Queridas familias
It was amazing to see so many families come together last night to meet the teacher and to build community. We are grateful for your continued support. A big thank you to our School Council for organizing the food trucks!
Picture Day
Picture Day is happening on October 1. Please send your student to school ready for their photo.
Apple Fundraiser Pick-Up
Apple orders will arrive on Tuesday October 1. At this time, we are expecting delivery in the early afternoon. If you are able to help with unloading and sorting, please email Marcela at womfundraising@gmail.com
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.
CBE Forms
We understand that MyCBE might have had experienced some technical issues over the past few weeks, and may have made it difficult to complete the required forms (Demographic Verification 2024-25 and Annual Authorization 2024-25). If you have not had a chance to complete these forms, please do so as soon as possible. If you need assistance, please contact the main office.
Fun Lunch
The next Fun Lunch will take place on October 31 from Edo Japan. Please note that orders will close 5 days before the date.
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 next meeting for School Council and the Parent Society will take place on October 22, 2024. This will be a hybrid meeting with the opportunity to join via Microsoft Teams.
With gratitude,
Erick Noriega,
Principal
Important Dates
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
October 21-31 – Lacrosse Residency
October 25 – System Non Instructional Day: Indigenous Education (No School for Students)