Dear Midnapore Families,  

Thank you again to all those families who participated in our Halloween learning activities.  Our Great Pumpkin event was one of the best ever with over 120 pumpkins this year.  We had a mixture of funny, scary and creative themes and students/families did an amazing job of supporting this fun and engaging activity.  If you missed out, no need to worry, we will do this event again next year. Please visit our website for pictures of this fun event.  Ms. Song is also leading our school Instagram and many pictures of our fun activities can always be viewed there @Midnaporeschool.  

Great Pumpkin event 

Veterans Food Bank 

Until November 22, 2024, the Grade 2 Team will be collecting donations of non-perishable food items, as well as other home care items for the Veteran Food Bank of Alberta. We ask that all items donated be new, and unopened.  Boxes are at the front of the school if you would like to donate items to this important initiative.  

The Veterans Food Bank of Alberta (VFBA) supports veterans who’ve served in all branches of the Canadian Armed Forces and Reserves, as well as first responders. 

Suggested Items Include

Canned meats, brown sugar, bread yeast, flour, coffee, unscented body wash, dishwasher soap/pods, all purpose cleaner, granola bars, juice boxes, pasta, cooking oil, rice, canned fish, etc.

Alien In-line Residency

Our staff would like to thank our parent council for supporting our upcoming residency which will begin on Monday, October 28.  All students will have multiple opportunities to participate in this residency during the designated Physical Education class. Skates and helmets will be provided by our residency, but you are able to bring your own helmet if you wish to.  If you would like to volunteer and have your police clearance, please contact your child’s teacher. Our Alien In-line continues throughout the month of November and will conclude on November 18.

Purdys Fundraiser 

This year, our goal is to raise money for in-school residencies, so we need your help—but don’t worry, all the work you're doing is choosing which chocolates to order. Stock up on beautiful gift boxes, fun chocolate lollies, Sweet Georgia Browns and more. All profits will go directly to Midnapore School. So, satisfy those cravings, get all your gift-shopping done while supporting a great cause. 

The deadline to order is Sunday, November 24. 

What you need: 

Shop, shop, shop away! 

Please note our school's immunization dates are:     

  • Grade 1- Feb 20/2025 
  • Grade 6 - Nov 4/2024 & May 8/2025 

If you have any questions regarding immunizations, please contact our school nurse with the contact information below: 

Kate Stanwood, RN BN 

AHS Public Health-School Team  

South Calgary Health Centre 

31 Sunpark Plaza SE 

Calgary, AB. T2X 3W5 

kate.stanwood@albertahealthservices.ca 

Ph: 587-224-0377 

Mandarin Team Update 

Happy Halloween! This week our school got into the spooky spirit by hosting different Halloween activities! The students created, carved and submitted their pumpkins for the great pumpkin event! We had over 100 pumpkins! From Pikachu, to Minions, to scary monsters and fairy homes! Then our whole school got to dance in their Halloween costumes! Thank you to the grade sixes for organizing such a fun event! To tie in our learning with the season, grade 3 and 4 students have been learning about spooky lakes from around the world! Acting as Limnologists (scientists who study inland bodies of water) students have learned that not all lakes are filled with fresh water. Some have a combination of salt and freshwater, some are filled with acid, lava or even toxic sludge! Students have learned that these spooky lakes happen not because of ghosts or ghouls, but instead through natural phenomena, scientific oddities, human interactions or environmental disasters. Our Earth is so fascinating. 

Fees 

Please be aware that Fees (Lunchroom, School Supply Fees, etc) are now posted. 

Field Trip Fees 

Please note that all field trip fees are due on or preferably before the field trip date.  Please check your MyCBE account in order to stay updated on field trips. If you don’t pay on or before the field trip day you will need to come into the office to pay.  Also, please note that before each field trip we will send a notice communicating on non-refundable and refundable fees.  Thank you.  

Volunteering 

Please go to your MyCBE account and get your police clearance done. Once you are cleared this is good for five years. This is in addition to the Annual Volunteer Form that is required by the CBE every year. Your Police clearance will take on average 2 to 6 weeks to complete. 

Key Dates 

November 1- Last day to order Mcdonalds with Healthy Hunger 

November 4 - Grade 6 Vaccinations 

November 5 - Grade 2 Field Trip- Telus Spark 

November 8 - No School- Professional Learning Day 

November 11-13 - Fall Break- No School 

November 14 - Classes Resume 

November 23 - Last day to order Panago with Healthy Hunger 

November 25 - School Council Meeting 

November 29 - Non-Instructional Day- No School 

November 30 - Last day to order Mucho Burrito with Healthy Hunger 

December 5 - Mucho Burrito Healthy Hunger 

December 13 - Last day to Order Coco Brooks 

December 20 - Last day of classes 

December 23 - Jan 5 - Winter Break 

January 6 - Classes Resume 

January 20 - School Council Meeting 

Thank you, 

Midnapore Administration