Good morning parents/guardians,

Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our Open House this past Thursday.  It was great to see how excited students were to showcase our building and introduce their parents/guardians to MSS staff.

We are very fortunate to have outdoor space access for our HPE program.  We use them as much as possible when the weather is agreeable.  Students need to be prepared to go outside for Phys. Ed (either AM or PM) and at lunchtime.  Please make sure that your child(ren) are prepared for the weather.

Important Dates

• Thursday, September 21:
  • Grade 8 Outdoor Education: Fish Creek Park Hike.
• Friday, September 22:
  • Non-Instructional Day: No School for Students.
• Monday, September 25:
  • Principal Advisory Group (Parent Council) and Enrichment Society Meeting.
    • 5:00pm at MSS.
• Tuesday, September 26:
  • Grade 7 All Day Field Trips / Leighton Art Centre.
    • Homeroom 72.
      • Signed forms need to be returned for students to participate.
• Wednesday, September 27:
  • Grade 7 All Day Field Trips / Leighton Art Centre.
    • Homeroom 73 & 74.
      • Signed forms need to be returned for students to participate.
• Thursday, September 28:
  • Grade 7 All Day Field Trips / Leighton Art Centre.
    • Homeroom 71 & 75.
      • Signed forms need to be returned for students to participate.
  • Orange Shirt Day at MSS.
    • All students, staff, and visitors are encouraged to wear orange.
    • National Day for Truth & Reconciliation is September 30.
• Friday, September 29:
  • Non-Instructional Day: No School for Students.

MSS School Apparel / Swag Store

Our online school apparel store opens Monday, September 18^th!  There is a large variety of clothing options for students and adults with our new name a logo.  The store will close on Sunday, October 8.  Orders will be shipped directly to the school and will be delivered to students approx. 3-4 weeks after the store closes on October 8^th.

The online store will open again in February and May 2024.

MSS Online Clothing Store: CLICK HERE

Athletics Update

All three activities (Cross-Country Running, Soccer, Basketball) are up and running. The first soccer games for both girls and boys teams are this week.  Basketball rosters are being finalized and team practices will begin this week with games starting the week of September 25^th.  All practice and game schedules can be found on our website.

MSS Athletics: CLICK HERE

***Basketball Spectator Policy/Expectations at Marshall Springs***

Please note the following for all games played at Marshall Springs School.

• Marshall Springs Students:
  • MSS students will be able to view the first game (4:30pm start) without parent/guardian supervision.
    • They are to remain in the main gym watching the game.
  • Once the first game is complete, school administration will direct all students without a parent/guardian to leave the building.
  • MSS students will need to be directly supervised by a parent/guardian if they would like to stay and/or return at any point after the first game is complete.
  • MSS students are expected to be in the main gym watching the game(s) and supporting all players/coaches/referees/parents/guardians in a positive manner.
    • Any student who is not meeting the CBE Student Code of Conduct will be escorted out of the gym and school and may lose future viewing privileges.
• Parents/guardians:
  • Are welcome to attend all games at MSS.
  • Parents/guardians who bring family members under the age of 18 are expected to supervise their child(ren) in the main gym.
  • All parents/guardians are expected to cheer/support all players/coaches/referees/parents/guardians in a positive manner.
    • If parents/guardians are engaging in any inappropriate behaviour directed towards players/coaches/referees/parents/guardians, the game will be paused and the parent/guardian will be asked to stop.  If the inappropriate behaviour continues, the game will be stopped again and will not re-start until the parent/guardian leaves the gym and school property. If removed, the parent/guardian may lose future viewing privileges at MSS.
      • The players are kids.
      • The coaches are volunteers.
      • The referees are human.
      • There will be no scholarships or professional contracts handed out at the end of the night.
      • Our main goal is to provide a safe and fun opportunity for students.
• Students from other schools (non-players):
  • Will not be admitted into the school, for any game(s), unless accompanied by a parent/guardian who stays for the duration of the time the student is in the building.

Reminder - All Grade 6 Noon Supervision Registration

If your child(ren) are staying at school for lunch, you need to sign up and register for Lunchroom supervision. Please see the link below to access the information:

Lunch Supervision Terms and Conditions / Cancellation and Refund Policy

If your Grade 6 child is leaving campus to go home for lunch, please contact the main office via phone or email to let us know.

• Phone: 403-817-3528
• Email: marshallsprings@cbe.ab.ca

Cafeteria Menu: September 18-22, 2023

Cafeteria Menu: CLICK HERE

Thank you and have a great week!

Kevin Godfrey

Proud Principal

Marshall Springs School

Twitter: @PrincipalKMG