Good Luck Ms. Fee!

Ms. Fee, our grade 7 science and math teacher is leaving us Friday March 23, 2012 to go on maternity leave.  We are excited for her and her family and hope she will come visit us once the new little Fee is born.  We wish her the very best in the weeks ahead.

After spring break, Ms. Chambers will replace Ms. Fee.  Ms. Chambers has recently worked at MidSun and Mountain Park schools teaching math and science on temporary contracts. Please welcome her to our red pod!

Good Luck Ms. Price!

Ms. Price is retiring and her last day will be March 23, 2012.  Ms. Price has worked tirelessly for MidSun Students over the past four years. She has been our guidance counsellor, a science teacher and a living skills teacher. She was also a learning leader and developed important strategies for teachers to support our coded students.   She has helped our staff develop professional learning communities and has arranged many important guest speakers and field trips such as our party program and grade nine tours to Centennial.  She will be missed by the MidSun family and we know she will have many new adventures in retirement.  Good Luck Ms. Price!

Pictured with Ms. Price is Don Gordon, an experienced high school guidance counsellor, who will be taking over for Ms. Price after spring break.  He met with Ms. Price today to go over everything to make a smooth transition for our students.  Please welcome him to MidSun.

Drug Awareness Information Session

Midsun school will be hosting a Drug Awareness Information Session for parents by the Calgary Police. This community event will take place on Tuesday April 3^rd  from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the MidSun School Library. CPS will provide information that will make parents informed about the hazards that exist, and pre-emptive steps parents can take to protect their children. Towards the end of the evening, CPS will be taking questions from the public.  Representatives from Alberta Health Services on hand to answer any related questions.

The event will be open to parents from Midsun School, other neighbouring schools,  and members of the community. We hope to see you at this great event!

Mark update and Parent/Student/Teacher Conferences

Ends Report cards and an emailed mark up date should be coming home by Thursday March 22, 2012.  Thursday is a short day.

We have the opportunity to try Conference Manager , an online booking system, for our upcoming parent student teacher conferences that are scheduled for Thursday March 22, 2012 from 5:30-8:00PM and Friday March 23, 2012 from 9:00 AM – Noon. 

The site opens for booking at 9:00AM on Monday March 19, 2012. Each time slot is 5 minutes.  If you would like a ten minute interview, please select two consecutive sessions.  You may add any comments to let the teacher know if you have a particular concern you would like to talk about.

We hope that this will allow our teachers to be prepared for your interviews and make the time more productive for everyone.  Please call our office at 403-777-6430 if you have any concerns.

MidSun School

Parent-Teacher Conferences- March 2012

The link for the Conference Manager is:

https://midsun.schoolsoft.ca

A Parent Account is required to use the Conference Manager. However, you only need to go through the registration process the first time you use the system. If you have never registered in the Conference Manager use the link above and click the “Register Now” button.

Can’t remember your password?

If you already have a Parent Account, click on the link above, select “Forgot your password” and enter the email address you used to register in the system. You will then receive an email containing instructions for resetting your password. If you do not receive an email, you might have entered an email address the system does not recognize. Please also add appointments@schoolsoft.ca to your address book in your computer mail.  This will over ride any spam filters that might be blocking the email. If the problem persists, please contact the office and ask them to access your Parent Account, confirm your email address and reset your password.

Step 1 - Conference Manager Opens to Parents – 9:00 AM; March 19, 2012

If you used the Conference Manager in the past, your email and password are still in the system. You can simply access the Conference Manager using the link above.

Step 2 – Book your Parent-Teacher interviews

Select the teachers with whom you want to book interviews. You will see each teacher’s schedule. Select one session for a 5 minute interview or two consecutive sessions for a ten minute interview. After booking your appointments you can print off your schedule. You will also receive an email confirming your bookings. You can log into the system at any time to view your bookings, print, cancel or re-schedule appointments.

If you do not have Internet access, you are welcome to contact the office and we will schedule your conferences on your behalf.

We recommend adding

appointments@schoolsoft.ca

to your address book

Important Dates: 

March 19 – Start scheduling your interviews at 9:00 AM

March 23 – Conference Manager closes at 9:00 AM

March 22, 5:30-8:00PM– Parent Teacher Interviews

March 23, 9:00AM-Noon – Parent Teacher Interviews

If you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the school at 403-777-6430. Please let us know if you like this system!

