Dragon News
Dragon News is our newsletter that families can read to learn all the exciting things happening at Morinville Public School. The link is always available on our school website.
Dragon News is our newsletter that families can read to learn all the exciting things happening at Morinville Public School. The link is always available on our school website.
FAQ:
Where can I find information?
Families can access information on the MPS website, Morinville Public School Facebook Site, and Morinville Public School Instagram page.
Reporting an absence
Please email the classroom teacher and mpes@sturgeon.ab.ca to report student absences.
As we look forward to the upcoming 2025–2026 school year, we are excited to welcome students back and want to share some important information about our staggered start approach for the fall. This helps ensure a smooth and supportive transition for all students, especially our youngest learners, and helps reduce anxiety as they return to school.
A staggered start means students begin school on different days instead of everyone starting on the same day. This allows staff to welcome students in smaller groups, giving children extra support as they settle into new routines and spaces.
Thursday, August 28, 2025: Students with last names beginning A–K
Friday, August 29, 2025: Students with last names beginning L–Z
Tuesday, September 2, 2025: All students attend together
Families of Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten students will receive a separate message with details specific to those programs.
Transportation services will be provided on staggered start days for students who are registered for bus service. Families can expect to be contacted directly by their assigned bus operator prior to the first day of school with specific route and schedule details.
Easier Transitions: Beginning the school year in smaller groups helps reduce anxiety and allows students to get comfortable at their own pace.
More Individualized Attention: Teachers have extra time to connect with each child, answer questions, and build strong relationships right from the start.
Watch for Updates: Check your email, school website and social media for additional back-to-school information.
Reach Out with Questions: If you’re unsure about anything, please contact the school office. We’re happy to help!
We’re looking forward to a fantastic year ahead and can’t wait to welcome our students back to school.
2025 -2026 Classroom Placements
At MPS, we strive to provide students with a learning environment that best meets the needs of all students.
There are a number of factors that our staff try to balance when placing students in classrooms. The following are some of the criteria used by staff that play a critical role in the classroom placement decision making process: gender, compatibility with peers, social ability, academics, student needs, and class size.
In addressing all of these factors, the teachers who are most responsible for the students this school year, along with the school’s Student Support Team, meet to configure ideal student groupings. For example, grade 1 teachers meet and group the next year’s grade 2 students, while grade 4 teachers group the next year’s grade 5 students, and so on.
Classroom Configurations
We want to inform families that grades 2, 3, and 4 will have some split classes consisting of:
French Immersion: grade 2/3
English Programming: grade 2/3
French Immersion: grade 3/4
English Programming: grade 3/4
We will also continue to have regular grade 2, 3 and 4 classes in English programming. This decision is based on student enrolment numbers and the current level of education funding. Teachers carefully create class lists and consider a variety of criteria to choose which students will be most successful in a split class.
Please do not request specific classroom placements unless there is a serious concern. We will take this information into consideration, but we will not be able to honour all requests as it becomes too difficult to achieve our goals of balanced class groupings.
Class lists will be shared on PowerSchool on August 26th, 2025
Save the date for Wednesday, August 27th from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Students and families can come to school to meet the staff and drop off school supplies.
We want to make sure everyone has the correct information and knows we’re here to talk directly.
Sometimes Facebook posts can unintentionally spread misinformation or create stress. If you ever have questions, please reach out to us directly — by phone, email, or in person.
We’re always happy to connect.
Yearbook Orders are Open!
Get your orders in now so you don't forget. As always, they will arrive in the fall so the full year can be captured.
Yearbooks will be offered at a lower price this year while offering all the same greatness (portraits, candids, full year coverage for all grades, plus the custom cover created by our own students!).
https://online.edgeimaging.ca/
Scroll down to yearbooks and enter our school name to order. Yearbooks are only $26.00 this year!
