MidSun Messenger - November 17 - 21, 2025
Monday, November 17 – Day 1
- Senior and Junior Girls Basketball scrimmage, shooting games, 3 on 3, skills competitions from 4:00-5:45 pm - Return Washed Jerseys
Tuesday, November 18 – Day 2
- Soccer Wrap Up Party from 4:00-5:30pm - Return Washed Jerseys
- Senior and Junior Boys Basketball scrimmage, shooting games, 3 on 3, skills competitions from 4:00-5:45 pm - Return Washed Jerseys
Wednesday, November 19 – Day 3
- Senior and Junior Girls Basketball - play, team pics and pizza - from 4:00-5:45 pm - Return Washed Jerseys
Thursday, November 20 – Day 4
- Senior and Junior Boys Basketball - play, team pics and pizza - from 4:00-5:45 pm - Return Washed Jerseys
Friday, November 21 – Day B
Upcoming Events:
- Nov 25: MidSun School Council 6:30 – 8:30 pm
- Nov 27: Parent Conferences - More Information to Follow
- Nov 28: Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students
- Nov 28: Parent Conferences - More Information to Follow
From Administration
MidSun Clothing !! Still time to Order - Deadline November 17
Looking to order some MidSun clothing for the 2025-2026 school year?
Order November 6 - November 17 - see this link for Flyer details
We have joggers, sweatshirts, t-shirts, hoodies and toques. There is a no refund policy, so when ordering please order a size bigger than you would buy right now. Kids grow fast and we want the clothing to last. If you are looking to order some swag as a present, orders will be delivered before winter break.
If you are ordering a present and you do not want your child to know, send me an e-mail and I will put it aside for you to pick up without them knowing. Please e-mail jmpurslow@cbe.ab.ca Happy shopping!!
Click on the link below to check out our store and order some swag
https://midsunapparel.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Information Evening: International Baccalaureate Program at
Henry Wise Wood High School
Healthy Hunger/Fun Lunches are back!
Our Healthy Hunger Fun lunch has been confirmed for the 2025-26 school year. Please see dates and ordering information below.
To help with the distribution of 2025/26 MidSun School Fun Lunch, we are in need of 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#/
Fun Lunch
All proceeds go towards supporting the school and students. Please order through www.healthyhunger.ca
Wednesdays are dates for Healthy Hunger/Fun Lunch
- November 19 - Taco Time
- December 10 - Subway
- December 17- Kernals Order TBD
- January 14 - Little Caesars
- January 28- A&W
- February 11 - Coco Brooks
- February 25 - Subway
- March 11 - Gr 9 Band Trip - Taco Time
- March 18 - Booster Juice order - To Be Confirmed
- April 8 - FreshCo Pizza
- April 29 - Extreme Pita
- May 13 - Subway
- June 10 - Little Caesars
- June 24 – Kernals - To be confirmed
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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
Athletics
Soccer wrap up party Tuesday November 25th from 4:00-5:30pm. Indoor games, team pictures, pizza party. Please bring your jersey in and hand it in at the gym to Mrs. Purslow BEFORE the party. Please make sure they are washed before handing them in.
Basketball teams are getting together for some scrimmage, shooting games, 3 on 3, skills competitions etc. from 4:00-5:45pm on the following dates
- Monday Nov 17th - Senior and junior girls
- Tuesday Nov 18th - Senior and junior boys
- Wednesday Nov 19th - Senior and junior girls - play, team pics and pizza
- Thursday Nov 20th - Senior and junior boys - play, team pics and pizza
- All athletes must hand in their washed jersey and shorts ASAP. You can hand them to your coach or give them to Mrs. Purslow in the gym.
From MidSun School Council
Please join us for our next school council meeting on Tuesday, November 25: School Council meeting in the learning Commons at 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Please see a copy of the meeting 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.
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:
OPEN HERE for more information
- November 17 – 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: Good-bye Sleepless Nights: Infant Sleep Training for Parents
- November 18 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Can We Talk: Healthy Relationships
- November 18 – 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm: The Elephant in the Room: The lived Experiences of Diagnostic Disclosure and Nondisclosure in Autism
- November 19 – 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm: Dyslexia Essentials
- November 24 – 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Gangs and Guns
- November 25 – 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Real Talk: Break the Cycle of Domestic Abuse
- November 26 – 10:00 am – 11:30 am: Supporting Youth: How to Respond to Sexual Health Misinformation.
- November 27 – 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm: Brave Minds, Flexible Futures: Building Problem-Solving and Resilience in Children and Teens
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