Late Arrivals
We have had an increased number of late arrivals in the mornings.
When students are late, it disrupts their class and the learning that is underway. Coming late to school is also a difficult transition for the late student - it can be stressful for them.
When students arrive late at the front door, in the office, we do our best to greet students with a smile and an adult to walk them to class when we have administration available. In the event that your child needs to arrive late to school, we would ask that only the student enters the building. Adults do not need to come into the office to check their child in. This is especially important first thing in the morning when there is a high volume of traffic in the office.
For your convenience, we have relaxed/soft entry every morning at 7:50 am. We recommend trying to arrive anytime between 7:50 - 8:00 am so that your child has time to settle in class before starting their day of learning. Grade team teachers will always be at designated grade entry/exit doors at this time to welcome students into the school. Please remember that there is no teacher supervision on the playground during soft entry or after school at dismissal time.
Dogs on School Property
This is a reminder that CBE Administrative Regulation AR6004 - Animals in Schools restricts animals on school property. Dogs are not permitted on school grounds except where expressly approved under AR6004 (e.g., service animals or authorized educational purposes).
Additionally, the City of Calgary Responsible Pet Ownership Bylaw prohibits dogs on school property, including playgrounds and fields.
School leaders are asked to reinforce these requirements and address non-compliance promptly by:
· Communicating directly with the pet owner, or
· Calling 311 to report a bylaw infraction.
Fun Lunch
The next Fun Lunch will be held on Wednesday January 28.
Mrs. Kruger and Mrs. Siarkiewicz's classes will not take part in this Fun Lunch due to their field trip on the same day.
Fun Lunch is only for grades 1-4 and our EES students.
- Go to healthyhunger.ca
- Log into you existing account or create a new one.
- Add your child’s information in the “add child” box – name, province, city, school, grade and class.
- All Fun Lunches will then populate – select the order now button!
Please make sure to send a morning snack with your child on Fun Lunch Days. Orders must be placed by the Friday before the day.
Food Support
Did you know that the Breakfast Club of Canada has shared research demonstrating that 40% of Alberta’s children experience food insecurity? This means that 4 out of 10 children do not have access to food when they are hungry.
If your family is experiencing challenges with providing food for your children you can find help at Brown Bagging Calgary.
Complete this form for support and they can deliver lunches to McKenzie Towne School for your children. https://go.bb4ck.org/l/858913/2024-01-15/38fdbw You can also find out more information on their website https://bb4ck.org/
Brown Bagging for Calgary's Kids
Upcoming Dates
January 28 Fun Lunch - Subway
January 28 Heritage Park Field Trip- Kruger/Siarkiewicz
January 29 NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten - Kindergarten Assessments
January 30 Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL
February 11 Wear Red and Hearts for Valentine's Day
February 12 & 13 Teacher Convention - NO SCHOOL
February 16 Family Day - NO SCHOOL
February 24 Grade 4 Field Trip - Be Brave Hitmen Game
February 25 Fun Lunch - Coco Brooks Pizza
February 26 PINK Shirt Day
February 27 Non-Instructional Day - NO SCHOOL
March 3 Sam Centre Field Trip - Penford/Janisse/Massey
March 4 Sam Centre Field Trip - Pynn/Thomson
March 17 Wear Green for St. Patrick's Day
March 18 Fun Lunch - Subway
March 19 & 20 Parent/Teacher Conferences
March 19 NO SCHOOL for Kindergarten
March 20 Parent/Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL
March 23-27 Spring Break - NO SCHOOL
Please make sure to visit your teacher's blog for classroom updates. Simply click on their name to access the blog.
For more information, please visit our website.
MTS Traditional Calendar 2025-26.pdf
Morning Kindergarten attends this Friday!!