Weekly Update December 19-23, 2016

It's the last week of school before the Christmas Break and the Christmas Concert has come and gone - time to wind down and enjoy the holiday season! The Christmas Concert was a huge success and we are so proud of all the students for their hard work. Great job, guys!!

 

Monday: The boys basketball team has a game today at lunch at Covenant Christian. Good luck!!

Tuesday: Today is a Banking Day and employees from ATB Financial will be mingling with the clients and handing out candy canes. The bank will be open from 12:00 to 12:25.

Wednesday: Popcorn Day!

Thursday: Frozen Treat Friday money is due at 9 am this morning. Please send your child(ren) with a loonie in the morning so they can enjoy a frozen treat on Friday! Gluten and dairy-free options are available.

Friday: The last day of school before the Christmas Break! Many classes will have their own celebrations going on, so be sure to check out the teachers' blogs for more information. Frozen Treat Friday today!

Willow Park School would like to wish its students and their families a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year, and a wonderful Christmas Break!

Weekly Update December 12-16, 2016

It's the week that everybody has been waiting for! It's Christmas Concert week! The final touches are being made to the concert and the staff and students are busy setting up the decorations and the church, making sure everything is perfect. We look forward to seeing everyone's hard work put into action.

Monday: Hat Day!! Students are welcome to wear their favorite hat or Santa hat all day. There will be a whole school concert rehearsal in the gym at 12:30.

Wednesday: The official Christmas Concert Dress Rehearsal. Please have your child(ren) at the school on time, as the bus will be leaving at 8:45 to Daystar Church. Please do not send students with any toys or electronics, they will be able to watch the other classes perform.

All students should bring a MESS-FREE snack and water bottle with them to the church.

Thursday: Today is the big day! Students will be leaving the school at 11:40. Please see your teacher's blogs for the daily schedule and Christmas Concert information. Good luck, everyone!!

Friday: Hot Lunch from Pizza 73.

 

Weekly Update December 5-9, 2016

Holy moly, the December weeks have been flying by! The biggest news of December is most definitely the Christmas concert. Please be sure to send in your child(ren)'s permission forms ASAP if you haven't already. There will be 2 tickets allotted for each FAMILY not each student. Tickets will not be sent home until your child(ren) has returned their form.

 

 Tuesday: We are hosting a girl's basketball game at noon, Willow Park vs. Linsford Park. Good luck, ladies!! Grade 2s are going swimming in the afternoon.

Wednesday: Early Dismissal; NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES. Christmas Concert permission forms are due. Tickets will only be sent home with those students that returned their permission forms. Additional tickets will be issued once the office knows that the family has sent in their permission forms. The extra tickets are first come, first serve. Also, today is our first Hot Dog Day!

Thursday: Popcorn Day! And grade 2 swimming lessons.

Friday: We are hosting a boy's basketball game at noon, Willow Park vs. Linsford Park. Good luck, guys!!

With the temperatures being so low, please make sure your children are bundled up! Toques, scarves, neckwarmers, gloves - all layered, if necessary! Recesses have been indoors but the students should be bundled even for their short trips outside (morning & dismissal).

Weekly Update November 28-Dec 1, 2016

We have a short week ahead of us and we are heading in to December already! Please make sure your child(ren) are properly dressed for the weather and that they have extras in their backpack. 

Tuesday: The grade two students have swimming lessons in the afternoon.

In the evening, from 6 pm to 7:30 pm, all of our Willow Park families are invited to our Family Games Night! Bring your family and play one of our board games or bring one of your family favorites to play. We look forward to seeing the turnout!

Thursday: The grade two students have swimming lessons in the afternoon. Hot Lunch from Boston Pizza.

Friday: NO SCHOOL

Weekly Update November 14-18, 2016

Welcome back, everyone! We hope both the students and the staff enjoyed their extra long break!

 

Monday: The dental hygienists are in all week this week working with the grade 1, 2, and 3 students.

Tuesday: Swimming lessons start for our grade 2 students today! Please be sure to send your child with their swimming gear in the morning in a non-plastic bag. The students will be leaving the school in the afternoon on Tuesdays and Thursdays, between 1 pm and 1:40 pm, depending on what class your child is in. They will return to the school by 3 pm.

Thursday: The grade 2s have their second swimming lesson today.

Friday: Hot Lunch from Domino's! And the girl's basketball team has a game after school at East Elementary. Good luck, girls!!

Other notes:
Our PAWS (Parent's Association) would like to announce that Hot Dog Day is coming back! The first one will be held on Wednesday, December 7th. More information on how to order and when to order will be sent out soon.

Have a great week, everybody!

Weekly Update November 7-9, 2016

This week is a very short week for our students and staff, so there are just a couple things to remember.

Tuesday: Today is our Remembrance Day Assembly at 11 am. The Legion's Color Guard will be participating. We ask that the students attending the assembly dress respectfully for our guests. Parents are welcome to attend also.

