Learning Together, Friends Forever. 同窗四季，挚友一生

 

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Hello / Nǐ hǎo Marion Carson School Families,

 

 

In this message…

 

  • School Fees
  • Alien Inline Skating
  • Class Requests for 2026-27 School Year
  • Internation Chinese Langauge Day
  • A Message from School Council and Parent Association

 

Some items of note…

1. School Fees – Please Review Your MyCBE Account for Fees Due

With less than 3 months to go in the school year, we ask parents to take a moment to go into the School Fee section of their MyCBE Account and pay any unpaid fees at this time. Over time, various fees get added for the year, and/or as they occur. Some examples include lunchroom fees, field trip fees, residency fees and more. Please check this section regularly through to the end of the year to ensure that your payments are up to date. We thank you for your prompt payment.


2. Alien Inline Skating (Kindergarten to Grade 4 Students)

Alien Inline Skating continues for kindergarten to Grade 4 students through to the end of next week. We would like to thank all of the parent volunteers who have come to support this residency so far, and who are planning on coming to help next week. We appreciate you volunteering your time.


3.     Class Requests for 2026-27 School Year

At this point of the school year, we begin our planning process in creating our class lists for the 2026-27 school year. Current year classroom teachers create class lists in consultation with admin and teacher specialists. Through this process, we take into account various factors to ensure that students are placed in a classroom believed to support a most successful learning experience for each child as a whole throughout the upcoming school year. Should you have a specific peer request or additional information to support class placement specific to your child’s education, we invite you at this time to email our school at MarionCarson@cbe.ab.ca.

*Please note that requests will only be considered if of an educational nature and which include a detailed reasoning to support the request. Although all requests are considered, they are not guaranteed as we must balance the various organizational needs of the school and classroom complexities based on space and resources. The deadline to submit requests and additional information for consideration is Thursday, May 7, 2026.

 

4. International Chinese Language Day – April 18, 2026

Come celebrate International Chinese Language Day in Calgary through a variety of performances and hands on activities. Two of our teachers, Ms. Wang and Mr. Wang will be representing the Calgary Board of Education, organized by the Chinese Consul in Calgary.

When: April 18, 2026 from 2 - 4:30pm

Where: At the Calgary Municipal Building (City Hall) Atrium


5.     A Message from School Council and Parent Association

School Council and Parent Association Meeting - April 21, 2026

Our second last meeting of the school year will be on April 21 at 6:30pm in the Learning Commons. Come and learn what positions will be open and need to be filled on Council for the upcoming school year. We welcome all parents or grandparents to join our meetings and even join our team! We always need more help with everything that we are doing. You can email us at mcschoolcouncil@gmail.com for more information on how to join our Council/MCPA.

 

Parent Association’s Parent Education Session – Power of Play by Devon K.

April 18th 10:00-11:30AM at the school's boulder circle (back west field): Join Devon Karchut, pediatric physiotherapist, play advocate, and owner of Nature Play, an outdoor play and therapy program for kids. We'll discuss how play is the secret ingredient for building skills in communication, self-regulation, creativity, and so much more! This session is geared to parents but feel free to bring your little ones along to play in the field while the parents learn! 

Donations for the playground will be gratefully accepted if you join in this session! Signup here: Marion Carson Parent Association: Power of Play Parent Ed Session

 

Marion Carson School 5km Fun Run / Walk – Registration Now Open

 

May 2nd is our 5km Fun Run/Walk, raising money for the new playground. We are currently at 47% to our goal of $5000 for this event. 

 

There will be games, music, food trucks, library van after the run/walk! Be sure to sign-up

 

Growing Smiles Plant Fundraiser (also attach flyer)

 

Parent Association is selling beautiful plants as a fundraiser for our inclusive playground. Plants are a great way to encourage our friends to get out into the garden while choosing to support a healthy fundraiser! This plant fundraiser features beautiful hanging baskets, planters, veggies, herbs and more! Deadline to purchase is May 6, 2026.

Click here to order: Marion Carson School

 

Upcoming Events

Apr. 6-23: K-4 Alien Inline Skating Residency

Apr. 18: Parent Association Parent Education Session – Power of Play (Register Here) - 10am

Apr. 21: School Council and Parent Association Meeting (6:30pm - 8:00pm)

Apr. 23: Marion’s Meadow Clean-Up – 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Apr. 24: Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students

Apr. 27-30: Gr. 5/6 Elev8 Lacrosse Residency

May 2: Marion Carson School 5km Fun Run / Walk (Register Here, Volunteer Here)

May 4: Music Monday

May 4-7: Gr. 6 Camp Chief Hector

May 6: Growing Smiles Plant Fundraiser Deadline to Order – Order Here

May 13: Fun Lunch (Subway) – Order at www.healthyhunger.ca

May 15: Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students

May 18: Victoria Day – No School for Students

May 19: School Council and Parent Association Annual General Meeting (6:30pm - 8:00pm)

May 19-May 29: Grade 1-4 Swimming (Details TBD)

 

 

Sincerely,

Mr. Dustin Turner

Principal, Marion Carson School