Grocery Gift Card forms due Thursday

Grocery gift card forms are due Thursday March 15, 2012. You can add more to your existing order or get some if you have not had a chance.  Thanks to all of those families who are supporting this fundraiser!  Forms are available to the left of the blog on the MidSun website www.cbe.ab.ca/b691

MidSun Student Chosen as a "Difference Maker"

We are proud of MidSun student, Aidan S., who was chosen to run in the Rick Hansen Relay.  He applied and was chosen as a "Difference Maker".  He ran his leg on Sunday, February 26, 2012.  His desire to help others is a  demonstration of excellence in character and citizenship.  Thanks Aidan!

Centennial Spring Concert

The grade 9 band will be performing at the Centennial Spring Concert on Wednesday, March 21.  This concert will feature all of the Centennial Music ensembles, and guest bands from MidSun and Samuel W. Shaw!  The program will finish with a massed band performance of the Finale from Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony (Ode to Joy), including choir! The concert begins at 7:00pm, admission is $2 and all are welcome.  Guests are also asked to consider donating non-perishable food items to the Calgary Veterans’’ Food Bank. 

Coffee with the Principal 7PM Thursday March 15, 2012

Do you have questions about our new reporting process?  Do you have comments on how emailing marks is working for you?,  Are you worried about how the school handles bullying issues?  Do you want to meet Bill McKnight, our new assistant principal? Do you want to know where our fundraising dollars are being spent?Then come to our library on Thursday March 15, 2012 for Coffee with the Principal, hosted by your School Council.  There will be refreshments and the opportunity to have some informal discussion about how to improve communication between school and home.
See you there!

Dracula, a sold out success!

Our Mainstage show, Dracula, was a huge success and played to sold out crowds last Wednesday and Thursday evening.  Congratulations to all of those who worked so hard to make it possible!

Students:  Tyler B., Josh W., Kyle G., Shantelle P.,MacKenzie H., Lorraine B., Emma P., Aidan S., Evan L., Marvel Y., Ayla L., Teigan P., Jacob F., Liam C., Matt T., Tommy D., Meagan F., Taylor P., Bailee H., Amanda M., Lauren G.,  Trinity R., Brianna B., Angelia L., Taleesa B., Cecilia J., Mia A., Larissa H., Katrina J., Rebecca K.,Kylie N., Emily S., Elise B., Sarah M., Jaclyn K., Sierra M., Somshreya C., Kendall R., Lisa M., Maddie T., Victoria K., Nato H., Justyn S.

And a big thank you to our staff and community helpers: Ms. I Chomyn, Mrs. M Hayden-Isaac, Mrs. B. Hama, Mr. J. Marinescu (Cloverdale),Mr. M. McGann, Mr. G. Reynard, Mr. G. Hennan, Mr. D. Hendry, Mrs. B. Spring, Ms. Rochelle Gartner(Dance With France), Ms. D. Ochoa, Mr. K. Tailor, Mrs. K. Jaques, Mrs.E. Ewart, Mrs. S Mah, Mrs. J. Hawley, Mrs. M. Petropoulos, Mrs. K. Needham, Mrs. K Lipszyc

Get ready for high school!

You are invited to hear our fascinating
Guest Speaker

Dr. Steve Olson
Academic Chair for Film and Video Production
Radio, Television and Broadcast News
Tuesday, March 13
7-9 pm
Centennial Library

Topics will include:
The difference between University and Technical Education
How students of all levels can be successful in Post-Secondary studies
Student engagement and motivation

Please join us for an inspiring evening
There will be plenty of time for questions
And, of course, REFRESHMENTS!

CBE needs your opinions

Share your ideas on personalized learning

The CBE invites you to help us better prepare CBE students for their future. We would like to hear your ideas and thoughts on how we can work together to support personalized learning in our schools. This input will help us to plan for our Alberta Initiative for School Improvement (AISI) initiatives over the next three years as well providing the CBE with an overall understanding of people’s perspectives on personalized learning.

