Dear Families,

I hope you had a wonderful summer break and are ready for a new school year. It was amazing to welcome students back to school this week and see all of their smiling faces. Students are transitioning well into school routines and enjoyed seeing their friends as well as making new connections. As a continued tradition, I will start sending the Friday weekly message to share snapshots of learning and social stories via pictures as well as important upcoming dates. Please read the message in its entirety as it contains the important dates, information for the upcoming week and month, and a message from the council.

Informational Items:

Bell Times:

8:24am – warning bell, students are to begin lining up

8:27am – teachers open the doors for student entry

8:30am-classes begin

10:15am-10:30am – recess

12:02pm-12:45pm – lunch

3:10pm – dismissal

NOTE: 12:40pm – early dismissal on Friday’s

Volunteering at school and for Field Trips:

We always appreciate parents taking time to volunteer their time for school activities and are grateful for the parent community for strengthening the connections with the school. If you are interested in volunteering, please register with the school by filling the Annual Volunteer Registration Form. Please connect with Ms. Gabriela for further information regarding the process via email: galaszlo@cbe.ab.ca.  

Meet the Teacher:

On October 19 & 20 we will be offering meet the teacher and student conferencing. Conference Manager will open for bookings near the end of September or early October. Teachers will connect with you to organize time to meet prior to this regarding students on IPP, at their discretion.

Please know that you are always welcome to connect with teacher and setup a meeting as needed and not wait for the formal conference time. We do believe that parents are key stakeholder in student learning and would always be there to support you with your child ‘s learning journey at MVS.

Terry Fox Run 2023

Mount View School is proud to take part in this year's Terry Fox's Marathon of Hope.  Our run this year will take place on Thursday, September 21.

This year we will be running at Munro Park. We will be running for Terry and the fight against cancer from approximately 10:40 to 11:15am.

Parent or family member are welcome to join us for the run.

We want to continue the legacy of supporting the run and honour the values Terry Fox has instilled in so many.  Please support the students in reaching their running goals by ensuring they have their running shoes, water bottles and a healthy snack packed for that day. Please help show your support by donating to: LINK or using the pledge forms that will be sent home. Our fundraising efforts will continue for the month of September.  Thank you for your supporting our school in the fight against cancer and continuing Terry's legacy!

Important dates for September:

Monday, September 4: Labour Day – No School

Friday, September 8:

8:00 am – 8:28 am Muffin Mixer – Event organized by School Council to welcome students and staff

Tuesday September 12:

6:30pm – First Parent Council meeting, online through Microsoft Teams

Thursday, September 21:

10:40 to 11:15am – Terry Fox Run

School Council and Home & School Association Message

Come out and meet Mount View staff and families at the Muffin Mixer in the school courtyard Friday September 8 @ 8am. You can meet the teachers, learn about the School Council and Home & School Association and order School Merchandise. Baked goods and juice/water will be provided, BYOC (bring your own coffee)!

This is an outdoor event, please dress for the weather

Hope to see you there!

Sincerely,

Tejinder Kang

Principal

Search Me 123

{{vm.item.Title}}

Topics

Links

Quick Links

Resources

Article Picture

Video

723a016b-de47-412e-aeb5-b82e10d6e3e7

20001