Good morning parents/guardians,
We greatly appreciate your time and efforts to support Meet the Teacher night that occurred this past Thursday. The main gym was close to full for introductions and there were many excited students showcasing our building and staff to their parents/guardians.
We are expecting much of the same weather next week as this past week. The week looks to start off with some sun but then turns to rain again Tuesday-Thursday. Please ensure that your child is dressed for the weather.
Upcoming Dates
- Monday, September 16:
- Sr. Boys Basketball: 715am.
- Boys Soccer game: 330pm @ MSS.
- Girls Soccer game: 415pm @ West Ridge.
- Jr. Boys Basketball: 325pm.
- Tuesday, September 17:
- Fire Drill #1.
- Boys Soccer Practice: 730am.
- Cross Country Running Meet: North Glenmore (after school).
- Jr/Gr Girls Basketball Practice: 325pm.
- Wednesday, September 18:
- Jr. Boys Basketball: 715am.
- Girls Soccer Practice: 325pm.
- Sr. Boys Basketball: 325pm.
- Thursday, September 19:
- Jr/Gr Girls Basketball Practice: 715am.
- Boys Soccer Practice: 325pm.
- Cross Country Running Practice: 325pm.
- Friday, September 20:
- Terry Fox Run for all MSS Students.
- Wednesday, September 25:
- MSS School Council / Enrichment Society Meeting.
- 600-730pm @ MSS.
- Thursday, September 26:
- Orange Shirt Day at MSS.
- Friday, September 27:
- Non-Instructional Day (NID): NO classes for MSS Students.
- Monday, September 30:
- National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
- Non-Operational Day: School is closed.
MSS School Swag/Clothing Online Store
Our online school apparel store opened Monday, August 19th! There is a large variety of clothing options for students and adults with our new name and logo. The store will close on Sunday, September 15 at midnight. Orders will be shipped directly to the school and delivered to students approx. 3-4 weeks after the store closes on September 15th.
The online store will open again in February and May 2025.
MSS Online Clothing Store: CLICK HERE
School Council / Enrichment Society Meeting / Casino Nights
Our first meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday, September 25 @ MSS from 600-730pm. Will we be holding our annual AGM on this night as all positions on school council are currently open. We will have a sign-up desk at Meet the Teacher night for interested parents/guardians.
Volunteer opportunities for "Marshall Springs Casino Event - Saturday November 2nd & Sunday November 3rd, 2024" are now open. Please click on the following web link (or copy it into your web browser if clicking doesn't work) to go to the signup sheet:
To sign up, just follow the instructions on the page. It only takes a few seconds to do. Revenues generated from casino nights support technology, athletics, music/band, field trips, core academics, physical education, CTF classes etc.
MSS Terry Fox Run & Fundraising | #TerryFoxSchoolRun
This year, MSS is proudly taking part in the annual Terry Fox School Run to continue Terry's dream of a world without cancer. It has been 44 years since Terry’s Marathon of Hope, and we are proud to be carrying on this tradition at our school. Despite the challenges that Terry faced, he never quit in his effort to help others suffering from cancer, no matter what. For this year's Terry Fox School Run, we are going to try our very best, no matter what, just like Terry did. Please support our school's fundraising efforts today! Marshall Springs support of this event will include:
- A homeroom challenge Terry Fox Run in Physical Education on either Friday, September 6th or 13th.
- A whole school Terry Fox run on Friday, September 20th.
- Homeroom fundraising “Toonie for Terry.”
In the spirit of encouraging our ability to raise funds to support the Terry Fox Foundation, homerooms will compete against each other in combining their PE run homeroom km totals and total HR funds raised.
Donations will be collected on Friday, September 20th, in Marshall Time, or the safest and easiest way to fundraise is to donate online to individual homerooms through our school page found here https://schools.terryfox.ca/73088 . Donations made online over $20.00 receive a donation tax receipt. Links to each homeroom's individual fundraising page will be posted in student HPE or PE&W Google classrooms.
If your student would like a shirt for this day, they may be purchased through the Terry Fox online store https://shop.terryfox.org/ and if you are interested in participating in the annual Calgary Terry Fox Run, this will be hosted at Fort Calgary on Saturday, September 15th, 2024 with registration at 9 am, and more information may be found https://run.terryfox.ca/55533.
Athletics Update
All fall events (cross-country, soccer, basketball) are underway. In order for students to participate, a signed and returned Annual Athletics Authorization form must be on file. Also, a signed and return Acknowledgement of Risk form must be returned to coaches before students are able to participate. Tryout and practice schedules are posted around the school and can also be found on the athletics website.
Please also take a minute to review our spectator policy for all athletic events hosted at MSS. CLICK HERE (scroll to bottom of page).
Demographic Verification Online Forms
A week or so ago, you received an email from the CBE requested that you log into your MyCBE / PowerSchool account to complete demographic verification forms. Please do so at your earliest convenience. If you do not have a MyCBE / PowerSchool account, please CLICK HERE to sign-up for an account.
Gr. 6 Noon Supervision Sign-Up
All parents/guardians are required by the CBE to register their child(ren) for Gr. 6 noon supervision. If you have not yet completed this registration, please log into your MyCBE / PowerSchool account.
Cafeteria Menu: September 16-20
Thank you,
Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal
Marshall Springs School