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SPRING BREAK- NO SCHOOL
Posted on March 24 2021Enjoy your Spring Break See you back at school Tuesday, April 6, 2021
PD DAY- NO SCHOOL FRIDAY
Posted on February 25 2021Reminder:No School Friday, February 26, 2021PD DAY
PINK SHIRT DAY
Posted on February 22 2021Pink Shirt DayWednesday, February 24, 2021Wear a pink shirt to school!
FAMILY DAY- NO SCHOOL
Posted on February 12 2021Reminder:No School Monday, February 15 FAMILY DAY
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB- RAISE THE GRADE
Posted on February 11 2021Raise the Grade (RTG) is running in-person at the Boys and Girls Club Wetaskiwin downtown location (5109 - 51 Street) following COVID-19 protocol.RTG is a FREE afterschool academic program to support…
NO SCHOOL- TEACHER CONVENTION
Posted on February 3 2021Reminder:There is no schoolThursday, February 4andFriday, February 5As it is Teacher Convention
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB RESP INFORMATION
Posted on January 28 2021BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB RESP INFORMATION NIGHT BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB RESP INFORMATION
VALENTINE'S DAY INFORMATION
Posted on January 28 2021Students can bring in Valentines for classmates on Monday, February 8The Valentines will be quarantined for 4 days before handing them out on Friday, February 12. The school will provide ZipLock bags for…
PD DAY- NO SCHOOL FRIDAY
Posted on January 28 2021Reminder:No SchoolFriday, January 29, 2021PD Day
PINK SHIRT DAY ORDER FORMS
Posted on January 19 2021Pink Shirt Day is Wednesday, February 24.The design for this year's t-shirt was created by a local Boys and Girls club member! Wetaskiwin Boys and Girls club is selling Pink Shirts.Attached is the order…
RETURNING TO SCHOOL JANUARY 11, 2021
Posted on January 8 2021Please read the letter from Mr. HeinrichsRe: Returning to School January 11 Return to School January 11, 2021
2020
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Posted on December 18 2020Merry Christmas from the staff of Norwood School!Have a wonderful Christmas break!See you back at school ONLINE, January 4-8, 2021.See you at school, IN PERSON, January 11, 2021
LETTER TO PARENTS RE: JAN 4-8 AT HOME LEARNING
Posted on December 11 2020Dec 11 Letter to Parents
NO SCHOOL FRIDAY -PD DAY
Posted on December 3 2020Reminder:No SchoolFriday, December 4, 2020PD Day
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Posted on November 25 202012 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
PARENT MEMO
Posted on November 18 2020November 18 Parent Memo
NO SCHOOL: THURSDAY AND FRIDAY
Posted on November 18 2020Remember:No SchoolThursday, November 19andFriday, November 20
WRPS SUPPLEMENTAL COVID GUIDE
Posted on November 17 2020https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v7RPIV59ubbLq0Uot2GCFTl4Evg4PRTXi2gNEt-dn9I/edit
PICTURE RE-TAKE DAY
Posted on November 9 2020Picture Re-TakesThursday, November 12, 2020
REMEMBRANCE DAY- NO SCHOOL
Posted on November 9 2020No SchoolWednesday, November 11, 2020Remembrance Day
PD DAY- NO SCHOOL
Posted on October 29 2020NO SCHOOLFRIDAY, OCT 30PD DAY
PARENT COUNCIL AGM
Posted on October 23 2020Wednesday, October 286 PM - 7 PMAT NORWOOD SCHOOLALL Parents and Guardians are invited to attend!
HALLOWEEN ACTIVITIIES
Posted on October 20 2020Halloween ActivitiesThursday, Oct 29Students may wear costumes to school.We ask that students come in costume- as bathrooms will not be available for students to change into costumes. For students that…
PICTURE DAY! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15
Posted on October 13 2020THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15!