Today is also Banking Day. Our Junior ATB members will be offering a banking tour at lunch hour.

Wednesday: Popcorn Day today! There is also a Boys & Girls basketball game at East Elementary after school today.

Thursday & Friday: NO SCHOOL. Enjoy the long weekend!


Other dates to remember:
November 15 - Grade 2 swimming lessons begin

Weekly Update October 31-November 4, 2016

The next couple weeks there are some important dates to remember!

Monday: Today is an exciting day for the kids! HAPPY HALLOWEEN! At 1:15 pm, there will be a Costume Parade in the gym. We're excited to see all of the students and their creative costumes! Parents are welcome to attend, but they must sign in at the office first. Classrooms may have their own activities going on in the afternoon. Check out the teacher blogs to find out more.

Tuesday: NO SCHOOL

Wednesday: NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES. Early Dismissal for pre-k and grades 1-6. Today is also the deadline for Willow Wear orders and payments and swimming forms and payments.

Friday: Picture Retake Day. The photographer will be ready to go at 10:30 am. At that time, we will start with pre-kindergarten and make our way up the grades. There will also be Hot Lunch from Dairy Queen for the students that ordered.

Hot Lunches are more often this year and the dates are all set up on the PAWS Hot Lunch website. Order deadlines are a week before the scheduled Hot Lunch date. See the school calendar for all the Hot Lunch dates. If you would like to order, go to willowpark.hotlunches.net and use the Access Code WPHL.

Other Dates:

Sunday, November 6 - Don't forget to turn your clocks back!
November 9 - Popcorn Day & deadline for Poinsettia orders and forms
November 10 & 11 - NO SCHOOL, enjoy your long weekend!

Weekly Update October 24-28, 2016

October has just flown by! There's not too many events going on this week, but there are many due dates to remember. Please be sure to check teacher blogs and the website for these dates.

Tuesday: Banking Day for our Junior ATB Bank.

Thursday: Popcorn Day! And today we will be having our first Family Group session with the students. This is a fun way for the students to interact and get to know each other. Every month there is a different activity planned.

In the evening, we are having our Family Pumpkin Carving Night from 6 to 7:30 pm. Families are asked to bring their pumpkins, tools, and a snack to share with each other. Juice and water will be provided by the school. We're excited to see how creative our families are!

Friday: The grade 6 classes have prepared a spooky Haunted House for the classes to preview.

Dates to Remember:
October 27 - Last day to bring a loonie for Frozen Treat Friday
October 31 - Costume Parade
November 1 - NO SCHOOL
November 2 - NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES
November 2 - Early Dismissal @ 2:15 pm
November 2 - Swimming forms due
November 2 - Willow Wear orders due
November 4 - Picture Retake Day
November 4 - Hot Lunch from Dairy Queen

Weekly Update Oct. 17-21, 2016

Monday: Mrs. Diduck's grade 5s are heading to Planeview to visit their Buddies. Any grade 4, 5, and 6 students that showed an interest in trying out for basketball, the tryout forms are due this week.

Tuesday: Today is the Junior ATB Grand Opening Assembly at 11:40 am. The Junior ATB program is a great opportunity for all students to learn about managing their finances at a young age. Parents are welcome to attend the assembly to learn more about what this program is about.

In the evening, Willow Park is hosting an Alberta Health Services Anxiety Workshop. To attend, parents must have registered at an earlier date. These workshops are free from Alberta Health Services; go to http://fcrc.albertahealthservices.ca/ces/sessions/ to learn more.

Wednesday & Thursday: Bus Safety Presentations are going on for students in Kindergarten to grade 4.

Thursday: Girls basketball tryouts (grades 4,5, and 6 only)

Friday: Boys basketball tryouts (grades 4,5, and 6 only)

Weekly Update Oct 11-14, 2016

We hope everyone had a fantastic Thanksgiving weekend, filled with family & friends!

 

Tuesday: Today is Training Day for our Junior ATB Bankers! Willow Park will be opening their own bank with the help of some ATB employees. Students from the school will be running our banking program. This a great learning opportunity for the whole school - students and staff!

Tuesday to Friday: The Book Fair is on all this week and will be open late on Parent/Teacher Interview nights.

Wednesday: Popcorn Day!

Wednesday & Thursday: Parent/Teacher Interviews. Interviews were set up on the teacher blogs this year. If you're needing help setting up an appointment, please give the school a call.

Weekly Update Oct. 3-7, 2016

There is not a whole lot going on this week for the students. Be sure to check teacher blogs to keep up with classroom specific activities!

Monday: Good luck to our Willow Park Wildcat Cross Country team in Beaumont today!  The grade 5s will be heading to Planeview to meet their senior buddies.

Also, although it was Custodial Appreciation Day yesterday, please be sure to thank Mrs. Pearce for all she does.

