Fun Lunches

Fun Lunches are offered throughout the year through Healthy Hunger, with a portion of proceeds supporting the school. Our Fun Lunch dates (10 in total) are:

• September 28, 2026 – Subway
• October 22, 2026 – Domino’s
• 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 www.healthyhunger.ca

Meet the Teacher, Community BBQ, & School Council AGM - September 24

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.

Spanish for Parents – Level 1

Chinook Learning Services is offering Spanish for Parents - Level 1  at Dalhousie School. Learning Spanish can be both easy and fun. This beginning level course will help parents of bilingual Spanish students learn or refresh their Spanish language skills. Parents will become more comfortable interacting with their children in Spanish, build their network of bilingual parents and become familiar with the school environment. Spanish for Parents – Level 1 is currently scheduled for Tuesday evenings, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. on October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3, 10, 17 & 24, 2026.

Visit  Chinook Learning Services for other Spanish Course Offerings

Stay Connected with Our Playground Project

Visit our W.O. Mitchell Playground Project website for project information, fundraising and volunteer opportunities, and updates on our progress toward our new playground. Find out how you can get involved and help us make this project a reality! Click here to Visit the Playground Project Website

https://womplayground.netlify.app/

Casino Volunteers Needed - November 11 & 12!

Our casino fundraiser raises over $60,000 to support W.O. Mitchell students through residencies, learning resources, technology, and other opportunities!

We need 40 volunteers by Friday, October 30 to help make this important fundraiser a success. A variety of roles are available, food is provided, and no previous casino experience or security clearance is required.

When: November 11 & 12

Where: Cowboys Casino, 421 12 Ave SE

How: Sign-up here to volunteer 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAAAC2DA1FCC52-65678698-cowboy 

Questions? Contact Jayme MacFarlane Casino Chair: jaymeleighmacfarlane@outlook.com) for more information.

Thank you for supporting our students and school community!

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.

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.

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

 Important Dates:

 September 21 – Start of Alien In-Line Residency

September 24 – Community BBQ 4:30-5:30 p.m. & Meet the Teacher 5:30-6:30 p.m.

September 24 – School Council AGM 6:45 p.m. Learning Commons

October 5 – Picture Day