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Dear Parents / Guardians,

 

In this message…

 

-        No School – December 8, 2023 (non-instructional day)

-        Winter Musical Information – December 14, 2023

-        Delightful December Spirit Week and Food Drive

-        A Message from School Council / Parent Association (tonight…Movie Night and Purdy’s Pick-Up)

 

 

No school this Friday, December 8^th, 2023 as it is a non-instructional day.

 

Important Winter Musical Information – December 14, 2023

 

On December 14, 2023, half of the homeroom classes will perform at 5:30pm (doors open at 5pm) and the other half will perform at 7:30pm (doors open at 7pm).  

 

Tickets will not be handed out this year.  To ensure that we’re not overcrowded, stay within our building capacity limits, and ensure that all families are provided an opportunity to attend the event, we ask that families limit their attendance to a maximum of two parents/guardians per child and their sibling(s). Family members who can attend the rehearsals during the day are encouraged to attend during this time to help reduce evening crowds. 

 

West Entry Doors will be opened 30 minutes before each evening performance and 15 minutes prior to dress rehearsals. If waiting outside, please line up down the sidewalk towards Varsity Drive.

 

Dress Rehearsals on December 14, 2023: 

·       10:00am: Dress Rehearsal for 5:30pm evening performance 

·       2:00pm: Dress Rehearsal for 7:30pm evening performance 

 

Evening Performance on December 14, 2023: 

·       5:30pm (Doors open at 5:00pm with performing students arriving no later than 5:10pm) 

·       7:30pm (Doors open at 7:00pm with performing students arriving no later than 7:10pm) 

 

Last week’s message contained the homeroom classes assigned to each performance time and the outfit they are asked to wear. We ask that you ensure your child attends at their designated performance time and is dressed according to the costumes they have chosen as a class. Please .

 

Delightful December Spirit Week and Food Drive

Please watch your child’s Google Classroom over the coming days for our Delightful December Spirit Week and Food Drive. We will be accepting food donations on behalf of the Calgary Food Bank starting December 12 through to the 20th , and have daily spirit days from Dec. 18 to 22.

 

A Message from School Council / Parent Association

 

Thank you to all parents who have signed up to help with our various initiatives and events. Below is some information about upcoming events that may be of interest to you.

 

Marion Carson Movie Night – December 7, 2023

Tonight, December 7, is the MC Parent Association "The Wizard of Oz" Movie Night! Doors open at 6pm. Show starts at 6:30pm. Cash concession available for drinks, chips, and candy. Bring chairs, blankets, anything comfy to watch the show! For this event, we will be taking cash for entry at the door if space is available within the gym (within building code limit), but will not be able to make change, so please plan accordingly. Children must be with their supervising adult at all times.

 

Purdys Chocolate Fundraiser – Pickup Information

Tonight, December 7! Don’t forget to pick up your delicious treats during one of time(s) below.

 

Pick-Up Times:

Option #1: From 4:15pm - 5:30pm in the Library Learning Commons. Please DO NOT enter the school BEFORE 4:15PM in order to allow for student dismissal 

Option #2: From 8:00pm - 8:45pm, in the gymnasium (for those attending movie night)

 

*Photo ID is required at pickup; all orders will be organized by customer name 

For any questions please contact your Fundraising Coordinator at mcschoolcouncil@gmail.com

 

Fun Lunch

Our next Fun Lunch Day is on January 11 and our next Fun Snack Day is January 19. Please place your order at HealthyHunger.ca. We are still looking 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 7: Parent Association’s Classic Movie Night (6:30pm)

December 7: Purdy’s Chocolate Pick-Up

December 8: Non-instructional Day – No School for Students

December 14: Winter Musical for all Students (click here to see the schedule and requested outfits directly through our website

December 12 – 20: Food Drive

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