Message From Administration

Du bureau de M Fehr/Desde el escritorio del Sr. Fehr

On behalf of the staff at Westgate I would like to wish our school community a restful, safe, and enjoyable holiday season.  

Feliz Navidad y Joyeux Noël

Engagement Sessions for Parents

Westgate School Council, together with Rosscarrock School Council are happy to present Engagement Sessions for Parents this winter. These sessions provide parents with information on topics relevant to parents of students in our school communities.  The first session, Screens & Tweens, will be held on January 12, 2017 at Rosscarrock School. For more information please click here.

We are excited to bring this evening to you and hope you can come. If you have any questions please contact School Council at westgateschoolcouncil@gmail.com.

Message From Administration

Du bureau de M Fehr/Desde el escritorio del Sr. Fehr

Buenas tardes/Bonjour:

Further to my message from last week I just wanted to share with Westgate families the response I received from the principal of Catherine Nichols Gunn School:

Dear Mr. Fehr:

It has been another successful year for the Christmas Store at Catherine Nichols Gunn School. This is in large part due to the donations  your school community generously provided. Hundreds of students have had the opportunity to experience the “gift of giving” as they purchased items (at significantly low prices) for their parents/guardians, siblings and other family members. The joy you have helped provide will last a life time and warm the hearts of many this Christmas season. Thank you so much for your involvement and support. 

We wish you all a fun and joyous season, 

Students and Staff of
Catherine Nichols Gunn School 

For those of you who are long time Gators the principal of Catherine Nichols Gunn is Steve Wigglesworth who used to be Assistant Pricncipal at Westgate.

Have a good evening everyone and stay warm!

The Week Ahead: December 12 - 16, 2016

Monday, December 12
Grade 2 Swimming
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, December 13
The Lunch Lady Special Lunch
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program

Wednesday, December 14
8:30 Grade 5 Vaccinations
10:15 - 10:45 Caroling - French, Grades 1-3 (Students Only)
11:00 - 11:30 Caroling - Spanish, Grades 1-3 (Students Only)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, December 15
10:15 - 10:45 Caroling - French, Grades 4-5 (Students Only)
11:00 - 11:30 Caroling - Spanish, Grades 4-6 (Students Only)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program

Friday, December 16
10:15 - 11:00 Caroling, Entire School (Students Only)
Last Day of Classes - Classes resume Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Message From Administration

Du bureau de M Fehr/Desde el escritorio del Sr. Fehr

Buenas tardes/Bonjour:

I would like to thank our Westgate families for so generously donating items to the Catherine Nichols Gunn Christmas Store.  Many families have also offered gift cards as a gift of dignity to our Westgate families in need of support this holiday season.  Again I would like to sincerely thank you for your kindness. These are the gestures that make our school community such a wonderful place to learn and work.

Last night our annual holiday Choir and Guitar Concert took place in the Westgate gym. The students played extremely well.  Ms. O'Laughlin, Mr. Gowan and Mr. Chapman did an outstanding job preparing the students for the concert.  Thank you to students, parents, instructors and teachers for your hard work preparing for this evening.

Youth Addiction and Mental Health

For information on Youth Addiction and Mental Health please visit the parents page on the Westgate website at http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b140/parents.htm and click on the help4me.ca button.

The Week Ahead: December 5 - 9, 2016

Monday, December 5
Grade 2 Swimming
12:00 - 2:30 Grade 3 Speed Skating, Rms. 9, 20 & 32
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, December 6
Grade 2 Swimming
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 9, 20 & 32)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program
12:00 - 2:30 Grade 3 Speed Skating, Rms. 8, 19, 26 & 28

Wednesday, December 7
Grade 2 Swimming
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program
12:00 - 2:30 Grade 3 Speed Skating, Rms. 9, 20 & 32
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, December 8
Special Lunch Order Deadline
Christmas Store Donation Day
Grade 2 Swimming
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program
1:00 Grade 3 Choir Rehearsal Assembly
7:00 pm Grade 3 Choir Performance

Friday, December 9
Grade 2 Swimming
12:00 - 2:30 Grade 3 Speed Skating, Rms. 9, 20 & 32
6:00 pm Westgate Glee Club at Hitmen Game

CBE Night with the Hitmen

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Calgary Flames Student Night

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The Week Ahead: November 28 - December 2, 2016

Monday, November 28
12:00 - 2:30 Grade 3 Speed Skating, Rms. 8, 19, 26 & 28
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, November 29
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (All Gr. 3 Classes)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program

Wednesday, November 30
12:00 - 2:30 Grade 3 Speed Skating, Rms. 8, 19, 26 & 28
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, December 1
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (All Gr. 3 Classes)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program

Friday, December 2
Non Instruction Day - No School

Westgate School Spirit Wear

Westgate School Spirit Wear is now available for pre-sale. For further information please click here. Order forms can also be found on the Westgate website at http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b140/forms.htm.

If you have any questions, please contact School Council at westgateschoolcouncil@gmail.com.