Wednesday: It is Hat Day for grades 1 to 6 today! Your child is welcome to wear their favorite hat all day INSIDE - very exciting news for them! Today is World Teacher Day! Early Dismissal for pre-k and grades 1-6 and NO KINDERGARTEN classes (KinderCare is available). Early Dismissal is on the first Wednesday of every month and students are dismissed at 2:15 pm.

Thursday & Friday: Hot Lunch from Subway; Picture Day for all students (pre-k to grade 6) and staff! See the schedule below for your child(ren)'s time slot. On your child's Picture Day, please send them with the handout sent out last week indicating their background preference. Extras are in the office.

Friday: Hot Lunch from Subway.

Thursday, October 6

Class		Time
Pre-K (Ritter)		8:45 - 9:15
1C		9:15 - 9:45
1HR		9:45 - 10:15
Kinder Kubik		10:15 - 10:30
1H		10:30 - 11:00
2E		11:00 - 11:30
2P		11:30 - 12:00
RECESS
Pre-K (Chalifoux)		12:30 - 12:45
All 6s		12:45 - 1:30
5D		1:30 - 1:45
DISMISSAL

Friday, October 7

Class		Time
4M		9:30 - 10:00
Kinder Schroeder		10:00 - 10:30
Kinder Kubik		10:30 - 11:00
2H		11:00 - 11:30
3M		11:30 - 12:00
RECESS
3T		12:45 - 1:15
4P		1:15 - 1:45
5T		2:00 - 2:30
All Call (Staff & Students)
DISMISSAL

Other Reminders:

- NO SCHOOL on Monday, October 10th (Happy Thanksgiving!)

- The weather is cooling off as we get further into fall, especially in the mornings. Please ensure your child has a jacket and even a toque and mittens in their backpack, just in case the day doesn't warm up. We appreciate your help with this!

Weekly Update Sept. 26-30, 2016

This week is a quiet week at Willow Park but there are a few activities/events to note in the upcoming weeks.

Friday: Willow Park School is hosting their Terry Fox Run at 2 pm. If you haven't done so already, please send your child with a Toonie for Terry! The run will going on rain or shine so please make sure your child(ren) are dressed appropriately.

The order deadline for the October 7th Hot Lunch from Subway is today at 3 pm.

Upcoming Dates to Remember:


October 6 & 7 - Picture Days for all grade levels, schedules to be posted soon
October 10 - NO SCHOOL (Thanksgiving)
October 11-14 - Book Fair, more information to be handed out soon
October 12 & 13 - Parent/Teacher Interviews
October 20 - Family Pumpkin Carving Night

**Please note that more information will be provided for all of these upcoming activities/events.

Weekly Update Sept. 19-23, 2016

The staff and the students are getting settled and the beginning of the year craziness is slowly winding down. Please be sure to check our website & blog and the teacher blogs for weekly updates and upcoming due dates.

Tuesday: For those of our Kindergarten parents using our KinderCare program, you can now pay for the full month of October online or in the office.

Wednesday: Good luck to our Cross Country Team at the Coloniale Classic Cross Country Meet after school today! Students will be bused to Beaumont after school and back when the races are finished. Parents, please pick up your child(ren) at approximately 6:15 pm here at Willow Park.

Tonight at 7 pm there will be a School Council/PAWS meeting in the staff room. All parents are welcome to attend. We would love to hear from you!

Friday: Hot Lunch from Domino's for those students that ordered.

Hot Lunch notes:
- The program is run by our Parent's Association.
- For first time orders, the Access Code is WPHL (Willow Park Hot Lunch).
- If you are having issues or have a question regarding Hot Lunch, please go to the website willowpark.hotlunches.net and go to the HELP tab. The office can answer questions regarding dates, but questions regarding payment or website issues can only be answered by PAWS.

LASTLY, Willow Park School would like to give a HUGE thank you to the Lion's Club for not only providing us with a BBQ to make our Family BBQ successful, but for doing the barbecuing also. The night was a great success and we couldn't have done it without you!

 

 

Weekly Update Sept. 12-15, 2016

Although we've started the school year with short weeks, they are packed full of events and activities! Be sure to stay updated with our website & blog and your child(ren)'s teacher's blogs.

 

Thursday: Willow Park is hosting a Family BBQ at the school from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. If you haven't already done so, please RSVP with the form that was sent home last week. We will be providing hot dogs to those families that requested them. Attending the BBQ would be a great chance for our students and their families to mingle! We hope to see many of you there!

Friday: NO SCHOOL - PD Day. Enjoy the long weekend!

Other reminders:
- If your child is participating in Cross Country, the permission forms and payments must be made by 4:00 pm on Monday, September 12th or at the latest, 9:00 am on September 13th. Parents, if you would like to find information about Cross Country, like times and locations, please go to Mrs. Brunken's Cross Country blog: http://wpscrosscountry.blogspot.ca/

- Friday, September 16th is the Hot Lunch order deadline for the September 23rd Hot Lunch (Domino's Pizza by the Slice). The Hot Lunch information was sent home at the end of last week. All orders are to be made online and the code you will be asked for is WPHL (Willow Park Hot Lunch).

