Good morning MSS families,

Thank you to everyone for attending our Meet the Teacher / Open House last Thursday. We always appreciate families supporting the school and the work we do. Your next opportunity to engage at MSS is with School Council and Enrichment Society on September 21 (more info below).

Upcoming Dates

  • Tuesday, September 15
    • Fire Drill #1.
    • All Students - Social Emotional Learning Session #2.
    • Cross Country Running Meet | 430pm @ North Glenmore.
  • Thursday, September 17
    • All Students - Social Emotional Learning Session #3.
  • Friday, September 18
    • Healthy Hunger | Modern Jelly Donut
      • https://healthyhunger.ca/
  • Monday, September 21
    • Cross Country Running Meet | 430pm @ North Glenmore.
    • MSS School Council & Enrichment Society Meeting
      • 600pm at Marshall Springs.
      • Virtual Link | CLICK HERE

Healthy Hunger Returns to MSS!

We are happy to announce that healthy hunger Fridays (and one of Thursday) has returned for the 26-27 school year. Healthy hunger choices and ordering information have been uploaded to the school calendar on our website. This is a great way to provide a snack for your child on Fridays and also support the school as a portion of proceeds directly comes back to us.

Healthy Hunger Account Sign-Up | CLICK HERE

MSS School Council and Enrichment Society 2026-2027

The first meetings of the year will be held in September - more information to come shortly. We are always looking for interested parents/guardians to support the school through the council and enrichment society. Three important points:

  1. First meetings - September 21, 2026.
    1. In-Peron at MSS from 600-700pm in Staffroom.
    2. If you cannot attend in-person, you can attend virtually through Microsoft Teams | CLICK HERE.
  2. Community Engagement Night - September 24.
    1. Alison Springer - Motivational Speaker.
    2. Alison Springer Promo Poster.

“Alison Springer joins the community for a free, engaging and powerful talk for parents and caregivers. Alison will help you recognize and challenge the 'lying mirrors' of media, comparison, and negative words, and discover ways to protect your child's self-image and the dignity of others. Alison shares her personal stories of overcoming academic struggles. You'll leave inspired to lead with strength, kindness and purpose".

  1. MSS Enrichment Society Casino Fundraiser.
    1. October/November 2026.
    2. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

If you are interested in supporting and/or volunteering, please contact our school council chair Cecilia van der Merwe at ceciliavdm@gmail.com

MSS Terry Fox Run & Fundraising | #TerryFoxSchoolRun

This year, our school is proudly taking part in the annual Terry Fox School Run to continue Terry's dream of a world without cancer.  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 whole school Terry Fox run on Monday, September 28th.
  • Homeroom fundraising “Toonie for Terry.”
  • A homeroom challenge Terry Fox Run in Physical Education on Sept. 11th.
  • A “Tickets for Terry” fundraiser at lunch on September 23rd and 24th. Students can bring Toonies or non-perishable food donations to the Tickets for Terry table at lunch. 

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 Monday, September 28th before the run. Alternatively, the safest and easiest way to fundraise is to donate online to individual homerooms through our school page, located here: https://schools.terryfox.ca/137774. Donations made online of over $20.00 receive a donation tax receipt.  Links to each homeroom's individual fundraising page are posted in the student's HPE or PE&W Google Classroom.

If your student would like a shirt, they may be purchased through the Terry Fox online store https://shop.terryfox.org/  and the Calgary Terry Fox Run at Fort Calgary - details at run.terryfox.ca/92903

ACTION Required | Complete Online forms by September 14, 2026

Each year, schools have a variety of forms that parents / legal guardians / independent students are required to complete or review and update, some of which are paper and others online. If you have already completed your annual forms, you can disregard this message.

In CBE, the forms in an online format (SchoolEngage) are:

• Demographic Verification - 2026-27 – This required form is an Alberta Education and Childcare requirement as proof of Registration for funding purposes and includes your child’s personal information as well as parent / legal guardian contact information. 

• Citizenship Information Update - 2026-27 – This form becomes available and is required to complete if you change your child’s citizenship information on the Demographic Verification form.

• Annual Authorization - 2026-27 – Combines the following forms:

    • School District Use of Personal Information - explains how CBE uses personal information in providing education services.
    • Consent for CBE Use of Student Information – provides an option to grant / not grant consent for additional use of student information by school/district and third parties.
    • Consent for Use of Student Information by News Media and Outside Groups (Third Party) - provides an option to grant / not grant consent for additional use of student information by outside groups and third parties
    • Consent for Student Participation in Annual CBE Surveys – these surveys support school and system planning and help improve programs and supports offered to students
    • Parental Opt-In for Notifiable curriculum for students in grades 3 to 9 – written consent of parents prior to providing instructions or materials that deal primarily and explicitly with human sexuality, gender identity or sexual orientation. Students are unable to participate in this portion of the curriculum unless consent is granted.

