Good morning MSS families,
A full five (5) day week of learning ahead. Temperatures will still be above zero most days, but there is the chance of snow at the start of the week. Please ensure your child is dressed for the weather.
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, November 17:
- MSS School Council Meeting | 500pm @ MSS.
- Meeting can also be attended virtually - see information below.
- Tuesday, November 18:
- Grade 9/10 Transitions: Dr. EP. Scarlett 1000-1100am @ MSS.
- Wednesday, November 19:
- Henry Wise Wood - Open House IB Program.
- More info below.
- Central Memorial - Open House Performing Visual Arts.
- More info below.
- Friday, November 28:
- Student Progress Conferences - Round 1/Day 1
- 900am-430pm
- Virtual conferences through Microsoft Teams.
MSS School Council Meeting
Our next meeting will take place on Monday, November 17 @ 500pm at Marshall Springs. If you are not able to attend in person, you can participate virtually by using the link below:
Meeting ID: 269 738 935 521 25
Passcode: S8k8pe7V
November 17, 2025 MSS School Council Agenda: CLICK HERE
Student Progress Conferences - Round #1
Student Progress Conferences round #1 will be as follows:
- Friday, November 28 (NID): 830am-430pm.
- Non-Instructional Day: No School for students.
- Virtual through Microsoft Teams.
- No In-person conferences at the school.
- Friday, December 12: 130-400pm.
- Virtual through Microsoft Teams.
- No In-person conferences at the school.
The online booking system will open to families on Friday, November 21 @ 8:00am. In order to book a conference, you need a MyCBE account. If you do not have one, please CLICK HERE to sign up.
School conferences provide an important opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about your child’s learning. Parents/guardians, students, and teachers are able to connect and communicate openly about areas of strength and growth. These discussions help build and sustain respectful relationships that support student success. Prior to your conference, please take time with your child to review PowerSchool for updated grades and Google Classroom for course content and topics, ensuring a focused and informed discussion. If possible, please include your child in the conference as their voice is vital to understanding the next steps in their learning.
Given the recent teacher strike and its impact on assessment timelines, teachers are continuing to update and analyze student data. While they will share available evidence of learning, we ask that families keep in mind that assessment information may still be in progress at this time. The focus of conferences will be on reconnecting, understanding current progress, and planning meaningful next steps to support each student’s continued growth.
We look forward to seeing you and your child at conferences and continuing our shared work in supporting their success.
UPDATE | Assessment and Reporting: Semester 1 Report Cards
Due to the strike, the first reporting period of the school year has been adjusted. Semester 1 report cards will be available through your MyCBE account on Tuesday, February 24, 2025. Paper copies are no longer printed by the school.
In order to view your child(ren)s report card, you need a MyCBE account. If you do not have one, please CLICK HERE to sign up.
Human Sexuality - "Opt" In Forms
Due to changes in legislation by the Alberta Government, schools are now required to received direct consent from parent/guardians in order for students to participating in human sexuality learning. A form was sent home with your child(ren) before the strike. Due to the break in learning, we have printed another copy that was sent home with your child(ren) last week. If your child(ren) returned the first form before the strike, you do not need to complete and return the new one.
This form must be signed and returned to the HR teacher in order for your child(ren) to participate. If a form is not returned and/or parents/guardians do not provide consent, alternate learning and assignments/tasks will be provided to students.
Grade 7-9: forms are due to HR teacher by November 27, 2025.
Grade 6: forms are still being finalized. They will be distributed at a later date.
Grade 10 Open Houses
For current Grade 9 students who will be moving into high school next year:
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Program - Henry Wise Wood High School.
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 700pm @ HWW
- https://henrywisewood.cbe.ab.ca/ib
- Performing Visual Arts - Central Memorial High School.
- Wednesday, November 19, 2025 | 700pm @ CM
- https://centralmemorial.cbe.ab.ca/performing-visual-arts
Athletics Update
All updates to athletics can be found on the school website: CLICK HERE
Cafeteria Menu
- November 17-21: CLICK HERE
Follow MSS on Social Media
- @marshallspringscbe
- @principalKMG
Thank you and have a great week!
Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal, Public Educator, & Book Lover
Marshall Springs School