Community Walks
Today, Mr. van Slyus will be introducing a regular community walk routine as part of our physical education classes. These walks will provide students with an opportunity to be active, get outside, and enjoy our school community. Walking is proven to increase physical and emotional health, and aligns with the Alberta PE/Wellness curriculum. Community walks will stay within 1.5 kilometers of the school, so no paperwork needs to be filled out for students to participate. If you do not want your child to participate please contact their classroom teacher or Mr. van Sluys (mbvansluys@cbe.ab.ca).
Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather on walk days.
Terry Fox Run
MTS Terry Fox run will take place on Wednesday, September 23 at 9:00 am.
We encourage students to bring in a toonie for Terry. Our fundraising goal is $1200, which is approximately a toonie for every student and staff member in the school.
Mr. V is in need of 5-8 volunteers for each grade to make it a successful event. Volunteers will be asked to help mark students' hands (so they can track their laps), and help with clean-up afterwards. Volunteers will be needed from 8:45am – 10:00am.
For parents and guardians who have completed their Annual Volunteer Clearance, you will receive a Sign-Up Genius from the MTSPA Volunteer Co-Ordinator.
MTS Open House
McKenzie Towne School will be hosting an Open House for students and their families on Thursday September 24. Doors will be open at 5:00pm.
This will give you an opportunity to meet your student's teacher and see the school.
Mrs. McLean, our lovely librarian, will also be hosting a Book Sale in the library.
If you are interested in attending this informal event, please feel free to pop into the school any time between 5:00pm and 6:30pm.
Hope to see you there!
Fun Lunch
Fun Lunch will start on Wednesday September 23. You will have until September 18th to register for the first lunch.
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.
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
Change of Clothes
A number of students have been needing a change of clothes throughout the day.
Please make sure to pack an extra pair of pants in your child's backpack.
If any families have small pants that they could donate, the office would be happy to take them.
Student Fees
All Student Fees will be added to CBE Accounts in October.
If your student stays at the school for lunch, it is required for you to pay the lunch supervision fee. Registration is in your CBE Account.
If you are interested in applying for a Fee Waiver, please click on the link below.
Orange Shirt Day
Between September 21-29, students will spend time reflecting on the meaning of Orange Shirt Day.
Classroom activities throughout the week will include age-appropriate activities related to Indigenous ways of knowing and cultural significance.
On Tuesday September 29, staff and students are encouraged to wear thier Orange Shirts.
The grade 3 classes will be leading the Orange Shirt Day Assembly on Tuesday, September 29. The assembly will start at 9:30. Parents are welcome to attend.
Wednesday, September 30 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. All CBE schools will be closed.
Upcoming Dates
September 23 Fun Lunch - Subway
September 23 Terry Fox Run
September 24 MTS Open House 5:00pm - 6:30pm
September 25 NO SCHOOL - Non-Instructional Day
September 29 Orange Shirt Day
September 30 NO SCHOOL - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
October 7 Picture Day
October 12 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving
October 19 NO SCHOOL - Non-Instructional Day
October 28 Fun Lunch - Domino's
For more information, please visit our website or your teacher's blog.