Parent / Teacher Conferences March 19 & 20
Dear W.O. Mitchell Families,
Parent / Teacher Conferences will take place on March 19 and March 20. These conferences are an important opportunity to connect with your child’s teacher, discuss progress, and support continued learning.
Conference Schedule:
Thursday, March 19 | 4:30 – 7:30 PM
In-person conferences at W.O. Mitchell School
Friday, March 20 | 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Virtual conferences (online)
Families can book a conference time using the online booking system. Bookings will open on March 7 and remain available until March 18.
Thank you for your continued partnership in supporting student learning.
Yearbook Cover Art Contest!!
"Unleash your Kindness"; "Desata tu Bondad".
This year, our yearbook celebrates kindness! We want YOU to show what kindness looks like to you. It can be people helping others, friends sharing, animals being loved, acts of caring, or anything that warms your heart. Draw your idea of kindness for our Yearbook Cover — colourful, fun, and creative — anything that shows how powerful and joyful kindness can be. And remember to follow the guidelines - any artwork that does not meet the guideline requirements cannot be considered. The attached contest flyer details all the requirements for the cover art submissions. This year, we will have 12 finalists (2 from each grade)! Submissions are due Thursday, April 9th.
Playground Fundraising
Donate directly to W.O. Mitchell Playground Fundraising Campaign. EducationMatters will issue donations receipts for donations of $20 or more.
Our Spring Fundraiser this past week, and we’re excited to offer two great ways to support our school! Families can order delicious products from Spolumbos, including sausages, lasagna, meatballs, and sauces, as well as sweet treats from Meela’s Mixes, featuring easy-to-make, family-friendly baking mixes.
Order forms and details will be sent home with your students on Monday so keep an eye out for it.
Ordering deadline: March 18
Pickup date: April 2, from 3:50–6:00 PM at the school
Thank you for your ongoing support!
Traffic Safety Reminder
Please help keep students safe by observing crosswalks, parking rules, and speed limits near the school. Drop-off and pick-up times can be busy, so consider parking a block or two away and walking in. Review safe travel practices with your children, such as using crosswalks and looking both ways before crossing.
Learn more at Calgary.ca/BeSafe.
Fun Lunches
Fun Lunches are offered throughout the year through Healthy Hunger, with a portion of proceeds supporting the school.
To participate:
1. Register at www.healthyhunger.ca
2. Order by midnight five days before the event.
If your child is absent on Fun Lunch day:
Please contact the school before 10:30 AM if you wish to pick up their lunch (available after 1:30 PM).
- If we do not hear from you, the lunch will be donated.
- Refunds are not available for absences.
For questions, contact Healthy Hunger parent support at www.healthyhunger.ca
Reporting Student Absences
Please remember to call the attendance line if your child will be away: 403-777-6100 ext. 1
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.
Important Dates:
March 7– Parent Teacher Conference Booking System Opens
March 19 – Healthy Hunger (Booster Juice)
March 19 – In person Parent / Teacher Conferences (4:30p.m. - 7:30p.m.)
March 20 – Virtual Parent / Teacher Conferences (8:00a.m. - 1:00p.m.)
March 23-27 – Spring Break
April 1 – Grade 3 Leighton Art Centre Field Trip
April 1 – Read-a-thon Materials Go Home
April 7 – 21 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 21– Grade 5 TELUS Spark Field Trip
April 21– School Council Meeting (in Person) 7:00 p.m.