Dear Families
Happy Chinese New Year to all the families of Midnapore School! This Wednesday, January 29, marks the first day of the Chinese New Year, and we’ve had a wonderful time celebrating here at school. Our students enjoyed making traditional crafts and participating in cultural activities. A huge thank you to all the families who celebrated with us by sending snacks and good wishes – your generosity means so much! We also want to extend a big thank you to the Parent Council for their incredible support. Thanks to you, we all got to enjoy a delicious Chinese lunch, and it was a truly memorable experience for everyone!
祝美纳博小学的小朋友和家人们新春快乐！蛇年大吉，万事如意！一月二十九日（星期三）是农历新年大年初一，我们在学校一起迎接了新春的到来。学生们制作了传统手工并参与了有趣的文化活动。特别感谢所有与我们一起庆祝的家庭，感谢你们送来的美味食物和温馨祝福，让这个节日更加温暖和特别！在此我们也要向家长委员会表达最真挚的感谢，感谢你们的大力支持，让我们享受了美味的中餐，并度过了一个难忘的中国新年
Cree8 Residency
We are excited to share that our Cree8 Residency will begin this week. We are thrilled to welcome Chantal Changon an Indigenous knowledge keeper back to Midnapore School. Chantal is a returning friend to our school and has done smudging, drumming and supported our overall building around indigenous ways of being and knowing. We are excited to welcome her back and can’t wait to restart this partnership. All students in our school will have an opportunity to work with Chantal over the next few weeks. We would also like to welcome parents to an introductory assembly on Monday, February 3 at 10:50am and to thank and acknowledge our school council who have supported this residency. We can’t wait!
Kindergarten Registration Opens
Please note that kindergarten registration opened Monday, January 13. Please don’t hesitate to contact the school 403-777-8680 if you require any support.
To register please visit Student Registration and follow the steps based on your child.
K-3 Assessments & Intervention
All students in K-3 took part in government assessments from January 9-31. We have completed our assessments and will be using this data to create our classroom flexible reading groups. We are also excited to share that round 2 of our Intervention groups will be starting next week. You will receive an email from your child’s teacher if your child is participating in round 2 of our intervention programming.
Fees
On February 26, 2025, all the grade 3 and 4 classes will be attending the Brave Hitmen game at the Scotiabank Saddledome. This fee is now posted on your MyCBE account.
Family Literacy Week (Continued)
The Calgary Board of Education will celebrate Family Literacy Week from January 26th to February 2nd to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. The theme of this year's Literacy Week is Learn to Be Green – Together, emphasizing the importance of nurturing both our planet and our community. The CBE Literacy & Early Learning Team is celebrating Family Literacy Day by sharing information and activities to support literacy development at home and at school.
School Council and Parents of Midnapore School
Please note, we are still in search for a school council treasurer. Our council Treasurer is responsible for handling the financial documents, reporting the budget and possibly for signing authority for our overall funds. If you are interested in nominating yourself, please email midnapore.schoolcouncil@gmail.com
We will be hosting a special event meeting to focus on who will be our replacement Treasurer moving forward. Please click on the link below and join us on February 10 at 6:30 pm
Link: Special Council Meeting
Key Dates
February 3 - Cree8 Residency begins (Assembly 10:50am)
February 4 - Round 2 of Intervention groups begins
February 12 - Red, Pink, & White day - Spirit Day
February 12 - Fun lunch and fun snack day to celebrate Valentines Day
February 13 - No School - Teachers Convention
February 14 - No School - Teachers Convention
February 17 - No School - Family Day
February 25 – Grade 1 “Wisdom” + Pink Shirt Day Assembly – Parents are welcomed
February 26 - Grades 3/4 Field trip- Anti-bully Hitmen game
Thank you,
Midnapore Administration