Good morning MSS families,
The extended forecast looks great with double digits temperatures in the afternoon all week. Hard to believe we have eight (8) weeks to go before summer officially starts. Lots of great learning activities and events coming up - please see the update below and check out our website.
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, May 4:
- Surge Basketball Game @ WinSport.
- Tuesday, May 5:
- Gr. 6 Immunizations.
- Springs Time Session 3-2-5.
- Thursday, May 7:
- Springs Time Session 3-2-6.
2026 - 2027 CBE Instructional Calendar
The instructional calendar for the 26-27 school calendar has been amended as of April 6, 2026. Use can access next years calendar HERE.
Grade 9 Farewell
Grade 9 Farewell will take place on Wednesday, June 3, 2026. This is a regular day of school for all MSS students as is Thursday, June 4. There are two components to this event:
- Staff/Students/Parents/Families
- "Mingler" at MSS in main foyer 415-515pm.
- Opportunity for students to take pictures with friends, family, and staff.
- Staff & Students ONLY
- Heritage Park | 600-1000pm
- Midway Rides, Dinner, Dance.
Offsite forms and event information including fees will be sent home with students next week.
Youth Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Finals
Congrats to our finalists Scope Society and Families Matters for thoughtful, informative, and moving presentations. Our grand YPI champion this year is AWS (Ability Workshop Society) who was selected by an esteemed panel of judges as the recipient on the $5,000 donation from YPI.
A special thank you to Ms. Trip and Ms. Sattin for your support of our students and YPI.
Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs): Grade 6 & 9
In May and June of this year, Grade 6 and 9 students across the province will participate in the Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs) using the Digital Assessment Platform (Vretta). Grade 6 and 9 students will complete PATs in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
Marshall Springs is implementing the new Grade 6 Social Studies curriculum this year. Therefore, we will not be administering the Grade 6 Social Studies PAT in 2025-26. Grade 6 Math, English Language Arts and Literature (ELAL), and Science will be administered and will reflect the new curriculum.
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 9. Provincial Achievement Tests are based on what students have been learning throughout the school year. The dates of the assessments are as follows:
- Grade 6 (No Social Studies due to NEW curriculum).
- ELA "A" (Written): Monday, May 25.
- ELA "B": Thursday, June 4.
- Science: Friday: June 12.
- Math "A": Monday, June 15.
- Math "B": Thursday, June 18.
- Grade 9
- ELA "A" (Written): Thursday, May 21.
- ELA "B": Tuesday, June 9.
- Math "A": Tuesday, June 16.
- Math "B": Friday, June 19.
- Social Studies: Monday, June 22.
- Science: Tuesday, June 23.
Athletics Update
Track & Field season starts Monday, April 27. All information regarding try-outs, practices, and the track meet date can be viewed on the T&F Athletics page.
Remind to our athletes - please check your Physical Education GOOGLE classroom for the most UP-TO-DATE info on Track and Field Practices and anything related to Track and Field.
WHERE do I pick up my athletic shirt that I purchased?
—>Shirts can be picked up from Ms. Gibbs in the P.E. office once payment has been confirmed.
Cafeteria Menu
The cafeteria and lunch staff will be serving special meals over the next four Mondays to celebrate different cultures and offer students a variety of choices. Meals will be $5.00 each.
- Weekly Menu: May 4 - May 8, 2026: CLICK HERE
- Monday, April 27 – Mexican / Tacos.
- Monday, May 4 – Shawarma.
- Monday, May 11 – Italian Food.
Follow MSS on Social Media
- @marshallspringscbe
- @principalKMG
Have a great weekend!
Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal & Public Educator
Marshall Springs School