MidSun Messenger – December 1 – 5, 2025

Monday, December 1 – Day 2

Tuesday, December 2 – Day 3

• Picture Retakes

Wednesday, December 3 – Day 4

·   Carnival – During Phys Ed Class

Thursday, December 4 – Day 5

Friday, December 5 – Day A 

• Healthy Hunger Order Deadline - Subway

Upcoming Events:

• December 8: Term 2 Begins
• December 10: Healthy Hunger – Subway
• December 11: Band Concert 6:30 – 8:30 pm
• December 17: Healthy Hunger – Kernals
• December 20 – January 4: Winter Break – School Closed

From Administration

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.

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 

Drama Production:

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

The show will be in April at Centennial Highschool. 

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.

Auditions:

Students interested in participating in the Shrek Jr. must attend the audition December 9th after school from 4:00-5:30 pm. No experience is necessary! Please come to the audition prepared to sing a song (for only about 30 seconds) that you feel best shows off your voice. Please do NOT sing a song from Shrek the Musical. Please come to the audition in clothes you can dance in. Students interested in being a part of the stage crew should also attend the audition. Break a leg!

Drama Club is every Day 1 at lunch:

Bring your lunch and play some drama games!

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

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 January 27, 2026.  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 December 5, 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, December 5, 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

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