The Week Ahead: November 21 - 25, 2016

Monday, November 21
Grade 4 Drama Artist in Residence, Rms. 10, 11 & 15
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, November 22
9:00 Lockdown Practice
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 9, 19 & 32)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Intermediate & Advanced)

Wednesday, November 23
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program
3:00 - 6:00 Scholastic Book Fair
3:00 - 6:00 Parent Teacher Conferences (Team Teaching Groups Only)

Thursday, November 24
8:15 - 7:00 Scholastic Book Fair
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 20, 26 &28)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)
3:00 - 7:00 Parent Teacher Conferences
7:00 School Council Meeting

Friday, November 25
No School for Students
8:00 - Noon Parent Teacher Conferences
8:00 - Noon Scholastic Book Fair

The Week Ahead: November 13 - 18, 2016

Sunday, November 13
Deadline to order Special Lunch

Monday, November 14
Grade 4 Drama Artist in Residence, Rms. 11, 18 & 29
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, November 15
Grade 4 Drama Artist in Residence, Rms. 10. 15 & 17
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 9, 19 & 32)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Intermediate & Advanced)

Wednesday, November 16
Class Photos and Retakes
Grade 4 Drama Artist in Residence, Rms. 11, 17 & 18
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, November 17
Grade 4 Drama Artist in Residence, Rms. 15, 17 & 29
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 20, 26 &28)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)
6:00 - 7:30 Open House for Spanish Bilingual Contingency Planning

Friday, November 18
Grade 4 Drama Artist in Residence, Rms. 10, 18 & 29
Pizza Special Lunch
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Glee Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Art Club

Scholastic Book Fair

Our Library will be holding a fundraising book fair during Parent/Teacher Conferences, November 23rd - 25th, 2016.

Book Fair Hours

November 23rd:  3:00 - 6:00 pm
November 24th:   8:15 am - 7:00 pm
November 25th:   8:00 am - Noon

If you would like to volunteer to help at the Book Fair call Brenda at 403-777-8420 Ext 2 or email blbielert@cbe.ab.ca.

In order to avoid long line ups, cash or cheque is preferred as our debit machine is very slow.

Westgate School Logo Contest

Students, Parents and Staff of Westgate are invited to help our school develop a new logo! We believe it is time to update our school logo to represent our community even better than ever, keeping our beloved gator in some form! Please put on your creative hat, work on your own or in a group, to submit a design that best represents the values of our community! Winning design(s) will be chosen at the end of the month by a panel of teachers and there will be prizes!!! Please click here for more information on the contest and how to enter! Good luck and happy designing!

Check out the ways to show your pride -- new merchandise, including T-shirts will be available for pre-order at Parent Teacher Conferences on November 24 & 25th.

Evacuation Practice

Westgate students in Vincent Massey's gymnasium during today's successful Evacuation Practice.  

The Week Ahead: November 7 - 11, 2016

Monday, November 7
10:30 Evacuation to Vincent Massey
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, November 8
Kamp Kiwanis Outdoor School - Grade 6
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 9, 19 & 32)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Intermediate & Advanced)

Wednesday, November 9
Kamp Kiwanis Outdoor School - Grade 6
National Music Centre - Grade 2 French, Rm. 6
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, November 10
Kamp Kiwanis Outdoor School - Grade 6
Remembrance Day Assembly - Students Only
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 20, 26 &28)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)

Friday, November 11
Remembrance Day - No School

The Week Ahead: October 31 - November 4, 2016

Monday, October 31
Halloween Happenings
Heritage Park - Grade 2 Spanish, Rm. 5
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, November 1
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 9, 19 & 32)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Intermediate & Advanced)

Wednesday, November 2
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, November 3
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 20, 26 &28)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)

Friday, November 4
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Glee Club

Halloween Happenings

On Monday, October 31st, students are invited to dress in their Halloween costumes.  Please send your child to school dressed in their costume for the whole day.  Costumes that include weapons or are of a violent or gory nature are not permitted.

During the afternoon students will participate in Halloween activities.

The Week Ahead: October 24 - 28, 2016

Sunday, October 23
Deadline to order Kernel's Popcorn

Monday, October 24
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, October 25
9:00 - 11:15 Grade 5 French, Walk to Nicholls Library
11:40 - 12:05 Grade 5 Basketball Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 9, 19 & 32)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Intermediate & Advanced)

Wednesday, October 26
Landfill Field Trip - Grade 4, Rms. 10 & 18
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, October 27
11:40 - 12:05 Grade 5 Basketball Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 20, 26 &28)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)
7:00 pm School Council Meeting

Friday, October 28
Kernel's Popcorn Day
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Glee Club

The Week Ahead: October 17 - 21, 2016

Monday, October 17
Hip Hop Dance Begins
Needle Felting - Grade 4
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program
6:00 pm Grade 6 Outdoor School Parent Information Session

Tuesday, October 18
Needle Felting - Grade 4
11:40 - 12:05 Grade 5 Basketball Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 9, 19 & 32)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Intermediate & Advanced)

Wednesday, October 19
Peru Presentation - Grade 3 Spanish
Needle Felting - Grade 4
Grade 5 Vaccinations
Landfill Field Trip - Grade 4 Spanish, Rms. 11 & 29
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, October 20
Leighton Art Centre -  Grade 1 French, Rms. 30 & 33A
11:40 - 12:05 Grade 5 Basketball Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 20, 26 &28)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)

Friday, October 21
Leighton Art Centre - Grade 1 French, Rms. 2 & 33B
Heritage Park - Grade 2 Spanish, Rms. 3 & 4
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Glee Club

Mabel's Labels

Each month at Westgate, several unlabeled items are brought to the lost and found. You can help us reduce the number of items in the school's Lost and Found, and earn money for Westgate! Westgate School Council has launched a fundraising program with Mabel's Labels, a company that provides durable personalized stickers at an affordable price.

Some items such as the peel and stick labels are dishwasher and washer safe, so you can use them on water bottles, sweaters, gloves, and hats! As an added benefit, Westgate School keeps 20% of all orders. Please help us by using these great labels on ALL the items you send to school with your kids.

To place an order, go to the Westgate School website and click on the Mabel’s Labels button on the home page. If you require assistance placing an order please call 1-866-306-2235 (option 3) or email fundraising@mabelslabels.com.

