May Long Weekend May 16 - 19, 2025
Posted on May 15 2025May 16- PD Day - No School May 17 - Saturday May 18 - Sunday May 19 - Victoria Day - No School, May 20 - Return to School
News
Field Trip Date Change to May 29
Posted on May 12 2025Grade 2 Students attending the Tin Forest Farms Field Trip: Please be advised that the date of the field trip has changed to May 29! Sign up for your field trips here !
Parkdale Parent Advisory Meeting Invite
Posted on May 9 2025Please see the attached Agenda for our upcoming May 14, 2025 Parkdale Parent Advisory Meeting. We hope to see you there! Parkdale Parent Advisory Agenda
Walking Excursion Form Reminder
Posted on May 1 2025Dear Parents/Guardians Please fill out your student's walking excursion form by signing into your PowerSchool account here! Scroll to Student Fees and Forms (Left side menu) to see which forms need to…
Voices from the Pack
Posted on April 30 2025We’re thrilled to share the very special school magazine, Voices of the Pack – a celebration of creativity, voice, and hard work from a group of our Kindergarten to Grade 8 student writers! Over…
Spring Photo Orders in by May 2
Posted on April 23 2025Spring photos have been handed out to classes! Visit mylifetouch.ca to order your student photos by May 2, 2025. If you are purchasing using cash, please remember to add in the GST on the order form.…
In It To Win It!
Posted on April 23 2025For Parkdale Grade 8 students, check this out!Wetaskiwin Composite High School is excited to host the Grade 8 students at WCHS on May 6 at 7:00pm for their In It To Win It event!Please RSVP at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSUCI_gLJIPxMC2NAMgXyk6H15DECU6gjGrdJWADwrIgK0rA/viewform
WCHS Europe Trip 2027
Posted on April 22 2025For our current grade 8 students....Wetaskiwin Composite High School is thrilled to share an incredible opportunity for our soon to be Grade 10, 11, and 12 students! In 2027, we will be embarking on a…
Re-Enrollment Reminder for 2025-26 School Year
Posted on April 22 2025Parents/Guardians, Please complete your student's re-enrollment form for next year! All you have to do is sign into your PowerSchool Parent Portal here, then navigate to School Engage (left side menu),…
Long Weekend April 17 - 21, 2025
Posted on April 16 2025There will be no school from April 17 - 21, 2025, students can return to school on Tuesday, April 22! Enjoy your long weekend!
Parent Teacher Interviews
Posted on April 10 2025Book your timeslot(s) now at Bookings | Register NowKindly be advised that on April 16th, only teachers for Grades 1 - 8 are available. Information regarding Kindergarten scheduling will follow.We look…
ECS Open House
Posted on April 4 2025Join Us for Our ECS Open House!We're so excited to welcome our newest little wolf pups and their families to Parkdale School! Come explore the wonderful world of kindergarten and see what makes our school…
Dreams Take Flight
Posted on April 4 2025We are thrilled to announce that Parkdale School has once again been approved as an agency with Dreams Take Flight!This incredible program offers the opportunity for a few selected students to experience…
Booster Juice Smoothie Day!
Posted on April 3 2025Upcoming Smoothie Day!We are having a Booster Juice Smoothie Day on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.Deadline to submit your order(s) is Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:59pm. No orders will be accepted after the…
Spring Break!
Posted on March 21 2025Enjoy your Spring Break Wolfpack!
AHS Information About Measles
Posted on March 21 2025We strongly encourage you to review an important informational bulletin recently released by Alberta Health Services. Please see the attached document - AHS Information About Measles
Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week!
Posted on March 10 2025March 10-14th is Substitute Teacher Appreciation Week! We would like to take time to recognize and reflect on the contributions that substitute teachers make in the life of our Parkdale students and teachers.Thank…
Budget Consultations
Posted on March 10 2025Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools (WRPS) invites parents, guardians, and stakeholders to participate in discussions about enrolment, funding, educational programming, and operational challenges for the…
Parkdale School Council Meeting Invite
Posted on March 6 2025Please see the attached Agenda for our upcoming March 12, 2025 Parkdale School Council Meeting. We hope to see you there! Parkdale School Council Meeting Agenda
Parkdale School Fundraiser!
