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.

School Bus Zone

We would like to remind all parents that the bus loading/unloading zone in front of our school is designated for our school buses only. The bus drivers must be able to bring their bus close to the curb in order to safely drop-off and pick-up our students. This becomes very difficult and unsafe when there are parent vehicles parked in this area. We ask that if you must leave your vehicle parked for a short time, to use the parking areas across the street. We have 7 busses this year, and they require all the space in the bus zone…right up to the crosswalk! Thank you for your help in keeping our bus zone a safe area.

First View App (Bussing)

As you may know, our busses are now “First Student” busses (no longer Southland Transportation). With this change comes a transition to FirstView, a secure and easy-to-use bus tracking app designed to give you accurate and timely information about your student’s bus ride to and from school.

What is FirstView?

FirstView is a free mobile app that allows you to:

• Track your child’s bus in real time
• Receive notifications about delays, substitutions, or schedule changes
• Set alerts for when the bus is near your stop
• Access route information securely using your school’s unique code

This new system replaces our previous bus tracking app (MyBusStop), which is no longer compatible with the First Student transportation system. We encourage all families who use district transportation to download and begin using FirstView as soon as possible.

How to Get Started:

1. Download the FirstView App from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Enter your school’s district code: (to be provided by First Student or your school)
3. Create an account and add your student’s bus route.
4. Customize your settings to receive real-time updates and notifications.

FirstView also offers multilingual support and a user-friendly help section to assist with any setup or usage questions.

Need Help?

If you have questions or need help setting up the app, please contact:

• FirstView Support: support@firstviewapp.com or 888-889-8920
• Or contact our school office at 403-777-7430

We appreciate your cooperation during this transition.

Yearbooks

Wilma Hansen Yearbooks are for sale online through Josten’s website. Please see the link below for easy ordering!

https://www.jostens.com/yearbooks/students-and-parents/about-yearbooks?srsltid=AfmBOor5lqr7xhrwX4Kfxt-jwCY-8en-LG3wsGrJkw1oEygqZab6TpoS

Wilma Hansen School Parent Council

Hi Wilma Families!

Just a reminder to please take 2 minutes to complete our annual consent to contact form so that you get school, council, band, or association updates directly, according to your preferences!  We are looking to help the librarian with an upcoming book fair so please let us know you'd like more info!    https://bit.ly/WilmaContact25  

All volunteers who are interested in helping with Healthy Hunger distribution can Sign Up at https://bit.ly/WilmaHH2526

Our Next Band Bottle Non-Drive will be December 16th - please bring your bottles to the band concert that evening!

Haultain School is looking for Casino volunteers for December 19/20th, please email haultain.parents@gmail.com for details.

If your employer is signed up for donations through Benevity, please note that we are one of their approved charities.

We are excited to see you in the new year at our meetings:

January 22

February 25

March 18

April 16

May 20.

Thanks for your support.

Jayne Benham

wilmachair@gmail.com

Wilma Council Chair

Lifetouch School Pictures

Accessing Your Child’s Images Online:

Families can now access photos securely using their student ID number.

Steps:

1. Go to www.mylifetouch.ca
2. Sign in or create an account
3. Select “Student ID” tab
4. Enter student information to view photos

Questions about packages, ordering, or photo access?

• Call: 1-866-457-8212
• Live Chat: Available at www.mylifetouch.ca

Wilma Athletics

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

Library

Dear Parents and Families:

Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is almost here.

Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school.

This is Wilma’s main fundraising source for new books in our Learning Commons—the more books we sell at the fair, the more new books your students will have access to. They will get to have their own book(s) plus, if the sale is successful, access to many more in the Learning Commons.

This is also a great opportunity to pick up books to gift during the upcoming holiday season.

Here’s what you need to know about the Fair: · Our bookfair homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.ca/bf/wilmahansenjrhigh2

· Runs Dec. 2nd -5th in our Learning Commons.

· Plan to attend the fair yourself Tuesday-Thursday, 9am-2pm.

· Please support this fundraiser by sending cash with your children so that they can make their own purchases if you cannot come.

Browse the digital flyers and book trailers online:

https://www2.scholastic.ca/bookfairs/featured-books/

Hope to catch you at the Fair!

Laura Wiebe

Learning Commons Assistant

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