MSS Weekly Update: November 27 - December 1, 2023

Good morning parents/guardians,

A full five (5) day week of learning ahead.  The above zero temperature highs are ongoing…we will continue to utilize our great outdoor spaces for HPE and Outdoor Education classes.  Please ensure that your child(ren) are dressed for the weather.

A big thank you to all parents/guardians who attended in-person and virtual student progress conferences (SPCs) last Thursday and Friday.  The next round of SPCs will be March 21/22, 2024.

Important Dates

  • Monday, November 27:
    • Gr. 8 Skills Alberta Presentations.
    • Principal Advisory / Enrichment Society Meeting.
  • Tuesday, November 28:
    • Gr. 9 Junior Achievement Presentations.
  • Thursday, December 7:
    • Art Show: 5:00-6:00pm
      • Main Entrance/Foyer.
    • Winter Concert:
      • Main Gym: East Entrance Doors Open at 5:45pm.
      • Performance starts at 6:00pm.
  • Friday, December 8:
    • Non-Instructional Day: NO School for Students.

Principal Advisory / Enrichment Society Meeting

The next meeting will take place on Monday, November 27 at 5:00pm at Marshall Springs.  School administration will be reviewing the following:

  • 2022-2023 School Development Plan (SDP).
  • 2022-2023 Achievement.
    • Report Card.
    • Gr. 6/9 Provincial Achievement Tests (PAT).
  • 2023-2024 School Demographics.
  • 2023-2024 School Development Plan (SDP).

We are looking to move from a Principal Advisory group to an official school council.  In order to accomplish this, we need parent/guardian volunteers to assume numerous vacancies to form a school council.

This meeting will also be streamed via Microsoft Teams.  If you are unable to attend in person, you can join virtually.  Click here to join the meeting

If this is of interest to you, please attend this meeting and/or contact me directly via email at kmgodfrey@cbe.ab.ca

Winter Concert and Art Show

Ms. Biggar and Ms. Walker will be presenting our winter concert and art show on Thursday, December 7 from starting at 5:00pm @ Marshall Springs.  The art show will be in the main entrance/foyer/learning commons from 5:00-6:00pm and the winter concert this take place in the main gym starting at 6:00pm.  Doors to the main gym will open at 5:45pm for seating.

Athletics Update

The basketball season has ended and we would like to extend our appreciation to our student-athletes, coaches, and parent/guardians for their efforts and support this year.

  • Jr. Girls: Mr. Shoults.
    • “A” pool semi-finalists.
  • Jr. Boys: Mrs. Gibbs & Mr. Bhardwaj.
    • “A” pool champions.
  • Sr. Girls: Mr. Mak.
    • “C” pool semi-finalists.
  • Sr. Boys: Mr. Wilson.
    • “C” pool semi-finalists.

Wrestling practices continue as students prepare for competition.  Volleyball season runs from January 8 – March 24, 2024.  All updates can be found on our athletics webpage: CLICK HERE

Cafeteria Menu: November 27 – December 1, 2023

Menu: CLICK HERE

Thank you and have a great week.
Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal
Marshall Springs School
Twitter: @PrincipalKMG