Volunteers Needed for School Events
Westgate School Council is looking for volunteers to help plan this year's social events: Snowball (Dec 5, 2024) , Carnavale (February 6, 2024) and Gatorfest (May 29, 2025). We need help with things like: planning outdoor and indoor activities, concession stands, hot chocolate stations, the gym dances, sorting donated items or food, and welcome any other fun ideas that you may have. Please email westgateschoolcouncil@gmail.com if you would like to learn more.
SnowBall
We are excited to welcome everyone to the second annual "SnowBall" event. After last year’s huge success, we are back again this year on Thursday, December 5 from 4:30-6:30pm. Please note that there is no supervision provided between 2:34 and 4:30pm.
The main event, a school dance, will take place in the gym. Casual attire recommended. There are also other activities scheduled to take place throughout the school & outside - skating in the community rink if there is ice and the weather permits. This is a family celebration of the season and school community. Each family must have at least one parent/guardian present with their child(ren).
The event is free of charge, but there is a paid concession, cash only, small change is appreciated. There will also be a variety of Food trucks outside!
This event is hosted by our School Council and the only way for it to be successful is with volunteer support. If the volunteer positions are not filled individual activities will have to be cancelled. Please sign up for a shift if you are able. These shifts are short so you can enjoy the event and contribute to its success.
Sign up here: https://signup.com/go/ZCdWRcP
School Conferences
We look forward to welcoming families to the school for our first session of school conferences. We would like to encourage parents to come in person but if you are unable to attend in person for exceptional reasons, please email your child’s teacher to organize a virtual meeting by the end of the day November 20. Conferences will be 15 minutes in duration and you are welcome to bring your child to be part of the conversation with the teacher. Please book your School Conferences through your MyCBE account.
Grades 1-6 Conferences
November 28: 3:00 – 7:00pm
November 29: 8:00am – 12:00pm
Booking system opens – November 21 @ 6:00am
Booking system closes – November 28 @ 2:00pm
Kindergarten Conferences
Thursday, November 28
Mme Janell McDonald: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Mme Christina Wilson: 12:00 - 2:30 pm and 5:30 - 7:00 pm
Friday, November 29
Mme Janell McDonald: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mme Christina Wilson: 8:00 - 10:00 am
Booking system opens – November 21 @ 6:00am
Booking system closes – November 27 @ 10:00pm
Book Fair
During the week of November 25-29, 2024, students will have an opportunity to select and purchase books from the Book Fair. You can send money with your child(ren) so they can purchase books when they visit the Book Fair with their class. Please be aware there are a wide variety of items available for purchase such as books, pencils, erasers, bookmarks, journals and highlighters. Please ensure you have a conversation with your child about responsible choices and a plan for their purchases.
We would also like to offer parents an opportunity to come to the school during the days and times below to purchase books. If you choose to visit the Book Fair during school hours or volunteer for the Book Fair, we ask that you do not request to pull your child out of class.
Monday, November 25: 12:00 – 3:00pm
Tuesday, November 26: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Wednesday, November 27: 8:00am - 3:00pm
Thursday, November 28: 8:00am - 7:00pm
Friday, November 29: 8:00am - Noon
If you would like to help at the Book Fair, please sign up here.
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is extremely full of lost items. Please remind your child to check for their lost items. The lost and found will be on display at the front entrance during Student Learning Conferences. If you wish to come to the school to see if any of your child(ren)’s items are in the lost and found, please enter through the main entrance and check in at the office first.
Important Dates
November 20 – Photo Orders Due
November 21 – School Council Meeting 6:30pm
November 22 – Popcorn Day
November 25-29 – Book Fair
November 28 – No School for Kindergarten (Student Learning Conferences)
November 29 – No School for K – Gr. 6 (Student Learning Conferences)
December 3 – Special lunch
December 5 – Winter Snowball School Community Event 4:30-6:30pm
December 5 – Grade 5 (in-class) Celebration of Learning
December 13 – Popcorn Day
December 17 – Special Lunch
December 20 – Last Day of Classes before Winter Break
December 21-January 5 – No School (Winter Break)