Thank you for supporting our fundraiser and helping to reduce the number of unidentified items in the Lost and Found.

Calgary Flames Grade 6 YMCA Program

The YMCA Calgary and Calgary Flames Foundation for Life have teamed up to offer free YMCA memberships to all grade 6 students across the city.

On Thursday, October 6th, David Francis, a Youth Co-ordinator from the YMCA visited the grade 6 classes at Westgate to promote this free membership opportunity.

The students were provided with information on memberships and how to register. For further information please go to YMCAcalgary.org/grade6.

The Week Ahead: October 9 - 14, 2016

Sunday, October 9
Special Lunch order deadline

Monday, October 10
Thanksgiving Day - No School

Tuesday, October 11
Landfill Field Trip Grade 4 French, Rms. 15 & 17
11:40 - 12:05 Grade 5 Basketball Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 9, 19 & 32)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Intermediate & Advanced)

Wednesday, October 12
Wordfest at the Glenbow Museum Grade 2 Spanish
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, October 13
11:40 - 12:05 Grade 5 Basketball Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 20, 26 &28)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program (Beginner)

Friday, October 14
Grade 2 & 3 Author Visit
Pizza Special Lunch

New Bus Passes (ZPass)

New bus passes are being sent home with students on October 3 & 4th.  Please click here for more information.

The Week Ahead: October 3 - 7, 2016

Monday, October 3
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, October 4
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 9, 19 & 32)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program

Wednesday, October 5
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, October 6
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 20, 26 &28)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4-6 Guitar Program

Friday, October 7
Non Instruction Day - No School

Terry Fox Fun

For the past three weeks during PE, students have been practicing and preparing for the Terry Fox Run.

Every year, we complete the journey from St. John’s Newfoundland to Victoria, B.C. Students run laps outside around the field, for each lap they complete they receive a popsicle stick which represents 1 km.

On Thursday, September 29th  from 1:45 - 2:20 pm,  all Westgate students and staff will be running the Terry Fox Run outside on the field. Please dress your children for the weather, we will run rain or shine. Parents are welcome to join us in completing our run.

If you wish to make a donation, students are welcome to bring a “Toonie for Terry” in support of the Marathon of Hope. All funds raised will go to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Alberta Health Services Health Education and Learning Website

Alberta Health Services has unveiled its Health Education and Learning (HEAL) website designed to assist parents with the management of pediatric illnesses and provide direction on whether an emergency room visit is required.

HEAL aims to supply information and reduce the number of unnecessary E.R. visits while being mindful to the concerns of parents.

HEAL is a reliable tool for parents amidst a sea of secondhand anecdotes and internet diagnoses.

HEAL provides information on common ailments including:

· Coughs and common colds
· Croup
· Ear pain
· Nosebleeds
· Vomiting and diarrhea
· Fever
· Rashes

A link to the website has been posted on the Westgate School Parents page at http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b140/parents.htm.

The Week Ahead: September 26 - 30, 2016

Monday, September 26
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, September 27
Spanish Gr. 5, Rm. 13 Walk to Nicholls Family Library
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 9, 19 & 32)

Wednesday, September 28
8:30 - 9:30 Grade 5 Vaccination Information Session for students
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, September 29
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 20, 26 &28)
1:45 - 2:20  Terry Fox Run (new time)

Friday, September 30
Grade 4 Agrium Seed Survivor Program

Library News

Welcome back to Westgate School. The Library Exchange schedule has been posted on the front page of the Westgate website under "Quicklinks". This schedule can be used to help your children keep on top of their library commitments. 

Books are borrowed for a period of 7 days. Grade 3 & 4 students are able to renew books up to two times. I must see the books in order to renew them.

Reminder notices are given to the students to bring home when books are forgotten.  Although we prefer to have the books returned, invoices will be sent home to cover the cost to replace books that are lost or damaged.

Please encourage your child to bring their books on library days.

Volunteers are always welcome!!

Thank you
Mme. Brenda

The Week Ahead: September 19 - 23, 2016

Monday, September 19
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Tuesday, September 20
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 9, 19 & 32)

Wednesday, September 21
Photo Day
2:40 Gr. 4-6 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, September 22
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 20, 26 &28)
3:00 - 7:00 Parent Teacher Conferences
7:00 School Council Annual General Meeting

Friday, September 23
8:00 - Noon Parent Teacher Conferences

Photo Day

A reminder that next Wednesday, September 21st, is Photo Day.

New this year - Picture day flyers, to choose background colours and poses, no longer need to be completed and returned with your child on Photo Day.  Background options can be chosen from your photo proof or online.

If you have any information you wish to relay to the photographer, you are welcome to print and complete the Lifetouch Form and return it with your child on Photo Day.

Retakes and class photos will be held on Wednesday, November 16th.

Westgate Community Lego Building Contest

For information on the Westgate Community Lego Building Contest please click here: Westgate Lego Building Contest.

The Week Ahead: September 12 - 16, 2016

Friday, September 16
Conference Manager Opens at 6:00 am
Welcome Back Assembly - Students Only
School Fees Due

ADmazing Savings Ticket Pack (Formerly SUTP)

Welcome back! This year, School Council has teamed with ADmazing Savings Ticket Pack to offer coupon books filled with over $25,000 in savings on everyday items for everyone in your family. The fundraiser will run from September 14 until October 6, 2016.