Parent Chromebook Purchase Discount

BCOM Computer Center is offering a discount to parents with students in Black Gold Schools.

We're Back!

Hi everyone! The office is open this week from 8 am to 4 pm and we are answering phones! We know this is the time of year for questions about fees, registration, and dates.

 

Some important dates to remember:

Wednesday, August 31 - Meet the Staff Night from 5:30-7 pm for grades 1 to 6 and a Kindergarten Orientation meeting from 6-7 pm for the Kinder parents.

 

Thursday, September 1 - The first day of school! Students should arrive no later than 8:22 am, as that is when the warning bell rings. Teachers will be on outside supervision starting at 8:10 am.

 

Monday, September 5 - NO SCHOOL (Long weekend). Students will return for regular classes on Tuesday, September 6.

Mabel's Labels

The Willow Park Parent's Association is once again working with Mabel's Labels to fundraise for the school. If you are ordering, you will find our school listed under "Parent's Association of Willow Park School."

 

 

Weekly Update June 27 & 28, 2016

Only 2 more days of school left for the students! The last two days are full of activities for both the staff and the students. Each classroom may have separate celebrations going on so be sure to check out the teacher's blog.

Monday: This morning the students will have classes as "normal" until about 11:30. At 11:30, the staff and students have set up a surprise retirement assembly for Mrs. Hazel Swoboda. After the assembly, the students will have their lunch and then the FUN DAY festivities will begin!!

Tuesday: Today is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL! Classrooms will be having their own celebrations as today will mostly be a fun day for the students.


Please be sure to check out the End of the Year letter from the Principal, Mrs. Brunken, that will be posted tomorrow after school.

Weekly Update June 20-24, 2016

This week is the last full week of school and it is a busy one! Field trips and year-end activities are going to make it fly by!

 

Monday: No school for Miss Richards Kindergarten class

Monday & Tuesday: The grade 4s are going on their much anticipated field trip to Drumheller. They leave on Monday and will return on Tuesday after school.

Tuesday: The grade 5s are heading out to the Warburg Hutterite Colony.

Wednesday: Today is a busy day for field trips:

- The 2HH class will be walking to the Dr. Woods museum.
- Mrs. Peterson's grade 4s and Mr. Mack's grade 4/5 class are going to the Leduc Cinemas for a Recycle Celebration! Both classes did a great job taking care of the recycling for the entire school.
- All grade 1s are going to Miquelon Lake for the whole day today. Have fun!!

Thursday: The grade 3s are gone to the Jurassic Forest all day! Also, the grade 6 students have a Trees & Forests Treasure Hunt outside this afternoon.

Friday: The busy week has come to an end but the excitement doesn't stop! We will having our Awards Ceremony in the morning at our assembly at 8:45. Immediately following will be our Volunteer Tea to celebrate the volunteers that helped make our school year run so smoothly.

The grade 6 classes will be having their year-end celebration in the park beside the Legion in the afternoon.

Please remember to put sunscreen and bug spray on your children for outdoor activities!

Weekly Update June 13-17, 2016

The next 2 weeks are busy busy with field trips for all grades! Be sure to keep updated with school activities by checking out this blog and the teachers' blogs.

Monday: Our pre-kindergarten class is on a day field trip to the Edmonton Valley Zoo!

Tuesday: The grade 2s are going on a field trip to Miquelon Lake all day!

Wednesday: The grade 5s are going to the Leduc Spray Park for their Patrol Field Trip!

Friday: The grade 5s are hosting their Planeview Buddy Tea in the library from 1:30-2:30. Just a reminder to Miss Richards' Kindergarten class - NO SCHOOL TODAY.

Weekly Update June 6-10, 2016

June is going to fly by with all of the wind-up activities and field trips that the classes have planned!

Monday: All Kindergarten classes are heading to Safety City for an all day field trip. Each student must bring a helmet with them. Also, Mrs. Peterson's grade 4s and the 4/5 class are going on a walking field trip to the MacLab Centre for the morning only.

Wednesday: Hot Lunch from Wok Box.

Thursday: The grade 2 classes have an in-school field trip with Butterfly Wings and Wishes.

Friday: Moving On Day - the students will have a chance to see what next year's grade is all about.

Weekly Update May 30-June 3, 2016

Well, the month of May is almost over and the busy month of June will begin!

Monday: Good luck to our students competing in the New Sarepta Elementary High Jump Meet! The meet will be held indoors so we don't have to worry about the rain.

Tuesday: The Grade 4s will be taking part in some Patrol Training for the fall from 12:45-1:45.

