Calgary Parking Authority - Camera Cars

You may have noticed CPA was present this morning during school drop-off time. They issued several tickets to parents who were blocking driveways and alleys, parked too close to corners and crosswalks and stopped to let students out without pulling over or parking.  

Please be advised that the CPA will be frequently visiting CBE schools, including Westgate, to ensure vehicles are not parked in bus zones as indicated by the signs. At Westgate School you are not permitted to park your vehicle in the bus zone from 7am to 5pm. Our buses arrive between 7:40-8:00AM and it makes it very difficult for them to drop students off in a timely and safe manner if cars are blocking their way. We would appreciate if you would not park anywhere on the school side of Westminster Drive between 10th Ave and 8th Ave at this time as it also makes it difficult for the buses to turn the corner and pull around parked vehicles, particularly if it is close to the crosswalk.  

Please also be reminded to not use the staff parking lots on both the NE and SW side of the school for drop off or pick up. 

We recommend leaving a few minutes early each morning to park in a safe place and walk your children to the school using our crosswalks.  

Thank you for your cooperation in keeping our students safe. 

Retake and Class Photo Day

Photo retakes and class photos will take place on Monday, November 9. Children that were absent from school on the original photo day or who are new to the school will have their picture taken on Retake Day. 

For children who require retakes, please check the “retake request box” at the bottom of the photo order form and return it with your child to give to the photographer on retake day. If you have lost the proof sheet, please send a handwritten note with your child to request a retake.

Celebrating the Cultures of Our School Community! November 26  

During our upcoming School Conferences, we would love to invite families to share and celebrate their cultural heritage with our school community! Families who are interested in participating will have the opportunity to set up a display between 3:00 and 7:00 p.m., where they can showcase aspects of their culture through traditional foods, clothing, artifacts, photographs, and other meaningful items. 

Tables and chairs will be provided upon request. Families are welcome to set up in the hallway near the main office. This is a wonderful opportunity for our students, families, and staff to learn about and appreciate the rich cultural diversity that makes our school community so special. 

We hope many families will consider participating and helping us celebrate the cultures and traditions that enrich our Westgate community! 

Please email Madame Julie if you are interested (jamuhlberger@cbe.ab.ca) 

Important Dates (Please check the Westgate Calendar for the most “up to date” events)

November 2-6 – Badminton Residency   
November 6 – Popcorn Day  
November 9 – Retake and Class Photo Day  
November 11-13 – Fall Break (No School) 
November 17 – Practice Lockdown 9:30am  
November 17 – Remembrance Day Ceremony (Students Only)  
November 18 – Fun Lunch  
November 19 – School Council Meeting – 6:30pm (Virtual)  
November 26-27 – Student Learning Conferences  
November 27 – No School (Non-Instruction Day) 
December 3 – SnowBall 
December 4 – Popcorn Day 
December 9 – Fun Lunch