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How do I use the Activity Scheduler App? Mabel-Canton Activity Calendar Mobile App
You can now download a “Mobile App” for daily information on Mabel-Canton activities. Also available is “Notify Me” when there are changes.
Go to the Mabel-Canton School website: www.mabelcanton.org
Click on a date in the “Calendar” located on the left hand side of the website.
Select a date and it will bring you to the following screen shown on the next page:
On the right hand side click on “Get the Mobile App”
Select “App Store” or “Google Play” and download the app that works for you.
Once you open the app you will need to type in Mabel-Canton Schools and then finish with the set up.
Also, there is the “Notify Me” button - if you select this and sign-up you will get notifications when anything changes on the calendar and it will also show up on the mobile app calendar.
How do I unsubscribe to the School Text Alerts? Text: Reply @LEAVE to the number you are receiving messages from. Web: Click on gear icon in the upper left for the class you want to leave. Click "Leave this class" on the pop up Email: Click the Unsubscribe link at the bottom of the email.  What is ECFE? EARLY CHILDHOOD FAMILY EDUCATION- How will I know when my child's lunch account is running low or out of funds? Each week reminders are sent out with children K-5 grades if the account has dropped below $5.00 or is delinquent. Please send a check along to the school promptly to replenish this account. You may include several children on the same check. For older students, there are notices posted in the school with their account number and amount remaining. They are to have the responsibility to keep track of their account, however will still get a reminder slip during lunch block if their account is getting too low. If you provide the school with a valid email address, you may also get notices sent to you via email. Be sure to check to see if your email denotes a negative or positive balance. How much is an adult lunch? $4.20 How much are the athletic fees? For the year of 2016-2017, High School (grades 9-12) Athletic fees are $50.00 per sport. Junior High (grades 6 - 8th) athletic fees at $35.00 per sport. If you have multiple children in the same family participating in sports throughout the school year, the family maximum fee would be $160.00 per family. Cheerleaders now need to pay a $35 fee for the year. Who do I call if my child will be absent from school? If your child is in Elementary or Middle school, call: Heather at 507-493-5422 ext. 102 If your child is in High School, call: Lynette at 507-493-5423 ext. 101 You can always leave a voice mail on either phone if you call during non-office hours. Please be sure to report your child's absence by 8:30 AM on the date of absence or before. How do I access my child's grades and see if they owe lunch money? In the Quick Links box (top right hand side of the website Home page) you will see a link listed as "Parent Link". Click on here, and it will take you to a screen that asks you how you are logging in and to choose what particular grade your child is in. Make sure you check the correct box (if you are inside the school, or outside the school) and be sure to select the correct grade area (K-6 or 7-12 grades). From here, the next screen will prompt you to enter your log in and password. Your log in is the Parent's Last Name in ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Your password is also case sensitive (either caps or lower case) and can be any combination of letters and numbers that you wish. Please specify this when you set up your account. Once you enter in your log in and password, click enter, and you should see a screen with your information, your child's information and different buttons you can choose from, depending on what type of report you are looking for (grades, lunch account balance, etc.) **Note** If you would prefer that your children do not have access to the parent account (they will be able to see sibling grades as well as their own) they may set up their own student account and be able to access their own grades and information. You may request this account to be set up through the District Office as well. What is the process for lettering in Theater? How can I earn points towards a school letter? • Help with special events and productions • Participate in High School Theater Productions • Attend other productions (local, colleges, etc.) • Participate in other productions in the community • Attend theater workshops/clinics How many points do I need to earn a letter? You need a total of 20 points to receive a letter. Point values vary according to the activity you participate in. What if I don’t get 20 points in one year, do I have to start all over? No. You can accumulate points from year to year. Your point accumulation begins in 7th grade. When you have accumulated 20 points you will earn a letter for that year. Extra points then carry over to the next year and you can accumulate points until you have enough for another year. You can only get one letter in Speech & Drama per year. Overall Procedure 1. In order to letter you must earn 20 points. 2. If 20 points are not earned during the designated 12-month period, the points will carry over to the next year. 3. Activities done independently of Mabel-Canton Speech and Drama can earn points, but will not be awarded until you submit them for Ms. Harman’s approval. 4. Participation in drama productions can either be performance or technical. The point values are as follows: 1 pt- meetings, field trips, workshops, additional help on productions outside your primary production role 2 pt- participation in community productions, drama classes and camps. 4 pt- Full participation in Mabel-Canton Speech and Drama events (One Act Play, Fall or Spring Production, and Speech.) How much are Season Passes? Will they get me into Tournament Play? Season Passes are not valid during Tournament Play. Adult Season passes are $50 each, Senior (55+) and Student passes are $30 each. Family Maximum is $150.00. |
