Learning Together, Friends Forever. 同窗四季，挚友一生
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Hello / Nǐ hǎo Marion Carson School Families,
This week, our students enjoyed their second session of Carson’s College, continuing to explore new interests, develop skills, and learn alongside one another. It has been wonderful to see their enthusiasm and curiosity as they participate in these experiences. A special thank you to our Parent Association for generously providing the funds for the supplies that help make these learning opportunities possible. We look forward to seeing what our students discover and create in the sessions ahead!
Next week will be a short week for students, they will attend class on Monday, November 9 and Tuesday, November 10. Schools are closed from November 11 to 13, 2026 for Fall Break. School resumes on Monday, November 16, 2026.
In this message…
- Remembrance Day Assembly
- Parent-Student-Teacher Conferences
- Message from MCSC/MCPA
- Reminder about Remembrance Day Assembly
We will be hosting our Remembrance Day Assembly on November 10 starting at 10:30am. Parents of our hosting grade 5 students are welcome to attend. Students in uniformed servant-based groups outside of the school community are welcome and encouraged to wear their respective uniforms on this day (e.g. Scouts, Girl Guides, Cadets). On November 10, we would like to encourage students, if possible, to bring a loonie for a poppy which will go to the Legion. Grade 5 student leaders will go around to classrooms in the morning to collect the donations. Thank you for your support and kindness.
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
- Fall Update from the Marion Carson School Council & Parent Association: Have you checked out our Fall Update yet? Catch up on the latest info including playground updates, upcoming fundraisers, the holiday teacher and staff appreciation lunch, and our next School Council meeting. There’s lots happening at Marion Carson. Be sure to take a look at the update sent November 4th!
- Purdy’s Chocolates: This holiday season, order your delicious Purdy's chocolate online and choose to support the Marion Carson Fall/Winter 2026 fundraising campaign! Share the link with family, friends, and co-workers. Order deadline is tonight November 6th at 11:59pm. Order pickup is during conferences (Nov 26th and 27th) at the school. Shop online at: https://fundraising.purdys.com/fundraising/campaign/000029731
- Holiday Plants: Support Marion’s Meadow and our new forest by ordering festive plants by November 10 at Growing Smiles. Pickup is November 26–27 during conferences. Unclaimed orders will be gifted to school staff.
- Fall Book Fair (Nov. 26-27): While you’re at parent-teacher conferences, come by the Book Fair! Preview this year’s great book selection here: https://www2.scholastic.ca/bookfairs/bookfair/preview-fair/. Parent volunteers make the book fair possible, and we’d love your help. Your kids are welcome too! Sign up to join our team here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA4AD2DA1F9C43-67118250-scholastic.
- Book Fair Contest: Students, show your love of reading by creating an alternate book cover or writing ~1 pg about your favorite book. Submit your original handiwork to the office by November 20. The winner in each category will receive $25 for their book fair purchase!
Important Dates:
November 6: Deadline for Purdy's Fundraiser Orders
November 10: Remembrance Day Assembly- 10:30am
November 10: Deadline for Holiday Plant Fundraiser Orders
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