March 31 – April 4, 2025
THIS WEEK
Monday, March 31 – Day 3
- Welcome Back from Spring Break - Classes Resume Today
- GSA @ Lunch
- Frozen Rehearsal After School
Tuesday, April 1 – Day 4
Wednesday, April 2 – Day 5
- Fun Lunch - Extreme Pita
- Gr 9 Field Trip Play Blithe Spirit
- Gr 8 Virtual Field Trip Human Rights Museum
- Improv @ Lunch
- Frozen Rehearsal After School
- SALTs parent meeting @ 5:30 pm in Learning Commons
Thursday, April 3 – Day 6
- Gr 8 Virtual Field Trip Human Rights Museum
Friday, April 4– Day B
Upcoming Dates
- April 9: Gr 8 Field Trip Play
- April 10 - Grade 6 Open House
- April 14: Mandatory Cast/Crew Frozen Dress Rehearsal at Centennial High School at 4:30 pm-6:00 pm
- April 15-17: Frozen Jr Shows at Centennial High School at 5:00pm-6:00 pm (4:30pm Call time for Cast and Crew)
- April 16: Gr 7 & 8 Valour Canada Visit
- April 18: Good Friday - School is Closed
- April 21: Non Instructional Day – No School for Students
- April 22: MidSun School Council Meeting at 6:30 pm
- April 28: Gr 9 Field Trip to SAIT
- April 29: Gr 7 Field Trip to Telus Spark
- April 29-30: Gr 8 Band Trip to Banff
From School Council
🎉 MidSun School 50/50 Fundraiser – Time is Ticking! ⏳💰
Hey Parents & Guardians! Want a shot at winning big while supporting MidSun School? Our 50/50 fundraiser is your golden ticket! 🎟️✨
🕛 Sales close at 12:00 PM on May 27th! Don’t be the one saying, “I should have bought a ticket!” 😅
Every ticket helps our school, and half the pot goes to one lucky winner (it could be YOU!). 🎊💵
👉 Grab your ticket now & share this link with friends and family! 🔗 https://www.rafflebox.ca/raffle/midsun-schoo
PLEASE JOIN US for our MidSun Casino
Have you ever wondered how to make an impact at the school? Volunteering at our upcoming casino is a great way to contribute to our largest fundraiser!! We estimate that this event will bring over $75,000 into MidSun!
MidSun Casino dates are May 15 & 16th at the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. ♠️♦️♣️♥️
There are daytime, evening and night shifts and there’s even snacks and meals. Please visit our sign up site to see how the volunteer schedule matches your time.
We have filled approximately half of our required positions. All parents, guardians, and friends (18+) of the school can help - no police clearance and no experience is required.
Please contact us at midsunschoolcouncil@gmail.com anytime with questions!
From Administration Team
🎭 Save the Date! Frozen Jr. Tickets on Sale ❄️
Join us for Frozen Jr. at the Centennial High School Theatre (West side of the building)!
📅 Show Dates: April 15-17
⏰ Ticket Sales: 5:00 - 6:00 PM (cash only at the door)
🎟️ Ticket Price: $15.00
🪑 Seating: Festival style—first come, first served
⏳ Show Length: 1 hour (no intermission)
Arrive early to secure your tickets and seats. Don't miss this magical performance! ✨
📚 Order Your Yearbook Today! 📸
Don't miss out on this year's memories—order your yearbook now!
💲 Price: $25.00
📅 Order Deadline: June 27
See the attached flyer for details. Secure your copy before it's too late! 🎉
Fun Lunch Reminder
Fun Lunch for McDonalds on April 30 is Cancelled - Subway is the NEW Option.
Your order will NOT be carried over. You must RE-ORDER to receive the Subway Fun Lunch
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
Previous Information Shared with MidSun Families Below
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, April 22 at 6:30 pm. Our meeting will be held in our Learning Commons - doors open at 6:15 pm.
- 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
Please contact us at midsunschoolcouncil@gmail.com with questions or to be first to volunteer!
Reminders From Our Main Office
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
Drama
Frozen
Frozen Rehearsals: Every Monday and Wednesday 4:00-5:30 in the Drama room.
Rehearsal attendance is essential as we are nearing the end of our rehearsal process.
Frozen Jr. Show Week:
- April 14: Mandatory Cast and Crew Dress Rehearsal is at Centennial High School - 4:30-6:00
- April 15-17: Frozen Show Days! Cast/Crew arrive at 4:30 for warmup - 5:00-6:00 show
Frozen Jr. Tickets
- The show is happening at the Centennial High School Theatre, on the West side of the building
- Tickets are $15.00 cash only at the door April 15 -17 at 5:00 - 6:00 pm
- Please arrive early to purchase tickets.
- Seating is festival style: first come first serve.
- The show runs one hour with no intermission.
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 8:00 am
Thursdays Jazz 2 Rehearsal 8:00 am
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.
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.
April 30 - McDonalds - Cancelled You must RE-ORDER to receive the Subway Fun Lunch
Fun Lunch Calendar
- 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.
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.