Wednesday: Today is a busy day! In the morning, the photographer from Imagine That Photographics will be in the school taking pictures of the school and the students in action. The pictures will be used in the Leduc Family of Schools promotional booklet that Black Gold is currently working on.

In the afternoon, we will be having our Jump Rope for Heart event. The event will start at 12:45 and the students will be jumping in their Family Groups.

Reminder: NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES and Early Dismissal for Grades 1-6 & Pre-k

Thursday: Good luck to our students competing in the Track Meet today! Students will be leaving in the morning so please ensure your child(ren) have a bagged lunch, running shoes, and are dressed for the weather.

Keep checking out our blog and the teachers' blogs for any updates!

Weekly Update May 24-27, 2016

Can you believe it's Wednesday already?! There are many fun activities going on this week at Willow Park.

Wednesday: We will be having our Talent Show in the afternoon at 1 pm and our Family Kite Night this evening at 6 pm.

Thursday:
- Inuit Presentation for 2H, 2HH, and 5T
- Grade 6 Probability Carnival

Friday: We are hoping to have our Jump Rope for Heart Event today - weather permitting. The event will be outside, so if the weather does not cooperate, it will be postponed for a nicer day. We are asking any students that did some fundraising to bring in their Jump Rope for Heart envelopes so we can start crunching numbers! As of the beginning of the week, we had already raised $1100. Great job, Willow Park!

Other Friday reminders:

- Black Gold Photography Release consent forms are due
- Pizza by the Slice: send your child(ren) with a toonie in the morning so they can have pizza for lunch! Orders accepted until 9 am.
- Spring Photo and Kinder Grad Packages due; please return packages to the school if you are not planning to order. Cash and cheques will be accepted at the school until Friday the 27th; no late orders will be accepted.

Weekly Update May 16-19, 2016

It's a short week for the students this week and next week - a much anticipated long weekend for everyone!

Tuesday: The Div II Choir has their Pizza Party today!

Tuesday & Wednesday: The Kinders will be enjoying an in-class Lego presentation on these 2 days.

Wednesday & Thursday: The grade 6s are heading off on their much anticipated Camp Warwa field trip. They worked so hard to fundraise for this trip so we hope they have an awesome time!

Thursday: The Div I Choir has their Pizza Party today!

Friday: NO SCHOOL! Enjoy the long weekend!  

Lifetouch Message

Important Parent Information Below

Willow Park Elementary SchoolSpring School Pictures

If you have already paid for your portraits, thank you! 
Your spring portraits have shipped!
You should receive your portraits soon.
Select your favourites and pay online!

1. Go to mylifetouch.ca
2. Log in with your Portrait ID and Access Code, which is on your portrait package insert.
3. Select which sheets you want to purchase and pay online.
4. Please return unpurchased portraits to your school.

Weekly Update May 9-13, 2016

Willow Park has welcomed a few new students from Fort McMurray this week. Our students have done an excellent job of making them feel welcome in their new classrooms - good job, guys! 

Monday: The grade 5s are away all day at the Telus World of Science.

Tuesday: Talent Show auditions begin! Good luck, students! Auditions will continue until Friday.

Thursday: Hot Lunch from Boston Pizza; the grade 6 ELA Provincial Achievement Test Part A.

A huge thank you to all of our Willow Park families that made donations! The amount we collected was truly heart-warming and greatly appreciated by not only us, but by the evacuees as well. We are so proud!

 

Message from Black Gold

BLACK GOLD WELCOMES WILDFIRE EVACUEE STUDENTS

Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 (BGRD) is preparing to make room for students displaced from the Fort McMurray wildfires.

“We are here to help and support these families with students in any way possible,” stated Superintendent Dr. Yanitski.  “All evacuee students are welcome at any Black Gold Regional School. At any of our schools, these students will be welcomed, cared for, respected and have a safe place to learn”.  

Families with students from Kindergarten to Grade 12 can contact any Black Gold Regional School directly in order to register. To find more information about a local program/school, families can visit Find a School (www.blackgold.ca/schools/find-a-school). They can also contact the Division Office at 780.955.6025 to receive contact information about a desired school.

Located directly south of Edmonton, with 31 schools and over 10,500 students, Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 incorporates Beaumont, Calmar, Devon, Leduc, Leduc County, New Humble, New Sarepta, Thorsby, and Warburg.

For more information on Black Gold Regional Division No. 18 and our schools, visit: www.blackgold.ca.

Weekly Update May 2-6, 2016

It is Education Week this week and our staff have come together and planned some super fun activities for the students. Every day this week there is something going on, so be sure to keep updated with this blog or the teachers' blogs.

 

Monday: On Friday last week, the staff came together and put together the Stuntnastics equipment. Stuntnastics is a fun and exciting phys ed unit for the students.