Not only will you save a lot of money, but you will also be supporting Westgate School. Westgate will receive $10 (less GST) from every $20 Ticket Pack that is purchased, which will be used to enhance learning opportunities for our students. There are hundreds of discounts on Food, Entertainment, Recreation and more. Show your neighbours or take it to work to get more orders - and profit - for our school. Your ADmazing Savings Ticket Pack will then be delivered home with your child.

Books are available for Calgary, Edmonton, Southern Alberta and Red Deer. There are no Apps available.

As an added incentive, for every book that is sold, students will have their name entered in a draw to win an Amazon gift card worth $60, $80 or $100, (3 prizes total).

If you are not interested in purchasing a book, you may make a donation to the school, if desired.

Volunteer Opportunities:
Tuesday, September 14 at 8:30 am: Prepare the envelopes to go home
September 15 - October 6: Collect and fill orders at the school
Wednesday, September 15: Volunteer orientation

If you are interested in volunteering with this fundraiser, please email Brandi Dyck at brandidyck@hotmail.com.

We appreciate your support and THANK-YOU in advance!

Westgate Parent Council

Welcome Back Picnic - Save the Date!

Westgate School will be holding a Welcome Back Picnic on Friday, September 9th from 11:40 am until 12:28 pm. Any family members who are able to come are invited to bring a blanket and their lunch to school and we will all have a picnic outside (or in classrooms if it is rainy). It will provide a chance for parents to meet their child’s new teacher, some of their classmates and their parents. We understand this is during the day and that not everyone will be able to make it, but we hope you will come if you can.

Back to School Information for Next Year

Information about bell times and the Westgate school calendar has been posted on our school website at www.cbe.ab.ca/b140. We anticipate that bus routes will be posted by the end of July.

The first day of school for students is Tuesday, September 6, and the morning bell will ring at 8:15 am. All classroom teachers will be contacting families a few days prior to the first day of school to let them know who their teacher will be and where to meet the first day.

The Week Ahead: June 20 - 24, 2016

Monday, June 20
Grade 1 Spanish - Artist in Residence
Grade 3, Rms. 8, 20 & 28 Reptile Presentation
8:30 - 11:30 Grade 1 French, Rms. 1 & 2 at Westbrook Library

Tuesday, June 21
Grade 1 Spanish - Artist in Residence
Grade 3, Rms. 9, 19 & 26 Reptile Presentation
Grade 4 Lego Robotics Workshop
8:30 - 11:30 Grade 1 French, Rms. 30, 33A & 33B at Westbrook Library

Wednesday, June 22
10:15 Stream of Dreams Unveiling

Thursday, June 23
Grade 5 French Farewell Assembly 10:30 am

Friday, June 24
Last day of school
8:15- 11:15 Play Day (In Support of Right to Play)
Report Cards go home

Play Day

Play Day (also known as Sports Day) is almost here! On Friday, June 24th from 8:15 - 11:15 am all Westgate students will be participating in “Right to Play” activities to help raise awareness about equality issues. This organization is working hard to fight inequality and does so through play. As part of the grade 4/5’s project, they have created activities and games to foster equality at our school. They have encouraged and motivated students to play fair and treat each other as equals. Now they will do what kids do best, PLAY! We are asking each student to bring a donation of a toonie to raise money for the Right to Play organization. Please send your donation on Wednesday, Thursday or Friday to help support this great cause.  Please remember sunscreen, a hat and a water bottle.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact your child’s teacher. Volunteers should arrive at 8:15 am to set up their station.

The grade 4/5 class is also hosting a bake sale on Tuesday, June 21! Each treat will be $1.00. All money raised will go to support the Right to Play.

The Week Ahead: June 13 - 17, 2016

Monday, June 13
Grade 1 French, Rms. 1 & 33A Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Presentation

Tuesday, June 14
Vaccination Catch Ups - Grades 1 & 5

Wednesday, June 15
Grade 1 Spanish - Artist in Residence
Grade 1 French, Rms. 2 & 33B Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Presentation
Grade 2 French, ABC Bees Presentation
11:40 - 12:28 Jr. Supervisor Celebration

Thursday, June 16
Grade 1 Spanish - Artist in Residence
2:45 - 3:45 Grade 4-5 STEM Labs, Robotics Program

Friday, June 17
Grade 1 French, Rm. 30 Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Presentation
Grade 1 Spanish, Butterfield Acres

Penny Carnival

Wow can you believe it has been almost a month since the 2016 Westgate Penny Carnival!

Thank you so much for coming out with your families - it was a record breaking year.

I say it often - but the Carnival is really one of my favourite days of the year! I absolutely love walking around and seeing smiling faces, teachers getting soaked, obstacle races, cakes being won, and so many Westgate families having fun together!

Over 2000 people attended this year's very successful Carnival. The fun was also a fundraiser - and thanks to your generous support we raised  over $13,400! In addition, we raised over $1,200 for the Fort McMurray fundraiser.

A huge thank you to the organizing committee who spent many fun days and many long hours making sure the Carnival was a success! This dedicated committee consisted of:  Michelle Dirk, Susannah Thomsen, Deb Rath, Rosario Stevens and Carol-Ann Titus.

Many more wonderful volunteers helped gather donations, shopped, numbered tickets, sorted prizes, spent afternoons helping with count days and baked cakes. Plus hundreds more helped run stations, cleaned up, sold tickets and made cotton candy the night of the Carnival - thank you all!

A special great big thanks to the very patient, always helpful and caring office staff Donita and Dana, and to John and Jose, the amazing custodians who are always willing to lend a hand with a smile!  To Scott and Adriana and the fabulous and supportive teaching staff - thank you for your participation and excitement around the Carnival!

