Alberta Education Literacy & Numeracy Screeners

Students in Kindergarten through Grade 5 will be engaging in the Alberta Literacy and Numeracy Assessments. These assessments provide valuable information about student learning and help us better understand how we can continue to support each child’s growth in literacy and numeracy.

Meet the Teacher, Community BBQ, & School Council AGM

We are excited to invite you to our Meet the Teacher & Community BBQ and School Council AGM, on Thursday, September 24.

• 4:30-5:30 p.m. Optional Community BBQ Dinner featuring hot dogs and hamburgers, with gluten-free options available. Meal tickets will be sold during the event with proceeds going to school council initiatives.
•  5:30-6:30 p.m. Classroom presentations. Teachers will offer two identical 30-minute presentations, with the first beginning at 5:30 p.m. and the second at 6:00 p.m. Each session will include time for questions and transitions for families who need to visit multiple classrooms. 
• 6:45 p.m. School Council AGM / ¡Está Invitado!
  • Following the classroom presentations, families are invited to attend the annual School Council AGM.
  • W.O. Mitchell School Council AGM / Reunión del Consejo Escolar
  • Date / Fecha: Thursday, September 24 at 6:45 p.m.
  • Location / Lugar: W.O. Mitchell School Learning Commons
  • Your involvement helps strengthen our school community, and we encourage all families to attend.

Yearbook Update

We’re excited to share that yearbooks will be coming home with students September 13-15. If you ordered a yearbook, please check your child’s backpack for their yearbook.

School Council Fundraiser: Davison Apple and / or Pears

Purchase a 15lb box of apples or pears

• Paper orders deadline due: Monday September 14, 2026
• Apple pickup @ school: Tuesday September 29, 2026

There will be a reminder on the Facebook page for WO as well.

Any questions parents can email: Marcela at womfundraising@gmail.com 

Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series

The Calgary Board of Education invites all parents and guardians to join a live online series on supporting child and youth well-being. The series is hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with local experts from the Calgary community.

Use the following link Child and Youth Well-Being Family and Caregiver Series

to access sessions designed to provide families with knowledge, tools, and strategies to help navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children and teens today.

Health Plans and Peanut-Aware Community

Thank you to all families who have completed and returned health plans for students with specific health needs. Having this information in place helps us provide the appropriate support and care for our students throughout the school day.

Please be mindful that W.O. Mitchell School is a peanut-aware community. We have students with severe peanut allergies, and we greatly appreciate families’ support in sending peanut-free lunches and snacks to school. 

We also kindly ask families to remember to pack any necessary forks, spoons, or other utensils with your child’s lunch, as the school does not supply these items.

Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and supportive environment for all students.

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.

Updated - Alien In-Line Skating Residency Schedule: September 21 - October 9

Dear W.O. Mitchell School families,

Alien In-Line is coming to our school once again from September 21 – October 9, 2026. The instructor will focus on a variety of basic and advanced skating skills. Skills introduced will vary based on students’ abilities. They may include standing on skates (basic position), simple forward motion, several ways to stop, several ways to turn, safe skating strategies, pathway etiquette, and non-aerial jumping.

Instruction time is followed by games designed to apply these skills in a more active setting. Some sessions may also end with a period of free skating time, often accompanied by music.

Skates: A set of floor-friendly adjustable skates will be provided. Sizes range from US Child’s 11 to US Men’s 10.

Safety and Protective Gear: Alien In-Line provides protective gear for each student, including knee pads, elbow pads, wrist guards, and a helmet. The program is very strict about requiring all protective equipment to be worn at all times. Students are also taught the importance of using protective gear while skating.

Helmets and Head Lice: Alien In-Line requires ALL STUDENTS to wear a certified helmet at all times while on skates. While certified helmets will be provided, we are aware that sharing helmets can contribute to the spread of head lice. We recommend that students bring their own helmets from home. Acceptable helmets include bike, skateboard, and hockey helmets. Football, BMX, ski/snowboard, or other types of helmets are NOT permitted.

For health reasons, students without socks will NOT be allowed to participate. Please ensure your child brings a pair of socks for each session.

On Tuesday, Sept. 8, your child will bring home a form titled Acknowledgement of Risk and Consent of Parent or Guardian. Please review, sign, and return this form to the school by Wed. Sept. 16. This form is required for your child to participate in this activity. Please see the table below for your child’s skating dates.

A fee of $12.00 per child has been added to PowerSchool. This fee will cover the cost of instruction. The W.O. Mitchell Parent Society is subsidizing a portion of this fee to help reduce costs for families.

If you have any questions about inline skating please contact your child’s teacher.