Posted on February 28 2025We are currently fundraising to bring Fitset Ninja back to Parkdale for our year end celebrations!Mobile Obstacle Course for Schools- They provide an incredibly fun, memorable and safe environment for…
Family Day February 17, 2025 No School
Posted on February 14 2025February 17 is Family Day! No school on this day! Enjoy some time with your families!
Beppie Concert
Posted on February 12 2025We are excited to share an invitation from Clear Vista School. Their Parent Council has generously sponsored a musical concert by Beppie, a children's' entertainer, specifically designed for students…
Teachers Convention- NO SCHOOL
Posted on February 3 2025Friendly reminder that there will be NO SCHOOL February 6 & 7 for Teachers Convention.We welcome students back to school February 10, 2025.
PLC Day- NO SCHOOL
Posted on January 30 2025PLC Day- NO SCHOOL Friday, January 31, 2025We welcome students back to school on Monday, February 3, 2025. Enjoy your long weekend!
Trustee Election Information Night
Posted on January 22 2025The nomination period for the 2025 school division election is now open and runs from Wednesday, January 1, 2025, to Monday, September 22, 2025. Individuals interested in running for a trustee position…
Grade 7-12 Fine Arts Gala
Posted on January 22 2025Please see New Date for the Grade 7-12 Fine Arts Gala!
2025-26 New Registration Now OPEN
Posted on January 16 2025WRPS is now accepting new registrations for the 2025-26 school year. Please visit the Registration Information Page for more details. Join our Wolfpack!
WMBA
Posted on January 16 2025WMBA's 23rd Annual Season registration is now open. WMBA is a program to introduce children in grades 1-6 to the game of basketball. The focus is on skill development, cooperation, sportsmanship and FUN!…
Upcoming- Rabbit Hill Field Trip March 13, 2025
Posted on January 15 2025Please go to your PowerSchool Parent Portal Account to complete the Rabbit Hill Ski/Snowboard Field Trip permission form for your student(s). Deadline to complete is Monday, March 10, 2025 at 11:59pm.We…
2025-26 New Registration Coming Soon!
Posted on January 8 2025https://www.wrps11.ca/trustees/whats-new/post/coming-soon - The announcement will be made to our social media accounts and websites when 2025-26 new registration is open. Join our Wolfpack!
2024
Happy Holidays Wolfpack!
Posted on December 20 2024Happy Holidays Wolfpack! Enjoy your Christmas Break, we will see you in the New Year!
Edo Hot Lunch
Posted on December 12 20242025 will be off to a teriyaki good start with our Edo Japan Hot Lunch on Tuesday January 14th!Edo Lunch Box includes your choice of chicken & rice or beef & rice (GF available), an assorted juice box,…
Parkdale School Christmas Program December 12 1:30pm…
Posted on December 10 2024Parkdale students have a program prepared for family and friends this holiday season! Join us December 12 at 1:30pm or at 6:30pm, in the gym for a performance of "The Naughty List", a Christmas play where…
PLC Day- NO SCHOOL
Posted on December 5 2024PLC Day- NO SCHOOL Friday, December 6, 2024We welcome students back to school on Monday, December 9, 2024. Enjoy your long weekend!
Parkdale Merch
Posted on December 4 2024Order your Parkdale School merchandise now at https://iconmerch.ca/collections/parkdale-school More options available online!
Polar Bear Club
Posted on November 28 2024When the temperature dips below -23C with the wind chill, Parkdale students will not be sent outside for recess. During those indoor recess days, we will be offering the opportunity for students to go…
LifeTouch Retakes Order Due Nov 25, 2024
Posted on November 19 2024Students who had photos taken on November 7 have until November 25 to purchase their photos and have them shipped to Parkdale School. Proof packages will be arriving in backpacks this week! If you are…
Quest Theatre- Snow White
Posted on November 8 2024Join us for a magical adventure as Quest Theatre presents Snow White on November 20th!
Lost and Found Pick Up!
