  • Health Link Alberta: 811
  • Addiction Services Helpline: 1-866-332-2322
  • Mental Health Helpline: 1-877-303-2642
  • Family Violence Info Line: 310-1818
  • Canadian Mental Health Association Alberta Division: 780-482-6576
  • Suicide Information and Education Services: 403-342-4966