Our vendors who all helped out by giving special discounts and providing great service include: Tubbies, Leap Studios, Majestic Tents, Ernie's Mobile BBQ, Sign-a-Rama and Open-a-Party Party Supplies,

All raffle prizes were donated by the following businesses in our area:

Colour on Fire Art Studio, Dry Cleaning by Dave, Indigo, Mastermind Toys, City of Calgary, Gaucho Brazilian BBQ, Montana's, Cineplex, Marble Slab Aspen, Westside Recreation Centre,722,  Toys-R-Us, Purple Saurus, Julie Marwood Photography, Co-op, Safeway, Calgary Flames, Marwood Group Inc., Michael's, Calgary Corn Maze, Calaway Park, Butterfield Acres, Flying Squirrel, Calgary Cycle, Ca Va Bien Day Spa, Superstore, Sobey's, Play Play Play, Tommy K Play, Karma Hot Yoga, Union Fitness, Best Buy, Stride Fitness, plus anonymous donors of individual prizes.

I would love to hear from you if you would like to help make the event even better by sharing suggestions or offering your time  to help the committee next year!

Mark your calendars for May 26, 2017! Plans are already in the works to make next year the best Carnival ever - it will be amazing - can't wait to see you then!

Sheri Bolitho
Westgate Penny Carnival Committee Chair
pennycarnival@gmail.com

Next Year Planning

Taking into consideration input from teachers and School Council we have been busy planning the organization of the school for next year.  Using projection numbers for September 2016 our school organization for the 2016-17 school year will look like this:

	French Immersion	Spanish Bilingual
Grade 1	4 classes
Grade 2	4 classes	3 classes
Grade 3	4 classes	3 classes
Grade 4	3 classes	3 classes
Grade 5	2 classes	2 classes
Grade 6		2 classes

It is important to note that this organization is based on our projected enrolment.  We will adjust as required depending on actual enrolment in September. As we have been working through this process, our focus has been on keeping our pupil-teacher ratio as small as possible.

A second issue that we look at is our use of space in the building.  Our priorities are: 

• different kinds of spaces for each grade/language configuration
• windows for at least one class in each grade/language configuration
• classrooms of the same grade/language configuration are in close proximity

Our teaching teams will be looking at how they can use their classrooms and space to meet the learning needs of all of the children in their grade/program configuration.

If you have questions regarding school organization or any of the other issues mentioned above please call or email.

Scott Fehr

Principal | Westgate School

skfehr@cbe.ab.ca

Bike to School Day

Bike to School Day was a huge success!

What a beautiful day for a bike ride!  A huge thank you to all of the students and parents who rode to school today, either as part of one of the organized group rides or on their own.  We had approximately 240 riders overall at Westgate (up from 215 last year), including 130 Westgate students who were registered (up from 101 last year) as well as siblings, some of whom attend kindergarten at Rosscarrock.  It was great to see the school grounds crawling with bikes again and many happy, smiling (and slightly sweaty) faces.  The kids were thrilled to see some of their teachers on the ride and also generously helping with bike tagging and parking.

A special thank you to the team of parent volunteers -- Alison, Carolyn, Diane, Erik, Jeannette, Ketty, Magdalena, Marisa, Paul, Shauna and Sheri -- who helped this morning coordinating the groups at the various "stops" for bike-to-school day.  Thanks for keeping us on time, on route and safe!  Thank you also to parent volunteers Susan and Betty who helped with "site support" handing out bike tags and buttons. Finally, many thanks to Isabel for designing the logo for the buttons.

Thank you also to Srta. Usoa, Srta. Tamara and Mr. Fehr for your support in planning the event and most of all for biking with us today.  Nothing makes a kid's head turn more than seeing a teacher or principal "in the wild!"

See you next year on the first Tuesday in June for Bike to School Day 2017.

¡Buen trabajo a todos! Merci beaucoup!

Susannah Thomsen

The Week Ahead: June 6 - 10, 2016

Monday, June 6
Grade 2 Spanish - Artist in Residence

Tuesday, June 7
Bike to School Day
Grade 3 French Calgary Zoo
11:40 - 12:10 Grade 5 Baseball Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Fun Club

Wednesday, June 8
Lee & Sandy Paley Performance
11:40 - 12:10 Grade 5 Baseball Club

Thursday, June 9
11:40 - 12:25 Grade 2 Nature Club
2:45 - 3:45 Grade 4-5 STEM Labs, Robotics Program

Friday, June 10
Subway Special Lunch

Register for Westgate Bike to School Day on June 7th

Next Tuesday, June 7th is "Calgary Bike to School Day" and many Westgate School families and teachers are planning to participate again this year. This extracurricular event is geared at celebrating the joys of biking, encouraging kids and parents to be active together and demonstrating that "pedal power" is a feasible and fun way to get to school. Last year, nearly 8000 students and parents from over 70 Calgary schools took part. At Westgate, over 200 riders (students, parents and staff) participated. We are hoping for even more this year!

To make Bike to School Day a fun-filled community adventure, parent and teacher volunteers have established four routes (including a new Coach Hill route), each with an initial meeting point and a second "stop" along the route. Volunteers have generously committed to acting as informal coordinators at these meeting points.

To find out more and to register for this free event, please visit the Westgate Bike to School Day website at biketoschool.eventbrite.ca.

Pre-register for Transportation by Monday, June 6th.

Through our recent public engagement on transportation, we heard that parents need to know their proposed yellow school bus routes much earlier to help them plan for the upcoming school year.

