Queridas familias,
As we approach the last week of the calendar year, I want to express my gratitude towards our community. This will be the last weekly update until the new year. Wishing all of you a happy and safe holiday season!
Holiday Hampers
Thank you for the wonderful help that we have received from our community. We are making one last push for anyone who is able to donate this year to help the growing number of families who require some extra support during the holiday season. We will accept donations until Monday December 16.
Notice Regarding Changes to Spanish Bilingual Schools
As you might have heard, starting in the 2025-2026 school year, WO Mitchell will become a K-6 school. As we continue to plan for the next school year, we will ensure that our grade 6 students receive new experiences that are relevant to their curricular outcomes. We are excited by the opportunity to have our students remain until the end of grade 6.
Family Vacations
As we approach the holiday season, we know that many families will choose to take an extended vacation. This is a reminder that while students are away on vacation, teachers are not responsible for giving students any extra work for the days that they are away. For information on what is happening in school, please visit your teacher's Google Classroom.
Door #4
We are happy to announce that the work to remove the portable classrooms has now been completed. Students in Grade 2 and Srta. Monaco’s grade 1 class will use the new door (Door #4) to come in and out of school. If you are picking up your student, please meet them outside door #4.
Handbell Concert
On December 17 Grade 5 students will be holding their annual handbell concert at 2pm. Families as welcome to attend.
Kindergarten and Grade 1 Open House
We will be hosting our Kindergarten and Grade 1 Open House on Thursday January 9, 2025 at 6:30 pm. Registration will begin on January 13, 2025. Please share with families and friends, as we would love to see them at WO Mitchell next year!
Drop-Off and Pick Up
Please remember to follow the rules of the road when dropping off your students. We have noticed an increase in students jaywalking across the street. In addition, parents please remember to respect the bus areas and the handicap zones. Parents cannot stop in those areas. As well, please be respectful of our neighbours and their driveways. Please do not block private driveways. Finally, please do not use the parking lot for drop off and pick up. This poses a safety risk for students and staff.
Science Fair Judges and Volunteers
Students in grade 4 and 5 are currently working on their Science Fair projects. The fair will take place Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm at the school. For this event we need the support of parent volunteers to participate as judges. No experience is required and you can be a judge even if you have a child participating (you will not be judging them). If you are interested in participating as a judge in our science fair please contact Sra. Brittney Ferkranus at BrFerkranus@cbe.ab.ca.
Lunchroom and Field Trips Fees
At this time, only a fraction of parents who use the lunchroom supervision program have paid their fees. Please ensure that you log into https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/home.html in order to pay your fees. As well, all school-based fees will be populated in this portal as events happen. Please take note of the fees to pay them in a timely manner.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found tables continue to grow. Please take some time to ensure that your student has all of their belongings and if they are missing something to check the lost and found. Items will be available until the morning of December 19 at which time they will be donated.
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 (cbe.ab.ca)
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. Please note that orders need to be in by December 2 to guarantee completion before the Winter Break.
Fun Lunch
The next Fun Lunch will take place on December 19 from Opa! Please note that orders will close 5 days before the date.
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 Jan. 21, 2025 at 7pm. This will be an online meeting via Microsoft Teams. The Grade 4 team will be presenting during this meeting.
With gratitude,
Erick Noriega,
Principal
Important Dates
December 17 – Grade 5 Hand Bell Concert
December 19 – Healthy Hunger (Opa!)
December 19 – Christmas Caroling for Students
December 20 – AM KG
December 20 – Last Day of Classes
January 6 – Classes Resume
January 9 – KG and Grade 1 Open House