NO SCHOOL- PD DAY and THANKSGIVING
Posted on October 7 2020REMINDER: NO SCHOOLPD DAYFRIDAY, OCTOBER 9andTHANKSGIVINGMONDAY, OCTOBER 12
TEXT MESSAGING INSTRUCTIONS
Posted on September 28 2020TEXT MESSAGING INSTRUCTIONS
Student Illness - Covid Symptom Instructions
Posted on September 18 2020Student Illness - Covid Symptom Instructions
Covid 19 Daily Screening Questions
Posted on September 3 2020Attached is the Covid 19 Daily Screening Questions for Parents and Students Covid 19 Daily Screening Questions
Covid 19 Parent Memo
Posted on August 31 2020Covid 19 Parent Memo
School Re-Entry Schedule
Posted on August 27 2020A reminder to families that the school year will begin with a staggered entry to help staff and students adjust to new protocols in place.A staggered entry means different grades will start the school…
Virtual Summer Day Camps Program
Posted on June 24 2020What: Virtual Day CampsWho: Ages 6 to 15 (separated into age categories)When: starting Monday, July 6Where: Zoom This…
Attention Norwood Students - Your Teachers Have A…
Posted on June 24 2020
Year End Information
Posted on June 12 2020Year End Information Letter
LETTER TO PARENTS: YEAR END REPORT CARDS
Posted on June 9 2020End of Year Report Cards
Rhythm Game with Mrs. Olson
Posted on May 25 2020Are you ready to play a rhythm game with Mrs. Olson? Rhythm Game
See What our Grade 2 students have been writing about
Posted on May 20 2020
Mrs Olson would like you to meet Maple the Puppy!…
Posted on May 19 2020
Norwood Students and Staff Taking Care of Their Mental…
Posted on May 13 2020Thank you for sending in your pictures and videos...check out what Norwood students and staff have been doing to stay mentally healthy!
Mrs. Olson x5 - Raindrops
Posted on May 13 2020
Science with Naslund - Levers
Posted on May 12 2020
Technical Support for Students and Parents
Posted on May 12 2020Technical Support for Students and Parents The form includes a number of basic troubleshooting steps that solve most of the issues parents and students are having at home and if the issue is still not…
Navigating Google Classroom and Read and Write for…
Posted on May 11 2020Navigating Google Classroom Read and Write for Goggle Chrome Follow these slides to learn how to navigate these 2 applications.
New Student Registrations (Including Kindergarten)
Posted on May 7 2020Registration Information 2020-2021 Registration Information Student Registration Process 2020-2021 Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools has been working on a standardized student registration process and…
Mental Health week
Posted on May 4 2020It's Mental Health Week! Check out the daily wellness activities our Wellness Coach Mrs. Ganske has planned for us this week. Please send any photos or videos of you taking part in any type of wellness…
Congratulations Mrs. Feldberg
Posted on May 1 2020Thank you for the last 35 years of helping the Norwood School Community achieve success after success. We wish you all the best as you begin the next chapter of your story! We will miss you!!
Look what some of our Norwood Friends are up to!
Posted on April 20 2020
Polaris goes on an Easter egg hunt.....
Posted on April 9 2020
Polaris learns how to Paint an Easter egg
Posted on April 9 2020
We want to see what our Norwood Families are up to!
Posted on April 7 2020Hey Norwood Families! We want to see what you are all doing in your new learning environments. Please send us pictures of you and your new work spaces or of special assignments you are working on or have…
Polaris Starts Online Learning
Posted on April 6 2020
We now have an Instagram Account
Posted on April 5 2020Follow us at: norwoodschool
Online learning coming!
Posted on April 5 2020Check your Google Classrooms on Monday April 6, 2020!
APRIL 2, 2020- LETTER TO PARENTS
Posted on April 2 2020APRIL 2, 2020- LETTER TO PARENTS
Pick up belongings
Posted on March 31 2020Hey Norwood families - watch Polaris for instructions on how to pick up your child's belongings!! Pick up times are Wednesday April 1, 2020 from 9am - 12pm and Thursday April 2, 2020 from 9am -12pm
PARENT LETTER RE: PICK UP STUDENT BELONGINGS
Posted on March 20 2020PARENT LETTER RE: PICK UP STUDENT BELONGINGS
Norwood School Video - What are your teachers doing…
Posted on March 19 2020What are your teachers doing when school is cancelled?
POLARIS' PARENT ZONE
Posted on March 17 2020What can I do to assist my child with their anxiety related to COVID-19? Dr Laura Markham, clinical psychologist, speaks to Renee Jain (GoZen) about helping kids navigate through fear and anxiety around…
POLARIS' PLAY ZONE
Posted on March 17 2020POLARIS' PLAY ZONE
MESSAGE FROM NORWOOD SCHOOL PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL
Posted on March 16 2020Dear Norwood School Community, With the announcement of province wide school closures, the Norwood School Parent Advisory Council is suspending all fundraising campaigns. There will be no book fair,…
MARCH 16- NORWOOD SCHOOL CLOSURE UPDATE
Posted on March 16 2020March 16- Norwood School Closure Update
CANCELLED!!!!! STUDENT LED CONFERENCES and PTI
Posted on March 9 2020https://norwoodschool.schoolappointments.com/
NO SCHOOL-PD DAY
Posted on February 27 2020Reminder:No School Friday, February 28, 2020PD DAY
PINK SHIRT DAY
Posted on February 24 2020Pink Shirt DayThursday, February 27, 2020Wear a pink shirt to school!
