Week of October 28 – November 1

From the Main Office 

IPPs Sent Home - October 28 

IPPs will be sent home for parents to review. If there are questions or changes that require an additional conversation, please contact your child’s homeroom teacher. Please sign and return the IPP Signature Pages by November 2 

Happy Halloween 🎃

We are excited to host our Grade 7- 9 Halloween Dance at the school on October 31. Thank you to our School Council for providing funds to cover the cost of the DJ for our students to show off their scary dance moves!! 

Students will attend regular classes in the morning and then return to homerooms at the end of lunch for a review of dance etiquette prior to attending the event.  

There will be a concession where students can purchase snacks and drinks during the dance. We are also selling pizza, but orders for the slices of pizza must be done ahead of time. Leadership students will be taking pre-sales of pizza during Monday and Tuesday at lunch. Slices are $4 each.🍕

All costumes need to be respectful of their bodies and display a sense of modesty and positive messaging with slogans and images as this is a school event. We are asking parents to keep the following in mind:

• NO costume props at school (e.g. swords, brooms, toy guns, etc.) Too frequently, these items are misplaced, forgotten at school (and students do not have them for trick or treating) or are inappropriately used within a school context.
• Refrain from costumes with makeup that creates the illusion of excessive gore.
• Student costumes are to cover undergarments.
• Costumes are not to contain offensive or suggestive slogans/phrases, promote or be related to the consumption of tobacco, alcohol, or drugs.
• As a school community we embrace an inclusive and multicultural environment that promotes respect for all people, we want to inform parents that ‘culture is not costume.’ We are asking for continued parent support that costumes that are based on cultural stereotypes are not worn to school for Halloween.
• Any student who wears a costume that is not appropriate for a school setting will be asked to remove it. If a student arrives at school wearing a costume deemed inappropriate by school staff, parents will be contacted and informed of the situation

PUMPKIN CARVING - Wednesday October 30th (LUNCHTIME)

Pumpkin carving on Wednesday October 30th in the atrium at lunch. 3 students from each Homeroom will carve a pumpkin for house points! Find your design ahead of time and be prepared to carve your best design!

HALLOWEEN DANCE and ACTIVITIES - Period 5 & 6 on Thursday October 31st

We will be hosting our first school dance of the year on the afternoon of October 31st. We have moved TA time from Friday to Thursday to accommodate for missed class time. 

Students are encouraged to wear school-appropriate costumes to school for the day to earn House Points. Students have been provided the guidelines for appropriate costumes.

During the afternoon of the dance there will be many other activities available for students to participate in such as, Halloween Kahoot, Halloween movie rooms, table tennis tournament, Minecraft, Zombie Art, board games, Trivia Room, Dungeons and Dragons Game room, etc. 

There will be a concession where students can purchase snacks and drinks during the dance. We are also selling pizza, but orders for the slices of pizza must be done ahead of time. Leadership students will be taking pre-sales of pizza during Monday and Tuesday at lunch. Slices are $4 each.

This Halloween Afternoon has been planned by staff and grade 9 Leadership students to help foster positive school culture and build on friendships within the school community. We hope everyone enjoys the work put into planning our event!

This Week 

Monday, October 28 - Day 2

• Gr 9 Economics Field Trip  9:00am – 2:00pm at MacEwan Conference Centre
• Pre-sales of pizza during Monday and Tuesday at lunch. Slices are $4 each.
• IPP’s sent home for Parents to review - Please Return Signature Page on November 1 
• Jr.Girls  b-ball games @ McKenzie Highlands 5:30 & 7:30 pm 
• Girls soccer semi finals at Mckenzie Highland 4:45 pm
• Boys soccer finals at Fairview 4:45 pm
• Jr.Boys B-ball 7:45 am
• Senior boys b-ball 3:50 pm 
• Grade 7 Wrestling team practice 3:50-5:00

Tuesday October 29 - Day 3 

• Pre-sales of pizza during Monday and Tuesday at lunch. Slices are $4 each.
• Culinary Club - Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Scones 4:00 - 5:30 pm 
• Girls Soccer Finals TBD
• Jr.Boys B-ball games @ McKenzie Highlands 5:30 and 7:30 pm
• Senior girls b-ball 3:50 pm 
• Grade 8 & 9 Wrestling team practice 3:50-5:00 pm

Wednesday, October 30 - Day 4 

• Lifetouch Picture Retakes 
• Healthy Hunger - Chachi’s 
• Pumpkin carving Lunchtime in Atrium 
• Culinary Club 9 - Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Buns 4-5:30 pm
• Senior girls b-ball game @ McKenzie Highlands 5:30 and 7:30 pm 
• Senior boys b-ball 7:45 am
• Soccer Team Party 3:50 - 5:15 pm 

Thursday, October 31 - Day 5 

• Per 5 & 6 Halloween Dance

Friday, November 1 - Day A

• Nov 1: IPP Signature Pages due

Upcoming Dates
Nov 7: Remembrance Day Assembly
Nov 8: Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students
Nov 11-Nov 13 – Fall Break – School Closed
Nov 15: Healthy Hunger Order Deadline
Nov 20: Healthy Hunger – Canadian Pizza
Nov 26 – MidSun School Council meeting 6:30pm – 6:30pm Learning Commons
Nov 28: Parent Student Conferences 5:00pm – 8:00pm
Nov 29: Parent Student Conferences  8:30am – 2:00pm

From Our Main Office 

Demographic Forms are now due. If you have NOT yet completed your child’s demographic forms for 24-25 - Please login to your MyCBE account and complete the forms Online.  This is very important for our office to have the most accurate information that is up to date.  