In response, we are asking that parents/guardians pre-register online for transportation for the 2016-17 year by Monday, June 6, 2016. Learn more by visiting this link:

http://www.cbe.ab.ca/news-centre/Pages/pre-register-for-transportation-by-june-6.aspx

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The Week Ahead: May 30 - June 3, 2016

Monday, May 30
2:45 - 3:45 Grade 5 STEM Labs, Robotics Program

Tuesday, May 31
11:40 - 12:10 Grade 5 Baseball Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Fun Club

Wednesday, June 1
Grade 2 Spanish - Artist in Residence
Grade 1 French, Rms. 30, 33A & 33B Clay for Kids
8:45 - 11:30 Grade 2 French, Rms. 6 & 25 Griffith Woods

Thursday, June 2
Grade 2 Spanish - Artist in Residence
Grade 1 French, Rms. 1 & 2 Clay for Kids

8:45 - 11:30 Grade 2 French, Rms. 7 & 27 Griffith Woods

11:40 - 12:25 Grade 2 Nature Club
12:10 - 2:20 Grade 5 French at Bishop Pinkham

2:45 - 3:45  Grade 3-4 STEM Labs, Maker Mashup Program

2:45 - 3:45 Grade 4-5 STEM Labs, Robotics Program

Friday, June 3
Grade 2 Spanish - Artist in Residence
1:00 Grade 5 / Pop Choir Assembly

The Week Ahead: May 23 - 27, 2016

Monday, May 23
Victoria Day - No School

Tuesday, May 24
11:40 - 12:10 Grade 5 Baseball Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Fun Club
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:45  Grade 3 STEM Labs, Maker Mashup Program

Thursday, May 26
9:45 - 10:45 Volunteer Tea
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Art Club
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:45  Grade 3-4 STEM Labs, Maker Mashup Program
2:45 - 3:45 Grade 4-5 STEM Labs, Robotics Program
7:00 School Council Meeting

Friday, May 27
Kernel's Popcorn Day
1:00 Grade 2 French Assembly

Canadian Parents for French, with the support of FrancoZone camp, is excited to present the 1st Annual Creative Contest.  Three lucky winners will be sent to a week-long FrancoZone camp.  For further information please click here.

Student Groupings for 2016/17

Part of our planning process for next year is to determine class placements for students.  At Westgate, teachers and administration will be working together to create class lists.  From a school perspective, our overarching and most important goal is to provide the best learning environment possible for each of our students.  Teachers take this responsibility very seriously and spend a great deal of time thinking about the best placement for each and every child.

Some of the factors that are considered when creating class lists include:  number of students, gender, achievement level, independence, behaviour, leadership skill, and learning style.  We also look at social groupings and friendships, our knowledge of individual students, teachers and the student-teacher dynamic.

We believe that we know our students very well and have a good understanding of what would work well for each of them, and that our teachers are the ones who are the best equipped to balance individual needs with what is best for the whole group.  If there is information about your child that we do not have and would help us with placement, please communicate this to your child’s teacher. This will help us to balance the classes and make the best decisions for all students.

We ask that you do not make requests for specific teachers. 

Thank you for your consideration.

The Week Ahead: May 16 - 20, 2016

Monday, May 16
2:45 - 3:45 Grade 5 STEM Labs, Robotics Program

Tuesday, May 17
11:40 - 12:10 Grade 5 Baseball Club
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:45  Grade 3 STEM Labs, Maker Mashup Program

Thursday, May 19
9:00 - 12:00 Grade 5 Spanish Bilingual Concert at WO Mitchell
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Art Club
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:45  Grade 3-4 STEM Labs, Maker Mashup Program
2:45 - 3:45 Grade 4-5 STEM Labs, Robotics Program

Friday, May 20
Non Instruction Day - No School

Volunteer Appreciation Tea

All of us here at Westgate School would like to extend a big thank you to all of the many parents who have contributed to our school this year, be it in the classrooms, preparing things for your child’s teacher,  helping with school-wide events as well as everything you do to support your child at school! Your time and effort have helped to make our school the special place it is!

In appreciation of our volunteers this year, we would like you to be our guest for a gathering in your honour. Coffee, tea, and treats will be provided by our grateful staff.

All parents and volunteers are cordially invited to attend Thursday, May 26th, from 9:45-10:45 in the school’s gymnasium.

The Week Ahead: May 8 - 13, 2016

Sunday, May 8
Deadline to order Special Lunch

Monday, May 9
Grade 1 Spanish, Rm. 23 Fire Station Tour
2:45 - 3:45 Grade 5 STEM Labs, Robotics Program

Tuesday, May 10
Penny Carnival Packages Sent Home
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:45  Grade 3 STEM Labs, Maker Mashup Program

Wednesday, May 11
Grade 1 Spanish, Rm. 32A Fire Station Tour

Thursday, May 12
Grade 1 Spanish, Rm. 32B Fire Station Tour
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Art Club
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:45  Grade 3-4 STEM Labs, Maker Mashup Program
2:45 - 3:45 Grade 4-5 STEM Labs, Robotics Program

Friday, May 13
Westgate Pride Day
Grade 1 Spanish, Rm. 22 Fire Station Tour
11:40 - 12:28 Pizza Special Lunch
5:30 - 8:00 Penny Carnival

The Week Ahead: May 2 - 6, 2016

Monday, May 2
School Bus Driver Appreciation Day
Grade 4, Rms. 15 & 17 Glenbow Museum
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 1 Art Club
2:45 Grade 5 STEM Labs, Robotics Program

Tuesday, May 3
Grade 4, Rms. 10 & 29 Glenbow Museum
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 Grade 3 STEM Labs, Maker Mashup Program

