Good morning parents/guardians,

A full five (5) day week of learning ahead with temperatures returning to below zero.  Please ensure that your child is prepared for the weather. Phys. Ed classes will continue to access our outdoor spaces when the weather is agreeable.

Important Dates

• Monday, February 5:
  • First day of NEW option classes for Gr. 6.
  • Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice at 3:15pm.
• Tuesday, February 6:
  • Sr. Girls Volleyball Games @ Lakeshore at 4:00pm.
• Wednesday, February 7:
  • Sr. Girls Volleyball Practice at 7:15am.
  • Jr. Boys Volleyball Games @ Sam Shaw at 4:45pm.
  • Sr. Boys Volleyball Games @ Marshall Springs at 4:00pm.
• Thursday, February 8:
  • Jr. Girls Volleyball Games @ RT Alderman at 4:00pm.
• February 15-16:
  • Teachers Convention: NO School for Students.
• Monday, February 19:
  • Family Day: NO School for Students.
• Tuesday, February 20:
  • Regular Classes resume for all MSS Students.

Gr. 10 High School Registration

Registration processes for current Gr. 9 students is on-going.  Centennial guidance councilors will be at MSS this coming Friday to support students with registering for classes.  Paperwork will be distributed to students on Friday, February 9.

Students attending Dr. EP Scarlett – the registration link was sent to parents/guardians via email from DEPS last week, the link was also posted in last week’s MSS weekly update message.

Families wishing to complete a request to transfer: CLICK HERE

Leadership 8: Week of February 12-14

We are excited to announce that our school will be hosting a Valentine's Day candy gram event! Spread some love and kindness by purchasing a candy gram for just one dollar. These sweet messages will be sent to anyone you choose, making their day extra special. The grade 8 Leadership class will be running this special Valentine's Day event.

Next week, Monday, February 5th through Thursday, February 8th there will be tables set up by the office that will be collecting donations for the Canadian Mental Health Association.  This will include a message for the donor to fill out and a sweet Valentine's Day treat for the recipient of the message. Crushing it messages will be delivered to the recipient at the end of the day on Valentine's Day.

Did you know that identifying three specific things you are grateful for each day can support positive mental health?  It trains your brain to scan for and appreciate the positive.  What an all-around win!

Marshall Time – Focus of Kindness and Respect

This past Friday, and for all Fridays in February, teachers will be reviewing student expectations and engaging students in conversations around respect and kindness.  These conversations will lead into Pink Shirt Day (February 28).

Athletics Update

The wrestling season has now come to an end.  Congratulations to all wrestlers who practiced and competed at quad and divisional meets.  A special thank you to Ms. Boulton and Ms. Lerch for coaching and working with these student-athletes.  Without your time and dedication, these opportunities would not be possible.

Volleyball practices and games continue this week.  Further information can be found on our athletics webpage: CLICK HERE

Cafeteria Menu: February 5-9, 2024

CLICK HERE

Thank you and have a great week!

Kevin Godfrey

Proud Principal

Marshall Springs School

Twitter: @PrincipalKMG