Queridas familias,
¡Hemos tenido una semana maravillosa en nuestra escuela! - We have had a wonderful week at WO Mitchell! It has been a pleasure to see many excited students arriving to school in the mornings. Thank you to all families for keeping our students safe and using the crosswalks when crossing the street.
Terry Fox Run
Terry Fox Run will take place on September 20 from 12:15 PM to 1:00 PM. Parents interested in volunteering for the event, please contact Srta. Imperadeiro (smimperadeiro@cbe.ab.ca ) for details.
Last year we raised an amazing $1,085.00 for the Terry Fox organization. Our goal this year is to raise $1,140.00. We will be collecting Toonies for Terry from students starting on September 4 until September 20.
Online donations can also be made to the Terry Fox organization through the School Webpage link: https://schools.terryfox.ca/72284
As of today, we have raised $475.
Meet the Teacher Evening
Please join us on September 26 for our annual Meet the Teacher evening. This is an informal opportunity to meet your homeroom teachers and build community at the school. This year, the School Council has coordinated with YYC Food Trucks to be on site and will be available from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM. If families need financial assistance for the food trucks, please call the office. This information will be kept confidential. Teachers will be in their classroom from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM to meet families. At 7:00 PM, you are invited to stay for the School Council and Parent Society AGM.
IPP Conferences
On September 27, teachers will hold initial Parent – Teacher Conferences for students who have an Individualized Program Plan (IPP) in order to talk to you about the plan for this upcoming year. Please note that teachers will reach out to you to book a time between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM.
School Spirit Wear
We are happy to announce that we have Spirit Wear with our new logo available to purchase through our school website. In addition, we have added shirts for Orange Shirt Day. For more information, please visit:
Merchandise - W. O. Mitchell School (cbe.ab.ca)Today is the last day to order!
Healthy Start to School
With the return to school and the upcoming flu season please do everything you can to keep your child safe from illness, including the latest coronavirus variant. The CBE takes the health and safety of our students and staff seriously.
In all matters of health, CBE takes direction from Alberta Education and Alberta Health Services. The following health measures can reduce the spread and lessen the impact of illness in school communities. These include:
- stay home when feeling sick;
- if possible, avoid close contact with people who are sick;
- wash hands frequently with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds or use alcohol-based hand sanitizer;
- cover your cough;
- avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands; and
- clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and items at home, especially when someone in your home is sick.
Alberta Health Services has a respiratory assessment tool to provide Albertans with guidance to manage a wide range of respiratory illnesses, and provide advice on caring for symptoms at home, and when to seek additional care.
Apple Fundraiser
Our parent council has begun their first fundraiser of the year (Apple and Pear Fundraiser from Davison Orchard). I had the opportunity to try them last year and they were amazing! All order forms have been sent home with your students today and the due date to order is September 17. A digital copy is attached here as well. Pick up is scheduled for October 1, 2024.
Fun Lunch
The next Fun Lunch will take place on September 23 from Panago Pizza. Please note that the cut off to order will be Wednesday September 18. If you are a new parent to Healthy Hunger, the instructions to order are attached.
Spanish for Parents (Fall 2024)
Chinook Learning will be offering Spanish for Parents – Level 1 in the fall.
Course: Spanish for Parents – Level 1
Date: Tuesdays, October 8, 15, 22, 29 & November 5, 19, 26 & December 3
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Location: In-person at Dalhousie School
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 School Council and the Parent Society AGM will take place on September 26, 2024.
With gratitude,
Erick Noriega,
Principal
Important Dates
September 20 – PM Kindergarten
September 26 – Meet the Teacher Evening and School Council AGM
September 27 – Parent-Teacher IPP Conferences
September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (No School)
October 1 – Photo Day (Individual photos)
October 4 – AM Kindergarten
October 11 – PM Kindergarten
October 14 – Thanksgiving Day (No School)
October 18 – AM Kindergarten