Good morning parents/guardians,
Looks to be another week with positive temperatures during the day. With temperatures improving as we march toward spring, teachers will again begin to utilize our beautiful outdoor spaces for teaching and learning. Students need to be prepared to head outside. A reminder to the community that the last day of classes for students is Thursday, March 20. March 21 is a Non-Instructional Day for students. The main office will be open 8:00am-12:00pm on this day. Regular classes for all MSS students resume Monday, March 31.
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, March 10:
- School Council / Enrichment Society Meeting
- 6:00-7:00 via Microsoft Teams: Join the meeting now
- Tuesday, March 11:
- Springs Time Cycle 8-1.
- Wednesday, March 12:
- Outdoor Ed. 8A Field Trip to Fish Creek Park.
- Volleyball Playoffs - multiple venues.
- Thursday, March 13:
- Outdoor Ed. 8B Field Trip to Fish Creek Park.
- Springs Time Cycle 8-2.
- Friday, March 14:
- Outdoor Ed. 9 Field Trip - Boulder Elevated.
- Volleyball Wrap-Up Event.
School Engagement Parent/Guardian Survey: School Planning 2025-2026
Our annual parent/guardian engagement survey is currently open and will close on Monday, March 31, 2025. This survey gives parents/guardians an opportunity to provide feedback as we begin to plan for the 2025-2026 school year. Topics covered in the survey are the school development plan, budget, and fees. The survey will take ~10 minutes to complete.
Survey Link: CLICK HERE
Parent Council / Enrichment Society Meeting
Our next parent council / enrichment society meeting will be held virtually through Microsoft Teams on Monday, March 10 from 6:00-7:00pm. Discussion items are as follows:
- School Update.
- 2025-2026 School Planning.
- MSS Parent Engagement Survey.
- Enrichment Society Update:
- December 2024 Casino raised ~$82,000 for the school.
Meeting Link: Join the meeting now
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs)
In May and June of this year Grade 6 and Grade 9 students across the province will participate in the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs). 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 Grade 9. These results can be used to improve learning opportunities for students.
Letter to Inform Parents/Guardians
Labour Action Update - CUPE Strike
For the latest and most accurate information on labour action in the CBE, please CLICK HERE. A few reminders to changes that have occurred at MSS due to labour action:
- Regular classes continue for all students.
- All students need to exit the building no later than 3:45pm.
- Exceptions are volleyball practices and drama rehearsals. These will end by 4:30pm.
- Volleyball games at Marshall Springs:
- Only parents/guardians/family members of participants are able to view games.
- Non-Athlete student spectators are not permitted during labour action.
A large thank you to staff and students for their care of our building over the past week. We all play a role in keeping our amazing facility clean and safe.
Athletics Update
***MSS Athletics Spectator Policy***
The volleyball season wraps up this week with playoff games. Please check the Volleyball webpage for upcoming practice and game dates. All players, students, parents/guardians, are expected to follow our spectator policy. Failure to meet expectations will result in games being stopped and students, parents/guardians being removed from the school and loss of future viewing privileges.
MSS Spectator Policy: CLICK HERE
Cafeteria Menu: March 10-14, 2025
Thank you,
Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal
Marshall Springs School
IG: @principalkmg