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.