News

LifeTouch Retakes Order Due Nov 25, 2024

Posted on November 19 2024

Students 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 2024

Join us for a magical adventure as Quest Theatre presents Snow White on November 20th!

Lost and Found Pick Up!

Posted on November 7 2024

Should 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 2024

NO 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 2024

We 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 2024

Our 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 2024

Get 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 2024

Registration 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 2024

Students 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 2024

Reminder 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 2024

Photo 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 2024

As 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 2024

Greetings 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 2024

Mark your calendars! https://bookfairs.scholastic.ca/bf/parkdaleschool4 * Additional information to follow *

Reporting Student Progress Information

Posted on October 17 2024

Please 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 2024

Have a nice long weekend everyone!

Picture Day October 10, 2024

Posted on October 8 2024

Parkdale 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 2024

Please 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 2024

Pizza 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 2024

Fall 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 2024

Please the updated version of our Parkdale Parent Package!    Parkdale Parent Package 2024/25

School Emergency Program

Posted on September 4 2024

Please 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 2024

Pizza 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 2024

Whether 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 2024

Please 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 2024

Please 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 2024

To 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 2024

Please 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 2024

Thank 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 2024

Parents/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 2024

Calling 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 2024

Seeking 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 2024

Reminder 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 2024

There 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 2024

Every 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 2024

Parkdale 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 2024

Reminder to families that there will be No School on Friday, April 26.  

Parents & Guardians: Check your Forms and Fees to…

Posted on April 24 2024

There 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 2024

WRPS 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 2024

Students 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 2024

Our 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 2024

Have 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 2024

Parkdale 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 2024

Students 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 2024

Students 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 2024

Students 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 2024

Students 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 2024

Parents 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 2024

We 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 2024

Extra 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 2024

A 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 2024

DINNER & 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 2024

PARKDALE 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 2024

Welcome 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 2023

Please 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 2023

Pizza Wednesday is EVERY Wednesday (unless stated otherwise).

Social Studies Curriculum Letter From the Minister…

Posted on September 20 2023

Please 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 2023

Please 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 2023

Kindergarten 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…