Saturday 18 November 2023

Scholastic Book Fair

 The Scholastic Book Fair is this week!

This important library fundraiser will be in the Learning Commons this week! All proceeds will be used to purchase books and other resources to keep our collection current and relevant. 


We look forward to seeing families on Thursday evening during conference times!

  • Monday : Set up
  • Tuesday : Class previews
  • Wednesday : Class previews
  • Thursday : Sales 11:30 am to 1:30 pm and 5 - 8 pm

Brochures were sent home with students last Thursday and Friday.

Click πŸ‘‡ to see a small selection of the books that will be available the book fair!


Help Needed! 
If you are able to volunteer during Sales, please contact Mrs. James in the office at cmjames@cbe.ab.ca or call the office at (403) 777-6900. Thank you!

Thank you for your support of this important library fundraiser!


Thursday 2 November 2023

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day is Saturday, November 11th.

We will be honouring Remembrance Day on Wednesday, November 8th at Willow Park School. 

November is a good time to reflect on our history as a nation.

Come up to the Learning Commons and borrow a book. We have a great collection of fiction and non-fiction books on display for Remembrance Day. 


November 8th is Indigenous Veterans Day

The First Nations, Inuit, and MΓ©tis of Canada have a long and proud tradition of military service to our country. 

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Heritage Minutes are a great way to learn more about our history in Canada. 

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Take this Remembrance Day Quiz to see if you can answer these seven questions about this important day. 

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Why do we wear a poppy? Read about the history of the poppy in The Canadian Encyclopedia.

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To learn more, have a look at my slides. Each graphic is a link. 

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