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Parent Information

We are already looking forward to the start of the new school year. We look forward to the return our former students and staff.  We also welcome new students, parents, and staff to École Mission Central Elementary School.  We are very excited to have the opportunity to work with our families, students, and staff.

The new school year will begin on Tuesday, Sept 2.

For Grades 1-6

Tuesday will be from 8:30 am to 11:00 am for all students except kindergarten students.

Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday will be full days – 8:30 am-2:23 pm.

For Kindergarten Students

Families should have received a letter/email from the school in July indicating the teacher and gradual entry schedule for your child for the first 2 weeks of school (September 2nd - 12th).  On Tuesday, Sept 2, you will be meeting at either 9:00- 9:30 am or 10:20-10:50 am depending on the time indicated in the letter.  Kindergarten students will begin their gradual entry schedule on Wednesday, Sept 3.  Please contact the school after August 25, 2025, if you are unsure of which times to attend.  You may also contact either administrator during the summer at andrew.merry@mpsd.ca or frank.chan@mpsd.ca  We apologize for potential delays in responding quickly to your requests during the summer months.

Which class do I go to?

Class lists with teacher names, divisions and room numbers will be displayed on the library windows and display board outside the school at the front of the school by 8:00 am on Tuesday, Sept 2 and Monday, Sept 8.  Exterior classroom doors will be labeled with corresponding divisions, room numbers and teacher names.

All students will be in temporary/holding classes in which both French Immersion and English students of the same or similar grade level will be blended together for the first week as we make adjustments for new students and students who have moved away.  On Wednesday, Thursday, Friday of the first week, Grade 1-6 students will be rotating 3 times each day to other classrooms. This will allow teachers and students a chance to get to know each other and to help teachers make final decisions for student placements.  We will finalize classes on Friday and students will start in their permanent classes on Monday, Sept 8. 

We will do our best to honour family requests for placements, however, our staff have thoughtfully considered student placement using their experience, knowledge of the student, and professional judgement. Additionally, there can be more requests than spaces. 

Attendance

Please call the school to let us know if your child will be absent.  If they are arriving late, go to the office to check in and pick up a welcome slip.

Food Programs

Breakfast Club needs volunteers.  We hope to open next Monday, Sept 16.  Even one morning a week will help.  There are two time slots – 7:30-8:00 am or 8:00-8:30 am. Contact the office if you can help.

The Feeding Futures program will be supporting Breakfast Club with food on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  They will also be providing lunches on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday similar to last year.  Be sure to sign up after Monday using our Feeding Futures Lunch Program on our website.

Planners

Many classes at Ecole Mission Central will be using planners this year.  Teachers will let you know if their classes are using them.  The cost will be $7.  We will let families know when the link is open for payment.

Parking

Drop off and pick up are very busy times at every school and there is not enough parking for everyone near the school.  A reminder that the parking lot is for staff only.  Please do not block our neighbour's driveways.  Please consider parking a few blocks away and walking. 

Open Gym

The gym is open from 7:30 -8:20 am for students in grade 3-6 to practice their skills in basketball and volleyball throughout the year. 

Feel free to contact the school if you have any questions.

Thanks,

Ecole Mission Central Admin.

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