January Dates
27- Family Literacy Day
29- Fun Lunch
30- Killarney Open House – Event 2
31- PD Day
February Dates
12- Playground committee meeting online at 6:30 pm
13 & 14- Teachers’ Convention – No School for Students
17- Family Day – No School
18- KSC Meeting at 6:30
28- PD Day – No School
Killarney Open House
On January 30th, from 6-7pm potential students and their families are invited to come to Killarney School and learn all about the life of a Montessori student, meet teachers and visit classrooms from Kindergarten through grade 6!
Healthy Hunger
This month's fun lunch is this Wednesday January 29th, 2025 and will be featuring Edo Japan. Use the link below to order lunch for your child and consider signing up to volunteer passing out lunches if you are able to. Today is the last day to place your order!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA8AC2BA7FACF8-54458771-funlunch#/
Update for Report Card Comments 2024-25
Teachers use comments to give you a better understanding of your child’s strengths and areas where they can continue to grow. What to Expect Teachers will use a consistent report card comment format this year to ensure clarity for all students across our system. Each comment includes:
• Areas of Strength: Skills or concepts that your child is excelling at.
• Areas for Growth: Identifies skills or concepts to focus on and provides specific next steps for continued learning.
How Report Card Comments Are Created
Report card comments are based on evidence collected through assessments at the end of learning cycles. These comments reflect your child’s progress in meeting the learning goals for their courses.
Comments on your child’s report card are designed to give you meaningful insights into your child’s learning journey.
MAPSS Family Photo Event
MAPSS is excited to announce our Family Photography Fundraiser coming up on February 8th and 9th with Anastasia Kircheva Photography.
Photoshoots will take place on :
Saturday, February 8th The Village: Brentwood's Lifestyle Centre NW - Click here to sign up:
https://anastasiakirchevaphotography15.pixieset.com/booking/mapss-fundraiser-minis
Sunday, February 9th at Oaks & Acorns Midnapore SE -
Click here to sign up: https://anastasiakirchevaphotography15.pixieset.com/booking/mapps-fundraiser-minis-day-2
Thank you for supporting your Montessori Public School!
Kindergarten Registration
CBE kindergarten registration opens January 13th, 2025 and runs through Feb 11, 2025. Killarney typically requires a lottery as more students register than there are spaces. This is NOT a first come first serve situation. There is no need to register on the first day. Students entering Kindergarten September 2025 fall MUST turn 5 years old by December 31, 2025. For information regarding registration and the lottery process, please visit
https://www.cbe.ab.ca/registration/registration/Pages/next-school-year.aspx
2025-2026 Intention Form
You should have received a pink form home before the break asking you to indicate your intentions for your child’s attendance next year. Please return the form ASAP whether you are planning to stay at Killarney or if you are thinking about leaving. This is only necessary for Kindergarten through grade 5 students. This information helps us as we move into planning for next year.
Dogs on the Field
We want to remind you that dogs are not allowed on the school field at any time. This City of Calgary Bylaw helps ensure the safety and comfort of all our students, families, and staff. If you are bringing a dog with you, please remain off the school grounds completely. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation in keeping our school environment safe and welcoming for everyone.
Family Literacy Week
Families across Calgary are invited to join the Calgary Board of Education in celebrating Family Literacy Week from Jan. 26 to Feb. 2, with a focus on environmental learning through the theme “Learn to Be Green, Together.” The CBE Literacy & Early Learning Team has prepared a variety of information and activities to help families engage in meaningful learning at home and at school. Reading together or doing learning activities at home is crucial to a child’s learning and development.