Spring Musical Performance (Gr. 3, 4, & 5) | April 15
Lighten Up! A Musical Celebration of Humour
Grade 3,4, & 5
Wednesday, April 15, 2:00 pm & 7:00 pm
W. O. Mitchell Gym
Entry fee: One Food Bank Item
Día del Libro (World Book Day) | April 23
We are excited to celebrate Día del Libro (World Book Day) at W. O. Mitchell on April 23, 2026. Organized by UNESCO and widely observed in Spain and across Latin America, Día del Libro promotes reading and access to books for all. The date is especially meaningful in the literary world, marking the passing of renowned authors such as Cervantes, Inca Garcilaso de la Vega, P.L. Travers, and William Shakespeare. Students will participate in a full day of literacy-focused activities that include a school-wide assembly, classroom-based experiences, a book swap, a visit to the Scholastic Book Fair, and, finally, a photography exhibition featuring the work of every student at WOM.
Photography Exhibition in the Gymnasium | April 23
This year’s celebration will be especially meaningful, as it will showcase a photography exhibition in the gymnasium, representing the culmination of student work developed throughout the art residency with Janet Pliszka. Teachers have intentionally leveraged this creative process to advance our commitment to land-based learning, exploring themes of place, interconnection, and belonging. Furthermore, teachers have strengthened students’ Spanish language development supporting oral language growth through authentic, experience-based learning. Students are excited to share the stories behind their photographs with you during the exhibition at the following times:
- Kindergarten–Grade 2: 4:00–4:30 pm
- Grades 3–6: 4:30–5:00 pm
- After-School Pick-Up: Same as usual; students must be under the supervision of their parents/guardians throughout the duration of the event (3:50-5pm)
Volunteers? Yes, we’d love some! Please email Eve Moreau at ekmoreau@cbe.ab.ca. Here are some of the tasks available:
- Organize books for the swap on April 22
- Help Janet set up the photography exhibition on April 23 from 10-1pm
We look forward to celebrating this special day with our school community!
Fun Lunch Date Change | NEW DATE April 27
Please note that the Chachi’s Fun Lunch originally scheduled for Thursday, April 23 has been rescheduled to Monday, April 27 to accommodate the book fair and photography exhibition. All orders placed for April 23 have been moved to April 27. Please ensure your child is sent with a lunch on Thursday, April 23.
Yearbook Cover Art Contest!!
"Unleash your Kindness"; "Desata tu Bondad".
This year, our yearbook celebrates kindness! We want YOU to show what kindness looks like to you. It can be people helping others, friends sharing, animals being loved, acts of caring, or anything that warms your heart. Draw your idea of kindness for our Yearbook Cover — colourful, fun, and creative — anything that shows how powerful and joyful kindness can be. And remember to follow the guidelines - any artwork that does not meet the guideline requirements cannot be considered. The attached contest flyer details all the requirements for the cover art submissions. This year, we will have 12 finalists (2 from each grade)! Submissions are due Thursday, April 9th.
Traffic Safety Reminder
Please help keep students safe by observing crosswalks, parking rules, and speed limits near the school. Drop-off and pick-up times can be busy, so consider parking a block or two away and walking in. Review safe travel practices with your children, such as using crosswalks and looking both ways before crossing.
Learn more at Calgary.ca/BeSafe.
Important Dates:
April 3 – No School (Good Friday)
April 6-20 – Read-a-thon
April 14 – Grade 6 Military Museum Field Trip
April 15 – Grade 3, 4, 5 Musical Performance @ WOM 2 :00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
April 16 – Vaccines (Gr. 6)
April 21 – Grade 5 TELUS Spark Field Trip
April 21 – School Council Meeting (in Person) 7:00 p.m.
April 22 & 23 – Scholastic Book Fair
April 23 – Student Photography Exhibit and Día del Libro in WOM Learning Commons & Gym 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
April 27 Healthy Hunger – Chachi’s