Tuesday: We asked our students to donate any of their gently-used books for today's Book Exchange, and, boy, did we receive! They were so generous! All of the books make for quite the set up on the stage. Any students who donated will receive tokens to purchase new books for themselves. The students who did not donate will have the chance to purchase the books for the prices of $0.10 or $0.25. All proceeds will be donated to the Stollery Children's Hospital.

Wednesday:
- Hats on for Mental Health Day: Your child can wear their favorite hat all day today
- Jump Rope for Heart kick-off assembly at 12:50-1:30 pm
- Early Dismissal for Pre-k and grades 1-6
- NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES
- May Hot Lunch ordering deadline (Hot Lunch will be provided by Boston Pizza on May 12th)

Thursday:
- Grade 6 Telus World of Science field trip
- Milk & Cookie Day

Friday:
- Pajama
- Stuffie Walk
- School-wide buddy reading

Weekly Update April 25-29, 2016

It's already Wednesday today! There's not a lot going on this week except for Kinder Grad & Spring Photos on Thursday and Friday.

Wednesday: Today was a beautiful day for the school yard clean-up! The students joined their Family Groups and collected several bags of garbage. Our yard looks beautiful - thank you, everyone!

Thursday & Friday: Kinder Grad and Spring Photos today. Kindergarten students will be taking both a Kinder Grad photo and a Spring Photo.

Thursday, April 28th - AAP, T/Th Mrs. Kubik, Mrs. Haugan, Miss Richards, Mrs. Elgert,
Mrs. Clarke, Mrs. Peters, Pre-K, Mr. Mackiewich, Mrs. Peterson, and Miss Titus

Friday, April 29th - M/W Mrs. Kubik, Miss Hewitt/Mrs. Hoover, Mrs. Hannon, Miss Taylor,
Mrs. Mitchell, Mrs. Chapman, and Miss Piquette

Friday: Several special guests will be attending our school-wide assembly this morning to congratulate us on our Environmental Achievement Award. The assembly will begin at 8:45 am; parents are welcome to attend.

Pizza by the Slice!! Send your child(ren) with a toonie or two in the morning so they can have a slice of pizza for lunch. Pepperoni, Cheese, and Hawaiian pizza is available.


Education Week is the week of May 2-6 and we have a lot of fun activities planned for the students:

Tuesday, May 3 - There will be a Book Exchange set up for the students this day. We are asking students to donate their gently used books to exchange for a new, gently used books. For every 2 books your child donates they will receive one back. All remaining books will be sold for $0.10 or $0.25 and the proceeds will be donated to the Stollery Children's Hospital.

Wednesday, May 4 - Hats on for Mental Health Day; Jump Rope for Heart Kick-off assembly

Friday, May 6 - PJ DAY and the Stuffie Walk! We are also asking students to donate their gently used stuffies. The students will then have a chance to win other gently used stuffies by playing the games that will be set up in the gym. Each game is $0.25. All proceeds will be donated to the Stollery Children's Hospital.

Weekly Update April 18-21, 2016

As the end of the school year gets closer and closer, the school seems to get busier and busier! There are a lot of fun activities going on in the next two weeks, be sure to keep updated.

Wednesday: There are a few things to remember today:

• Hat Day - wear your favorite hat or a crazy hat all day today!
• Grade 1s - in-school field trip with Bricks4Kidz
• Bake Sale at noon - items will range from $0.50-$2.00
• Kite Night order deadline
• Family Night Scavenger Hunt from 6 pm to 7:30 pm this evening

Friday: NO SCHOOL - PD Day

Next Week Reminders:
- Thursday, April 28th and Friday, April 29th are Spring Photos for Pre-k, Kindergarten and grades 1-6 and Kinder Grad Photos for Kindergarten classes only. Schedules will be sent out at the beginning of next week.

Environmental Achievement Award

Willow Park School was chosen for the 2015 Environment Achievement Award. Yesterday evening 3 of our students accepted the award at the Banquet. Not only did they accept the award, they gave a speech in front of about 600 adults! Today in assembly they repeated that speech and it was AWESOME! Mrs. Heather Peterson piloted our environmental program and the staff and students have done a great job keeping it going. Congratulations, Willow Park School! And one more shout out goes to Mrs. Margaret Pearce, our custodian, who does a lot of the behind the scenes work for the environmental program. Thank you so much, Mrs. Pearce!

Weekly Update April 11-15, 2016

This week is a very active week for the students! We've got students participating in yoga, soccer, high jump, and the grade 3/4 boys floor hockey tournament this weekend. Job well done to our grade 5/6 boys floor hockey team in their tournament last weekend!

Monday: Congratulations to both Div I and II for their performances in the Leduc Music Festival today! We heard great things from the parents that watched the performances. We are so proud of you guys!

Wednesday: TWIN DAY! Today your child can dress up like their best friend so they can be "twins." We're excited to see what the staff and students come up with! Hot Lunch from Subway.

Thursday: The grade 6s have created crime scene scenarios for the other classes to solve. The classes will take turns in the afternoon solving each crime scene.

