Good morning MSS families,
Thank you to everyone involved in supporting our C4 celebration and our first Provincial Achievement Test (PAT) last week. C4 saw MSS grade 8 students connecting with grade 5 students (future MSS students) for a day of Indigenous learning and relationship building. A special thank you to the Elders, knowledge keepers, presenters, and the CBE Indigenous Education team for your support.
Grade 6 students kick off a busy week on Monday with their first PAT exam. More information regarding PATs for both grade 6 and 9 students is below.
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, May 25
- Gr. 6 PAT | ELA "A" (written).
- MSS School Council Meeting 500pm @ MSS.
- Virtual Link | Join the meeting now
- Tuesday, May 26:
- Spring Time Session 3-3-5.
- Wednesday, May 27:
- Gr. 6 Field Test | ELA "B" (multiple choice).
- MSS Open House / Art Show / Spring Concert.
- Promo Poster | CLICK HERE
- Thursday, May 28:
- Student Leadership Retreat | Pioneer Lodge.
- Friday, May 29:
- Student Leadership Retreat | Pioneer Lodge.
MSS Open House / Art Show / Spring Concert - May 27, 2026
Save the date! Our spring open house agenda for May 27 is below. This is a great opportunity for families entering MSS for the 26-27 school year to see the school, meet the staff, and ask any burning questions they may have about MSS and the middle school experience.
- 500-530pm: Main Gym introduction.
- 530-630pm: Open House / Art Show.
- 615pm: Doors to Main Gym Open.
- 630-730pm: Spring Concert.
MSS Open House Promo Poster - CLICK HERE
Grade 9 Farewell - June 3, 2026
Forms for Grade 9 farewell are now past due - no form, no go! In order for grade 9 students to participate in this event, they must have completed and signed forms returned to their homeroom teacher. The fee for the event ($70) has been posted in your MyCBE account.
This is a regular day of school for all MSS students as is Thursday, June 4. There are two components to this event:
- Staff/Students/Parents/Families
- "Mingler" at MSS in main foyer 415-515pm.
- Opportunity for students to take pictures with friends, family, and staff.
- Staff & Students ONLY
- Heritage Park | 600-1000pm
- Midway Rides, Dinner, Dance.
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs): Grade 6 & 9
In May and June of this year, Grade 6 and 9 students across the province will participate in the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) using the Digital Assessment Platform (Vretta). Grade 6 and 9 students will complete PATs in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
- The dates of the assessments are as follows:
- Grade 6 (No Social Studies due to NEW curriculum).
- ELA "A" (Written): Monday, May 25.
- ELA "B": Thursday, June 4.
- Science: Friday: June 12.
- Math "A": Monday, June 15.
- Math "B": Thursday, June 18.
- Grade 9
- ELA "B": Tuesday, June 9.
- Math "A": Tuesday, June 16.
- Math "B": Friday, June 19.
- Social Studies: Monday, June 22.
- Science: Tuesday, June 23.
***Students who are absent on PAT days will complete the assessment when they return to school***
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 6 and 9. Provincial Achievement Tests are based on what students have been learning throughout the school year.
Athletics Update - Track & Field
Our Track and Field Meet is quickly approaching on June 8th! We are so excited by the number of athletes interested in representing the Marshall Springs River Wolves, and we know they will make us proud!
To help make this event a success, we are currently looking for multiple parent volunteers. If you are available and willing to help out, please contact Lana Gibbs (lagibbs@cbe.ab.ca) as soon as possible.
Your support would include:
- Cheering on our athletes.
- Supervising student/athletes.
- Encouraging athletes to get to their events on time and checking times regularly.
- Helping ensure athletes are eating and staying hydrated throughout the day.
- Bathroom Supervision.
Thank you for supporting our athletes and school community!
Clarification - Noon Hour Activity Fee
The Noon Hour Activity Fee has now been posted to parent accounts. Please note that this is not a new fee, as it has been charged each year to support our lunchroom program and student activities during the noon hour. Since we run a lunchroom program and provide students with access to a variety of activities and equipment during the lunch hour, we charge a lunchroom fee to help cover replacement costs and continue building and improving our programs and options for students over time.
In past years, these funds have supported the purchase of lunchroom tables, sports equipment, Chromebooks/computers, books, board games, exercise bikes, and other shared items that students can access during lunch. These resources are especially valuable during inclement weather when students remain indoors, and even more so with the current cell phone use expectations in schools.
This year, we have also focused on enhancing our outdoor spaces. Over the summer, we refreshed our courtyard by removing excess garden areas and adding new plants reflective of the Indigenous Medicine Wheel. We are currently in the process of purchasing new seating for the courtyard and are exploring additional exterior seating and outdoor learning spaces for students to enjoy during lunch and instructional times. We also continue to refresh outdoor sports equipment and library resources on a regular basis each year.
While we may not be able to complete every project within a single school year, funds collected are prioritized based on student and school needs, and projects will continue into future years as funding allows. Our goal is to ensure these fees directly benefit the students attending Marshall Springs School. Although individual students may choose not to participate in every activity or use every resource available, all students have access to these opportunities should they wish to participate. For this reason, the fee applies to all students.
Cafeteria Menu
Weekly Menu: May 25 - May 29, 2026: CLICK HERE
Follow MSS on Social Media
- @marshallspringscbe
- @principalKMG
Have a great week!
Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal & Public Educator
Marshall Springs School