FAMILY DAY- NO SCHOOL
Posted on February 14 2020Just a reminder:No School Monday, February 17, 2020FAMILY DAY
TEACHER CONVENTION-NO SCHOOL
Posted on February 5 2020Reminder:Teacher ConventionNo SchoolThursday, February 6Friday, February 7
2019-2020 BUDGET UPDATE
Posted on February 3 20202019-2020 BUDGET UPDATE
NO SCHOOL- PD DAY
Posted on January 30 2020ReminderPD DayNo SchoolFriday, January 31, 2020
NO SCHOOL-PD DAY
Posted on January 9 2020Reminder:PD DayNo schoolFriday, January 10, 2020
2019
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Posted on December 20 2019Merry Christmas from the staff of Norwood School!Have a wonderful break!See you back at school Monday, January 6, 2020
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Posted on December 19 2019Today!Thursday, December 19, 2019 Performances at: 2:00 PM6:30 PM
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS- UGLY SWEATER DAY
Posted on December 10 201912 Days of Christmas- Norwood StyleStaff getting into the spirit of UGLY SWEATER day!
NO SCHOOL-PD DAY
Posted on December 5 2019Remember:No SchoolFriday, December 6
BOOK FAIR
Posted on December 4 2019Don't forget to stop by the Book FairWednesday: 9:00 AM-12:00 PMThursday: 9:00 AM- 8:00 PM
CHRISTMAS STUFFY CANDY CANE GUESS CONTEST
Posted on December 3 2019Guess how many candy canes are in the candy jar!The closest guess will win the GIANT stuffed Teddy BearAND the jar of candy canes.Each guess is $2.00Contest closes December 20. ALL PROCEEDS ARE USED FOR…
12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Posted on December 3 2019Dec 4: Red and Green DayDec 5: Toque DayDec 9: Rock your Mocs DayDec 10: Ugly Sweater DayDec 11: Island of Misfit Toys DayDec 12: Christmas Scarf DayDec 13: Tinsel and Bows DayDec 16: Christmas…
PARENT TEACHER INTERVIEW ON LINE BOOKING
Posted on November 20 2019On line booking for Parent Teacher Interviewsopens on Monday, November 25 at 9:00 AM Instructions were sent home today. Parent Teacher Interviews will be heldThursday, December 5 https://norwoodschool.schoolappointments.com/
NO SCHOOL-PD DAY
Posted on November 20 2019Friday, November 22
HOT DOG DAY
Posted on November 20 2019Thursday, November 21
PARENT PRESENTATION ON SOCIAL MEDIA USE
Posted on November 20 2019Clear Vista School is having a parent presentation on Social Media Usage on December 3, 2019 from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at Clear Vista School. It is open to any parents who would like to attend, there is…
KINDERGARTEN ONLINE BOOKING LINK
Posted on November 13 2019https://norwoodschool.schoolappointments.com/
NO SCHOOL
Posted on November 8 2019REMEMBER:No SchoolMonday, November 11andTuesday, November 12
HOT LUNCH
Posted on November 7 2019Hot Dog DayFriday, November 8
REMEMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY
Posted on November 7 2019Norwood School's annual Remembrance Day Ceremony:Friday, November 810:45 AMSchool Gym
WE SCARE HUNGER
Posted on October 28 2019Food Drive for the Food Bank!Please have non-perishable food donations to the school by Friday, November 1
GUESS THE PUMPKIN SEEDS CONTEST
Posted on October 28 2019Guess how many seeds are in the pumpkin!The closest guess wins a Halloween Stuffy!Each guess is a ToonieContest closes on October 31!
PD DAY- NO SCHOOL
Posted on October 24 2019REMEMBER:No SchoolFriday, October 25PD DAY!