Friday: Quinn Tilling, one of our students, will be competing in the Edmonton Regional Spelling Bee today. Willow Park wishes her the best of luck - we know she'll do great!

Good luck to our grades 3/4 boy's floor hockey team as well! They have a tournament this weekend at Caledonia Park School.

AHS Caregiver Session - Transitioning to Junior High

Willow Park is hosting a Transitioning to Junior High session! Students are not the only ones that worry about this transition, which is why Alberta Health Services provides these free sessions to any anxious parents. (Click on the image to enlarge it).

 

May 7, 2016 - Arbour Day

Weekly Update April 4-8, 2016

Although this week is quiet as far as activities go, this month is not! Lots of fun activities and events are going on. You can find them on our school website's calendar or in the April 6 News Update.

 

Monday: Welcome back, everyone! We hope you all had a fantastic Spring Break.

Wednesday: Today is Early Dismissal for Pre-k (2:25 pm) and grades 1-6 (2:15 pm). There are NO KINDERGARTEN classes.


Upcoming events:
April 6 - Hot Lunch order deadline @ 9 pm
April 13 - Hot Lunch from Subway
April 20 - Family Event Scavenger Hunt
April 20 - Kite Night order deadline
April 22 - NO SCHOOL
April 28 & 29 - Kinder Grad/Spring Photos (schedules to be sent out soon)

Weekly Update March 21-23, 2016

It's a short week this week - only 3 days and then it's Spring Break!

Tuesday: The grade 6s are walking to ELJHS for a grade 7 orientations. They'll be learning about what the school has to offer and what to expect in Junior High. There is a Parent Orientation Night at 7 pm for any parents interested.

Wednesday: It's the last day of school before Spring Break! In the afternoon the students will be participating in an Easter Egg Exchange in their Family Groups.

Report Cards will be sent home today.

Weekly Update March 14-18, 2016

Congratulations to our girls grade 3/4 floor hockey team who played a fantastic tournament in Devon this past weekend! 

 

This is our last full week of school before Spring Break!

 

Monday: Both boys floor hockey teams have games today at East Elementary. They will be leaving the school between 2:15-2:30 pm and parents are asked to pick up their kids at East Elementary between 4-4:30 pm. Good luck, boys!

Wednesday: In the morning we will be hosting a Kindergarten Open House from 9 am to 11:30 am. This is a chance for our new kinders and their parents to see what's to come in Kindergarten and also to ask the teacher any questions you might have. A Parent Information Night will follow in August, just before school starts.

The students will be participating in their Family Groups this afternoon. It sounds like there will be some holiday-themed fun this time around!

Thursday: Today is St. Patrick's Day! We are challenging our students to not only WEAR green but to EAT green as well! Each student that brings in 2 green snacks is eligible to participate in the classroom's Green Challenge. The class with the highest percentage of participants will win a prize!

The grade 6 students have also planned an Easter Egg Toss for this afternoon at 2 pm. Students who would like to participate must have a partner and each pair must have their own egg. Students will be tossing the egg back and forth. With every successful toss and the sound of the whistle, the students will take a step back. The winner of the toss will win the Golden Egg Carton!

Lastly, today is Hot Lunch from Dairy Queen for those that ordered.

Have a great week, everyone!

Alberta Health Services - Caregiver Education Sessions

Please note that Willow Park is hosting a "Transitioning Into Junior High" session on Tuesday, April 12th, 2016. By clicking on the link below you will find a variety of caregiver sessions. These sessions are free and are a great way to learn about the many mental health challenges that may affect your child.

 

Alberta Health Services - Caregiver Education Sessions

Weekly Update March 7-11, 2016

This week is a pretty quiet week here at Willow Park!

Wednesday: Tonight is our March Family Event. This evening from 6:30-7:30 pm, we are inviting all Willow Park families to meet us at the Leduc Public Library. There will be reading, games, prizes and friends - a guaranteed fun night!

Amanda Ulrickson from the City of Leduc's FCSS will be visiting with us for the evening. Your children have probably met her a few times by now and heard a lot about her at assemblies. Feel free to introduce yourself! The FCSS is a great place to start if you would like to find some help for your child(ren) or your family. They can offer support and provide information on services, programs, initiatives, and resources available within the community.

We look forward to seeing everyone!

Weekly Update Feb. 29-March 3, 2016

Was everybody a little surprised by all that snow this morning?! Please remember to continue to send your child(ren) with toques and mittens in their backpacks, even with the warmer weather happening more frequently. You just never know what Mother Nature has in store for us!

This week is a short week - March 4th is a PD Day.

Wednesday: Early Dismissal times for Pre-k and grades 1-6. Pre-K will be dismissed at 2:25 pm and grades 1-6 will be dismissed at 2:15 pm. There are NO KINDERGARTEN CLASSES.

