Dear Mount Royal School Families 

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

February Highlights 

February was a busy and productive month. Students transitioned into new option classes for Semester 2, while core subjects remained active with engaging learning experiences.

  • Students participated in research projects celebrating Black History Month.
  • Our school came together for Pink Shirt Day, taking a stand against bullying.
  • Our band performed at a festival at MRU, achieving an "Excellent" rating-congratulations to all band members! They also participated in a clinic with professional clinicians.
  • The Enviro (Outdoor Ed) students went wall climbing, and our Grade 7s enjoyed a successful off-site bowling trip. 

Important March Dates

March 6          Grade 8 Ski Trip (Norquay)

March 10        Paul Davis Student Assembly (Online Safety) Parent Presentation - 6:30 PM

March 20       MNP Grade 9 Field Trip

Parent-Teacher Conferences (4:15-7:30 PM) Book online

March 21       No Classes - Parent-Teacher Conferences (8:30 AM-1:30 PM) Book online

March 24-28 Spring Break (School Closed)

March 31        Classes Resume

March Ramadan

Sports & Activities

  • Volleyball - Games and tournaments are underway! Our girls' team is currently undefeated in their division.
  • Spring Musical - Frozen Jr. - Rehearsals are in full swing! Students interested in getting involved should visit the office for details.
  • Extracurricular Activities - We encourage students to join one of our many clubs, including:
    •  Speech & Debate
    •  E-Sports
    •  Construction Club
    •  Fashion Club
    •  Science Fair
    •   Reach for the Top 

Paul Davis Presentations 

Paul Davis, a renowned expert on internet safety, will be speaking to students during the day and hosting a parent presentation on March 10 at 6:30 PM. His talk will cover important topics such as social media, cyberbullying, sexting, online gaming, and more.

This session is a valuable opportunity for parents to gain insights and practical strategies to help their child navigate the online world safely. We strongly encourage parents to attend, as online safety is a shared responsibility, and parental guidance plays a crucial role in monitoring and supporting their child's digital well-being. 

Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conferences are a great opportunity to connect with your child's teachers. Each meeting will be 10 minutes long. Online booking opens on Saturday, March 15, at 9:00 AM and closes on Tuesday, March 19, at midnight. Further details will be sent out soon.

Staffing Update

Heather Pearcey remains on leave. In her absence, we have been fortunate to have retired principals supporting our school. Rupi Bergamin has now joined our team and will be with us throughout March.

Student Reminders

Students are expected to attend class regularly, arrive on time, and be prepared to learn. Families can help support student success by encouraging healthy habits such as:

Turning off screens by 9:00 PM Waking up at a consistent time Having breakfast before school

Arriving at school early - We recognize that it can be difficult for students who leave campus at lunch to return on time, but we remind all students that punctuality is essential.

Ordering Yearbooks

A reminder that Mount Royal School yearbooks are still on sale! The ordering deadline has been extended until the end of March. Yearbooks cost $25 and will be distributed to students in June. Order yours today! Order online at: ybpay.lifetouch.ca

Use School ID: 14748125 

Alberta Education Assurance Survey 

All Grade 7 students will complete an anonymous survey for Alberta Education during the week of March 10. This survey gathers feedback on their learning experiences at school. Student responses are completely anonymous and not linked to individuals. 

Parents/guardians of Grade 7 students have also been sent a unique access code to complete a similar parent survey. We encourage youto take the time to share your feedback about the school through this survey. Your input is valuable and helps guide future improvements. 

Mount Royal's Lit Day 

We're excited to announce our first-ever Mount Royal's Lit Day, a celebration of literacy! On April 25, students will have the opportunity to participate in engaging sessions such as:

  • Book Club
  • Intro to Calligraphy
  • First Chapter Cafe
  • 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 any books you'd like to donate, please send them with your child. 

Interested in volunteering? Please contact Mr. Spencer at cmspencer@cbe.ab.ca.

School Council

Our next Parent Council Meeting is scheduled for April 2 from 6:00-7:00 PM in Room 1. We appreciate the ongoing involvement of our parents-your support makes a difference!

Thank you for being a valued part of our Mount Royal School community.

  

Thank you for your continued support of Mount Royal School!

 Warm regards, 

Cheryl McKelvie

Principal, Mount Royal School