Michelle Keller (Parent Volunteer)
Upcoming Events
August 18th - Office Opens
August 20th - Office closed for Professional Development
August 27th - Meet the Staff from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Sturgeon Public Schools is pleased to announce that the Government of Alberta has approved funding for the replacement of Morinville Public School, as well as planning dollars for a new K-9 school in Gibbons. These investments mark a significant step forward in ensuring high-quality learning environments for students in the region.
The replacement of Morinville Public School will enhance the facility to better serve students and staff, ensuring a safe, modern and engaging learning environment. As one of the Division’s cornerstone schools, these upgrades will support innovative learning spaces, improved accessibility and upgraded infrastructure to accommodate the growing needs of students and educators.
All families that have students currently registered in our school should have received an email this week to register for the 2025 - 2026 school year.
Click here for more registration information
Volunteer Guidelines Form
We are grateful for the contributions of our volunteers who play a vital role in our school programs. To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete the annual SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement and adhere to confidentiality standards in line with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP)
The annual SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement will be available for parents to complete through PowerSchool, where you normally complete permission forms. Volunteering is a privilege managed by the school Principal, who ensures that all volunteer work supports school staff efforts. We value your dedication and commitment to our students, our schools and our communities and look forward to continuing to welcome you into our schools.
For further details, please find the updated Administrative Procedure 315: Volunteers and its new exhibit - SPS Volunteer Guidelines and Confidentiality Agreement on our website.
Thank you for making a difference!
New Fundraising Initiatives
Save your receipts from Boston Pizza and send them to school. We receive a 5% rebate on all receipts!
Click the play button above to watch the playground information video
School Council and Parent Fundraising Association
We are desperately seeking parent volunteers to help with the Parent Fundraising Association. We would love recruit at least one parent in each grade group from Pre-K - Grade 4.
Last year, we did not have a Parent Fundraising Association, and we would like to resume operating to help with playground fundraising initiatives.
School Council Meetings are held once per month. Attending these meetings is an opportunity to hear school updates, consult with the school administration, and offer advice to the School Division.
For more information, please call the school or email:
Our school is grateful for the monthly monetary donation from Midstream Support Society. This generous donation helps hungry students start the school day with a nutritious breakfast, lunch or snacks.
Focused and Effective Communication
Sturgeon Public Schools believes that the quickest and most effective way to resolve a concern regarding your child is to address it at the most direct level. If you have a concern, please first talk to the classroom teacher for assistance.
Toys, Pokemon Cards and Hockey Cards
We kindly ask that students keep toys at home. We've noticed that when students bring toys to school, they can become upset if the toys get lost or misplaced. Keeping toys at home helps avoid these situations and ensures that everyone can focus on their school activities. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
My name is Kim deChamplain and I am the Nutrition Program Coordinator for Morinville Public School. My main role at MPS is running our Dragon Snack program. Dragon Snacks, is a government funded program that is available to ALL our Kindergarten to Grade 4 students and is offered every Tuesday and Thursday during the school year.
Our goal with Dragon Snacks is to provide our students with a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables along with a dairy option to help nourish bodies and mind.
If you have any questions about our program or have a child with food allergies or sensitivities, please reach out to me and we can work together to create a modified food plan. If you are interested in volunteering with our Dragon Snack program, please send me an email and we can discuss what that entails in more detail. You can reach me at: kim.dechamplain@sturgeon.ab.ca
Please note that morning supervision does not start until 8:35 am.
Food Security
Town of Morinville families needing support for food or hygiene products can contact FCSS at the Morinville Cultural Centre (780)939-7833. Sturgeon County residents can contact Sturgeon FCSS at 780-939-8334.
The Morinville Food Bank phone number is 780-939-2636. Clients leave a message and will receive a call back for intake and a pick up time.
Morinville Public School Information
The Dragons News is an e-newsletter that is updated weekly.
You will receive the Dragon News link through PowerSchool weekly, but you can also find it on our school website. This newsletter includes important events and information for families.
School Website - https://www.morinvillepublic.ca/
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