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