May 2020

Hello Mustang Community:

We are in the month of May and have been away from you since March. One of the blessings that I am so very thankful for is our interactions that we have each morning as you drop your children off in the morning. I look forward to returning to Mount Royal and seeing your wonderful faces.

During this time, we are all dealing with this pandemic in different ways. Some of us have loved ones to check in on us to ensure safety for all. Some may not be as fortunate and I kindly ask you to reach out to those members of our community and find ways to support our community.  At this point, I am sure that you have done the needful and connected with all.

Last week, we came together as a staff at Mount Royal to be a part of the Wellness Parade and drove through parts of your community. Given the number of vehicles we were unable to pass through all homes as it was essential we follow all bylaws and provide a safe route for everyone. Thank you for embracing the staff and coming out to support as this was truly appreciated by the staff. Sharing the smile was our main purpose and we truly did this. Your thoughtful words in your signage made it extra special and I can tell you that each member of Mount Royal is truly proud of being part of our community.

As you may drive by Mount Royal, take a moment to see the message on our electric sign. Your students will remind you of how magnificent, unique, strong, talented, ambitious, non-judgemental and grateful you truly are. This is just a small reminder that is instilled in our Mustangs at Mount Royal. Please take time to remind them and yourselves of this wonderful mantra.

Last weekend, Canadians came together on television on Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble and concluded the show with a powerful musical piece. I conclude my message with the following link and also want to wish all of you who are fasting during this time, a blessed Ramadhan Mubarak.

Sincerely,

Mr. Aamer Zuberi

Principal

THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

It was so wonderful seeing so many amazing smiles during our Wellness Parade on April 23rd. Our hearts felt so warm and content! MUSTANGS truly make a difference!

TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT DISTANCE LEARNING LOOKS LIKE AT MOUNT ROYAL P.S

LIVING HISTORY ACTIVITY ~ suggested by Ms.Raby

“This Corona Virus Pandemic is living history — history that is being made right now!  We are all a part of this history-in-the-making. Emergency laws and health protocols, school closures, grocery stores deemed essential services, sports cancelled, and communities under quarantine — not just in Canada, but on a global scale. This is unprecedented in our lifetimes. It is something that we will remember for years to come, and it is something that we will tell future generations.

Over the next days, and weeks, and months, I am tasking you with the creation of your own personal artifact in the form of a personal journal. You can type or write or make a video recording of it. You can attach newspaper clippings and/or photographs and/or drawings. You can interview siblings, family members, and/or friends. Record events, day-to-day activities, fears, hopes, feelings.

This does not need to be done alone. You could make this a family project with everyone in your family contributing to its creation.

When this pandemic is finally over, save it or store it in a safe place. This will be something that you can share with your own children and grandchildren in the future. What you will be creating is a tangible, primary source of your own history.