Learning Together, Friends Forever. 同窗四季，挚友一生
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In this message…
- No School February 13, 14, and 17, 2025
- Lunar New Year
- 2025-2026 School Planning and Engagement
- A Message from School Council and Parent Association
*A reminder that there is no school on February 13 and 14 for Teacher’s Convention as well as Monday, Feb 17, 2025 for Family Day. School will resume on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
A few items of note…
Lunar New Year Residency Performance
Thank you to all families who came to support our Marion Carson students in the Lunar New Year Celebrations this past Friday. We would like to also share our gratitude for the volunteers who came to the school throughout the week to help make this residency possible. Of course, we would also like to congratulate students on an amazing performance filled with various opportunities for whole school learning around new beginnings and spirit in the Chinese culture as well as some learnings around how some other cultures around the world also celebrate and recognize the new year and new beginnings.
2025-2026 School Planning and Engagement
At School Council and Parent Association meetings, administration often speak to various whole school organization, planning and processes. At past meetings this year, we’ve discussed items such as class sizes and organization, school fees, the School Development Plan, and the School Improvement Results Report.
At the upcoming School Council and Parent Association Meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6:30pm, school administration will be leading a School Planning and Engagement presentation to gather feedback, and support whole school planning for the 2025-26 school year. Following the meeting, the survey link will go live and can be found within the presentation posted to our website here. The survey will be open from February 18 to March 8, 2025. We encourage families to attend this Tuesday’s meeting for the in-person presentation, or to review the presentation online and complete the survey. This is a key survey to support 2025-2026 school year planning, and we appreciate your feedback and support.
A Message from School Council and Parent Association
Marion Carson Silent Auction Fundraiser
Thank you to all families who put in bids towards the online auction items and congratulations to those families who placed the highest bids and won their items. Thank you to all families for your support.
If you were the winning bid, you should have now received a confirmation email. Items must be picked up at the school by February 18th (9am-4pm/6pm-7pm). Pickups must be made by adults 18+ and Photo ID must be presented. If you cannot pickup during those times, arrangements must be made by emailing School Council at mcschoolcouncil@gmail.com with the following:
1. Your (Bidder’s) Name.
2. The designated adult’s name for pickup (their ID will be matched and verified before the item(s) are released to them.
3. The item(s) won.
Sincerely,
Mr. Dustin Turner
Principal, Marion Carson School
Important Dates:
Feb. 13/14: Teacher’s Convention – No School for Students
Feb. 17: Family Day – No School
Feb. 18: School Council and Parent Association Meeting - 6:30pm in Library Learning Commons
Feb. 21: Fun Lunch (Subway) – www.healthyhunger.ca
Feb. 26: Pink Shirt Day – Wear Pink
Feb. 28: Non-Instructional Day – No School for Students
Mar. 3 - Mar. 20: Gymnastics in Physical Education and Wellness Class (PEW)
Mar. 6: Parent Association Movie Night – Lego Movie 2 (6pm start)
Mar. 14: Fun Lunch (Panago) - www.healthyhunger.ca
Mar. 14: St. Patrick’s Day – Wear Green
Mar. 18: School Council and Parent Association Meeting - 6:30pm in Library Learning Commons
Mar. 20: Student-Led Conferences (4:30pm – 7:30pm)
Mar. 21: Student-Led Conferences (9:00am – 12:00pm)
Mar. 24 – 28: Spring Break – No School
Mar. 31: School Resumes