Queridas familias,

As we approach Thanksgiving Day and we reflect on the aspects of our lives that we are thankful for, I want to take this opportunity to say thank you to you all for your ongoing support and for always supporting your students to continue their success. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving Giving weekend. Please remember that there is no school on Monday October 9.

Individualized Program Plans (IPP)

For students who have an IPP, please note that these will be coming home early next week. We ask that you review the IPP and send back the signature page in the envelope provided by Friday Oct. 13. If you have any questions regarding the IPP, please contact your homeroom teacher.

Child and Youth Well-Being: A Webinar for Parents and Guardians

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join us in an online series focusing on child and youth well-being. These sessions will be hosted in partnership with experts from Alberta Health Services and will explore topics such as vaping, brain development, mental health, and sexual health.

Click here to learn more:

Child and Youth Well-Being: A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians

CBE educators believe that parents and guardians can inspire their kids to make healthy lifestyle choices and increase protective factors – in order to do so, they need the right tools and information.

Well-being is a precondition for learning. As our understanding of student well-being continues to evolve, it is important for those that support children and youth to stay up to date on the same information so everyone can support student success. 

The intention of the series is to advance student well-being by raising family and caregiver’s understanding of a variety of health-related topics.

Volunteers for Tennis Residency

During our upcoming tennis residency on October 16 to Nov 2, we will need 2 volunteers throughout the instructional time. The coach will provide instructions and the volunteers will be there to support the students in following those instructions alongside the classroom teacher. A schedule will be available soon. Please contact Liz on lmstyan@cbe.ab.ca if you have security clearance and are interested in helping for a portion of the time.

Student Pick-Up

We understand that plans change and that sometimes parents run late when picking up their students. To ensure the security and safety of our students, we ask that you let the office know if you are running late or you have made arrangements with a family friend. We can only release students to individuals that are listed in our system or through an email to: womitchell@cbe.ab.ca Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Fun Lunches

The next Fun Lunch will take place on October 31 from Subway.

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 student home if they are not feeling well.

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 October 24 at 7pm.

With gratitude,

Erick Noriega,
Principal

Important Dates

October 9 – Thanksgiving Day (No School)
October 13 – AM Kindergarten
October 16 – November 2 – Tennis Residency
October 20 – Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)
October 27 – PM Kindergarten
October 31 – Fun Lunch (Subway)
November 1 – Photo retakes
November 8 – Remembrance Day Assembly
November 9 – Professional Learning Day (No School for Students)
November 10 – 14 – Fall Break (School Closed)