SchoolEngage is one of the applications found in your MyCBE account. This is the same account used to pay fees, view academic information, book school conferences, register to volunteer etc. If you do not have a MyCBE account, click Create a MyCBE Account on the MyCBE page. For online help, refer to MyCBE - Creating an Account (includes instructions and a video).

To complete these forms: 

1. Sign in to your MyCBE account.

2. Click on the SchoolEngage icon.

3. Select the form.

4. Complete or review and update the form.

5. Click on Submit to send the form electronically to the school.

6. Repeat steps 3-5 for each form.

Please submit the Demographic Verification and Annual Authorization forms in SchoolEngage for your child by Monday, Sep. 14.  These forms are mandatory every year for Alberta Education and Childcare to confirm student funding. If you have any questions, please contact us at 403-817-3528.

Complimentary (Option) Course Changes 

The deadline has now passed to submit requests to change complimentary (option) courses. If your child submitted a request and we were able to accommodate the request, they will see the changes in their Powerschool schedule already. They should go to their new courses on Monday.

If you do not notice a change in the Powerschool schedule, we were not able to accommodate the change request. 

If you’re interested in developing your leadership skills and making a positive difference in your school and community, consider applying for one of our leadership groups. Applications are due Friday, September 18, 2026. 

Student Wellness Action Team

Want to help shape the vibe at Marshall Springs? Apply to join the SWAT team!

Share ideas and your voice about what students need and help plan activities that make school feel more welcoming, connected, and fun! You don’t need to be the loudest person in the room — we’re looking for people who really want to make a difference in the school. 

SWAT (Student Wellness Action Team) application form – Fill in form

Mr. Bhardwaj’s Leadership Group

Apply for this group if you are interested in growing as a leader and person. Members of Mr. B’s leadership group will have amazing opportunities to engage with a variety of workshops, guest presentations, and field trips. You will be challenged to get out of your comfort zone and become comfortable with being uncomfortable. You will also have the chance to make a difference in your school and community. 

Some past activities include circus, theatre, traditional Cree and Blackfoot drumming, visual arts, spoken word, beat boxing, “Habits of Mind”, skills for resilience and of course, our semester long Change Maker initiative. 

Mr. Bhardwaj's Leadership Group: Application Form – Fill in form

MSS Yearbook 2026-2027

We are looking for student art to feature on the cover and inside our yearbook!  Requirements:

  • Regular size (8.5”x 11”) paper.
  • Must include the school name: Marshall Springs.
  • Use of our logo and mascot is encouraged (River Wolves).
  • Must include the year: 2026-2027.
  • Full colour.
  • Flat (do not add elements that stick off the page).
  • Appropriate, polished work.
  • Include your name and grade (can be on the front or back, your choice- you will be credited for your work in the yearbook).
  • Submitted by Friday, November 27, 2026 to Mrs. Hartling in the Foods room (or her mailbox in the office).

Yearbooks are available for purchase online at https://jostensyearbooks.com/?REF=A07635338

Price is $30 if purchased by October 24, so order early!!  (October 25- December 31 will be $32.50, January 1- February 25 $35.00).

We also have a limited number of last year’s yearbooks still available for purchase for anyone who may have missed out!

Last Year’s (25-26) Yearbook – $30.00 Payment can be made by cash or POS at the school. If you would like a copy, please see the school office while supplies last.

📣 MARSHALL SPRINGS CHEER TEAM TRYOUTS! 📣

Our 3rd Season is Here! | Cheer Team Poster

Come out and try something new! Everyone is welcome, and no previous cheer experience is required. All you need is a smile, a positive attitude, and a willingness to have fun!

📅 Tryout Dates:
Tuesday, September 15 & Thursday, September 17
⏰ 8:15–9:00 a.m.
📍 Main Gym

👟 What to Wear:
Please wear comfortable athletic clothing and athletic shoes that you can easily move in.

Our Marshall Springs Cheer Team is now entering its 3rd season, and we have so much fun! Throughout the year, we cheer on our school teams at games when schedules allow, and we perform twice a year at our school pep rallies.

Come try it out — we’d love to see you there! 📣😊
No experience necessary. Just bring your smile and positive attitude!

Athletics Update

Cross-Country running, soccer, and basketball practices continue this week. Congratulations to all student-athletes that were selected to represent MSS on these teams! Dates and times for all try-outs and practices can be found on posters throughout the school and on our athletics webpage.

Cafeteria Menu

Weekly Menu: September 14-18, 2026: CLICK HERE

Follow MSS on Social Media

  • @marshallspringscbe
  • @principalKMG

Have a great week!

Kevin Godfrey
Proud Principal & Public Educator
Marshall Springs School