MidSun Messenger - November 24 - 28, 2025
Monday, November 24 – Day 5
- Student Leadership Club at Lunch
Tuesday, November 25 – Day 6
- Soccer Wrap Up Party - 4:00 - 5:30 pm
- MidSun School Council in Learning Commons - 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Wednesday, November 26 – Day 7
Thursday, November 27 – Day 1
- Parent Conferences - 5:00 – 8:00 pm
- IPPs sent home
Friday, November 28
- Non-Instructional Day - No School for Students
- Parent Conferences – 9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Upcoming Events:
- December 2: Picture Retakes
- December 3: Carnival – During Phys Ed Class
- December 5: Healthy Hunger Order Deadline
- December 10: Healthy Hunger – Subway
- December 17: Healthy Hunger - Kernals
From Administration
Parent Teacher Conferences - November 27 & November 28
Conferences are an important opportunity to celebrate strengths, discuss growth, and plan next steps together. We encourage families to review PowerSchool and Google Classroom with their child before attending—and to bring students to the meeting whenever possible.
We will also be collecting items for our Food Bank Drive, gift cards donations for our Adopt-A-Family and IPP signature forms can be dropped off in our Main Office.
Our upcoming Parent-Teacher Conferences will look a little different this year for our Grade 9 students, while our Grade 7 and 8 families will continue with our traditional appointment-based format.
Grade 9 Conferences
To best support our students across multiple learning groups, Grade 9 conferences will follow a drop-in format in the Learning Commons on Thursday, November 27 from 5:00–8:00 PM.
To help manage the flow of families, we ask that you attend during the following times:
- Last names A–L: 5:00–6:20 PM
- Last names M–Z: 6:40–8:00 PM
Each session will be approximately 10 minutes in length.
On Friday, November 28: the morning (8:00 AM–10:00 AM) will be reserved for scheduled meetings with families of students who have identified areas of support. Teachers will contact these families directly by email. From 10:00–2:00 PM, parents are again welcome to drop in to meet with Grade 9 teachers.
Grades 7 and 8 Conferences
Families of students in Grades 7 and 8 will continue with our traditional appointment-based conferences. The Conference Manager will open at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 22, and close at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 27.
To book conferences, please log into your MyCBE account and follow these steps:
- Click on “Book and Manage Meeting Times.”
- Select “Book a Conference.”
Each conference is 10 minutes in length. After booking, your conference details will appear in your MyCBE account—we recommend adding these to your calendar to keep track of times and meeting links (if applicable).
Blue Pod (ACCESS, TASC, ALP) Conferences
Blue Pod families will book conferences directly with their child’s teacher.
During these 30-minute meetings, teachers will:
- Review your child’s IPP
- Share progress to date
- Discuss next steps and supports
Conferences may be held in person or online, based on family preference.
ACCESS, TASC, and ALP teachers will reach out to families this week to schedule appointments during:
- Thursday, November 27 – 5:00–8:00 PM
- Friday, November 28 – 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
Complementary Courses – Term 2 & 3
We are currently working with students who are not yet registered in their Term 2 complementary courses, which begin on December 8, as well as their Term 3 courses, which start after spring break.
Most classes are at capacity, and while we do our best to place students in their top choices, this is not always possible.
We appreciate your understanding and support as we complete the registration process.
MidSun Annual Adopt-A-Family Holiday Support
As we move into the holiday season, MidSun is once again supporting families in our community through our Adopt-A-Family Program. If your family is interested in contributing, we will have a donation box located in the main office during Parent-Teacher Conferences on November 27 & 28.
We are collecting gift cards of any denomination, which allow us to provide flexible and meaningful support directly to families.
Suggested gift card options include:
- Walmart
- Superstore
- Sobeys
- Co-op
- Shoppers Drug Mart
- Dollarama
- Cineplex
- Tim Hortons / Starbucks
Every contribution—big or small—makes a difference and is deeply appreciated. Thank you for helping us support our MidSun community this season.
Thank you for your support in this Annual Charity Event!
Stay tuned in the next few weeks for updates for our Adopt-A-Family Program!
Ms. Amirault & Mrs. Zima
Grade 8 & 9 Leadership Students
Food Bank Drive
Lost & Found
Our Lost & Found is overflowing with hoodies, sweaters and jackets that have been left behind since September. These items will be displayed during our parent teacher conferences for parents to take a look through.
Any “lost” items not claimed by the end of November will be donated to charity.
Please stop by the school before then if your child has any clothing needing to be claimed.
Drama Production:
Mrs. Zima is announcing our annual school musical during Drama club on November 27. Drama club is every Day 1 at lunch. Bring your lunch and play some drama games.
Students interested in participating in the school musical must attend the audition December 11, after school from 4:00 - 5:30 pm.
Rehearsals for the school musical are Mondays and Wednesdays after school 4:00-5:30 pm starting in January and running until the production in April.
Winter Carnival 2025
The Leadership classes at MidSun School have been preparing for our traditional Winter Carnival. This is a school wide event that will be focusing on raising money for families in need this holiday season (Adopt-A-Family). This will be our only carnival this year as we will not be able to have one in June. The gymnasium will be transformed into a fun-filled day of games and activities for students to play.
Students will need to either purchase a wristband for $10 or some individual tickets to have a chance to win prizes. A wristband allows for unlimited play. In past carnivals some of the amazing prizes were: Air Pods; a Bluetooth speaker; Chinook Mall gift card; Amazon gift card, etc. Prizes will be similar this year and announced once they have been purchased. There will also be a concession with lots of snacks and treats for purchase.
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.
Healthy Hunger/Fun Lunch!
To help with the distribution of 2025/2026 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#/
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.
Wednesdays are dates for Healthy Hunger/Fun Lunch
- 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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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.
📘 EducationMatters & Castle Rock Research – The Key Study Guide (Special CBE Pricing)
Subject: Save on Student Study Guides & Digital Resources
We are excited to share a special offer for educational resources through a new partnership between EducationMatters and Castle Rock Research. From November 14 to November 26, you can purchase valuable study materials at a significant discount and help raise funds for EducationMatters.
This is a great opportunity to get supplementary resources to support your student’s learning this school year.
How to Order:
1. Visit our school's unique online portal: https://schoolorders.solaro.com/348
2. Place your order and pay directly online.
3. The deadline to order is Wednesday, November 26, 2025.
All print materials will be delivered to the school after the closing date and distributed to students. For more details, please see the attached PDF flyer
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 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