Posted on November 7 2024Should something have come home with your student, but you can't find it? It might be in our Lost and Found at Parkdale! Please pick up your student's items, so that they can stay warm over the November…
Fall Break- NO SCHOOL
Posted on November 7 2024NO SCHOOL November 11, 2024. Fall Break to follow November 12-15, 2024. Return to school November 18, 2024.
Remembrance Day- NO SCHOOL
Posted on November 7 2024We are grateful for the countless heroes who served and sacrificed. Their legacy lives on in the freedoms we enjoy today. Let's honor their memory by committing to peace, understanding, and unity.
SchoolMessenger Information
Posted on November 4 2024Our School Division utilizes the SchoolMessenger system to deliver text messages and emails straight to you with important information about events, school closings, safety alerts and much more!If you…
Subway Hot Lunch
Posted on November 1 2024Get ready to sub-scribe to our delicious Subway Hot Lunch! When: Tuesday, November 26, 2024 $10.00 for a 6" sub, includes chips & juice box! How to Order: 1. Log in to your PowerSchool Parent…
Parent Teacher Interviews November 6, 2024
Posted on October 30 2024Registration is now OPEN for our Parent Teacher Interviews! Please go to Bookings to book your time slot(s) on November 6, 2024! We look forward to seeing you there!
Halloween Fun!
Posted on October 30 2024Students are welcome to dress up in their Halloween costumes on Thursday, October 31, 2024. Costume parade in the gym at 1:00pm- Parents are welcome to join! Classroom activities to follow. We ask that…
Pizza Payment Change Reminder!
Posted on October 25 2024Reminder to families that our Pizza Day payment for pizzas is changing! Starting November 6, 2024, we will no longer accept cash for pizza slices. Parents/Guardians can purchase pizza cards online, which…
Photo Orders Due October 28 Re-Takes November 7, 2024
Posted on October 22 2024Photo Orders are due by October 28, if using cash, please remember to add in the GST! Lifetouch Photo re-takes will be on November 7!
Cooler Weather
Posted on October 21 2024As the weather cools down, please remember to send students to school wearing warmer clothes. Toques, mittens, boots, heavier jackets are all clothing items that help students stay comfortable during…
Safe Arrival Information
Posted on October 21 2024Greetings Parkdale Families, There are a few things that we would like to pass along to our families at Parkdale School! Safe Arrival is an app that parents/guardians can use to enter in student absences.…
Upcoming Scholastics Book Fair
Posted on October 17 2024Mark your calendars! https://bookfairs.scholastic.ca/bf/parkdaleschool4 * Additional information to follow *
Reporting Student Progress Information
Posted on October 17 2024Please see the attached document that contains Reporting Student Progress Information For Parents. Reporting Student Progress
Thanksgiving Weekend October 11 - 14, 2024
Posted on October 10 2024Have a nice long weekend everyone!
Picture Day October 10, 2024
Posted on October 8 2024Parkdale Students - your fall picture day is October 10, 2024! This Thursday, be ready for pictures in the gym!
Parent Council Establishment Meeting- Agenda
Posted on October 4 2024Please see the attached Agenda for our October 9th, 2024 Parent Council Establishment Meeting. We hope to see you there! Parent Council Establishment Meeting- Agenda
Pizza Card Information
Posted on October 2 2024Pizza Thursdays starting October 3rd, 2024. Please see the attached document that contains information about our new Pizza Cards! Pizza Cards Information
Plaid Day
Posted on September 18 2024Fall is just around the corner! To commence the First Day of Fall, we are having a Plaid Day!We invite students and staff to wear plaid on Monday, September 23rd!
Parent Package 2024-2025
Posted on September 13 2024Please the updated version of our Parkdale Parent Package! Parkdale Parent Package 2024/25
School Emergency Program
Posted on September 4 2024Please see link for the WRPS School Emergency Program guide for parents and guardians. School Emergency Program
2024/25 Pizza Day Information
Posted on August 30 2024Pizza Days will now be held every Thursday, unless otherwise stated, starting October 3rd. For the first quarter of the school year (September 3 - November 6), Parkdale school will accept cash for the…
Welcome Back to School!
