This holiday season we are partnering with Goodwill to turn your purged holiday donations into support for our grade 8's! It's simple: for every bag of clothes we collect, Goodwill will generously contribute $4 to our fundraising efforts to support grade 8 graduation and the year end trip. Here are the details:

1. Items that we can collect include all gently used clothing, outerwear, footwear and accessories from infant to adult size.

2. Goodwill has asked that we collect full 74L bags only (standard garbage bag size).

3.Please share this information with your friends and family and recruit their donations as well!

4.. Please note an adjustment to our drop off hours: you can drop off donations on Wednesday, January 15th from 8:00-9:00am or 3:30-4:30pm in addition to Thursday, January 16th from 8:00-9:00am. Students will happily empty the bags from your trunk at the end of Chalfont Road during these hours.

5.. Know that your donations will not only support Goodwill's missions but also directly help our grade 8's in their fundraising efforts.

Thank you for your ongoing support!

We are so thankful for our School Council who will generously be providing a free pancake lunch to all of our students on Wednesday, January 29th! This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a school community and create a memorable experience as we all eat together in the gym.

To make this event a success, we are reaching out for your support. We need volunteers to assist with the cooking and preparation of the pancakes. Whether you're flipping pancakes, serving or helping with setup and cleanup, every hand will make a difference! We have two shifts to choose from: Morning or Afternoon. Please sign up on the document below if you are able to help!

Also, if you have a griddle we could borrow for the day, it would be greatly appreciated. Please let us know by signing up on the document below.

Thank you in advance! We are all looking forward to this special day for our students!

We have scheduled three Family Night Fundraisers at Byron Pizza with all proceeds going to support our grade 8 students with graduation and their year end trip. The first night to support our students is scheduled on Tuesday, January 21st, 2025. Save the date and we will have more information coming to you in the New Year.

A big shout out to Christine Kelly for organizing these nights!

Registration for Kindergarten will take place during the period of Monday, January 13, to Friday, January 31, 2025. To be eligible for registration to the Kindergarten program, children MUST BE FOUR YEARS OF AGE by December 31, 2025. You can find registration online and you will receive a confirmation email once it has been completed.

Grade 1 is the only entry point for the French Immersion program in TVDSB. For families with students in senior kindergarten who are interested in this program, West Oaks will be hosting a Grade 1 Virtual French Immersion Info Night on January 22, 2025, from 6:00-7:00pm. You can find the link below. Please fee free to call West Oaks at 519-452-8650 if you have any questions.

Wednesday, January 15th - Goodwill donation Drop-off Day (8:00-9:00am and 3:30-4:30pm on Chalfont Road)

Thursday, January 16th - Goodwill donation Drop-off Day (8:00-9:00am only on Chalfont Road)

• Spirit Day - Light and Bright Day!

Friday, January 17th - PD Day

Tuesday, January 21st - Byron Pizza Family Night Fundraiser

Wednesday, January 22nd - Virtual Open House for West Oaks French Immersion - 6:00-7:00pm (see link above)

Friday, January 24th - Hot Lunch - Marshall's Pasta

Wednesday, January 29th - Free Pancake Lunch for everyone! Thank you, School Council!

Friday, January 31st - Hot Lunch - Byron Pizza

• Spirit Day: Student/Teacher Swap (teachers dress like students, students dress like teachers)