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!