Good morning parents/guardians,
Looks like we are starting the week with some rain/snow, but positive temperatures and sunshine for the remainder of the week. This five (5) day week of learning contains a great number of updates.
Thank you to the parent volunteers who supported the Telus Be Brave Hockey Game last week. Without parent volunteers, we are unable to provide meaningful offsite activities and experiences for students.
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, March 3:
- Classes resume for all MSS students.
- Tuesday, March 4:
- Springs Time Cycle 7-5.
- Sr. Girls Volleyball games @ Marshall Springs.
- Wednesday, March 5:
- Jr. Boys Volleyball games @ Wilma Hansen.
- Sr. Boys Volleyball games @ Sam Shaw.
- Thursday, March 6:
- Springs Time Cycle 7-6.
- Jr. Girls Volleyball games @ David Thompson.
- Friday, March 7:
- Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPY) Semi-Finals.
School Engagement Parent/Guardian Survey: School Planning 2025-2026
Our annual parent/guardian engagement survey will be open Monday, March 3, 2025 @ 8:00am and closed 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
Complimentary Course Interest Survey 2025-2026: Due March 3
We are collecting information from our students and their parents/guardians to help us determine which complimentary (option) courses we will offer at Marshall Springs in the 2025-26 school year. To help ensure we offer courses that students are excited about, we are requesting that every student review our new Course Descriptions with their families, and then complete the Complementary Course Interest Survey before next Monday, March 3, 2025.
***A few important notes about the survey***
- Please ensure you complete the survey for the grade your child is CURRENTLY in.
- Please do not use any answers more than once on the survey (you must select eight (8) different courses.
- Please ensure students have support from their parents/guardians.
- Please be thoughtful in your responses. This survey will help us determine which complementary courses to offer next school year.
- Students must be logged into their CBEEDU accounts to access the survey.
***Documents***
- Course Descriptions: CLICK HERE
- Grade 6 Survey (Complete by March 3, 2025): Survey Link
- Grade 7 Survey (Complete by March 3, 2025): Survey Link
- Grade 8 Survey (Complete by March 3, 2025): Survey Link
If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Bhardwaj - hibhardwaj@cbe.ab.ca
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.
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.
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
Athletics Update
***MSS Athletics Spectator Policy***
Volleyball regular season games continue this week. 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 3-7, 2025
Thank you,
Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal
Marshall Springs School
IG: @principalkmg