Good morning parents/guardians,
Two weeks to go with our final full week (5 days) of learning ahead. This is a very busy week with Gr. 6 & 9 PATs continuing, numerous field trips, walking trips, and Indigenous learning day on June 20.
The long range forecast looks like we might get it all next week. Outdoor activities and field trips are weather dependent - we will keep you updated. As always,. students need to be prepared for the weather. When available, we will continue to use our amazing outdoor spaces for learning.
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, June 16:
- PAT EXAM | Gr. 6 & 9 ELA "B".
- Field Trip | Gr. 8 Outdoor Ed. "A" | Grassi Lakes.
- Weather dependent.
- Tuesday, June 17:
- PAT EXAM | Gr. 6 & 9 Math "B".
- Field Trip | Gr. 8 Outdoor Ed. "B" | Grassi Lakes.
- Weather dependent.
- Wednesday, June 18:
- PAT EXAM | Gr. 6 & 9 Social Studies.
- Thursday, June 19:
- PAT Exam | Gr. 9 Science
- Gr. 6 students do not complete Science this year.
- Walking Field Trip | Gr. 6 Fish Creek Park.
- Friday, June 20:
- Indigenous Learning Day.
Yellow School Bus Sign-Up 2025-2026
Families have until June 22 to register for yellow bus transportation for the 2025-26 school year. Transportation registration is available through your MyCBE account.
Transportation Registration Deadline is Fast Approaching.
Air Quality Measures at MSS/CBE
During smoky conditions, the CBE uses the Environment Canada air quality health index (AQHI) to determine when to reconsider outdoor activities and implement other measures to support the health and safety of students and staff. The provincial government also reports the AQHI by community.
In accordance with the CBE Outdoor Activities Guidelines, if the AQHI remains at 7 or above, schools are asked to consider postponing or cancelling outside activities during lunch and recess or limit the level of exertion if outside activities proceed. At that level Alberta Health Services recommends reducing the levels of outdoor physical activity to decrease the inhalation of airborne pollutants as individuals may experience temporary irritation of eyes and throat and possibly shortness of breath.
More information can be found HERE.
Unpaid Fees: 2024-2025 School Year
We currently have numerous unpaid fees (field trips, events, athletics etc.) totaling thousands of dollars for the 2024-2025 school year. Outstanding fees carry over from year to year even if you transfer schools within the CBE. It is difficult for the school to plan future events knowing that we will be running a deficit. Please log into your MyCBE account to clear any outstanding fees. Your support is greatly appreciated.
Report Cards: June 25, 2025
Semester 2 / Year 1 report cards will be available through your MyCBE account on Wednesday, June 25. Report cards can be viewed, downloaded (PDF), or printed at home. We no longer print paper copies of report cards.
If you do not have a MyCBE account, you can create one by CLICKING HERE.
Final Week of School - June 2025
The final week of school for students is June 23-26. June 26 is a Thursday, but we are running Friday Bell Times. School busses will run at regular times.
- June 23: 830am-320pm.
- June 24: 830am-320pm.
- June 25: 830am-320pm.
- Report Cards available in MyCBE account.
- Locker Clean Out: Grade 9 (AM), Grade 6,7,8 (PM).
- Locks remain on lockers for Thursday use.
- June 26: 830am-1140am.
- Year book distribution.
- Last day of classes for all MSS students.
- June 27: Non-Instructional Day
- School is closed for summer break at 1200pm.
- Anything not picked-up / taken home will be available August 29, 2025.
Provincial Achievement Tests - Grade 6 & 9 Students
Gr. 6 and 9 students will continue completing Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) this week. The PAT schedule for Gr. 6 and 9 students is as follows:
- June 16: Gr. 6 & 9 ELA "B"
- June 17: Gr. 6 & 9 Math "B"
- June 18: Gr. 6 & 9 Social Studies
- June 19: Gr. 9 Science
- Gr. 6 students do not complete Science this year.
All PAT exams will start at 9:00am. Students will enter the school at the regular time and proceed to their homeroom classes to get ready. All exams are completed on Chromebooks using a digital platform called Vretta. If a student is absent for an exam, they are expected to complete it the following day.
Parent/Guardian Volunteer Opportunity
We are currently looking for parent volunteers to support on Grade 6 & 9 PAT days. Students need to be directly supervised when they leave the classroom to get a drink and escorted to the washroom and back. PAT exams begin at 9am. If you have a valid CBE volunteer security clearance and are interested, please email marshallsprings@cbe.ab.ca or call the main office at 403-817-3528. Dates of exams are listed above.
Cafeteria Menu: June 16-20, 2025
Thank you,
Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal
Marshall Springs School
IG: @principalkmg
IG: @marshallspringscbe