Dear Parents/Guardians,
We have had a wonderful, busy first week back here at MVS after spring break.
Our field is quite sloppy. If you could please ensure that your student comes with a change of clothes for when they get wet, it would be appreciated.
Order forms for the whole school photo are due Monday! We are not able to accept late forms. If you have misplaced the form or have not received one, please check the school website for information HERE.
When dropping students off in the mornings or picking them up in the afternoons, please ensure that you are following traffic safety rules. We ask that students and guardians use the designated crosswalks when crossing the street and pay close attention to traffic. We also ask that drivers are alert and constantly looking for pedestrians. Parking at the curbside is allowed in front of the school, and we ask that drivers maintain an appropriate distance from the curb to maintain the safety of those on the sidewalk.
Swimming Lessons:
Unfortunately, Renfrew Pool will not be able to host us for swimming lessons this school year. We were aware of the fact that the pool will be undergoing renovations when we booked our lessons for June. However, the pool has extended the renovation time-line and we will no longer be able to attend lessons this year.
Ani to Pisi:
Ani to Pisi is a Blackfoot teaching of our connections with one another and teaches us about ‘vibrations’. These ‘vibrations’ could be positive experiences or challenges that are faced throughout our lives. Ani to Pisi serves to teach us that our actions and behaviours, positive or negative, have an effect on others. We are doing our whole school enactment of the human spiderweb on April 9th at 9:00 am and parents are welcome to join us. Check your child’s backpack for Media Release forms if you have not completed them already and/or opted for no we have resent the forms home. Please email Ms. Heggie at alheggie@cbe.ab.ca to confirm if you will be in attendance.
Important upcoming dates:
April 9 – 9am Ani to Pisi Enactment with Mount Royal University
April 14,15,16 – Grade 5/6 Kamp Kiwanis day trips (please ensure your student comes dressed appropriately for the weather, with a water bottle, lunch and all other necessary items)
May 26 – Grade 6 vaccinations
May 28 – ELAL PAT Part A
May 29 – Kindergarten Orientation
HOLD THE DATES:
April 22 to May 1 – Sound Kreations Residency *** Funded by our generous School Council
May 1 – Spring Concert @ 6pm
There are many field trips and residencies happening at Mount View School and our staff and students would like to express our gratitude for the generous support from the Mount View Home and School Association. Please check their page on our website for more details.
Mount View School Council and Home and School Association
Reminder: School Council Meeting – Tuesday, April 8 at 6:30 PM ( Virtual Meeting Link )
We invite all parents and guardians to join us! Your participation is vital as we work together with the school to support student learning. Let’s make the most of this opportunity to stay connected and involved in your child's educational journey. June will be here before you know it—get involved now!
Agenda Items:
- School Engagement Results
- Projections for 2025-2026
- Field Trip Review
The HSA (fundraising) meeting will follow immediately after the School Council meeting. Come check out what those hard earned Casino dollars are getting spent on!
Important Announcement: School Council Executive Elections (May AGM) We are seeking candidates for two key roles:
- Chair: Responsible for setting the agenda and running meetings (approximately 1 hour per week)
- Vice-Chair: Supports the Chair, fills in when needed, and is prepared to step into the Chair role when the current Chair steps down.
If you're interested or would like more information, please reach out to us at mountviewschoolcouncil@gmail.com.
The School Council ensures that parent voices are heard in decision-making and promotes collaboration to improve both the school environment and student learning outcomes.
We look forward to seeing you at the meeting!