“We must help the child to act for himself, will for himself, think for himself; this is the art of those who aspire to serve the spirit.”
—Maria Montessori | Education for a New World, p. 69
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The above information is from a “Google Calendar” and can be added to any Google Account by clicking here.
Lost and Found
Please visit the lost and found tables in the main hallway outside the gym between March 18 and 20. Any remaining items will be donated to charity or the MMEC Clothing Line.
Please remember to clearly label all of your children’s personal items.
Personal Belongings & Toys
Please remind your children that toys and other personal items should stay home. Toys and other entertainment items are distracting, make others feel left out, and easily get lost, broken, or misplaced.
Student Safety & Jaywalking
We understand that drop-offs and pick-ups can be crowded around the perimeter of the school. Elementary classes start at 8:30 am and end at 3:30 pm, so we anticipate the children being ready for pick-up by 3:35 pm. Guides wait outside with the children for about 5 minutes so feel free to arrive at MMEC between 3:35 and 3:40 pm. This may ease the congestion a bit as some parents will already be gone.
A child was almost hit by a car when running across the street last week; let’s work together and keep the children safe!
- Please do not park or stop in “permit only” areas (across the street), even for a quick drop off or pick up.
- If your child needs to cross the street, please use crosswalks or cross at corners. Please do not allow the children to jaywalk.
- Sometimes you may need to circle a few times to find a safe spot to pullover for pick up or drop off.
We will also remind the children that jaywalking is dangerous in Calgary. Thanks for your help!
Roller Skating: March 18
Roller Palace, March 18, 2026 from 4:30 – 6:30 pm
The MMEC Student Leadership Team is hosting an MMEC family event at Roller Palace on March 19th, 2026 from 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm (1100 42nd Ave SE).
The venue is exclusively ours for two hours and the price of $20/per person includes skate rentals (even if you choose not to skate) and pizza. Children two and under are free.
This is a parented event and siblings are welcome! Helmets are not available at the venue, so if you need one, please bring one. Please register by March 12th, 2026 here: Registration form
Coffee with a Cop: March 18
MMEC Gym, March 18, 2026, 7-9 pm
Please join local police enforcement, MMEC admin and the St. Andrews Heights Community to learn more about safety and the community.
Classroom Parent Meetings
- Toddler Community – April 23rd
Topic – Transition to Casa, Independence over the Summer - Casa – April 23rd
Topic – Mathematics Curriculum - Lower Elementary (LE) – April 23rd
Topic – Imagination and Storytelling - Upper Elementary (UE) – April 15th
Topic – Project Based Learning, Creating Meaning, Updates - Erdkinder – April 16th
Topic – Spring Odyssey
Fundraiser & Social: April 18th
“A Mediterranean Escape”
Please save the date:
April 18
6:30 – 11:00 PM
Double Zero Chinook
And purchase your tickets:
https://mmec.ca/2026-mediterranean-escape-fundraiser/
An evening of joyful sips, sumptuous eats, and community celebration, all in support of building a new playground at MMEC Main Campus and supporting enrichment at MMEC King Edward C-space.
For now, mark your calendar. Book the babysitter. Rally your friends (the more the merrier – this isn’t just for MMEC families!)
We can’t wait to share more. Stay tuned!
AISCA – Grow the Choice
To start educating the general public on the value of independent schools in Alberta, AISCA has launched the Grow the Choice (www.growthechoice.ca) campaign. This initiative is designed to tell the authentic story of independent schools. Please share the campaign videos with family and friends to help minimize misconceptions about independent education.
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