There will be concurrent sessions for parents/community and youth/students as follows:

March 10
9-11 a.m.
James Fowler High School
4004 - 4 Street NW

March 10
2-4 p.m.
Henry Wise Wood High School
910 - 75 Avenue SW

March 13
7-9 p.m.
Central Memorial High School
5111 - 21 Street SW

March 14
7-9 p.m.
Sir Winston Churchill High School
5220 Northland Dr. NW

Please choose a session and RSVP to Karen at kldrummond@cbe.ab.ca or 403-817-7951, noting when you plan to attend.
(And if you don’t RSVP come anyways)

For all of these dates and locations, there will be two sessions running at the same time. One session will be for community members and parents. The other session will be for CBE students of all ages.

Congratulations to our basketball teams for a great season!

SENIOR GIRLS BASKETBALL TEAM 2011-12

Senior Girls went 27-0 this season, winning our league final and 5 tournament championships.  We defeated 19 different teams from Calgary, Okotoks, Lethbridge and Strathmore throughout the season.  Incredible! 

Megan A. Jinaye C. Katie C. Erica F. Taysia K. Ayla L. Jenna M. Annie S. Heather S. Emma T. Amy W. Marvel Y.

Coaches:  N. Blum, Bernadette L. Montana R.

Senior Boys

Senior Boys were winners of the division finals and have won another banner for MidSun! Well done!

James B, Ryan K, John T, Aaron B, Justin L, Kyle T, Braden T, Benson E, Zach B, Ryan B, Graham J, Mason J

Coaches – Mr. Slaughter and Mr. Matt Harris

Junior Girls & Boys Basketball

The Junior boys and girls played well all season and continually improved their skills.  They went the the quarter finals and represented MidSun well. Congratulations to the following

Girls: Lauren G, Mia A, Taylor P, Brenna B, Rylan M, Sheri M, Hailey H, Taylor C, Megan B, Dani C, Tamra D, Carrly S, Temi O

Coaches: Mrs. N. Amirault, Miss V. Miles

Boys:Jason I, Jeremy D, Matt T, Tyler S, Josh W, Andrew M, Colby F, Dan F, Ben J, Shea P, Derek M, Liam M,

Coach: Mr. Mike Harris

Grade 7 Basketball

The grade seven program is a skill development club. The girls were coached by Mr. S. Moulton and the boys by Mr. Pratt. They will finish up this Friday with a fun tournament.  The following students showed dedication to the club and improved throughout the season.

Girls: Alissa B. Danielle T. Nasiba G. Abigail T. Molly W. Maleah G. Hallie G. Nicole S. Danika M. Lander Y. Melanie F. Ivy T. Rebecca L. Jessamie F. Shaelyn S. Kayla B. Emily S. Sara B. Bria B. Alana M. Maddie G. Morgan G.

Boys: Parks L, Jackson S, Trent F, Max R, Kevin H, Isaac W, Logan Y, Taylor S, Lucas D, Dylan D, Chris D, James H, Bryce B, Austin R, Austin T, Tal F, Nathan M, Chase C, Jason L, Pierson M, Nick S, Dawson J, Aidan G, Cam R, Alex Z, Mitchell B, Chase S, Bryon B, Austin L, Nickolai K, Kyle S, Josh C and Liam P.

A great big thanks goes out to all of our coaches! We had a fine display of skills and teamwork this season at MidSun.  See you at badminton try-outs! 

Badminton Tryouts

Coaches:           Grade 7: Mr. Woods        Grade 8: Mr. Pratt            Grade 9: Mrs. Amirault

Dracula Performing Arts Production - March 2012

Students are presenting the play "Dracula" for their final performance under the direction of Ms. I. Chomyn.

With permission from the Dramatic Publishing Company, this play is full of intrigue, dance, movement and wonderful acting depicting the beginning foundation of the historical character of Dracula.

 Midsun Jr. High  School Performing Arts Class present “Dracula” at the school Gymnasium at 7:00 p.m.

On Wednesday March 7^th and Thursday March 8^th 2012.

Tickets go on sale on February 21 by contacting Ms. Jaques at 403—777-6430 ext 2016 or at the door before showtimes. For further information, please contact Ms. Chomyn at 403-777-6430 ext 2048.

Ticket cost is $7.00 per person.

Hope to see you there!

Ms. I Chomyn