Progress Reports & Parent-Teacher Interviews
Progress report cards were sent home today, both digitally and electronically. Please ensure you download and save the electronic report card, as the link does expire.
Our Parent-Teacher Interviews will take place on Thursday, November 20th, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Included with the electronic report cards is the link to sign up for a time to meet with your child’s teacher.
Shoppers Donations
Our annual Shopper’s Delight sale is returning to Mariposa on December 9, 2025. This beloved event gives students the joy of selecting gifts for their family while supporting our community.
How the Sale Works:
- For Students: Students will purchase gifts for their immediate family members at 25 cents per item. Please help your child make a list of who they are shopping for.
- Mentorship: Junior and intermediate students will act as “shopping guides” for the younger classes, helping them select, wrap, and label their items for the journey home.
- The Cause: All proceeds are donated to help families right here in our Mariposa community celebrate the holidays.
How You Can Help: Donate Gifts!
We are now collecting donations for the sale. Please check your drawers, attics, and toy boxes for items that would make great gifts.
- What We Need: Clean, new, or gently-used items.
- High-Need Items: We always have a shortage of gifts for dads/males, so please keep this in mind!
- Guidelines: Please, no clothing or stuffed animals. Items should also be small enough to be carried home on the bus.
Thank you in advance for your donations and support. Your contributions are what make this event so successful and fun for our students!
Junior Mixed Volleyball
The Junior Mixed Volleyball Team has been made! We will have our practices twice a week during recess and lunch. Once a game schedule is made, students will be sent home with a copy. Thank you to everyone who tried out!
The Kinsmen Toy Drive
The Mariposa SOAR Group is collecting for The Kinsmen Toy Drive Please bring in a new, unwrapped toy to fill our barrel.
Items especially in need are for children from ages 11 to 14. Suggestions include – headphones, curling irons, art sets, journals, models and LEGO sets.
MARIPOSA SPIRIT Days
We have a few upcoming spirit days being organized by our SOAR Group.
Friday, November 28th, is Jersey Day
Friday, December 5th, is PJ Day
Vandemeer Orders
Students were sent home with information about our Vandemeer fundraiser on November 12th. This money is being raised to go back to the students for things such as playground equipment, extracurricular activities and support with trips.
Vandemeer orders need to be placed via School Cash Online by midnight on Sunday, November 23rd. Late orders will NOT be accepted. No orders will be accepted in the office, online only.
School Photos
Photo proofs went home with students on November 12th. If families purchase by Nov 25 they will receive free shipping. Purchase information is included on the photo proof sheet that was sent home. Picture retake day will be November 24th.
Camp Muskoka
Our grade 6 students will be heading to Camp Muskoka on November 19th and 20th. Permission forms and payments are due by the 17th. Forms and information have been sent out electronically.
Winter Weather
Now that we have winter weather starting, it is important to make sure that students come with extra gear. We recommend sending an extra pair of mittens and a hat with your child as we do not have extra pairs at the school. We recommend that you label all outdoor gear with your child’s name so they don’t get lost.
PA Day
A friendly reminder that Friday, November 21st, is a PA Day. There will be no school for students, and all staff, including our office staff, will be participating in professional learning throughout the day. We hope everyone enjoys a restful and well-deserved long weekend!
Positive Parenting Webinars for Elementary and Secondary
Worry or anxiety?
Thursday, November 27 – 7 to 8 p.m.
Learn how to talk to your child about their emotions while confidently navigating challenging situations and knowing when it’s time to seek additional support.
Building our stretch zone
Thursday, February 19 – 7 to 8 p.m.
Explore comfort, stretch, and panic zones to help you and your child build resilience, improve communication, and know when to push or provide safety.
The benefits of positive stress
Thursday, April 23 – 7 to 8 p.m.
Not all stress is bad for us! In fact, without positive stress, we fail to learn, grow, and develop as functional humans. Learn how to spot the differences and create opportunities to introduce healthy stress for you and your kids.
Register here:If you are interested in attending, complete the Positive Parenting Webinar Series Registration Form. Note, those who register will get access to all events even if you can only attend one, and the recordings for each webinar.
