Dear Families,
Happy Lunar New Year- We would like to take this time to thank all students, teachers and families who helped this week and with last evening's celebrations. Last evening was filled with music, songs, poetry, dancing and many other cultural festivities. What an evening and thank you to all who participated.
Kindergarten Registration Opens- Please note that kindergarten registration opens 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.
Absence Line
Please leave your child’s teacher’s name, class number, spell your child’s first and last names clearly and reason for the absence.
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 account.
Lates
We are experiencing many late comers every morning. We urge you to try your best to come to school on time as much learning starts immediately after the bell rings. If you are going to be late and you leave a message please leave your child’s teacher’s name, room number and spell your child’s first and last names clearly and reason for the late.
Choir Members
We were happy to welcome quite a few new choir members after the break! If your child would like to practice new (or enjoy old) songs, please find the slides with lyric videos here: Choir Practice Slides
Family Literacy Week
The Calgary Board of Education will celebrate Family Literacy Week from January 26 to February 2 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
Earlier this week we met for our scheduled School council meeting. During this meeting it was announced that we will be in search of a new council treasurer. First, we would like to thank Chris for his hard work and dedication to our council and school. Chris, we appreciate all that you have done and wish you and your family the best.
Next, 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
Key Dates
January 27 - Report cards released to parents
January 31 - No School- PD Day
February 12 - Red, Pink, & White day- Spirit 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