Westboro Weekly Newsletter

September 19: Little Elk Island Adventure for kindergarten and Bus Evacuation Drill for grades 1-6

September 20: Terry Fox run 9:25 a.m.

September 20: September 20 - Oil King Tickets Draw Forms Due

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

Westboro has received a generous donation of Oil Kings tickets to 9 different games, and we will be holding a draw for our students to win them!

Forms were sent home on Friday with all the details. If you would like your student’s name entered into the draw to win one of these sets of two tickets, please fill out the form and have your student return it to their classroom teacher by September 20, 2024.

Thank you!

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.

Westboro Elementary has a parking lot on the East side of the school and one on the West side that are for staff only. We have had daily occurrences recently where staff arrive to work and there is a car in their stall. The staff parking stalls are ALL spoken for and any quick drop offs or pick ups can cause great disruptions for our staff. We ask that you please do not park in the staff parking lot during school hours. Thank you for your understanding.

A good night’s sleep is essential for a child’s overall wellbeing and development. Quality sleep helps recharge their bodies and minds, setting the stage for a successful day ahead. Here are a few ideas to help your child get a good night’s sleep. Sleep Tips.

Back-to-school changes can be intimidating. Kids like to know what to expect, so it’s natural for them to be curious (and even worried) about what the school year will look like. Your support will help them feel confident, capable, and secure. More information here.

Active travel is a great way to get kids moving between school and home. Here are some tips to help them walk or wheel with confidence. More information 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!

Dear Westboro Parents,

We will have a Terry Fox Assembly on September 20 at 9:25 a.m., and then Westboro classes will complete the Terry Fox Run outside immediately following the assembly (weather permitting). Westboro parents and family members are welcome to attend the assembly and Terry Fox Run with us.

If Westboro families would like to show their support by donating, here is the link:

https://schools.terryfox.ca/westboroelementary

Please also note that the QR code on the Pledge Sheets does not link directly to our school in the Terry Fox Foundation website. Please use the link above instead.

Westboro School will NO LONGER COLLECTING CASH DONATIONS for this event, please use the link.

Thank you for supporting our school in the fight against cancer and for continuing Terry’s legacy!

Westboro Terry Fox Committee

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/...

As part of Culture Days celebrations, come visit us at Smeltzer House for some free, family-friendly activities:

Glass Fusing (9Y+)
Paper Bead Making (all ages)
History tours with Strathcona County Museum & Archives

You can also visit strathcona.ca/events for some of our other exciting activities happening throughout September as part of Alberta Culture Days.