Spring Musical Performance (Gr. 3, 4, & 5) | April 15

Lighten Up! A Musical Celebration of Humour

Wednesday, April 15, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm

W. O. Mitchell Gym

Entry fee: One Food Bank Item

Spring Plant Fundraiser 2025/2026

Order Deadline: Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Order Pick-up: Thursday, May 7, 2026

Orders can be made using the printed form that has been sent home or using this online link. 

  • Cheques 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)

Any questions, please contact Marcela at womfundraising@gmail.com

Order Your Yearbook Today

Order Online at: Lifetouch Yearbook Order - ybpay.ca

W.O. Mitchell School Code: 11266726

Spanish for Parents – Level 1

Chinook Learning Services is offering the upcoming Spanish for Parents - Level 1 class at Dalhousie School.  Learning Spanish can be both easy and fun. This beginning level course will help parents of bilingual Spanish students learn or refresh their Spanish language skills. Parents will become more comfortable interacting with their children in Spanish, build their network of bilingual parents and become familiar with the school environment.

Día del Libro (World Book Day) | April 23

We are excited to celebrate Día del Libro (World Book Day) at W. O. Mitchell on April 23, 2026. Organized by UNESCO and widely observed in Spain and across Latin America, Día del Libro promotes reading and access to books for all. The date is especially meaningful in the literary world, marking the passing of renowned authors such as Cervantes, Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, P.L. Travers, and William Shakespeare. Students will participate in a full day of literacy-focused activities that include a school-wide assembly, classroom-based experiences, a book swap, a visit to the Scholastic Book Fair, and, finally, a photography exhibition featuring the work of every student at WOM.  

Photography Exhibition in the Gymnasium | April 23 

This year’s celebration will be especially meaningful, as it will showcase a photography exhibition in the gymnasium, representing the culmination of student work developed throughout the art residency with Janet Pliszka. Teachers have intentionally leveraged this creative process to advance our commitment to land-based learning, exploring themes of place, interconnection, and belonging. Furthermore, teachers have strengthened students’ Spanish language development supporting oral language growth through authentic, experience-based learning. Students are excited to share the stories behind their photographs with you during the exhibition at the following times: 

  • Kindergarten–Grade 2: 4:00–4:30 pm
  • Grades 3–6: 4:30–5:00 pm
  • After-School Pick-Up: Same as usual; students must be under the supervision of their parents/guardians throughout the duration of the event (3:50-5pm) 

Volunteers? Yes, we’d love some! Please email Eve Moreau at ekmoreau@cbe.ab.ca. Here are some of the tasks available: 

Organize books for the swap on April 22 

Help Janet set up the photography exhibition on April 23 from 10-1pm 

We look forward to celebrating this special day with our school community! 

Fun Lunch Date Change | NEW DATE April 27 

Please note that the Chachi’s Fun Lunch originally scheduled for Thursday, April 23 has been rescheduled to Monday, April 27 to accommodate the book fair and photography exhibition. All orders placed for April 23 have been moved to April 27. Please ensure your child is sent with a lunch on Thursday, April 23.

Important Dates:

April 6-20 – Read-a-thon

April 14 – Grade 6 Military Museum Field Trip

April 15 – Grade 3, 4, 5 Musical Performance @ WOM 2 :00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.

April 16 – Vaccines (Gr. 6)

April 21 – Grade 5 TELUS Spark Field Trip

April 21 – School Council Meeting (in Person) 7:00 p.m.

April 22 & 23 – Scholastic Book Fair

April 23 – Student Photography Exhibit and Día del Libro in WOM Learning Commons & Gym 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

April 24 – Non Instructional Day (No School)

April 27 – Healthy Hunger (Chachi’s)

April 29 – Grade 4 UniMarket Field Trip 11:00 am – 2:00 pm (Spanish Culinary Experience)

May 6 – Grade 5 Calgary Philharmonic Field Trip 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

May 11 – Grade 2 Calgary Zoo Field Trip 9:15 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

May 15 – Non Instructional Day (No School)

May 20 – Grade 3 TELUS Spark Field Trip 9:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

May 26 – Grade 3 Zoo Field Trip 9:25 a.m. – 2:35 p.m.