Special Events for February 

February is an exciting month with many celebrations and school events going on. This month, we will celebrate and recognize Carnaval d’hiver, Black History Month/le mois de l’histoire des Noirs, Lunar New Year and the start of Ramadan. Below are the events happening next week to celebrate Carnaval d'hiver:   

Carnaval de Westgate (February 2-6) 

Monday - We will kick off Carnaval with musical performances by Folkfolie. 
Tuesday - Students will participate in the much-loved tradition of Cabane à Sucre (sugar shack). 
Thursday - All Westgate families are invited to attend the special outdoor celebration for a fun afterschool event from 4:30 to 6:30pm. This Westgate Parents' Society sponsored event is free for everyone to attend. There will be music, games, crêpes, hot chocolate (while supplies last) and a food truck, as well as ice skating on our community rink – all weather permitting of course! We will also be having a bottle drive. Look for the Bowness Bottle Depot truck parked along 8 Avenue on the north side of the school. We have raised over $1000 during our last two bottle drives. Proceeds will fund various school initiatives such as in-house residencies like Cabane à sucre and Folkfolie. 
Friday - Staff and students have the opportunity to dress up as bûcherons. 

We are looking for several volunteers to make this event successful. If you are able to help in any way, please sign up here. For more information, please see this link on our website. 

In addition to these, in-class Carnaval activities will take place in classrooms and throughout the school though out the week. This will include a Manie Musicale Québécoise, histoire collaborative, and Bonhommes cachés. 

Gently Used Spirit Wear Sale 

As true believers of the sustainable clothing movement, we are planning a special sale of gently used Westgate School spirit wear. This event will help ensure that all students, regardless of income level, have the opportunity to participate in spirit days with pride.  

In preparation for this sale, we are collecting gently used Westgate spirit wear which your family no longer uses.  

Donations can be brought to the office and/or brought to Carnaval (look for a bin near the hot chocolate stand) 

Thank you so much. There will be more information to come in the next couple of weeks. 

Report Card Update 

Report cards will be available for parents to view through their MyCBE account on February 24 and will be available to view until May 29. This date was postponed from the usual end of January date due to the October learning disruption.  

Next Year (Kindergarten – Grade 5) 

If you know that your child will NOT be attending Westgate School next year, please let the office know by Monday, February 9.  

Next Year (Grade 6) 

If you know that your Grade 6 child will NOT be attending Bishop Pinkham School next year, please let the office know before Monday, February 9. 

Important Dates 

January 30 – No School (Non-Instruction Day) 
February 2 – Folkfolie 
February 3 – Special Lunch 
February 3 – Cabane à sucre 
February 3 – Class Photo Day 
February 5 – Carnaval 4:30pm 
February 6 – Dress Up as Bûcherons 
February 5 – Bottle Drive 
February 12-13 – No School (Teacher's Convention) 
February 16 – No School (Family Day) 
February 17 – Lion Dance Performance (for students only) 
February 17 – Special Lunch 
February 18 – Coffee Fundraiser Delivery 
February 20 – Popcorn Day 
February 24 – Report Cards Available for Viewing in MyCBE 
February 24 – Texas Donut Day 
February 26 – Grade 3 Assembly 
February 26 – School Council Meeting – 6:30pm (Virtual) 
February 27 – No School (Non-Instruction Day)