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

 

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Dear Parents / Guardians,

 

In this message…

 

-        Delightful December Spirit Week and Food Drive

-        Physical Education and Wellness Google Classroom

-        Cheque Writing Campaign / School Donations

-        A Message from School Council / Parent Association  

Thank you to all families that were able to join us yesterday in celebrating music and the season at our Winter Musical Celebration. We are so proud of all of our students in all that they do. This what a great moment to celebrate their accomplishments as they came together as a group in a magnificent way. Thank you as well to Mrs. Seto and her supporting cast of staff, parents, and students for all their behind the scenes work such as set design, lighting, event setup, and more. This event would not have been possible without your support.

Our next whole-school celebration is our Lunar New Year Residency with Quest Theatre occurring between January 22 and Feb 2, 2024. Exact details are still being finalized and will be shared after the break, but we do know that half the school will be celebrating the Lunar New Year on Friday, January 26 at 4pm after a week-long residency with Quest Theatre, and the other half of the school will come together to celebrate on Friday, February 2 at 4pm after their week-long residency. We wanted to give you as much notice as possible about this celebration due to the earlier start times. I know this will be an exciting time for our school community.

 

Delightful December Spirit Week and Food Drive

This upcoming week is filled with some additional school spirit and opportunities to support our local community. The spirit day committee has organized some fun spirit opportunities from Dec. 18 to 22.

-    Monday, Dec. 18 - Bedhead Bonanza Day: It's time to turn heads with your fantastic hairstyles! Whether it's a tree-shaped topknot, gravity-defying 'do or a work of art, let your imagination run wild. We're not just decking the halls; we're decking our hairdos too!

-    Tuesday, Dec. 19 - Sock-a-Doodle Dandy: You are invited to flaunt your most fun socks at school. From polka dots to stripes, and even some with friendly faces, join the sock sensation that'll leave everyone grinning from ankle to toe!

-    Wednesday, Dec. 20 - Western Wear Day: Saddle up, because our school is turning into a rootin' tootin' ranch for the day! Dust off your boots, wear your best jeans, and sport your best cowboy hats for this wild day of fun!

-    Thursday, Dec. 21 - Seasonal Spirit Day: Gear up for an explosion of holiday spirit. From spooky witches to jolly elves, this is the day you can "transform” into walking celebrations of any holiday you adore.

-    Friday, Dec. 22 - Plush Pals Pyjama Day: Prepare for the coziest day of the school year! Slip into your softest PJs, grab your favorite stuffed animal and join us for a day filled with comfort and cheer.

We continue to be accepting food donations on behalf of the Calgary Food Bank up until December 20^th. Thank you to those that have already donated items.

Physical Education and Wellness Google Classroom

Have you noticed that our Physical Education program has changed? The K-6 Physical Education curriculum received an update last school year to what is now known as the K-6 Physical Education and Wellness curriculum. Click here for a direct link to the new curriculum. Want to see how this curriculum is being actioned within our school? Be sure to join to the Physical Education and Wellness Google Classroom, hosted by our Physical Education and Wellness teachers Ms. Collins and Ms. Track? Have a look for weekly updates about the engaging activities occurring in class and around he school. Join the classroom using the link and code sent by School Messenger today or contact the PE Teachers for a direct invite.

Cheque Writing Campaign / School Donations

As a school, we have setup a Marion Carson Fundraising page through Education Matters where families may choose to support our school and its students directly by making a donation at any time throughout the school year. Consider donating before the end of December for this year’s tax break. To donate to Marion Carson School, please click here (DONATE NOW) or text “EdMatters MARION” to 30333 to donate $5 or $10 to Marion Carson School. For more specific details, click on https://www.educationmatters.ca/project-matters/marion-carson-school/.

 

A Message from School Council / Parent Association

Fun Lunch

Our next Fun Lunch Day is on January 11 and our next Fun Snack Day is January 19. Council is continuing to look for volunteers to help with handing out the food items on both of these days. Please sign up to volunteer a Marion Carson School Parent Association: January Fun Lunch & Snack.

 

Sincerely,

Mr. Dustin Turner

Principal, Marion Carson School

 

Important Dates:

December 12 – 20: Food Drive (accepting food donations)

December 18 – 22: Spirit Days (see Google Classroom)

December 22: Last Day of Classes

December 23 – January 7: Winter Break

January 8: Classes Resume

January 11: Fun Lunch

January 11: Open House at 6pm for new families interested in attending Marion Carson for the first time in the 2024-25 school year.

January 19: Fun Snack

January 22 – February 2: Lunar New Year Quest Theatre Whole School Residency

January 26: Group 1 Lunar New Year Whole School Residency Performance (4pm, details TBD)

January 30: Report Cards Live for Viewing (online only)

February 2: Group 2 Lunar New Year Whole School Residency Performance (4pm, details TBD)