Thursday: Pizza by the Slice today! Please send your child(ren) with a toonie in the morning so they can have a slice of pizza or two for lunch. There will be cheese, pepperoni, and Hawaiian pizza available. Money will be collected until 9 am - no late orders will be accepted, no exceptions.

Friday: No school - PD Day.

CanBuild It Activity Success!

Thursday afternoon's Family Groups CanBuild It Activity was a huge success! Thank you to all the staff and students who donated food items. The Leduc Food Bank will be thrilled to see how much Willow Park collected.

Introducing...

Food York

  
(The staff members taking apart Food York and boxing it for the Leduc Food Bank were then nicknamed "Foodzillas" by the students)

New Grade 6 Camp Warwa Fundraiser

Since the Grade 4s Jelly Bean Hockey Guess fundraiser was such a success, the Grade 6s decided to set one up, too! Instead of jelly beans, the bottle is filled with spring themed M&M eggs.

Here is the message provided by Miss Piquette:

Guess the Number of Mini Eggs in the container and win ALL THE MINI EGGS. The winner ALSO GETS 2 OILER TICKETS as a BONUS!!!!!

OILERS GAME is on March 18th vs Vancouver Canucks @ 7:00.  

Winner will be announced March 14!

$2 per guess

Weekly Update Feb. 22-26, 2016

We've got a little bit of fun for everyone this week!

Monday & Tuesday: Both Mrs. Kubik's and Miss Richards' kindergarten classes will be taking turns walking to the COOP grocery store.

Wednesday: Pink Shirt Day! We are asking all the students and staff to wear a pink shirt as a stand against bullying. For more information on Pink Shirt Day, please go to pinkshirtday.ca.

In the evening, Willow Park will be hosting a Family Paint Night! It will start at 6:30 pm and go until 7:30 pm. It's not too late to RSVP! Please call the school or email Miss B. in the office at kady.berezowsky@gshare.blackgold.ca.

Thursday: The Black Gold Board Trustees will be coming for a visit in the morning.

In the afternoon, the students will be participating in a CanBuildit Activity with their Family Groups. The classes have been collecting non-perishable food items to build with and will be accepting donations up until the afternoon of building. We are asking that no cans be sent to the school for safety reasons. All items collected will be donated to the Leduc Food Bank following the activity.

Grade 6 Fundraiser - Baba's Own Ukrainian Food

A message from Miss Piquette, Mrs. Chapman, and our grade 6 students:

If you are interested in ordering perogies, cabbage rolls, nalysnyky, or perishky from the Grade 6 Baba's Own Fundraiser, orders can be sent to school with your child or you may order during Student-Led Conferences. All orders and payments must be in by February 29th, and orders will be delivered before Easter break.

Here is a link to the order form to see what delicious foods are offered: Baba's Own Order Form

Weekly Update Feb. 16-19, 2016

We hope our students enjoyed their Family Day! We're excited to see the number of hours our students spent unplugged for the City of Leduc's Unplugged Challenge. The class with the most hours wins a Pizza Party. Good luck, classes!

Tuesday: The last day for the Oilers Jelly Bean Contest! The grade 4s have been working really hard to sell tickets for this fundraiser for their Drumheller Field Trip. Thank you to everyone who bought a ticket to support them. I think at this point, ticket or not, we're all curious to know how many jelly beans are in that jar!

Thursday: PAWS Hot Lunch from Wok Box. Also, from 4 pm to 7 pm we will be holding our Student-Led Conferences. Parents and students are welcome to come to the school to see how hard their child(ren) have been working this year.

The conferences would also be a great opportunity to check out the Lost & Found. It is very full! There's swimming bags, snowpants, toques, mittens, sweaters, lunches - you name it, it's there! The Lost & Found gets cleared out several times a year, so please have a look as soon as possible.

Friday: Today at lunch, there will be a very important AND entertaining basketball game: Staff vs. Students! Students are welcome to watch the game but are reminded that they will not have a lunch recess if they do.

Weekly Update Feb. 8-12, 2016

We hope the students enjoyed their long weekend! Our staff members came back to school full of new knowledge! Although it may feel like a long week because it's a full week, there are lots of fun activities going on.

Monday: Miss Titus' grade 5 class is heading to Planeview to visit their buddies.

Tuesday: Today is Pancake Lunch! All students will be served pancakes for lunch, unless they don't want any. Please send your child with snacks for throughout the day.

Thursday: Popcorn Day!

Friday: Red, Pink, & White Day! Students and staff are welcome to wear red, white, and pink to get into the Valentine's Day spirit. Please be sure to check the teacher's blogs for information about class-specific Valentine's celebrations.

Other Reminders:

- No school on Monday, February 15th. Information about the Family Day Unplugged Challenge will be coming home on Wednesday.

- On Tuesday, February 16th, the grade 4s will be announcing the winner of the Oilers Jelly Bean contest.. Very exciting!