Grade 6 Handbell Concert, Grade 4 Poem & Original Song, and Caroling

December 19 @ 11:00am (parents are welcome to attend)

WOM School Council Playground Project

After several costly repairs to our playground this past year, we learned that our playground has reached the end of its usable lifespan. As a result, we may continue to see issues that require immediate attention, replacement parts are becoming increasingly difficult to source due to the age of the equipment.

Based on this information, School Council was advised to begin planning for a full playground replacement. A committee was formed to explore the process and determine the funding needs. Three play-solutions companies were invited to submit proposals, each including a quote and design renderings. After reviewing all submissions, the school council playground committee selected one company based on the strength of their proposal.

More information about next steps and opportunities for involvement will be shared soon.

What now?

We are preparing fundraising initiatives and exploring available grants to help us secure the necessary funds. Families can expect to see an increase in fundraising activities in the coming months as we work toward bringing a new playground to our school community.

How can you help?

Please watch for upcoming fundraisers and support them when you can. Sharing these initiatives with family and friends is also greatly appreciated.
If you or your employer would like to donate to this legacy project, please reach out!

Upcoming Playground Fundraisers:

  • Jan. 5-9: Bottle Drive (trailer onsite) 
  • Jan. 12-29: Cash Raffle
  • Coming soon: EducationMatters online donation link for the W.O. Mitchell School playground project.
  • EducationMatters provides tax receipts for donations of $20 or more made directly through their platform.

Spanish Bilingual Open House (Kindergarten & Grade 1)

Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
Time: 6:00–7:30 PM
Location: W. O. Mitchell School Gymnasium, 511 Silvergrove Dr NW

W. O. Mitchell School is pleased to host an in-person Open House for families interested in our vibrant K–6 Spanish Bilingual Program. The evening will include:

  • Welcome and Opening Remarks
  • Before & After School Care presentation by Summit staff
  • Kindergarten and Grade 1 Spanish Bilingual Program overview
  • Parents as Partners / School Council
  • Q&A
  • Tour of Kindergarten and Grade 1 classrooms

For questions, please contact the office at 403-777-6100 or womitchell@cbe.ab.ca 

From the Learning Commons

Happy Holidays from the Learning Commons! 

Students are encouraged to sign out a book over the winter break. As a winter break challenge, mark off the squares as you read each bingo square in this scholastic reading bingo. Feel free to be creative and create your own reading bingo! Bring in your bingo sheet after the break for a chance to win a prize. 

Scholastic winter bingo challenge: https://www.scholastic.com/content/dam/parents/Printables/PDFs/scholastic-book-bingo-printable.pdf

Spanish for Parents — Levels 1 & 2

Offered through Chinook Learning at Dalhousie School:

  • Level 1: Ideal for parents beginning Spanish or refreshing previous skills
  • Level 2: Designed for those with basic Spanish who want to build confidence and expand everyday communication

For details, Visit Chinook Learning Spanish Courses for more information

Traffic Safety Reminder — City of Calgary

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.

Fun Lunches

Fun Lunches are offered throughout the year through Healthy Hunger, with a portion of proceeds supporting the school.

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.

Important Dates:

December 15 – Healthy Hunger Edo www.helathyhunger.ca

December 16 – Grade 1 TELUS Spark field trip

                         – Grade 5 Hangar Museum Field Trip

December 19 @ 11:00am – Grade 6 Handbell Concert (parents welcome)