Queridas familias,
We have had a very eventful week at WOM. Thank you to all of the volunteers who made the Spring Musical and the Glow Dance a huge success this week. The students enjoyed the experience of both events, and it was great to see so many families at the school.
Support Staff Appreciation Week
Next week we will be Support Staff Appreciation Week, and I would like to take the time to say Thank You to all of our support staff that work at WO Mitchell School. They make a difference in the lives of our students and teachers on a daily basis, and we appreciate them very much!
Havana Cuban Dance Residency
The dance residency continues for the week of April 22-26. Students will work with Havana Dance Company to learn some Latin dance moves. Over this time, we ask that students come prepared to participate in the dancing residency and that they wear clothes that will allow them to comfortably move in.
A brief showcase of the residency will be held on Friday April 26 at 12 pm. Parents are welcome to attend. Doors will open at 11:45 am.
Que Pasa
On Tuesday May 7, 2024, our grade 3 students have been invited to perform at Que Pasa, a collaborative Calgary Board of Education, International Spanish Academies Fine Arts Gala at the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium. This unique experience will allow our students to share Spanish performances in a professional setting to a full house of families from across the city. The performances will include all Spanish Bilingual program schools from elementary to high school! The audience will be treated to various choral, band music, dance and other performances that celebrate the beauty of the Hispanic language and culture. This event will be an exceptional opportunity for all. The performance will begin at 1 pm.
Tickets for the event will be offered to families at $15.00. Please note that young children cannot sit on laps and must hold a valid ticket to enter the Jubilee Auditorium. As there will be over 650 students performing at the event, limited seating will be available. Performers/Volunteers do not require a ticket.
Ticket purchases will be limited to 4 per family. Tickets will go on sale online through Ticketmaster today, Friday, April 12th at 7:00 pm.
You can purchase tickets through Ticketmaster using the following link here.
https://www.ticketmaster.ca/event/11006075D236279A
To purchase tickets, families must create a Ticketmaster Account.
Lunchroom and Field Trips Fees
Parents, please be aware that the noon supervision registration is open. If your student stays at school over the lunch program, please register at https://sis.cbe.ab.ca/public/home.html 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.
Fun lunches
The next Fun Lunch will take place on May 13 from Mucho Burrito.
Spring Plant Fundraiser 2023/2024
The Spring Plant Fundraiser is up and running for the year.
Order Deadline is Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Order Pick-up is Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Orders can be made thru the printed form that has been sent home or online.
Cheques should be made payable to: W.O. Mitchell School Funds
Credit cards are accepted when ordering online.
Order online at: https://womitchellschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com
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 will be taking place on April 23 at 7pm. This will be a hybrid meeting in person and via Microsoft Teams. The grade 3 team will be presenting during this meeting.
With gratitude,
Erick Noriega,
Principal
Important Dates
April 22 – Grade 4 Trip to Unimarket (Sra. Waingort)
April 23 – Grade 4 Trip to Unimarket (Sr. Bru)
April 24 – Grade 5 Trip to Unimarket (Sra. Villarreal)
April 25 – Grade 5 Trip to Unimarket (Sra. Villarreal)
April 26 – AM KG
April 26 – Dance Showcase at 12pm
May 1 – Grade 2 Trip to the Zoo
May 2 – PM KG
May 7 – Que Pasa