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