​Hello MAS Families. Hard to believe we are in our last week of January already. It has been another wonderful week at MAS. Although we moved into ‘Red alert level’ and some cold weather the students have seen very little changes to their day and continue to engage in learning and fun.

Summer fun beach day was lots of fun and many seemed to really enjoy their smoothie!

‘Red Alert Level’- What does this mean for changes for students at MAS? The only changes students have seen is that they must be at least two meters apart and silently working alone or eating in class to remove their mask and they must wear a mask now while in phys ed. Other than that we continue to follow our operational plan with sanitizing hands frequently, sanitize coming in and out of classroom, and staying with our classroom friends.

As staff we are actively screened upon entering the school. We now eat in classroom or space alone and continue to sanitize classroom materials frequently.

Just a reminder to all that if your child has ONE symptom that they must stay home and it is suggested to call 811 for further guidance.

Reminders-

Family Literacy Day- Wednesday, January 27^th- Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Please click the link for Family Literacy day ideas. There is a special online event being held with author Barbara Reid- https://abclifeliteracy.ca/all-programs/family-literacy-day/

Mask wearing- We are still seeing some students only bringing one mask a day. It is very important that they have two. If your child requires masks, please let me know and I will be sure to help out.

Star Student Virtual Assembly- On Friday we will be having our star student assembly through teams.

February 1^st PL day on school calendar- Cancelled. Reminder that the PL day in February was moved to October. Students will attend school as usual on that Monday.

French Immersion Registration 2021-2022- Information will be communicated to ALL Kindergarten and ALL Grade 5 parents/guardians via SchoolMessenger on Tuesday, Jan 26^th (hard copies by request only). Online Registration site opens on Wednesday, Jan 27^th. Additionally, there will be a Question & Answer period offered on Feb 3^rd and 4^th. 

This week:

Monday, Jan 25- February hot lunch order due

Tuesday, Jan 26- Hot lunch- Great Canadian Bagel

Wednesday, Jan 27-Family Literacy Day. Mini muffins and fruit provided for snack.

Thursday, Jan 28- 2nd Half Milk orders and Chinese New Year Lunch orders due

Friday, Jan 29- Hot lunch- Papa John’s.

Upcoming Dates-

February 1- YES- we have school

February 3- Pink Shirt orders due

February 12- Chinese New Year lunch

February 15- Family Day. No school.

February 24- Pink Shirt Day

February 22-26- Winter Fun Week

March 1-5- March Break

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out.