MSS Weekly Update: October 23-27, 2023
Good morning parents/guardians,
A five (5) day week ahead that looks to have our first snowfalls of the season. Snow will be accumulating and temperatures will begin to fall below zero. Doors open at 8:20am daily at MSS before classes begin at 8:30am. Please ensure that your child(ren) is dressed for the weather.
Important Dates
- Monday, October 23:
- Girls Soccer Finals at 4:30pm @ Willow Park.
- Sr. Boys Basketball games hosted at 4:30pm @ Marshall Springs.
- Tuesday, October 24:
- Sr. Girls Basketball games at 4:30pm @ Mountain Park.
- Wednesday, October 25:
- Jr. Boys Basketball games at 4:30pm @ McKenzie Highlands.
- Thursday, October 26:
- Jr. Girls Basketball games at 4:30pm @ John Ware.
- Sr. Boys Basketball Tournament @ McKenzie Highlands.
- Friday, October 27:
- Jr. Boys & Jr. Girls Basketball Tournament @ Ernest Morrow/Sir Wilfred Laurier.
- Sr. Boys & Girls Basketball Tournament @ McKenzie Highlands.
Athletics Update
The soccer season is ending this coming week. Our boy’s team lost in the semi-finals last week and are to be congratulated on a great inaugural soccer season at MSS!
Our girl’s team is playing in the division finals on Monday, October 23 @ Willow Park School.
The basketball season continues with MSS hosting Sr. Boys Basketball games on Monday, October 23. Please review our spectator policy for students/parents/guardians: CLICK HERE
MSS Athletics Homepage: CLICK HERE
Halloween at MSS
Many have been asking about school expectations for Halloween Day on Tuesday, October 31. Halloween will continue to be a day of learning at Marshall Springs. Students are welcome to wear their costumes for the full day or even part of the day if they choose. We encourage students to wear their costume over their regular clothes or bring a change of clothes in the event that they become uncomfortable or find that their costume interferes with activities like gym or outdoor play. The guidelines for costumes are:
- Must be school appropriate.
- No weapons in any way, shape, or form.
- No masks - faces must be visible.
- No blood or gore.
The reason behind these guidelines is that we want school to continue to be a safe, caring and welcoming place. We want to make sure that no one is scared or fearful in coming to school. We thank all families for helping us continue to make our space a safe one. We will not be having parties in learning spaces, so we ask that you do not send in food/drinks/treats for sharing.
Student Progress Conferences
Our first round of student progress conferences (SPCs) will take place on Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24.
- Thursday, November 23
- Friday, November 24
- Non-Instructional Day: NO School for students.
- SPCs: 8:30am – 3:30pm (virtual through Microsoft Teams).
We will be using an online booking system again this year. In order to book student progress conferences, you will need a MyCBE account.
Sign-Up for a MyCBE account: CLICK HERE
Principal Advisory / Enrichment Society Meeting
The next meeting will take place on Monday, October 30 at 5:00pm at Marshall Springs. 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.
If this is of interest to you, please attend this meeting and/or contact me directly via email at kmgodfrey@cbe.ab.ca
Remembrance Day Preparations
We are seeking Cadets, Guides, Pathfinders, and Scouts to take part in our Remembrance Day assembly on Wednesday, November 8. Responsibilities will include wearing your uniform on Wednesday, November 8, arriving for organization and instructions in period 1, and participating in two assemblies in periods 2 and 3.
If you are interested, please see Mrs. Hartling in the Foods room (before school, at lunch or just after school) by Friday, October 27.
Year Book Cover Art Contest
Submit your full-colour art to Mrs. Hartling by Friday, November 3. Submissions must be flat and on 8.5 x 11" paper. Please include:
- School name (Marshall Springs)
- The year (2023-2024)
- Our mascot, if you wish (River Wolves)
Fine Arts Update
Students have nearly all completed their papier-mâché masterpieces this week and their work is on display throughout the school. The students have all created 3D animal masks/sculptures that were later finished by using acrylic paint and additional materials to bring them to life!
Our Grade Six students have begun their work created a Roy Lichtenstein inspired Pop Art painting in which they are using Benday Dots to punctuate a dramatic scene in a comic strip aesthetic. This process requires them to consider colour theory as they will have to combine colours that become a new shade when the viewer squints or observes the piece from a distance.
Some of our Grade 7 students have been moving into the exploration of creating “Palimpsest Art”. Palimpsest is defined as something reused or altered but still bearing visible traces of its earlier form. Students are using collage and mixed media techniques to give an image a new narrative and meaning.
Many of our Grade 7 students and our Grade 8 students are also exploring realism through using a grid system to assist in rendering a realistic image of their choice. Students have learned about using value to create dimension and form in their work and how applying different hardness/softness of pencils (H to B Scale) will result in more contrast in their work.
Our Grade 9 students are moving into the exploration of realism as well and will be starting a hyper realistic rendering of a human eye in the days to come. This will be a step-by-step process in which various techniques will be applied and will strengthen their skills as observers when using their reference photos.
Dale Chihuly (Glass Artist) Jeff Koons (Sculptor) Anish Kapoor (Sculptor/Architect)
Our MSS artists have been working incredibly hard and have been producing some amazing work! Well done!
Cafeteria Menu: October 23-27, 2023
Cafeteria Menu: CLICK HERE
Thank you,
Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal
Marshall Springs School
Twitter: @PrincipalKMG