Dear WDS Families, This week we held our Remembrance Day Assembly. I would like to thank many people who contributed to this assembly including our Music teacher Ms. Dickson, Bugler Jordan Shephard, M.C.s, student performers, and other staff members who helped to organize this event. We are proud to announce that we have surpassed our goal for the Veterans Food Bank, and so far, we have raised $ 360 for the Veterans Food Bank. Thanks so much to everyone who has contributed to our WDS fundraiser. 

 

Metis Week

November 12-18 is Metis Week and many of our classes will be learning a bit more about Indigenous Culture.  

 

Elder Shirley Hill- Hoop Dancing Residency 

We are excited to welcome Elder Shirley Hill from November 20-23. Elder Shirley is from Siksika First Nation (Anatsipi’kssaakii – Pretty Sound Bird Woman). She is a Blackfoot storyteller and Hoop Dancer. Elder Shirley is a mother and grandmother, an indigenous designer, artist and dance teacher. She will be sharing cultural teachings – Blackfoot history (Siksikaitsitapi – Our Way of Life) with many students. Shirley will be sharing her love of Hoop dancing with the students. Shirley loves to inspire and encourage young people to be proud of who they are; by showing compassion, caring and kindness. A special thank you to our Parent Society for funding this residency. 

 

Lost and Found 

We have many items in lost and found now. Please drop by the school and check out the lost and found items. 

 

 

Learning Conferences November 23 and 24 

Our learning conferences will open for booking on November 15 at 8:00 am. Due to Ms. Minnis being on leave her conferences will be held later in December upon her return. 

 

How to Book a School Conference 

1. Log-in to MyCBE . 

1. If you do not have an account, follow the Create a MyCBE Account  instructions. 

1. Click on the My School Conferences icon. 

1. Click on the time slot that is available and convenient for you. Ensure pop-up windows are allowed. 

1. In the pop-up window, you will choose your child (you have the option to enter the student's name), the name of the parent / guardian is pre-filled,but can also be changed.       

 

Create a MyCBE Account 

1. Go to www.cbe.ab.ca/mycbe and click on the “Create Parent Account” link. 

1. Important: the email that you are using to create your account must be the same one you have provided to the school. If you are unsure, please contact the school office. 

1. Once you have created an account, you will receive a confirmation email.  

1. After your account is confirmed, you can login to the system. 

 

 

  

Important Dates   

November 9	Professional Learning Day – No School for Students
November 10-14	Fall Break - No School for Students
November 16	Fun Lunch, & School Council at 7pm at WDS
November 20-23	Elder Shirley Hill Hopp Dancing Residency
November 23 (Evening)	Learning Conferences & Scholastics Book Fair
November 24 (Morning)	Learning Conferences (No School for Students)