Wednesday, 30 October 2013

Grade 9 Info Moment

SNAP and KEY book update.

We have extended the deadline for SNAP and KEY orders until Friday November 2, 2013.  Please refer to our website and blog http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b691/ for more information and D2L if you need to print an order form.


Just a reminder that the permission forms for Take Your Child to Work Day (Wednesday November 6, 2013), need to be signed and returned to the school by Friday as well.  Parents please take this opportunity to provide your children with a hands on experience in a field they are interested in.  It does not have to be you, your child goes to work with.  Allow them to explore their possibilities.

Tuesday, 29 October 2013

Cell Phone Etiquette

Three weeks ago, our school council hosted Paul Davis, an expert on keeping our kids safe in the cyber world.  Mr. Davis worked with our students and spoke with our parents about ways we can support our kids and parent them while they are on line.  All too often, our children are able to access the internet in unsupervised places.  

Parents pay for their child's devices and have the ability to monitor and supervise their children's on line visits and their cell phone use.  Texting family and friends should not be occurring during class time without the permission of the teacher.  We would ask that parents be diligent in the monitoring of these devices and help their children learn appropriate cell phone use and etiquette.  

Yesterday, an article appeared in the National Post that gives us more food for thought on the subject: http://life.nationalpost.com/2013/10/28/ban-cellphones-internet-use-in-childrens-and-teenagers-bedrooms-u-s-doctors-urge-parents/

Thank you for working with us on this important issue.

Take Our Kids to Work Day

Take Our Kids to Work Day (TOKW) is an annual event sponsored by The Learning Partnership that encourages grade 9 students to spend a day with their parent/guardian at their worksite.  It is an opportunity for students to develop an appreciation for the importance of staying in school, gaining exposure to skills required in today's workplace, developing an appreciation for parents' roles in making a living, and exploring career options in a practical way.  This year the event will be held on Wednesday November 6, 2013.
Information about the event will be coming home with grade 9 students today.  We hope that all of our grade 9 students will be able to participate.  Online information about the event is available at: http://www.thelearningpartnership.ca/TOKW

Monday, 28 October 2013

Midsun earns spot in Guinness Book of World Record


Students from Midsun school participated in a massive pumpkin carving project hosted by Save-On-Foods here in Calgary.






 It was a world record breaking attempt for the longest line of carved pumpkins.  Each pumpkin had be carved in a traditional manner with 2 eyes, a nose and a mouth.


  
The final count had over 297 metres of pumpkins and over 1300 pumpkins.  The previous record was 1000.
WE DID IT!!!

Look for the achievement in the 2015 copy of the Guinness Book or World Records.






Thursday, 24 October 2013

THE KEY study guides and SNAP workbooks

October 2013, (School Year 2013-2014),

Dear Parent(s)/Guardian(s):

With June and this year’s Provincial Achievement Tests (Grade 9) happening at the end of the year, MidSun School is offering to order THE KEY study guides and SNAP workbooks at a huge discount from local bookstores.

These resources compliment classroom instruction, provide students with additional learning opportunities and practice at home. These materials are 100% aligned to the Alberta curriculum.

THE KEY study guide provides the student with a complete overview of the course, a table of correlations at the beginning of each unit to relate to curriculum expectations of each question, and detailed solutions for every question in the study guide. “The Key” is available in all four of the core subjects, English, Social, Math and Science for $20.00 a guide including GST and delivery.

The Student Notes And Problems (SNAP) workbooks are available for Math and Science at a cost of $20.00 a workbook including GST and delivery. These workbooks provide students with key definitions, formulas, reminders, steps and procedures to aid the student’s understanding of key concepts. Detailed solutions illustrate the problem-solving method used to arrive at the correct answer. 

Castle Rock Research, the creators of THE KEY study guides and SNAP workbooks has an informative website that parents and students can preview prior to making their decision to purchase. Please visit them at: www.castlerockresearch.com.

If you would like to purchase these items please complete the order form on the back of this letter. Payment can be made by cheque, credit card, or EXACT cash amount.



ORDERS DUE: WED, OCTOBER 30th, 2013!!!

Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Bus Schedule Changes

There have been new maps and timetable information uploaded onto our website http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b691/  under quick links on the left side of the screen.  Please check to see if your child's bus schedule has been affected.  Busses A, B, E, F & G have all had changes made.

Bus passes are still being distributed.  Please remind your child that if they have not received their bus pass, they need to check with Ms. Peters at the office.  If you are unsure if you have a bus pass coming, please contact Southland to see if your contract is being processed.  403-817-7433





Overdue Fee Information

Overdue Fees

Overdue Fees notices are being sent home this week with your child.  
Fees can be sent with your child, paid at the school or online by one of the following methods:
·         Cash
·         Cheque
·         Debit
·         VISA/Mastercard

Please let us know if you are experiencing financial difficulties as there are a number of options available to you:

·         Fee Waivers (apply using the form on the website)  http://www.cbe.ab.ca/Parents/forms.asp#feew

·         Setting up a payment plan with the Bookkeeper Edwina Ewart – 403 777 6430 ext 2377