Posted on August 30 2024Whether you are a returning student or a new member of our Wolfpack, we look forward to see you soon! Our official first day of school is September 3rd, 2024 for Grades 1-8. Please note that we have…
Mobile Devices in Schools
Posted on June 18 2024Please see the attached letter from Superintendent Wake regarding the Minister of Education's June 17, 2024 announcement about Mobile Devices in Schools. Additional information to follow.
Wetaskiwin Summer Programs
Posted on June 14 2024Please follow the link to a number of exciting summer programs available to students put on by the WRPS Wellness Support Team! Take a look and register here!
Kindergarten Graduation
Posted on June 6 2024To the proud parents of our graduating Kindergarten students,We cordially invite you to commemorate the remarkable achievements of your Kindergarten stars this year! Your presence would add immense joy…
June's Newsletter is Here!
Posted on May 31 2024Please read our newsletter for June to find out all of the things happening at Parkdale in the last month of this school year! Click on the link here!
Thank you!
Posted on May 30 2024Thank you to everyone who helped make our Family Fun Activity Day a great success! Thank you to Courtney from Carter's Creation, Alanda Warford and our Parkdale Parent Council. Also thank you to our teachers…
Library Book Return
Posted on May 24 2024Parents/Guardians: Students who have signed out library books need to return them by May 31, 2024! The library will remain open and students will use the library, but there will be no new book sign outs…
Family Fun Activity Day!
Posted on May 23 2024Calling all Parents/Guardians, Grandparents, Older Siblings, and Families! Parkdale School would like to invite you all to join us for an evening of crafts and cookie decorating. Mother's Day…
7th Annual Golf Tournament
Posted on May 23 2024Seeking donation support for the WRPS Seventh Annual Golf Tournament, at the beautiful Montgomery Glen Golf & Country Club. This year, we are committed to supporting three important funds: the Education…
Happy Long Weekend, May 16 - May 20!
Posted on May 15 2024Reminder to parents/guardians that there is no school on Thursday, May 16 - Monday, May 20. Students return to school on May 21! Enjoy your long weekend! Also, if you have not had the chance, please…
ECS Programming Update 2024-2025
Posted on May 7 2024There has been a change to the ECS program for Parkdale students in 2024-2025. Follow the link for more information. Programming Update ECS 2024-2025
Hats On! for Mental Health
Posted on May 7 2024Every year CMHA dedicates a week in May to raise the awareness of Mental Health. This year Mental Health Week will run May 6-10, and Hats On! for Mental Health Day will take place on May 8. Albertans…
Did You Know??
Posted on May 6 2024Parkdale has a monthly newsletter with tons of information for families! Take a look at May's here! Note: The Grade 2 Field Trip has been moved from May 14 to May 29, the information has been updated…
No School on Friday April 26, 2024
Posted on April 25 2024Reminder to families that there will be No School on Friday, April 26.
Parents & Guardians: Check your Forms and Fees to…
Posted on April 24 2024There are a number of field trips happening for our students at Parkdale! Some have happened already, and some events still need parent/guardian permission. If there is a fee for the field trip, it…
Fine Arts Day Camp Grades 7&8 May 27, 2024
Posted on April 24 2024WRPS is pleased to announce that we are bringing the Fine Arts Fusion Day Camp to all our Grade 7s and 8s across the division. This camp will allow students to be exposed to a variety of activities in…
Wetaskiwin Music Festival form for Band Students
Posted on April 15 2024Students in Band 6 and Band 7&8 will be taking part in the Wetaskiwin Music Festival on April 23, 2024! There is a permission form online to please sign! Students are asked to dress in "concert dress",…
Welcome Bauer!
Posted on April 15 2024Our Parkdale Therapy Dog has finally arrived! Welcome to the Wolfpack Bauer! He will be spending most of his time in Mrs. Craik's grade 7/8 classroom. Bauer will be out and about the schoolgrounds as…
Spring Break NO SCHOOL March 22 - April 1! Return…
Posted on March 21 2024Have a great Spring Break, everyone! March 22 is a PLC Day, and our Spring Break goes from March 25 - 29, Easter Monday is April 1. Return to school on April 2, 2024!
