Dear Mount Royal School Families 

February marks the midway point of our school year and the beginning of our second semester-time is flying! We have many exciting opportunities ahead in both academics and extracurricular activities. Below, you'll find highlights from recent events, key upcoming dates, and important reminders for families. 

Important February Dates

  • Feb. 7 - Grade 7 Bowling Trip
  • Feb. 13-14- Teachers' Convention (No School)
  • Feb.17- Family Day (No School)
  • Feb. 28- Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students) 

January Highlights

January was a busy and exciting month! Our focus remains on supporting students in achieving both academic success and overall well-being. This month, we celebrate the dedication and hard work of our students and teachers. Report cards are an important tool for keeping families informed about academic progress, and encourage you to review them with your child. If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to your child's teacher.

Some key highlights included:

  • A whole-school field trip to Mount Royal University, where students watched university volleyball games and participated in wellness activities.
  • Our Student Wellness Teamattended a Wellness Symposium, gaining valuable insight and planning activities to enhance students' sense of belonging at our school.
  • Report cards were made available on MyCBE, and updated IPPs were sent home for students who have them.
  • Our Open House was a great success, with around 200 people in attendance! The lottery draw to determine next year's incoming students will take place on February 12. 

Student Reminders

Students are expected to attend class regularly, arrive on time, and come prepared to learn. Turning off computers and phones by 9:00pm, waking up at a consistent time, having breakfast and arriving to school early are all ways for parents to support their child's success in school. For more information:

We recognize that it can be challenging for those who leave campus at lunch to return on time, but we are reminding students that punctuality is essential. 

We have also received community concerns about student behavior in local businesses, particularly at McDonald's. We are reminding students to: 

  • Cleanup  after themselves. 
  • Only enter restaurants and businesses if they intend to make a purchase. Be mindful of their language and behavior out of respect for other patrons.

We would appreciate parents reinforcing these expectations with their children.

Sports & Activities

  • Volleyball- Tryouts have been completed, and games/tournaments are now underway.
  • Wrestling- Our team had a fantastic showing at Divisionals, finishing 9th overall and 1st in our division­ congratulations to our athletes!
  • Spring Musical: Frozen Jr. - Rehearsals are in full swing! There are still opportunities for students to get involved. If interested, please visit the office for details.
  • Extracurricular Activities- Students are encouraged to join one of the many clubs available, including:
    -Speech & Debate
    -E-Sports
    -Construction Club
    -Fashion Club
    -Science Fair
    -Reach for the Top

There's something for everyone-encourage your child to get involved!

School Council

Our next School Council Meeting is scheduled for April 2 from 6: 7:00 PM in Room 1. In the meantime, please watch for council messages with important updates. Thank you to all parents who participate -your involvement is truly valued!

Thank you for your continued support of Mount Royal School!

 

Warm regards, 

Cheryl McKelvie

Principal, Mount Royal School