PICTURE DAY! THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
Posted on October 16 2019Bring your best smile!Picture DayThursday, October 17
NO SCHOOL- THANKSGIVING
Posted on October 9 2019Happy Thanksgiving!No School Monday, October 14
PD DAY- NO SCHOOL FRIDAY
Posted on October 2 2019REMEMBER!NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4
ORANGE SHIRT DAY
Posted on September 27 2019Monday, September 30Wear an orange shirt to school.
TERRY FOX RUN
Posted on September 26 2019Friday, September 272:30Bring a "Toonie For Terry"
PD DAY- NO SCHOOL
Posted on September 11 2019Friday, September 13, 2019PD DayNO SCHOOL!
FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL-- TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3
Posted on August 29 2019We are excited to be starting another wonderful year of school!First day back is Tuesday, September 3, 2019SEE YOU TUESDAY!
HAVE A WONDERFUL SUMMER!
Posted on June 28 2019See you back in school:September 3, 2019
MAYOR OF NORWOOD SCHOOL
Posted on June 5 2019Congratulations to Faye Calibara on winning the Mayor of Norwood School Elections.Faye is a Grade 6 student in Mrs. Hofbauer's class.Thank you to Mayor Tyler Gandam for attending our elections and presenting…
REMEMBER: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY OR MONDAY!
Posted on May 16 2019No School, Friday, May 17- PD Day No School, Monday, May 20- Victoria Day
CLOTHING ORDERS DUE!
Posted on May 15 2019Just a reminder that Norwood School Clothing Orders are due,Thursday, May 16, 2019 Clothing Order PDF
MENTAL HEALTH WEEK
Posted on May 6 2019Activities:All Week- walking laps at recess- remember to record your laps as we "walk to Edmonton"Tuesday- "RAINBOW LUNCH" Pack a Rainbow lunch- see how many bright colored fruits and veggies you can…
HATS ON FOR MENTAL HEALTH
Posted on April 30 2019Wear a special hat to school on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health!
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY OR MONDAY
Posted on April 18 2019Have a wonderful long weekend!Happy Easter!
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY
Posted on April 11 2019No School TomorrowFriday, April 12PD Day
KINDERGARTEN OPEN HOUSE AND REGISTRATION
Posted on April 10 2019Wednesday, April 10, 2019 6:30-7:30 PMPlease bring birth certificate.
APRIL HOT LUNCH ORDERS
Posted on April 1 2019April hot lunch orders were sent home today.ALL hot lunch orders are due Thursday, April 4.Reminder: We can no longer accept personal cheques.Cash only-Or you may use our online order/payment option.…
PURDY'S CHOCOLATE ORDERS
Posted on April 1 2019All Purdy's Chocolate orders are due Wednesday, April 3.
DON'T FORGET TO BOOK YOUR PARENT/TEACHER INTERVIEW
Posted on March 13 2019Booking for Parent Teacher Interviews opens Thursday morningat 9:00 AMand will remain open until Tuesday, March 19 at 11:00 AM www.norwoodschool.schoolappointments.com
ALBERTA OPERA PINOCCHIO
Posted on March 6 2019The staff and students were completely enthralled with Alberta Opera's Performance of "Pinocchio"
ALBERTA OPERA PINOCCHIO
Posted on March 5 2019Join us for the Alberta Opera Production of "Pinocchio"|Wednesday- March 6, 20199:30- 10:30 AMNorwood School GymTHANK YOU TO PARENT COUNCIL FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE WITH YOUR DONATIONS AND FUNDRAISING!
REGISTRATION VERIFICATION FORMS
Posted on March 4 2019Registration Verification forms were sent home today.These forms are important for planning for next school year for staff and class/grade configuration.Please take time to look form over for corrections/additions.Make…
REMINDER: NO SCHOOL FRIDAY
Posted on February 28 2019No School Friday, March 1PD Day
THURSDAY! HOT DOG DAY!
Posted on February 27 2019Thursday, February 28Hot Dog Day!
DON'T FORGET: PINK SHIRT DAY TOMORROW!
Posted on February 25 2019Norwood School is recognizing Pink Shirt Day on Tuesday, February 26 (Due to Grade 4-6 skiing on Wednesday)Be sure to wear wear pink (any pink shirt is fine!)
WCHS OPEN HOUSE- GRADE 8 PARENTS AND STUDENTS
Posted on February 21 2019Wetaskiwin Composite High SchoolParent/Student Info Night
PINK SHIRT DAY EVENT- BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Posted on February 20 2019Wednesday, February 27, 20193:30 PM - 5:00 PMBoys and Girls ClubWetaskiwin, AB FREE COFFEE, HOT CHOCOLATE and COOKIES
HOT LUNCH FORMS
Posted on February 12 2019Hot lunch forms were sent home today, Tuesday.All orders NEED to be in Thursday, February 14.REMEMBER: NO personal cheques,BUT, you have the option of ordering online!
