PAT Exam Schedule – Wilma Hansen School 2025-2026

Grade 9 Farewell

Our Grade 9s will be celebrating their successful Grade 9 year on June 25 at school and at Heritage Park. Here are some reminders about our Farewell event.

Ceremony

The ceremony will be at Wilma Hansen School from 1:30 PM to 3:00PM. Each family only has 4 seats for the in-school ceremony, as spaces are limited. Students are expected to be at school earlier in preparation for the ceremony. The program will include speeches, slide shows, certificates, and awards.

Celebration

The celebration will be at Heritage Park from 6PM to 9:30PM. Students must be dropped off by a parent/guardian at the Wainwright Hotel at Heritage Park. Parents can drive in through Heritage Park to the Wainwright Hotel. Backpacks are not allowed at the venue. Please ensure they are picked up by 9:30PM.

This is a friendly reminder that the $65.00 fee for the Grade 9 Farewell must be paid before the event. As this fee covers the costs associated with the celebration at Heritage Park, students who have not submitted payment by the deadline will unfortunately be unable to attend. If you have any questions or concerns regarding payment, please contact the school office as soon as possible.

We appreciate your attention to this matter and look forward to celebrating this special milestone with our Grade 9 students.

School Parking lot is off limits

Please do not enter, stop, or park in the parking lot during the school day.

Given that there are no parking stalls available for public use and given that dropping off students in the parking lot is prohibited (and extremely unsafe), there is no reason for any parent/guests to be driving in the school parking lot, before, during and after school.

Bus zones, Handicap Parking zones and the school parking lot should not be used at anytime for dropping off or picking up students. This is in accordance with CBE policy to ensure the safety of all students.

If you are parking on the other side of the street, please insist that your children use the crosswalks, and not jay walk. Parents and students jaywalking between buses is extremely problematic, and we ask that parents/students obey the law and not jaywalk. Pedestrians should cross the street at corners and crosswalks only.

Wilma Hansen School Parent Council

Hi Wilma Families!

June is here - I just can't believe how fast time flies!!  There are just a couple of volunteer opportunities left for this school year. Please contact Jayne to help with the Staff Appreciation Luncheon June 26th (wilmachair@gmail.com).  Also, volunteers who are interested in helping with Healthy Hunger distribution can still Sign Up at https://bit.ly/WilmaHH2526

We need YOU to help support our team into the next school year - please attend our September meeting and find out how you can share your talents to really benefit our school.  See the infographic for details, dates are below.

If you'll be with us in the fall, please take 2 minutes to complete our NEW 2026/27 consent to contact form so that you get school, council, band, or association updates directly, according to your preferences!  https://bit.ly/WilmaContact26

Here are some key dates for the fall:

We are excited to see you at our 7pm meetings at Wilma Hansen

September 17, 2026

October 22 - AGM

November 25, 2026

*Wilma volunteers will be needed at PURE Casino December 5 & 6th, 2026.  Contact wilma.casino@gmail.com for more information.

Thanks again for your support.

Jayne Benham

wilmachair@gmail.com

Wilma Council Chair

Healthy Hunger Dates

Please see the link below to order or create an account for healthy hunger. If your child will be absent the day of Healthy Hunger, please contact the office by 11:30am so it can be reserved for pick up. Reserved lunches can be picked up anytime after 1:42pm. Non-reserved lunches will be donated to a student in need.

PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR STUDENT IS REGISTERED UNDER THE CORRECT HOMEROOM.

https://healthyhunger.ca/index.php

Community and Family Supports

• Kinette Club of Calgary
  • Referrals must come through a registered social agency
  • Families must be participating in a social program through referring agency
  • https://kincalgary.com/adopt-a-family/

• Calgary Food Bank
  • Families can access the Calgary Food Bank
  • Call 403-253-2055 or book online
  • Need Food? Get Your Food Hamper | Calgary Food Bank

• The Alex Community Food Centre
  • Access to food through healthy food programs and an affordable produce market
  • https://thealexcfc.ca/

• Calgary Community Food Map
  • Map of food resources for Calgary
  • https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1MzdOiEEK_AG4FOF5x_m02EIv_IEP3fhf&ll=51.03635395279023%2C-113.99365613652557&z=13

• Society of St Vincent de Paul Calgary
  •  Connects to the local churches that can support with hampers  https://ssvpcalgary.ca/contact/

• The Salvation Army Community Services
  • No cost emergency food hampers 403-220-0432

• The Good Food Box
  • Purchase boxes of fresh fruit and vegetables at an affordable price
  • https://www.ckpcalgary.ca/goodfoodbox

• Families can contact 211 for additional support