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…
- Library Learning Commons Books Due
- Sports Day – June 19, 2026
- Lost and Found
- Class Size Reduction Grant
- System Student Accommodation Plan (SSAP)
- School Fees
- A Message from School Council and Parent Association
Some items of note…
1. Library Learning Commons Books Due
A reminder that this past week of June 8-12 was the final book exchange for all students at Marion Carson School for the 2025-26 school year. Student/family overdue reports will be sent out by our librarian, Ms. Parshina, by June 17th. Any books not returned by June 19 will be charged to your MyCBE account. *If you received a message that you have an outstanding book and believe this is in error, please email the school before the end of the day Thursday, June 18, 2026.
2. Sports Day – June 19, 2026
The Super Sports Showdown is almost here! Sports Day is coming on June 19, 2026! Our Super Sports Showdown will run from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Leadership Students are excited to connect with all students. They have been working hard and have created exciting sports-themed stations in addition to a snack station. Please note that the snack will be a juice box and Kirkland Soft & Chewy granola bar. If you would not like your child to have one or either of these items, please email your child’s teacher. Students are encouraged to wear their favourite sports team jersey and help us celebrate a fun-filled day of school spirit! Special thank you to Ms. Collins and the Student Leadership group for organizing this event.
3. Lost and Found
Lost & Found items have been put on display in the main hallway. Classrooms have been making their way to these tables as a class looking to match lost items to their owners. Please see attached pictures of the tables to see if any items belong to your family. All remaining items will be donated as of June 26 at 2pm.
Lost and Found Table #1
Lost and Found Table #2
4. Class Size Reduction Grant
We are pleased to inform you that our school has been allocated 3 additional teaching position(s) for the 2026–27 school year through the Government of Alberta’s Class Size Reduction Grant. This grant funds teaching positions that support improved learning conditions in kindergarten to Grade 9 classrooms.
This funding is specifically intended to help reduce class sizes in core subject areas (English Language Arts/French Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies), with priority given to schools experiencing the greatest class size pressures.
This decision was made using system-wide data that considers:
- The number of classes exceeding provincial class size benchmarks
- Projected enrolment and class organization
- School programming and grade configuration
Our goal is to ensure students benefit from:
- Increased teacher attention
- Improved classroom learning environments
- Greater support for diverse learning needs
We remain committed to supporting strong learning environments for all students and using our resources thoughtfully and strategically.
5. System Student Accommodation Plan (SSAP) Messaging
On June 10, you should have received a message from the Calgary Board of Education through School Messenger sharing that Marion Carson is one of many schools listed as being on the 2026-2029 System Student Accommodation Plan (SSAP). Please note that this message shares that some changes may occur within the next 18 months, but that no decisions have been made by the system at this time. We have received confirmation that both the Mandarin Bilingual and Community English Programs will both continue at Marion Carson School. Please see the system’s message here for more details.
6. School Fees
We would like to thank all families who went into their MyCBE Account since my last message about fees and paid their fees. With two weeks to go in the school year, please continue to monitor your MyCBE Account under the School Fees section and pay all remaining fees at this time. Families will continue to be notified as applicable when new fees are added. Please check MyCBE regularly through to the end of the year to ensure that your payments are up to date. We thank you for your prompt payment.
7. A Message from School Council and Parent Association
School Apparel
Before the school year wraps up, we wanted to send a final reminder that our Zeffy store is still open for our Original Collection final sale. If you were still hoping to grab some school apparel, we have various sizes of youth tees available, and all items are being offered at our exact production cost. Please order by June 19 from https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/marion-carson-parent-associations-spirit-wear-shop
School Council and Parent Association Executive and Lead Roles
Many opportunities to join the School Council remain available for the upcoming school year. Please see the Principal’s Message from May 22 for details, and/or email mcschoolcouncil@gmail.com for more information or to put your name forward for an opening.
Pedalheads Fundraiser:
Use code MARIONC25 to get $25 off your Pedalheads Summer camp AND $25 will be donated to the MCPA! Register at https://pedalheads.com/en/alberta.
Fitset Ninja Fundraiser!
Fitset Ninja is offering $25 off camps this Summer Break for our school families. Even better, every registration also sends $25 back to our Parents Association. Use code: MARION25 to receive $25 off your registration. For more information or to register click on the link: https://calgary.fitsetninja.com/summer-camps
Upcoming Events
June 14: Registration Deadline to Ensure Start of School Year Transportation - MyCBE Account
June 15: Grade 6 PAT – Mathematics (Part A)
June 15: Grade 4 Mandarin Bilingual Program Colonel Irvine Tour (Students and Teachers) June 18: Grade 6 PAT – Mathematics (Part B)
June 19: Sports Day – Wear Your Favorite Sport Team Jersey or Shirt.
June 25: Report Cards Live for Viewing in MyCBE Account
June 25: Grade 4MB and Grade 6CE Year End Farewell (Details TBD)
June 26: Last Day of School for Students - School Ends at 1:20pm (Early Dismissal Day)
June 29: Non-Instructional Day / Appeal’s Day (9am-12pm) – No School for Students
June 30: Organizational Day – No School for Students
July 1-Aug. 27: Office Closed for the Summer
Aug. 31: First Day of School for 2026-2027 School Year – Back to School Information
Sincerely,
Mr. Dustin Turner
Principal, Marion Carson School