Dear Parents/Guardians,

Today was a very special day here at MVS. A Cree Elder, Jackie, came to spend a portion of the morning with us. She taught us about the seasons, solstice and taught us traditional dances. We are so grateful for the experiences we have had with Jackie and the teachings that she has offered us. 

Informational Items: 

School Council Meeting 

Please note that due to Fall Break our November School Council meeting has been cancelled. Our next School Council meeting will be in December.  

Safety 

When dropping your student off, and picking them up, please use the crosswalk. We cannot ensure the safety of everyone when people are jay-walking to get to school. The area in front of the school is very busy and proper use of the crosswalk, ensures that all pedestrians are visible. 

Please also do not cut through the parking lot at any time. This is also a busy space with cars backing up and limited space to do so. Drivers do not expect to have pedestrians crossing through this area and this poses a safety risk. Please ensure you are always walking around the perimeter of the school and not through the parking lot.   

Fall Photos 

If you have questions about your fall photo status or how to place orders, please call the Lifetouch Customer Care line at 1.866.457.8212 or go to their ordering website www.mylifetouch.ca which also has a live chat option.   

NEW Way of accessing your child’s images online: Lifetouch Photography is excited to announce the launch of a new way to access photos online.  After much safety and security testing, Lifetouch developed a way for families to access their child’s photo using their student ID number.  Go to their website at www.mylifetouch.ca, click on Student ID and follow the detailed instructions to view and order photos.  If you have any questions on this ordering process, please call the Lifetouch Customer Care Line at 1.866.457.8212 or access the live chat on the website.  

Parents can still access their photos online by using their child’s portrait ID and access code. By enabling the option of using your child’s student ID number, it gives people another way to access photos if they lose their proof sheet.   

Lifetouch Calgary Studio Appointments -If anyone missed having their fall individual photos, Lifetouch has appointments available at their Calgary studio. Currently Lifetouch is offering the following studio dates:  

November 4^th 9am - 12 noon  

November 18^th 9am - 12 noon  

*Afternoons will be available if the demand is there.    

Click below to schedule your appointment  

https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/1dqj327c/  

SCHEDULE NOW 

 

Important dates for September:  

November 5: Daylight Saving Time ends – turn your clocks back one hour 

November 8: National Indigenous Veterans Day and Remembrance Day Celebration, last day of school before fall break 

November 9-14: Fall break, no school for students 

November 15: Classes Resume 

November 24: Non-Instructional Day – no school for students 

November 28: Fun Lunch (orders due 5 days ahead) 

 

School Council and Home & School Association Message 

Spirit Wear 

All payments have been collected and the order is being placed.  Stay tuned for an update on the expected delivery date. 

Purdy’s 

You’ll need something to satisfy that sweet tooth once that Halloween candy is gone.  Plan ahead and put your order in for the Purdy’s Holiday Chocolate Fundraiser. All proceeds go to the Mount View Home and School Association general account, which is used to pay for school items that the casino funds are not allowed to be used for. MVHSA gets 25% of sales to spend on your kiddos, you get delicious chocolate made in Canada from sustainable cocoa! 

Orders can be placed here: https://fundraising.purdys.com/1504766-111391 

Order Deadline: November 17, 2023 

Pick-up: Thursday November 30th, 2023 from 3-5 pm at the front doors of the school 

View Catalogue only: https://www.purdys.com/media/wysiwyg/GnF/xmas2023/SF-Xmas-Catalogue-2023-v7.pdf 

Questions? Contact Melissa at 403-462-7594 or mvhsassociation@gmail.com 

The Mount View Home & School Association has scheduled a special meeting on November 7th at 6:30 PM to deliberate and vote on the school's wishlist. This wishlist encompasses vital items such as Indigenous education resources, social-emotional well-being initiatives, and in-school residencies. All are welcome, link to the Teams meeting is here. 
 

Sincerely,  

Tejinder and Allyson