Westboro Weekly Newsletter

March 31: Classes Resume

March 31: National Indigenous Languages Day

April 2: Early Dismissal - Students are dismissed 1 hour early at 2:12 p.m.

April 3: Alberta Musical Theatre Company visits Westboro 1:30 p.m.

April 4: Grade 1 Makery Field Trip 9:00 a.m.

April 4: Hot Lunch - Family Pizza

April 4: Sherwood Heights visits Westboro - Welcome to Grade 7 Presentation 2:00 p.m.

April 8: School Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

April 11: Grade 6 Immunizations

April 16: Parent Engagement - Executive Function Skills Night 1 6:30 p.m.

April 17: Class 5D field trip to the Clay Hut 11:00 - 12:30 p.m.

April 18: Good Friday - Statutory Holiday - No school for students or staff

April 21: Easter Monday - Division Closure Day - No school for students or staff

April 23: Class 5G field trip to the Clay Hut 9:00 - 10:30 a.m.

April 28: Class 6W in school field trip - Teacher's Pet 9:00 a.m.

April 29: Parent Engagement - Executive Function Skills Night 2 6:30 p.m.

We are excited to announce that Reese in KR is the winner of our Family Mental Wellness Challenge! Congratulations to Reese who won a family prize basket full of fun spring activities! Thank you to everyone who participated!

Spring is here, and with it comes plenty of puddles on the playground! While we encourage students to enjoy their recess time, we have had many children returning to class with wet clothes after an unexpected splash.

To keep them comfortable for the rest of the school day, please send an extra set of clothes including pants, socks, and underwear in your child's backpack. Having a dry change of clothes on hand will help minimize disruptions and ensure your child stays warm and comfortable

Do you have a child registered in kindergarten next year? If so, make sure to attend Westboro Elementary's upcoming Kindergarten Information Night on Thursday, May 8 You’ll get to:

· tour the school;

· meet the teachers;

· gain insight on play-based learning; and

· see what a typical day looks like.

Kindergarten Information Night 2025:

Date: Thursday, May 8

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Location: Westboro Elementary

To make the transition to school as smooth as possible, Elk Island Public Schools has put together a toolkit for families. The kit includes information about registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, finding your designated school, transportation and more.

Additional information about Westboro Elementary’s kindergarten program is available on the school website. www.westboroelementary.ca/about/kindergarten

New student registration for the 2025-26 school year is open!

For tips on filling out the form, refer to How to Register a New Student.

Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2025? If so, it’s almost time to register for kindergarten.

Kindergarten registration for the 2025-26 school year opened on Feb. 1, 2025.

To help families prepare, Elk Island Public Schools has put together an online EIPS Kindergarten Tool kit to make the transition as smooth as possible. The kit includes information on registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, how to find your designated school, transportation and more.

Additional information regarding Westboro Elementary's kindergarten program is available at www.westboroelementary.ca/about/kindergarten

Remember, be aware of thin ice this time of year. Depending on changing temperatures, ice can form and melt to varying degrees on outdoor bodies of water. Try to remind your child about the dangers of thin ice, obey all posted signs, take proper care and remain a safe distance from the ice.

For more information about ice safety, visit the Canadian Red Cross.

Did you know?

The colour of ice may be an indication of its strength. Clear blue ice is the strongest. White opaque is half as strong as blue ice. And, grey ice is unsafe—greyness indicates the presence of water.

EIPS prepares a budget in the spring based on projected enrolment, funding, estimated costs and Board of Trustees budget priorities. Before the Division can finalize its budget for the next school year, we need to wait for the provincial government to provide the funding manual for school authorities and EIPS’ funding profile. This year’s funding manual is expected to be released in early April and the funding profile should be available mid-March. EIPS plans to publish its spring budget in May. Learn more

Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, growth opportunities and how it supports students in achieving the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report 2023-24 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.

April Spotlight: cultivating high-quality learning environments and experiences

· Raising the Bar: Evidence-based practices that are enhancing teaching and learning in EIPS

· Power of Kindness: Creating welcoming, inclusive, respectful and safe learning environments in schools

· Building Blocks: How effective planning, management and infrastructure are supporting learning

RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2025-28

Spring and summer camp programs are now open for registration.

Check out our online guide for details:

https://www.strathcona.ca/.../activi.../recreation-programs/

Note: summer swimming lessons will be included with the Summer Guide, available in June.

Strathcona County Family Resource Network Spring Program Schedule contains FREE programs and services for Strathcona County families.