"Chickadee Flew South" Reading by Author, Brenna Lafond
Posted on March 18 2024Parkdale students in grades K - 4 were treated to a reading from local author, Brenna Lafond, March 18. Ms. Lafond is a Parkdale parent and author of the book, "Chickadee Flew South." Students were…
March 8 - Ben Stelter Fundraiser Game - Parkdale Grades…
Posted on March 5 2024Students in grades 5, 6, 7, 8 will be taking a bus to and from Parkdale to the Wetaskiwin Arena (Co-op Place) to watch our Wetaskiwin Hockey Academy students play, on March 8, 2024. Follow this link for…
Rabbit Hill Grades 5 - 8 March 14, 2024
Posted on March 5 2024Students in grades 5 - 8 will be taking a field trip to Rabbit Hill on March 14, 2024! There are permission forms available in paper (already handed out) and online. Parents: Please fill these out…
WHA Learn to Skate Program Grades 3 & 4
Posted on March 5 2024Students in grades 3 & 4 are taking part in the WHA Learn to Skate Program this month! Parents: Please sign your student's permission form and hand back to the school right away, as our first day is tomorrow,…
Pink Shirt Day @ Parkdale!
Posted on February 29 2024Students dressed up in their pink shirts for Pink Shirt Day, at Parkdale School, February 28. Wetaskiwin FCSS had a button design contest to see which class would win a cookie decorating activity -…
Information for Early Education (Pre-Kindergarten)…
Posted on February 16 2024Parents who are interested in enrolling students in the Early Education (Pre-Kindergarten) Program at Queen Elizabeth School, can find information on the WRPS's website here.
2024-2025 NEW Student Registration Open!
Posted on February 15 2024We are excited to welcome your student into our WRPS community. We are accepting registrations for NEW students. More information can be found here.
No School
Posted on February 15 2024Extra long weekend!!Friday, Feb 16: PLC Day - No SchholMonday, Feb 19: Family Day - School's Closed. Enjoy your long weekend!
Teacher's Convention
Posted on February 7 2024A reminder that the school is closed this Thursday & Friday, due to the teacher's convention. That is February 8 & 9 2024.Thank you, and see you next Monday!
Parkdale's Got Talent!
Posted on January 23 2024DINNER & A SHOW! We are having a "Parkdale's Got Talent" show on Wednesday, February 14th, 2024 (Valentine's Day)!!!Hope Mission will be catering this event! There will be roast beef, potatoes, salad,…
PARKDALE ODR IN THE MAKING!
Posted on January 18 2024PARKDALE ODR IN THE WORKS!!An outdoor rink is in the making in our field! It is NOT ready yet but it will be soon!We will be sending out more information soon regarding student usage and safety during…
Inclement Weather
Posted on January 8 2024Welcome to January 2024! Please follow the link to information on Inclement Weather policies for WRPS schools. Click here for information!
2023
Alberta Education Minister's Holiday Greeting
Posted on December 21 2023Please see the attached file from our Alberta Education Minister. He talks about the growth that Alberta Education has seen in enrollment, grants, funding, and more! Alberta Education Minister’s Holiday…
Pizza Wednesday is EVERY Wednesday!
Posted on October 18 2023Pizza Wednesday is EVERY Wednesday (unless stated otherwise).
Social Studies Curriculum Letter From the Minister…
Posted on September 20 2023Please see the attached Letter to parents – Resuming engagement on the draft Social Studies curriculum from the Minister of Education.Social Studies CurriculumThank you.
AED Minister's Welcome Back to School Letter
Posted on September 7 2023Please see the attached Welcome Back letter from the Alberta Education Minister for the 2023-2024 school year. AED Minister's Welcome Back to School Letter
Welcome to Kindergarten
Posted on August 29 2023Kindergarten to start on Sept. 5th and 6th with a family/teacher/child meet and greet. Our Kindergarten Teacher, Mrs. Malloy will be in contact with all families to arrange times. Regular classes will…