Queridas familias
Our students are now used to following their new classroom routines and they are well on their way to a fabulous school year!
We want to ensure that all our students come to school every day unless they are sick or have important medical appointments. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to graduate from high school, setting the stage for future success in higher education and the workforce. This emphasizes the long-term benefits of instilling a sense of responsibility and accountability through regular attendance. If your child is experiencing some difficulty coming to school, please contact their teacher at your earlier convenience to discuss what could be done to help improve their attendance. We want to ensure that all our students feel welcome in our school and have a sense of wellbeing during their school day.
Parents often ask me how they can support their child's literacy skills at home. I encourage all parents/guardians to talk, read, and write with their child every day. For example, writing a grocery list or writing about a dream that they have will support their writing skills. Nightly reading before bed is a special moment with your child and will encourage them to work on their reading skills both at home and in school.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Con gratitud,
Sra. Lucie Lejeune,
Acting Principal
Weekly Reminders
School Absences
Please remember to call the attendance line to let us know of your student’s absence – 403 777 6100 ext. 1. This not only helps us as we complete daily attendance but is also a security concern in the case of emergencies. Just a gentle reminder to keep your students home if they are not feeling well.
MyCBE Account
This year the CBE will be using SchoolEngage to complete some of the necessary yearly forms. In order to access SchoolEngage, you will require a MyCBE account. If you do not have a MyCBE account, on the MyCBE page click on Create a MyCBE Account. For online help refer, to MyCBE - Creating an Account (includes instructions and a video). The forms found in SchoolEngage include: Demographic Verification 2025-26 and Annual Authorization 2025-26. If you plan to volunteer this school year, you can also fill out the Volunteer Registration Form. Please ensure that these forms are completed by September 15, 2025.
Terry Fox Run | September 22
Time: 2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
We are excited to announce that our annual Terry Fox Run will be held on September 22! This is a meaningful event where our students honour Terry’s legacy and help raise funds for cancer research.
Let’s Keep the Momentum Going! Thanks to the generosity of our school community, we’ve already raised $1,193.87! This year, we’re aiming even higher, $2,900!
We’ll be collecting Toonies for Terry from September 8th to 30th.
You can also donate online through our school’s Terry Fox fundraising page: https://schools.terryfox.ca/98255
Let’s work together to support cancer research and make a difference, just like Terry did.
Every Child Matters | Orange Shirt Day Assembly
On Thursday, September 25, we invite students wear an orange shirt to commemorate the residential school experience, to witness and honour the healing journey of the survivors and their families, and to commit to the ongoing process of reconciliation. We will host an assembly in the morning to create awareness and to open the door to meaningful discussion about the effects of Residential Schools and the legacy they have left behind. Orange Shirt Day (formally on September 30) creates bridges with each other for reconciliation. Every Child Matters.
Meet-the-Teacher Afternoon
Please join us on September 26 for our annual Meet the Teacher event. 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 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm. Teachers will be in their classroom from 2 pm to 3 pm to meet families. There will be two 20-minute information sessions in your student's homeroom. The first will start at 2 pm, and the second will start at 2:30 pm. From 3:00 to 4:00 pm, you are invited to stay for the School Council and Parent Society AGM.
A reminder that if you would like any information about our School Council or Parent Society, or would like to volunteer with the Apple Fundraiser with them, you can reach them at: womparents@gmail.com
Apple Fundraiser
Our school 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 16. A digital copy is attached here as well. Pick up is scheduled for October 1, 2025.
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)
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
September 22 – Terry Fox Run
September 22 – Individual Program Plans due at school (signed)
September 25 – Orange Shirt Day Assembly
September 26 - PM kindergarten
September 26 – Meet-the-Teacher afternoon and School Council and Parent Society AGM
September 29 – Non-Instructional Day (No school for students)
September 30 – National Day for Truth and Reconciliation (School closed)
October 6 - Picture Day
October 13 - Thanksgiving Day