MSS Weekly Update April -May 3 | Welcome Mr. Bondy, Dates PAT Exams, Open House and Spring Concert, MMMBeth, Grade 9 Farewell and Yearbook

Posted on 2024-04-29 17:26:49.125 +0000 UTC

Hello Marshall Springs School Community,

We are happy to welcome Mr.Greg Bondy to our school. He will be our Acting Principal while Mr. Godfrey is away. We look forward to Mr. Godfrey’s return and are happy to have Mr. Bondy’s support in the meantime. Here is a message from Mr. Bondy:

Hello Parents and guardians,

I am excited to be joining the Marshall Springs community as Acting Principal. I have been impressed by the smiles and welcomes from so many students and am looking forward to getting to know more of them in the weeks ahead.

Sincerely,

Greg Bondy

Important Dates

CANCELED: Monday, April 29: Principal Advisory Committee

Gr. 6 & 9 Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs)

The PAT schedule for Gr. 6 & 9 students is below. As per previous emails you received from the school and the CBE, Gr. 6 ELA and Math PATs for the 23-24 school year have been canceled.

Monday, May 13:
- Gr. 9 ELA “A”.
Wednesday, June 12:
- Gr. 9 ELA “B”.
Thursday, June 13:
- Gr. 9 Math “A”.
Tuesday, June 18:
- Gr. 9 Math “B”.
Wednesday, June 19:
- Gr. 6 Social Studies.
- Gr. 9 Social Studies.
Thursday, June 20:
- Gr. 6 Science.
- Gr. 9 Science.

MSS Open House & Spring Concert

Our open house and Spring Concert will take place on Wednesday, May 8. The school will open from 4:30-6:00pm for families to check out all of the amazing spaces and opportunities MSS has to offer. Teachers will be available to ask any questions that you may have.

All families are also invited to stay to enjoy our Spring Concert presented by Ms. Biggar and her band students. The concert will begin at 6:00pm and will be approximately an hour in length.

Performing Arts Production – “MMMBeth”

MSS families and community members are invited to MSS on May 16th at 7:00pm for “MMMbeth” presented by Ms. Tennisco and her performing arts students. The production will be the culmination of months of hard work and dedication from many students and staff members.

More information to come in the following weeks.

Gr. 9 Farewell – Heritage Park

We are excited to announce that details have now been finalized for the Grade 9 Farewell celebration at Heritage Park. This event will take place on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 6:00pm-11:00pm. The cost for Heritage Park will be $60. This includes admission, rides on the mid-way, a buffet dinner, and a DJ dance. Transportation to and from the venue will NOT be provided. Field trip forms, as well as additional information, will be sent home in the upcoming weeks. The fee for Gr. 9 farewell can be paid through your MyCBE account.

This event is for current MSS Gr. 9 students and staff only. However, a Farewell Ceremony, in which parents are invited to attend, will be held on June 26, 2024. Details for this event will be communicated at a later date.

2023 – 2024 Yearbook

Yearbooks are now available for purchase. MSS yearbooks are purchased online through Lifetouch.

Cost: $25
Orders must be placed by May, 24, 2024
Yearbooks will be delivered to the school during the last week in June.
Yearbook ID Code: 13439524
https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/

Thanks,
Greg and Hidesh