Westboro Weekly Newsletter

September 24: School pictures

September 25: Deadline to complete the Correction and Verification form

September 27: Orange Shirt Day at Westboro

September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - Division Closure no school for students or staff

School fee information for the 2024-25 school year is now posted on the PowerSchool Parent Portal. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. NOTE: Additional fees may be added throughout the year—for example as your child takes part in various activities. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 16, 2024.

For more information, visit www.westboroelementary.ca/about/fees on the school website. Alternatively, contact Billie Jean Mepham at Westboro Elementary at 780-467-7751.

The EIPS Correction and Verification Form is available online through your PowerSchool Parent Portal—at the top of the left-hand menu. Use the form to access and update your child’s records information—including address, parent and guardian information, emergency contacts and medical information. Reviewing the form and submitting updates ensures the school has the most up-to-date information regarding your child.

When reviewing the form, pay close attention to all listed phone numbers, email addresses and emergency contact information. Also, if you recently moved, now is the time to ensure the Division has your updated address. Throughout the year, the Division and school use the listed information to communicate with families about important information, including updates, the latest news and events.

PowerSchool Correction and Verification Form

Review and update the form by Sept. 25, 2024

If you have questions about the form or your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at 780-467-7751.

With September upon us, making school lunches is back on the agenda. With a little planning and creativity, packing school lunches can be a lot less daunting and can even help your family save money. Learn more here.

This April, help your child keep their sweet smile! Try these tips to limit sugar and protect their teeth from tooth decay (cavities).Learn more here.

Talk together about how your family will sweat, step, sit less, and sleep for good health in 2024! The 24-hour Movement Guidelines for Children and Youth can help start the conversation. Learn more here.

Our School Council and Parents' Society is looking to fill the following role:

Treasurer

Our school Parents' Society also needs a Treasurer to help oversee the financial side of our activities. The Treasurer plays a key role in budgeting, tracking funds, and ensuring our council remains financially transparent. If you have a background in finance or simply a knack for numbers, we would love for you to join us!

This position offers a chance to directly contribute to the success of our school and build stronger connections with other parents and staff. If you’re interested or would like more information, please reach out to us at westboroparents@gmail.com. Your support is essential in continuing to provide quality programs for our children.

Thank you for your ongoing dedication to our school!

Please communicate your child’s absence, leaving school early or arriving late directly to

general.wbo@eips.ca or click BUTTON BELOW. These emails are both checked regularly by the school office staff. Do not communicate this information to only the teacher. Situations occur when the homeroom teacher is away and your information will not be received by the office staff who are required to maintain an accurate record of attendance for students throughout the day.

Alberta Health Services offers free online programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth. Sessions are offered through Zoom. The list of September 2024 sessions is now available.

Join Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers and presenters at the Agora to learn about the history, heritage, resilience and diversity of Indigenous Peoples and honour those affected by residential schools.

All ages are welcome to commemorate the day with free activities including a smudging ceremony, speakers and performances, an honour walk, "Secret Path" film screening and bannock and refreshments.

"Secret Path" will show from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.

Gallery@501 exhibits will be open from 12-4 p.m.

All events are free.

Full event information: https://www.strathcona.ca/.../festival.../event-calendar/...

‍Fit for the Futu‍re - teaching youth how to use Strathcona County wellness centres safely.

This a one-time mandatory orientation program for youth 10 to 13 years old who wish to use any Strathcona County wellness centres.

NEW: Pre-registration is required starting September 28, 2024.

Visit RecOnline.strathcona.ca to book a spot up to one month in advance.

Participants will learn:

• Proper workout guidelines and exercise principles
• Weight room etiquette and safety
• Resistance training, cardiovascular fitness and stretching techniques
• How to do a proper warm up and cool down

Fit for the Future is included with an Active Pass or regular facility admission. Find out more at

https://www.strathcona.ca/.../fitness/fit-for-the-future/

Community Safety and Well-being in Strathcona County is about building a community where everyone feels safe, respected and heard, where differences are seen and celebrated, where we all know we belong, and where we all can thrive.

Together with our community partners we are working across sectors in new and innovative ways to better support belonging, safety and well-being in Strathcona County.

Follow the link to below to learn more and see where hope can lead us.

https://www.strathcona.ca/commun.../community-programs/cswb/