Wednesday, May 4
Grade 4 & 5, Rms. 11 & 18 Glenbow Museum

Thursday, May 5

Grade 5, Rms. 14 & 16 Glenbow Museum
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Art Club
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
Sharing Night (A - L:  5:00 - 6:00, M - Z: 6:00 - 7:00)
2016/17 Grade 1 French Immersion Information Night 7:00

Friday, May 6

Grade 5, Rms. 12 & 13 Glenbow Museum

The Week Ahead: April 24 - 29, 2016

Sunday, April 24
Deadline to order Kernel's Popcorn

Monday, April 25
Non Instruction Day - No School

Tuesday, April 26
Cabane à Sucre
Grade 1 French, MLA Visit
Grade 1 Spanish, Storyteller Artist in Residence (AM)
Grade 3 Spanish, Storyteller Artist in Residence (PM)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (All Choir Students)
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, April 27
Alberta Science Network - Grade 5
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, April 28

Alberta Science Network - Grade 5
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Art Club

7:00 pm Grade 2 Choir & Guitar Concert

Friday, April 29
Grade 1 French, Rm. 2 Fire Station Tour
Kernel's Popcorn Day

The Week Ahead: April 18 - 22, 2016

Monday, April 18
Stream of Dreams - Volunteers install fish on fence
Lockdown Drill
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 1 Art Club Rm. 4

Tuesday, April 19
Stream of Dreams - Volunteers install fish on fence
Grade 1 French, Artist in Residence
Grade 1 Spanish, Storyteller Artist in Residence (AM)
Grade 3 Spanish, Storyteller Artist in Residence (PM)
Grade 1 French, Rm. 30 Fire Station Tour
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:40 - 12:20 Grade 3-5 Science Club
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, April 20
Grade 1 French, Artist in Residence
Grade 2 French, Rms. 7 & 25 Heritage Park
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, April 21

Day of the Book
Grade 2 French, Rms. 6 & 27 Heritage Park
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 4, 5, 25)

11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3-4 Art Club
6:00 - 7:00 pm Science Fair
7:00 pm School Council Meeting

Friday, April 22
Non Instruction Day - No School

Westgate School Science Fair

The Week Ahead: April 11 - 15, 2016

Monday, April 11
Stream of Dreams Fish Painting
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 1 Art Club Rm. 4

Tuesday, April 12
Stream of Dreams Fish Painting
Grade 2 French, Artist in Residence
Grade 1 Spanish, Storyteller Artist in Residence
Grade 3 Spanish, Storyteller Artist in Residence
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:40 - 12:20 Grade 3-5 Science Club
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, April 13
Stream of Dreams Fish Painting
Grade 1 French, Rm. 33A Fire Station Tour
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, April 14

Stream of Dreams Fish Painting
Grade 2 French, Artist in Residence
Grade 1 French, Rm. 33B Fire Station Tour
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 4, 5, 25 & 27)

11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3-4 Art Club

Friday, April 15
Stream of Dreams Fish Painting
Grade 1 French, Rm. 1 Fire Station Tour
Grade 1 French MLA Visit

The Week Ahead: April 4 - 8, 2016

Monday, April 4
Stream of Dreams Fish Painting
Grade 1 French, Rm. 33 - S4 Presentation
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Girls Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 1 Art Club Rm. 4

Tuesday, April 5
Stream of Dreams Fish Painting
Grade 2 French, Artist in Residence
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:40 - 12:20 Grade 3-5 Science Club
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, April 6
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, April 7

Grade 2 French, Artist in Residence
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 4, 5, 25 & 27)

11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3-4 Art Club

Friday, April 8
11:40 - 12:28 Pizza Special Lunch

Calgary After School Program

Stream of Dreams

We are excited to announce that Westgate School is partnering with the Calgary Stream of Dreams Society to build a "fence fish" mural and provide students with valuable lessons about watershed protection.

We require volunteers to assist with several tasks:

April 1 from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Location: Westgate Outdoor Rink
Volunteers may also be required on April 6th
Painting the wooden fish. Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring paint brushes, trays, rollers, and tarps if you have them.

April 4, 5, 11-15
Volunteers for morning and afternoon shifts to supervise and assist children while they paint their fish.

April 18 & 19
Installation of fish on fence. For this task you will need work gloves and it would help if you could also bring wire cutters and pliers.

If you are interested in participating in this project, please contact Brandi Dyck at brandidyck@hotmail.com.

Further information on the Stream of Dreams project can be found at Stream of Dreams or contact Sue Scott at suzanne88scott@gmail.com.

The Week Ahead: March 28 - April 1, 2016

Sunday, March 27
Deadline to order Kernel's popcorn

Monday, March 28
Spring Break - No School

Tuesday, March 29
Grade 5 Vaccinations in the morning
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:40 - 12:20 Grade 3-5 Science Club
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, March 30
Grade 1 French, Rms. 2, 33A & 33B, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, March 31

Grade 1 French, Rms. 1 & 30, Inglewood Bird Sanctuary
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 4, 5, 25 & 27)

11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3-4 Art Club
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program

Friday, April 1
Penny Carnival colouring sheets are due
11:40 - 12:28 Kernel's Popcorn Day

Summer Camp Information

A link has been added to the Westgate website to assist families who are looking for regular program and special needs summer camps.  Please see the Children's Link on the left hand side of our home page.

