Holiday Hampers Supporting W.O. Mitchell Families
As we approach the holiday season, W.O. Mitchell School is once again coming together to support families in our school community who may benefit from a little extra assistance during this time of year.
Through the generosity of our school community, we hope to provide grocery gift cards to help families purchase food and other essentials over the holiday season.
How You Can Help
Families who wish to contribute are invited to make a donation through EducationMatters – W.O. Mitchell School by Monday, December 14. Donations designated for our Holiday Hamper initiative will be used to purchase grocery gift cards for W.O. Mitchell families.
Every contribution, regardless of size, is appreciated and helps us care for one another as a school community.
Would Your Family Benefit from Support?
We recognize that the holiday season can bring additional financial pressures for families. If your family would benefit from a holiday hamper this year, please reach out confidentially to Sra. Outhet or Sr. Scott.
Thank you for the kindness, generosity, and compassion that make W.O. Mitchell such a caring and supportive school community.
Together, we can help make the holiday season a little brighter for our families.
November 17 School Council & Parent Society Meeting - You’re Invited! / ¡Está Invitado!
W.O. Mitchell School Council Meeting / Reunión del Consejo Escolar
- Date / Fecha: Tuesday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m.
- Location / Lugar: Online & W.O. Mitchell School Staffroom (Hybrid Format)
- Teams meeting link will be sent to families on Tuesday, November 17
Spanish Bilingual Kindergarten / Grade 1 Open House
The International Spanish Academy at Escuela W.O. Mitchell School will be hosting an Open House on Thursday, January 7, 2027, at 6:00 PM in the School Gymnasium.
Please join us in person at the school to learn about our Spanish Bilingual Program in Kindergarten and Grade 1.
The Open House will include the following:
- Before and After School Care Program Presentations
- Welcome Introductions, and Opening Remarks
- Kindergarten and Grade 1 Spanish Bilingual Program Overview
- Differences between bilingual, regular and immersion programs
- Student support
- Volunteering/Parents as Partners/School Council
- Questions and Answers
- Tour of the School and Classrooms
- Meet the Teacher Grade 1 and Kindergarten
Please contact our office staff at 403-777-6100 or email us at womitchell@cbe.ab.ca if you have questions about our Open House.
Event Details:
Open House Information - January 7, 2027 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: W.O. Mitchell School Gymnasium, 511 Silvergrove Drive NW
Patroller Safety – Patrollers Start Monday, November 16
We are pleased to share that our Grade 6 Safety Patrollers will begin their crosswalk duties on Monday, November 16. These student leaders will be stationed at the crosswalk on Silvergrove Drive each morning and afternoon to help our students and families arrive and depart safely.
Please keep an eye out for our patrollers, follow all posted signs, and model safe crossing behaviour. Your support helps ensure a safe and positive experience for our young leaders as they take on this important responsibility.
Thank you for helping keep our school community safe!
Parent - Teacher Conferences November 26 (In person) November 27 (Online)
Kindergarten Parent / Teacher Conference Schedule:
- November 26 (In Person) – 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- November 27 (Online) – 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Grade 1-6 Parent / Teacher Conference Schedule:
- November 26 (In Person) – 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
- November 27 (Online) – 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Families with Grade 3 and or Grade 4 students please book your conference with your child’s Literacy & Numeracy teacher. For example, Grade 4 students will book with their AM Literacy & Numeracy teacher and Grade 3 students will book with their PM Literacy and Numeracy teacher.
Conference time slots will be open for booking starting November 10 at 7:00 a.m. and close November 25 at 8:00p.m.
To book your conference log into your MyCBE account and select the first icon – CBE Conferences
Attention Skiers - Sunshine Super Card
Hurry!! Limited Supplies! Banff Sunshine Village has provided an incredible opportunity for our school community to raise funds for the new playground. Sunshine Village has donated Super Cards for us to sell, and ALL the money will go directly towards building the new playground. Please see the attached flyer for details on how to purchase yours!
To purchase your cards:
1. Send an email to womfundraising@gmail.com
- Email Subject line enter: Ski Card
- Email Body: Include the first and last name of your eldest student at W.O. Mitchell and how many cards you would like
2. Wait for a response to your email to confirm there are still cards available
3. E-transfer the total amount ($129 per card) to womfundraising@gmail.com
- In the e-transfer note enter your child’s full name and Ski Cards with number purchased
Ski cards will be available for pickup on November 26 during Parent Teacher Interviews.
Next Fun Lunch: November 23 (Edo)
Fun Lunches are offered throughout the year through Healthy Hunger, with a portion of proceeds supporting the school. Our Fun Lunch dates are:
- November 23, 2026 – Edo
- December 16, 2026 – Spolumbo’s
- January 18, 2027 – Mary Brown’s
- February 25, 2027 – Domino’s
- March 30, 2027 – Edo
- April 19, 2027 – Chopped Leaf
- May 27, 2027 – Booster Juice
- June 21, 2027 – Mr. Pretzel
To participate:
1. Register at www.healthyhunger.ca
2. Order by midnight five days before the event.
If your child is absent on Fun Lunch day:
- Please contact the school before 10:30 AM if you wish to pick up their lunch (available after 1:30 PM).
- If we do not hear from you, the lunch will be donated.
- Refunds are not available for absences.
For questions, contact Healthy Hunger parent support at womcalgaryfunlunch@gmail.com www.healthyhunger.ca
Lost and Found
Please consider labeling your child’s clothing / water bottles so that we can reconnect lost and found items with the appropriate child. Lost & found items are displayed in the hall by the main office. All unclaimed lost and found items will be donated at the end of each month.
Spanish Language Book Fair
W.O. Mitchell is thrilled to partner with Las Americas books to bring a Spanish language book fair to our school this November 24, 25 & 26. With books priced from $9 - $30, students will be able to browse or purchase books during the week. Families are welcome to shop Wednesday & Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00p.m. and Thursday evening from 4:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
School Drop-off & Pick-up Reminders
Families are reminded to be cautious during the coming months as it gets colder and darker. Everyone is encouraged to follow the rules of the road, adhere to parking expectations and use crosswalks, particularly in and around school zones. Traffic safety is a shared responsibility that requires the support and cooperation of all drivers and pedestrians.
Students should also be prepared for changing weather conditions and families using transportation are encouraged to have a back-up plan in the event of delayed buses.
Important Dates:
November 11-13 – Fall Break (No School)
November 17 – Updated date School Council Meeting (Hybrid 7:00 p.m.)
November 18 – Announced Lockdown (Supported by CPS)
November 19 – Grade 5 Trip to Heritage Park
November 23 – Fun Lunch (Edo)
November 25 – Grade 3 Trip Bow River Habitat Station
November 26 – Parent Teacher Conferences Kindergarten No School Grade 1-6 Regular Day
November 27 – Parent Teacher Conferences (Non-Instructional Day)
December 2 – Grade 1 & 2 Musical 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.