Grade 2 Student Support 

With our higher class sizes in Grade 2, we are fortunate to use some additional Alberta Learning funding to increase Mme Sepideh’s time at school. She will be now also working on Wednesdays with students requiring additional support in literacy and numeracy in Grade 2, either in small groups or individually. If you have any questions please contact your child’s homeroom teacher, Mme Julie or Mme Stephanie. 

Thank you to our parent volunteers! 

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the parent volunteers who have helped in the classroom, on field trips and for healthy hunger lunches (and in light of the next item, those who support our school events!). Your support is very valued in our school community and we appreciate all you do to support our staff and students.  

Volunteers Needed for School Events 

Westgate School Council is looking for volunteers to help plan this year's social events: Snowball, Carnavale and Gatorfest. 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.  

School Conferences  

We look forward to welcoming families to the school for our first session of in-person. We would like to encourage parents to come in person but if you are unable to attend in person, 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 Jessica Armand: 9:00 - 11:00 am and 12:30 - 7:00 pm  
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 Jessica Armand: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm  
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 8 – No School (System Indigenous Professional Learning Day)  
November 11-13 – No School (Fall Break) 
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)