Queridas familias

It has been really nice to catch up with families and students after the break.  I’m happy to hear that many of you had the opportunity to rest and relax over the week. Thank you so much to the volunteers who helped with the Spulumbo's and Purdy's orders yesterday as well. Your time and assistance are very much appreciated!

Havana Cuban Dance Residency

Our dance residency continues until April 11.  Students will work with Havana Dance Company to learn some Latin dance moves.  Again, we ask that students come prepared to participate in the dancing residency and that they wear clothes that will allow them to comfortably move in.

Students will showcase their dance routines on Friday April 11.  Parents are invited to attend at the following times:

 **Kindergarten Morning Classes will share their dance routines on Thursday April 10 at 11:40 AM before dismissal at noon. 

Yearbook - 'Great Adventures' , 'Grandes Aventuras'

The yearbook cover contest is back! The theme this year is "Great Adventures / Grandes Aventuras". Students can submit their best creations before April 11. We love seeing our students' entries and where creativity can take them. 

"Great Adventures" means to find the fun and good side of what we pursue and do in life and even in our every day. 

Ask your kids to think about something they really love, or something they have overcome that makes them very proud, or even some challenges they may have encountered and turned it into a great adventure. It could also be something that they plan on doing in the future, something that motivates them and that will keep the adventure going in their lives.  

Encourage them to capture those moments in a drawing and submit the drawing to our yearbook cover contest before April 11.  

Spring Musical

The Spring Musical will take place on April 16 at 2 PM and 7 PM.  Students in grades 3-5 will be performing.  Families are welcome to attend one of the two performances in order to use our space effectively.  Families are invited to bring in a non-perishable item of food for the Food Bank.

Dia del Libro

We are excited to celebrate Día del Libro (World Book Day) at W. O. Mitchell on April 23. Día del Libro is organized by UNESCO and widely observed in Spain and in Latin America to promote reading, publishing, and widespread access to books. The date holds important value in the world of literature as it coincides with the date that illustrious literary figures such as Cervantes, Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, P.L. Traves, and Shakespeare passed away.

On April 23, students will participate in a full day of festivities to inspire the joy of reading. In addition to grade-level activities, students will participate in an assembly to learn about the Legend of Sant Jordi, a Catalan celebration that coincides with Día del Libro. Students will also attend the Feria del Libro (Book Fair), which will be organized as a book swap. Student donors will receive a token that can be redeemed against any book at the fair.

To make this a success, we invite students to donate books to the office from April 3-22. Book donations should be:

• Appropriate and engaging for K-5 readers
• Gently used, good quality

Finally, we invite all students to dress up as their favourite book character to build school spirit and inspire a culture of reading at W. O. Mitchell.

We are looking for 5 volunteers to assist with the event. If you have your clearance and are interested in helping us on this day, please contact Eve Moreau at ekmoreau@cbe.ab.ca.

Spring Plant Fundraiser 2024/2025 

Order Deadline is: Wednesday April 23, 2025

Order Pick-up is: Thursday, May 8, 2025 

Orders can be made thru the form that has been sent home or online.  

Cheques should be made payable to: W.O. Mitchell School Funds 

Credit cards are accepted when ordering online. 

E-Transfers are accepted when ordering online. (womfundraising@gmail.com)

Cash accepted with form. (drop off at front office) 

Order online at: https://womitchellschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com

Order Form

School Spirit Wear

We are happy to announce that we have Spirit Wear with our new logo available to purchase through our school website. For more information, please visit:

Merchandise - W. O. Mitchell School

We have been able to acquire a few samples for sizing.  If you would like to try a sample before ordering, please visit the office.  The turn-around time from order to picking up or sending the order is around 3 weeks. 

Families have the option of pick up “in store” or pick up at the school.   

Fun Lunch

The next Fun Lunch will take place on April 22 from Cha Chi’s.  Please note that orders will close 5 days before the date. Please order from Healthy Hunger. 

WO Mitchell School Council 

WO Council helps connect parents to the school and provides additional learning opportunities for all students. There are many ways to get involved that do not require you to hold a position on council. If you would like more information about getting connected or volunteer opportunities, please send an email to womparents@gmail.com  The next meeting for School Council and the Parent Society will take place on April 8, 2025 at 7pm.  At this time, we are planning a hybrid meeting (in person and online). The Grade 3 team will be presenting during this meeting. 

With gratitude,

Erick Noriega,

Principal  

Important Dates

March 31 – April 11 – Dance Residency

April 7 – Student Vaccines through Alberta Health Services

April 8 – School Council Meeting at 7pm (Hybrid)

April 10 – Grade 2 Off-Site (Calgary Zoo)

April 11 – Kindergarten PM Attends

April 16 – Spring Musical (2pm and 7pm)

April 18 – No School (Good Friday)

April 21 – No School (System Professional Learning Day)