Family Cultural Evening – Thursday, November 28: 3:00 -7:00pm
If you are interested in sharing your culture with the school to help celebrate the diversity at Westgate school, please email Mme Julie and/or westgate@cbe.ab.ca if you would like to come or if you have questions. We will have tables and trifolds as needed.
School Development Plan and School Improvement Results Report
We have finalized these documents and posted them on our school website. You will find descriptions about the purpose for these documents and the links to them under “Related information” on the right-hand side of the page. Please don’t hesitate to contact Mme Julie or Mme Stephanie if you have any questions.
School Conferences
We look forward to welcoming families to the school for our first session of school conferences. 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
Booking system opens – November 21 @ 6:00am
Booking system closes – November 27 @ 10:00pm
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
Mme Brenda Olorenshaw (for Mme Jessica): 9:00am – 11:00am and 12:30 – 7:00pm
Friday, November 29
Mme Janell McDonald: 10:00 am - 12:00pm
Mme Christina Wilson: 8:00 - 10:00am
Mme Brenda Olorenshaw (for Mme Jessica): 8:00am - 12pm
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.
Snowball (Volunteers Still Needed)
We are excited to welcome everyone to the "SnowBall" 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. 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
Lost and Found
Our lost and found is extremely full of lost items. Please remind your child to check for their lost items or check the lost and found 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 during school hours, please enter through the main entrance and check in at the office first.
Gator Gallery
Our student representative have come up with the following themes/Special days for all students at Westgate school to build a sense of community in December. We invite all students to participate as they wish.
Monday, December 2 – Jersey day
Monday, December 9 – Holiday wear
Monday, December 16 – Crazy holiday sweaters, hats, socks
Friday, December 20 – Pajama Day
Important Dates
Dates of Significance: The CBE is committed to building a culture of appreciation and inclusion, where students and staff can see themselves valued, respected and celebrated. This calendar identifies some of the significant days of recognition and celebration within the CBE community.
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 4 - Grade 5 (in-class) Celebration of Learning (Rm 20)
December 5 – Winter Snowball School Community Event 4:30-6:30pm
December 5 – Grade 5 (in-class) Celebration of Learning (Rm 19, 22, 30)
December 10 – Grade 1 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)