Mission Statement: To equip, train, and inspire students to lead a life worthy of their calling to transform the world for the glory of God.
Dear Families,
As we look forward to welcoming students both new and old back to MRCS this school year on September 3, here are a few things to note:
- First Day of School – Tuesday September 3
School Begins:
- Warning Bell: 8:20 AM
- Classes start: 8:25 AM
- Any student arriving after 8:25 AM must check in at the office.
School Ends:
- K-8: 2:55 PM
- High School: 3:00 PM
- If you have only a high school student, please consider coming for pick up after 3:15 PM to assist us in our traffic flow.
Kindergarten Parent Reminder: Your child’s first day of school is Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Please see your Kindergarten parent letter for information on your child’s gradual entry schedule and group.
Drop Off/Pick up Information
Drop Off
Please ensure that you are not parking in the drop off/pick up lane. If you need to accompany your child to their line up we ask that you park in the lot or on the street and walk in with your child.
Here are the entrance areas for students:
- K-Gr. 1: Parents line up with students by the North Entrance to the primary wing.
- Gr. 2 Born and Grade 3 Newbigging: Students will line up along the forest-facing wall of the primary wing.
- Grade 2 Yan and Grade 3 Sheridan: Students should line up by their portables with their teacher.
- Gr. 4-8: Students should make their way to their classrooms.
- Gr. 9-12: Students use the front entrance and make their way to their homerooms.
- Grade 9: Mr. Lafleur (Room 22)
- Grade 10: Mrs. Wilson (Art Room)
- Grade 11: Mr. Coulter (Room 23)
- Grade 12: Mr. Ketchum (Room 26)
Pick Up
Please ensure that you are not parking in the drop off/pick up lane. If you do not see your child we ask that you find parking in the lot or on the street to wait.
- K-Gr. 1: Parents meet students at their drop off location.
- Gr. 2 Born and Grade 3 Newbigging: Parents meet students at drop off location.
- Grade 2 Yan and Grade 3 Sheridan: Parents may meet students by their portables.
- Gr. 4-12: Students are dismissed and find their ride independently.
2. Class Lists
Please note that class lists will be posted to the MRCS app on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Parents will need to join their grade group by toggling their relevant grades on the app (My Groups – Settings (Wheel image) – add grades).
If you have not installed the MRCS app, we ask that you do so here: Apple Store or Google Play.
The access code is: 12140 (please allow for push notifications).
- The app will contain all information and quick access to:
- Latest school news and updates – found in messages in the bottom task bar.
- Most recent school calendar – found in the bottom task bar.
- Text-the-office number for late arrivals/absences – found in the contact us section.
Bell schedules. - All needed links, forms, and policies – including the volunteer driver form.
All general school news will be communicated through the MRCS app and the online Parent Portal (see below).
3. Chapel
Every year, the back to school chapel is one of our favourite ways to invite staff, families and students back to school and get excited about the new school year. Since starting our building expansion last year, we are eager to see the new spaces come to fruition. Unfortunately, due to construction, our back to school chapel will not take place this year.
However, we look forward to welcoming parents to our first divisional chapels on the following dates:
- Elementary Chapel – Friday, September 13, 2024 in the Gym.
- Middle School Chapel – Friday, September 20, 2024 in the HS Drama Room.
- High School Chapel – Friday, September 20, 2024 in the Gym.
4. Upcoming Event
Save the Date: Meet and Treat Event
Our welcome back meet and greet event will take place on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 6-7:00 PM. We will have ice cream treats and back to school crafts for students and families!
Note: There will be time for classroom visits, although it will be limited. If you wish to have a longer conversation with your child’s teacher, please reach out via email to schedule a meeting at another time.
Parent Meetings
- The Middle School Parent Orientation will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 5, 2024 after the Meet and Greet.
- Please meet in Ms. Lius’s classroom.
- The Grad Parent Meeting will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, September 5, 2024 after the Meet and Greet.
- Please meet in the high school in Room 22.
- The New Parent Orientation will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, September 12, 2024.
- Please meet in the gym.
5. Online Communication Tools
- Online Parent Portal (NEW password: worship)