Student Health Forms

If your child has any health concerns or for students who require access to medical supplies (i.e. Epipen, medication) you will need to complete the Student Health Plan and send it to the office along with any medication kept at school. Find the form here: Student Health Plan​

Leadership
JACKET RACKET

MidSun will be collecting gently used jackets, mittens, gloves and toques this month to be donated to families in Calgary that need warm winter clothing! 

Deadline to have donations brought to the school: Wednesday, November 20th 

Please, no footwear is accepted by the Jacket Racket group. Only items listed above that are not ripped, torn and zippers are in working condition.

Thank you for helping to keep families warm this winter in Calgary!

Take Our Kids to Work Day

Take Our Kids to Work Day is Wednesday, November 6, 2024. It involves students in Grade 9 spending the day in the workplace of a parent, relative, friend or volunteer host. This is not a CBE event. If parents choose to take their student out of school to participate in this day, please report your child’s absence by email to midsun@cbe.ab.ca  

Health & Well-Being Parent Session @ McKenzie Highlands School  

Parents/Guardians are invited on Wednesday, November 6, at 6:30pm for a presentation and discussion around anxiety and youth.  Please access Eventbrite to register.   Pre-registration is encouraged to assist with planning, but walk-ins are welcome as well.  This is an important topic as we navigate a post-pandemic social media landscape. Pre- Registration Link -  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/1037330943777?aff=oddtdtcreator 

Culinary Club
Session #1

If you have any questions please email Ms Luelo at dlluelo@cbe.ab.ca

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.

Spelling Bee Club
For those who want to improve their literacy skills by becoming a Wordsmith!
The Spelling Bee Club happens every Day 6 with Ms. Lawson in Room 12 from 1:30 to 1:50 pm during lunch!!!

Remembrance Day Dancers
Dancers for this performance meet every Day 4 and 5 for all of lunch in the Drama room.

Learning Commons
Our Learning Commons Supervisor is available Mondays and Wednesdays all day to help answer any questions, find you that perfect book, or just have a chat. This is also an eating space for our students at lunchtime. Please push your chair in and wipe up any spills that may have occurred. Thank you to those students who help tidy the whole space.

Watch for a New Contest to give our Learning Commons a name! Please feel free to check out books that appear on the “New” shelf. Let me know your thoughts. Thanks a bunch – Mrs. B

Physical Education
The snow has started, and winter boots are getting dusted off.  Just a friendly reminder to make sure your student brings their running shoes to school.  We do not allow winter boots in the gym.

Athletics

As the snow flew, soccer semifinals and finals got pushed back.  Please refer to the website for the most up-to-date information on games and locations.  We are hoping to complete the playoffs this week!!!

The wrestling team is starting this week. The first practices are a chance for students to come try it out, see if it is something they would like to join, it is not a commitment to the team. We encourage all interested students to come and check it out!!!  

Grade 7's - Monday October 28 at 3:50-5:00pm

Grade 8 and 9's - Tuesday October 29  3:50-5:00pm

 Please refer to the school website where the dates and times of practices and tournaments will be posted soon. https://midsun.cbe.ab.ca/athletics

If your student is injured or not feeling well but is still attending school, can you please send a short note or e-mail to their PE teacher.  Let us know what happened, what they can and cannot participate in and how long they are unable to participate.

• Mrs. Purslow- jmpurslow@cbe.ab.ca  
• Mrs. Davey - Tjdavey@cbe.ab.ca 
• Mr. Matthews - grmatthews@cbe.ab.ca 
• Mrs. Amirault - nlamirault@cbe.ab.ca 
• Mrs. Robson - KRtruscott@cbe.ab.ca 

From School Council
Our next School Council Meeting is on Tuesday, November 26 at 6:30- 8:00 pm in Learning Commons. 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.

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. 

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. 

Fun Lunch Calendar

• October 30   Chachi’s
• November 20   Canadian Pizza Unlimited
• December      Subway
• December 18  Taco Time
• January 8       Panago
• January 22   A&W
• February 5     Subway
• February 19   Mia Pasta
• March 5          Papa Johns
• March 6          Kernels
• March 19       Chachi’s

 
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:
Nov 4 @ 10:00am: Cross Cultural Parenting Program – Session 4: Discipline Strategies Part 2
Nov 4 @ 1:00pm: Can We Talk: Early Childhood and Sexuality
Nov 5 @ 6:00pm: Understanding Teen Mental Health
Nov 6 @ 6:30pm: Resiliency and You: Practices and Strategies to Build Resiliency
Nov 13 @ 6:30pm: Solution Focused Parenting
Nov 15 @ 10:00 am: Eating Disorders: An Introduction
Nov 20 @ 1:00pm: Can We Talk: Healthy Relationships
Nov 21 @ Noon: Building Resiliency in Today’s Youth
Nov 28 @ 10:00 am: Mental Health for highly sensitive teens: unique struggles for these emotional feelers

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 (i.e. epipen) and these supplies, 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.
• 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.

Home for Lunch?

MidSun School is a closed campus and students are not permitted to leave the school grounds without 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 daily for lunch. Students must check out at the office when they leave.

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.

New Families to MidSun School and Parent - Please click here to view our September 2024 Information for Parents for our school protocols and helpful links for MidSun School