Dear Mount Royal School Families
I hope that students and their families had a wonderful spring break! As we step into April, we have a busy and exciting month ahead, filled with academic opportunities, extracurricular activities, and key school events. Below, you’ll find highlights from recent events, important upcoming dates, and reminders for families.
March Highlights
March was filled with engaging projects, hands-on labs, and offsite learning experiences:
- Grade 8 students enjoyed a ski trip to Mt. Norquay.
- Paul Davis delivered insightful sessions on online safety for students and parents.
- Grade 9 students participated in a full-day trip to MNP, engaging in a variety of physical activities.
- Parent-Teacher Conferences wrapped up the month, leading into spring break.
Important April Dates
April 1 Practice Lockdown
April 2 School Council Meeting (6:00PM at Mount Royal Room 1)
April 2 Frank Slide Mandatory Parent Meeting (6:00PM Gym)
April 10 Frank Slide Mandatory Parent Meeting #2 (6:00 PM, Mount Royal, Room 1)
This meeting is only for parents who were unable to attend the first session and is required for any student planning to go on the trip.
April 18 Good Friday – No School/School Closed
April 21 No Classes – Non-Instructional Day (Teacher Professional Learning)
Sports & Activities
- Volleyball: Girls Team – Finished an undefeated season, winning the City Championship in their division! Congratulations! Boys Team – Showed steady improvement throughout the season, finishing third in their division after a hard- fought effort in the playoffs. Great work, team!
- Badminton Tryouts for both senior and junior teams are currently underway. With over 90 students trying out for the senior team, competition is fierce! Good luck to all participants!
- Spring Musical – Frozen Jr. 🎭
Rehearsals are in full swing! Students interested in set design or technical support can still get involved—please visit the main office for more information. - Science Fair
Students who joined the club have been working hard and will be participating in the upcoming Science Fair on April 11. Good luck to all of our teams! - Extracurricular Activities
We encourage students to join one of our many clubs, including:
• Speech & Debate
• Math Club
• E-Sports
• Tech Club
• Construction Club
• Board Games Club
• Fashion Club
Staffing Update
We are pleased to welcome Heather Pearcey back as Assistant Principal—she has resumed her duties and is once again part of our administrative team.
Student Reminders
To support student success, families can help reinforce healthy habits such as:
✔ Turning off screens by 9:00 PM
✔ Waking up at a consistent time
✔ Eating breakfast before school
✔ Arriving on time and prepared for class
We continue to see challenges with students returning on time from off-campus lunch. Despite the additional time provided, punctuality remains an issue. We ask for parental support in reinforcing the importance of returning to class on time.
Mount Royal’s Lit Day
We are thrilled to introduce Mount Royal’s Lit Day—our first-ever celebration of literacy! On April 25, students will participate in engaging sessions, including:
- Book Club
- Intro to Calligraphy
- First Chapter Café
- Make-a-Zine Workshop
- Poets’ Corner
- Spelling Bee & Literature Trivia
Thank you to families who have contributed to our Lit Day Book Exchange—your donations are greatly appreciated! If you have books to donate, please send them with your child.
Interested in Volunteering?
Contact Mr. Spencer at cmspencer@cbe.ab.ca.
School Council
Our next Parent Council Meeting is scheduled for May 28 from 6:00–7:00 PM in Room 1. We encourage parents to consider joining council, as several positions need to be filled for the next school year. Your involvement makes a difference!
Thank you for your continued support of Mount Royal School!
Warm regards,
Cheryl McKelvie
Principal, Mount Royal School
Vaping and Youth
The Community Health Promotion Services team with Recovery Alberta is offering a 3 Part series started this week, Tuesday, March 18 for families. This three-part presentation by the Community Health Promotion Services Team (CHPS) addresses important issues affecting youth today. The next session is Wednesday, April 9, focused on Vaping and Youth. Please see details below.
This session covers the rising concern of vaping among youth, providing insights into devices, substances, and strategies for effective conversations.