Wellness 

As a whole school, we have been focusing on the Zones of Regulation to establish common language and understanding around emotions. This work helps support our School Development Plan by targeting self-awareness and self-management strategies. This learning will help students develop the skills and learn strategies needed to work through these emotions and reach their potential as learners.  

Students discussed different scenarios and classified emotions into four different zones. Red Zone feelings can be anger, rage, extreme frustration, terror or panic. Yellow Zone feelings can be stress, frustration, anxiety, silliness, nervousness or confusion. Blue Zone feelings can be sad, tired, low energy, hurt, sick or bored. Green Zone feelings can be happy, focused, content, peaceful or calm. Ask your child to tell you what they learned about the four zones. We encourage you to use these four zones when discussing feelings at home as this will help reinforce their learning. 

Carnaval 

We are looking forward to celebrating Carnaval next week! Our Francophone club students have helped brainstorm the activities. We will have find the Bonhomme activities, door decorating, jeu de bûcherons in the gym, tug of war, collaborative school stories, cabane à sucre (Sugar Shack), and French-Canadian music. Students can dress up as bûcherons on Thursday, February 6. 

On Thursday, February 6 from 4:30-6:30pm all Westgate families are invited to attend the special outdoor celebration Carnaval de Westgate. This event is completely outdoors (except for limited access to indoor washrooms). This Westgate Parents' Society sponsored event is free for everyone to attend. Students and teachers will be engaging in activities celebrating culture and all things winter throughout the week; to wrap up this fun filled week, Carnaval de Westgate will feature outdoor games, snow shoeing, hot chocolate, food trucks, a crepe station, festive music as well as ice skating on our community rink - all weather permitting of course! Alongside the hot chocolate, water bottles will be available.  

Grab your mitts and toques and join us for an evening of fun and community building!! 

These events would not be made possible without your help: We are looking for volunteer help to make this event successful. If you are able to volunteer your time or are able to donate items, please see the signup link: https://signup.com/go/xttvnxP 

Kindergarten Report Cards 

In January, French Immersion Kindergarten programs will communicate progress in FLA and Math to parents/legal guardians via the report card. In June, progress in all discipline areas will be communicated to parents/legal guardians via the report card.  

Report Cards and IPPs 

Report cards will be available through your MyCBE account on Monday, January 27 until May 30, 2025. Please follow this link for instructions on accessing the report card online. For more information on assessment and reporting, please follow this link to the CBE website. IPPs will be sent home on Monday, January 27 and should be reviewed. Please return the signed signature page by Monday, February 3, 2025. 

Valentine’s Day Cards 

Students may share Valentine’s Day cards with their classmates, but please ensure to include all students. We would like to ask parents to refrain from sending food items for students to share in class. Also, please do not include food items with Valentine’s Day cards to give to students. If you have questions related to Valentine’s Day activities, please communicate with your child’s classroom teacher. 

Important Dates  

January 31 – No School (Non-Instruction Day) 
February 4 – Special Lunch 
February 6 – Carnaval 4:30-6:30pm – Dress up as Bûcherons! 
February 7 – Cabane à Sucre 
February 13 & 14 – No School (Teacher’s Convention) 
February 17 – No School (Family Day) 
February 18 – Special Lunch 
February 24 – Roger Dallaire Presentation 
 

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.