Dear Parents/Guardians,
May is a busy month filled with field trips and ample opportunities for outdoor learning for students. This week, our grade 1/2 classes visited the zoo and had an amazing experience learning about animals. They were excited to see a wide variety of creatures, from the smallest insects to the largest mammals. Their favorite story is about the gorilla, and they were fascinated by both the little and big creatures.
With almost six weeks left before our summer break, please contact the school if you plan to move out of the designated area or if your child's sibling will be joining us and you need assistance with the registration process.
Over the year the office has accumulated a large collection of smaller lost items. Please check the photos sent in the weekly message and if anything belongs to you, please contact the office. Thank you.
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL TOMORROW (May17) and MONDAY (May 20)
We wish you a wonderful and relaxing long weekend!
Informational Items:
Volunteers needed for Learning on the Land – May 22, Wednesday
We are thrilled to share that we are organizing a learning on the Land Day experience for our entire school community at Nose Hill Park, a site of great historical significance in Calgary, traditionally known as Mohkinstsis. The name "Mohkinstsis," which in Blackfoot means "elbow," refers to the Elbow River, underscoring the area's deep-rooted connection to Indigenous heritage. This land-based learning experience is an exceptional opportunity for our students to delve into Indigenous worldviews and explore traditional ways of knowing, being, and doing. We believe that by understanding and connecting with the places we live, students can achieve a balanced and enriched perspective. We look forward to an enriching day of exploration and learning and would like your support as volunteers on this day. We have divided the day into two sections – Div 1 for the morning and Div 2 for the afternoon. Please contact your classroom teacher or Admin for your interest in volunteering.
Health and Wellness Day: Volunteers Needed
SAVE THE DATE: May 30, 2024 (afternoon only)
Mount View Run Club is Back
Run club has started again for the Spring! We meet on Tuesdays after eating lunch in the gym. We run on the far end of the school field or at Munro Park. If you would like to volunteer for this lunch club please email hmburger@cbe.ab.ca
Jump Rope for Heart at Mount View School!
Mount View School has supported the Heart and Stroke Foundation yearly, by participating in Jump Rope for Heart. This year’s fundraising will all be digital. Students will be learning about healthy habits this month and participating in our Jump Rope event on May 15th. If you would like to start fundraising, click here Mount View School Jump Rope for Heart. Sign up for fundraising and set a goal for a healthy habit. Fundraising efforts will continue until the end of May!
Important Dates:
May 17 – Non-Instructional Day – No school for students
May 20 – Victoria Day – No School
May 22 – Learning on the Land Day at Nose Hill
May 28 – Fun Lunch: orders will be due May 23 on healthyhunger.ca
May 30 – Activity & Wellness Day
June 4 – Parent Council meeting virtual 6:30 PM
June 6 – Kindergarten Orientation/ Open House for new students to MVS
June 18 – Volunteer Tea – 2:30 pm – 3:10 pm
June 19 – Grade 6 Social Studies PAT
June 20 – Grade 6 Science PAT
June 24 – Grade 6 Farwell: 2:00 –3:00 and Kindergarten Grad 10:00 am – 11:10 am
June 27 – Last day of school and Friday Dismissal at 12:40 pm
Mount View School Council and Home and School Association
SAVE THE DATE!
End of School Year Party June 13 @ Winston Heights-Mountview Community Hall.
Put it in your calendars!
We've got some great stuff planned!! More details to come.
Skip the Depot all Summer Long
Stay out of the bottle depot this summer and donate your recyclables to the school.
Sign up for SkipTheDepot and have someone pick them up directly from your house!!
All the money raised directly benefits our school (field trips, fun events, extras in the classroom, swimming lessons…)
https://app.skipthedepot.com/mvhsa
Last School Council Meeting June 4 @ 6:30pm
Virtual meeting link Meeting Link
All are welcome and encouraged to join!
Have a wonderful long weekend!
MVS Admin Team