Wetaskiwin Soccer Information
Posted on February 11 2019
NO SCHOOL- TEACHER'S CONVENTION
Posted on February 6 2019Reminder:There will be no school on Thursday and Friday,February 7 and 8. Teachers are attending Teacher's Convention.See you Monday, February 11!
BASKETBALL GAMES CANCELLED
Posted on February 4 2019The boys and girls basketball games, scheduled for Tuesday, February 5, have been cancelled.The games will be rescheduled for another day and time.Watch for rescheduled date to be posted.
NO SCHOOL- PD DAY
Posted on January 30 2019Friday, February 1, 2019
HOT LUNCH- RAVIOLI AND BUN
Posted on January 29 2019Wednesday, January 30
PINK SHIRT DAY T-SHIRT ORDERS
Posted on January 28 2019The last day to order Pink Shirts is Thursday, January 31.NO ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THAT DAY!Stop by the office to pick up an order form,or call the school 780-352-3782
POPCORN SALES
Posted on January 22 2019The grade 3/4 W class is raising money for an Oil Kings trip.$2.00 per popcorn bag.Money MUST be in Wednesday morning (January 23)Popcorn will be delivered Thursday, January 24(morning to Kindergarten…
UPCOMING INDIGENOUS MEETINGS
Posted on January 21 2019Upcoming Indigenous Meetings
PINK SHIRT DAY T-SHIRT ORDERS
Posted on January 16 2019Pink Shirt DayTuesday, February 26PINK SHIRT DAY T-SHIRT ORDER FORMS AT OFFICE
HOT LUNCH ORDERS DUE!
Posted on January 15 2019All January hot lunch orders are due WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2019You may send order and cash to the school, our use the Online Payment and Order.
BASKETBALL GAMES!
Posted on January 11 2019Come cheer on our boys and girls basketball teams!Home GameTuesday, January 15Girls play at 4:00Boys play at 5:15 GO NORTH STARS!
2018
FOOD HAMPERS
Posted on December 20 2018This year we were able to put together 23 baskets of food for families who could use the extra care and comfort over the holidays. We thank The Village Market at Pigeon Lake, Associate Grocer, the Wetaskiwin…
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Posted on December 19 2018Don't forget!Christmas ConcertDecember 20, 2018 1:30 P.M. and 7:00 P.M.Bake Sale and 50/50 draw at evening concert
DOOR DECORATING FUN!
Posted on December 10 2018
NORWOOD 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS
Posted on December 5 2018December 5- Red and Green DayDecember 2- Toque DayDecember 10- Rock your Mocs- decorate your favorite moccasins or slippersDecember 11- Ugly Sweater DayDecember 12- Island of Misfit Toys - Dress in Island…
WINTER WARM-UP WINNERS!
Posted on November 30 2018Congratulations to Sami, a winner in the WINTER WARM-UP coloring contest!
WINTER WARM-UP WINNERS!
Posted on November 30 2018Congratulations to Jyle, a winner in the WINTER WARM-UP COLORING CONTEST!
HOT DOG DAY - Friday, November 30!
Posted on November 29 2018
BOOK FAIR
Posted on November 26 2018Enchanted Book Fair HoursNovember 26-29Monday and Tuesday- Student Preview DayWednesday- 1:00-4:30Thursday- 1:00-8:30
CLOTHING ORDER
Posted on November 20 2018Clothing orders have been sent home.Please fill out and send back to Norwood School. Color and picture preview click:Clothing Order
Online Booking for Parent/Teacher Interviews
Posted on November 19 2018https://norwoodschool.schoolappointments.com
PICTURE RETAKES
Posted on November 14 2018THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15
REMINDER:
Posted on November 8 2018No School,Friday, November 9Monday, November 12Tuesday, November 13HAVE A GREAT LONG WEEKEND!
RECONCILIATION WORKSHOP
Posted on November 5 2018https://sites.google.com/a/ualberta.ca/reconciliationworkshops/home
CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Posted on November 5 2018Make sure to mark your calendar for Thursday, December 20th! There will be both 1:30pm and 7:00 PM performances. All are welcome!