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…
- Before and After School Safety
- Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
- Message from MCSC/MCPA
I would like to thank our students, led by our Grade 5 team, for their leadership in today’s Remembrance Day Assembly. As we head into Fall Break, I encourage everyone, particularly on November 11th, to take a moment to reflect and, if possible, participate in one of the many community events honouring those who have served and continue to serve in protecting our values and freedoms.
A reminder that schools are closed from November 11 to 13, 2026 for Fall Break. School resumes on Monday, November 16, 2026.
- Before and After School Safety Reminders
Although November has brought us some unusually mild weather, colder temperatures are just around the corner. We have enjoyed seeing students and families making the most of their time outdoors before and after school. As the weather changes, we want to remind families of a few important safety expectations to ensure all students are appropriately supervised.
For student safety, we ask that a parent or designated adult be present at the school no later than dismissal time to pick up their child. Students should be with a parent/guardian until soft entry begins in the morning and immediately after school. Students who walk home are expected to go directly home at dismissal, unless a parent or designated adult is present to supervise them if they wish to stay and play.
We also ask families to review the following plan with their children in case their parent or guardian is delayed at pick-up or they arrive at a locked school door when door supervisors are no longer on duty:
- Students should proceed to the Main West doors and ring the doorbell to contact the school office.
- Office staff will assist students in coming inside to wait safely.
- A helpful reminder we share with students is: If you see the school buses leaving and your parent or guardian has not arrived, it is time to ask the main office for help.
We have reviewed these safety expectations with students throughout the school year. We appreciate families reinforcing these reminders at home and ensuring that a clear pick-up and after-school supervision plan is in place for their children.
Thank you for your continued partnership in keeping our Marion Carson students safe.
2. Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
Our next Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences are coming up on November 26 (from 4:30pm-8:30pm) and 27 (from 8:30am – 1:30pm). The School Conferences Booking System will open on Saturday, November 21 at 10am through your MyCBE account. The booking system will close on Thursday, November 26 at 1pm. It is important that all families book a conference time to connect more formally with their child’s teacher(s) about their learning.
Additional Details:
- Mandarin Bilingual Program students who have two teachers (Mandarin and English) will have the opportunity to meet with both teachers at the same time during their conference timeslot. This also applies to students in Ms. Hay and Ms. Dumas’ classes, families will be meeting with both teachers during their conference timeslot.
- Mandarin Bilingual Tuesday/Thursday Kindergarten class has an early dismissal day on Thursday, November 26 for school conferences. Students are dismissed at 1:20pm. All other K-6 students follow the normal Thursday schedule. *Tuesday/Thursday Mandarin Bilingual parents are responsible for pick-up at 1:20pm on this day, as no midday transportation is available. Mandarin Bilingual Kindergarten conferences will run from 2:00-8:30pm on Thursday, November 26 and from 8:30am-1:30pm on Friday, November 27.
- Physical Education and Wellbeing (PE&W) and Music: Mr. Ledene and Ms. Seto will be available in their respective spaces for families to explore learning in PE&W and Music during select times. Please consider visiting these spaces on Thursday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm or on Friday from 10:00am – 12:00pm. For a more formalized meeting to discuss your child’s specific learning in PE&W or Music, please email Mr. Ledene at ovledene@cbe.ab.ca or Ms. Seto at SuSeto@cbe.ab.ca to setup an alternate meeting time. Grade 5 and 6 families may visit Ms. Cole on Friday from 10am-11am in Room 217. For a more formalized meeting to discuss your child’s specific learning in Music, please email Ms. Cole at racole@cbe.ab.ca to setup an alternate meeting time.
3. Message from MCSC/MCPA
Upcoming School Council Meeting: We heard your feedback following last month’s meeting and will be keeping this month’s meeting online to make it easier for everyone to attend! Join us on Tuesday, November 17 at 6:30 PM for a special opportunity to hear from Dr. Michael Cutler, Principal of F.E. Osborne School (FEO). He’ll be available to answer questions about the transition to Grades 6 and 7 at FEO next school year. We hope to see you there!
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/2704074739811093?p=hUD9WY5j71qBwCqA0y
Meeting ID: 270 407 473 981 109 3
Passcode: w2yV3bu3
Book Fair Contest: Students, celebrate your favorite book by creating an alternate book cover or writing ~1 pg for a chance to receive $25 towards your book fair purchase! Submit your original handiwork to the office by November 20. Fall Book Fair (Nov. 26-27): Come by the library during parent-teacher conferences to browse this season’s most popular books. We’re in need of volunteers to ensure the event can run smoothly! Sign up to help out here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA4AD2DA1F9C43-67118250-scholastic.
Marion Carson Spirit Wear: Need school gear or a gift before the holidays? We are running one more quick sale between November 9 and November 22 to get free delivery to the school before winter break! Shop here: https://stores.freshbrandgear.com/marioncarsonschool/shop/home
Important Dates:
November 11-13: Remembrance Day and Fall Break- No School
Nov. 16-: First day of classes after Fall Break
Nov. 17: School Council and Parent Association Meeting – online 6:30-8pm
November 22-27: Book Fair
Nov. 21: School Conference booking system opens at 10am – MyCBE Account
Nov. 26: Mandarin Bilingual Kindergarten Early Dismissal Day due to School Conferences (no midday bussing) – T/Th Mandarin Bilingual Kindergarten students dismissed at 1:20pm
Nov. 26: School Parent-Student-Teacher (PST) Conferences and Book Fair (4:30-8:30pm, 2pm-8:30pm for Mandarin Bilingual kindergarten students) *Book Fair Closes at 8pm
Nov. 27: School Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences and Book Fair (8:30am – 1:30pm) *Book Fair Closes at 1pm – No School for Students
November 26 & 27: Pickup Purdy's & Holiday Plant Fundraising Orders During Parent Teacher Conferences
Sincerely,
Huong Ly
Acting Principal, Marion Carson School