Student Transportation

The Week Ahead, March 14 - 18, 2016

Monday, March 14
Grade 3 Spanish, Rm. 28, Calgary Tower
Grade 1 French, Egg Presentation
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4 & 5 Comic Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Girls Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 1 Art Club

Tuesday, March 15
Grade 1 Spanish, Rms. 22 & 32A, Leighton Art Centre
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:40 - 12:20 Grade 3-5 Science Club
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, March 16
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, March 17

Grade 1 Spanish, Rms. 23 & 32B, Leighton Art Centre
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 4, 5, 25 & 27)

11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3-4 Art Club
1:00 Grade 4 Assembly

2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program

Friday, March 18
Non Instruction Day - No School

March 21 - March 28 is Spring Break, classes resume on Tuesday, March 29th.

The Week Ahead: March 7 - 11, 2016

Sunday, March 6
Deadline to order Special Lunch

Monday, March 7
Grade 1 Swimming
Grade 3 Spanish, Rm. 8 & 9 Calgary Tower
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4 & 5 Comic Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Girls Club

Tuesday, March 8
Grade 1 Swimming
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:40 - 12:20 Grade 3-5 Science Club
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, March 9
8:45 - 11:20 Grade 5 Spanish, Rms. 12 & 13 Calgary Climbing Centre
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
3:00 - 6:00 Book Fair
3:00 - 6:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences (Sr Diego/Mr. Rathje and Mme Jessica/Mme Amanda Only)

Thursday, March 10

8:15 - 7:00 Book Fair
11:40 - 12:28 Subway Special Lunch
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 4, 5, 25 & 27)

11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3-4 Art Club

2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
3:00 - 7:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences
6:00 Guitar Concert
7:00 School Council Meeting

Friday, March 11
8:00 - 12:00 Parent/Teacher Conferences & Book Fair

Parent Teacher Conferences

On Thursday, March 10th, and Friday, March 11th, 2016, we will hold our final round of Parent Teacher Conferences. The purpose of these conferences is to discuss student progress and next steps in learning. We ask parents and guardians to bring their student(s) with them to the conference so that students may share two pieces of work.

The on-line booking system is now open. A link to the Conference Manager is located under Quicklinks on the main page of our website.

We look forward to seeing you!

Book Fair

Our Library will be holding a fundraising book fair during Parent/Teacher Conferences, March 9th –11th, 2016.

Book Fair Hours:
March 9th: 3:00 - 6:00pm
March 10th: 8:15 - 7:00pm
March 11th: 8:00 - Noon

If you would like to volunteer to help at the Book Fair call Brenda at 403-777-8420 Ext 2 or email blbielert@cbe.ab.ca.

In order to avoid long line ups, cash or cheque is preferred as our debit machine is very slow.

Lost and Found

Lost and Found items are currently displayed on tables in the front entrance. Items will remain on display during Parent Teacher Conferences, unclaimed items will be sent to charity. Please remember to check for your child’s lost items by noon on Wednesday, March 16th.

The Week Ahead: February 29 - March 4, 2016

Monday, February 29
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4 & 5 Comic Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Girls Club

Tuesday, March 1
Grade 1 Swimming
8:45 - 11:20 Grade 5 French, Rms. 14, 16 & 18 Calgary Climbing Centre
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:40 - 12:20 Grade 3-5 Science Club
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, March 2
Grade 1 Swimming
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, March 3

Conference Manager Opens at 6:00 am
Grade 1 Swimming
8:45 - 11:20 Grade 5 Spanish, Rms. 12 & 13 Calgary Climbing Centre

11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 4, 5, 25 & 27)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3-4 Art Club

2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
Bishop Pinkham School Open House 6:00 pm

Friday, March 4
Grade 1 Swimming
8:45 - 11:20 Grade 5 Spanish, Rms. 12 & 13 Calgary Climbing Centre

2015 Child Care Tax Receipts

Tax receipts for 2015 noon supervision have been sent home with students.

Duplicate receipts for September - December 2015 can also be printed by logging into My CBE Account at https://webapps.cbe.ab.ca/MyAccount/Account/LogOn?ReturnUrl=%2fmyaccount. If you have any questions, please contact Student Fees at (403) 817-7888.

Penny Carnival - Save the Date!

Penny Carnival is the perfect opportunity to have a great night with your whole family, teachers, and friends! Your children will not want to miss this!

The time honoured and well-loved annual Penny Carnival is scheduled for Friday, May 13rd from 5:30 - 8:00 pm at Westgate. This year's carnival brings dozens of new twists from what you have come to expect. Featuring ALL NEW games and activities, new food vendors and a few more surprises worth coming out for!

The Penny Carnival is the school's largest FUNdraiser; you can have a blast as a family while raising money to support our programs and students at Westgate! Last year, we raised a new record of nearly $13,000! Ticket Order forms will go home in April, please plan to come out and celebrate!

Lastly, we would love your help to make this event a success. Our carnival committee is small and this is a HUGE event that requires many volunteers. If you have a prize to donate to the raffle or you love shopping, organizing, decorating, or can help in any way as we plan for the BIG NIGHT, please email me at pennycarnival@gmail.com or call (403) 249-8431 – I can’t wait to hear from you!

Sheri Bolitho
Penny Carnival Coordinator

2016-17 Budget

Calgary Flames Student Night

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Public Engagement

The Week Ahead: February 22 - 26, 2016

Monday, February 22
8:45 - 11:20 Grade 5 French, Rms. 14, 16 & 18 Calgary Climbing Centre
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4 & 5 Comic Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Girls Club

Tuesday, February 23
8:30 - 2:30 Grade 3 French, Rms. 19 & 20 Glenbow Museum
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:40 - 12:20 Grade 3-5 Science Club
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, February 24
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, February 25

8:30 - 2:30 Grade 3 French, Rm. 26 Glenbow Museum
8:45 - 11:20 Grade 5 French, Rms. 14, 16 & 18 Calgary Climbing Centre

11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 4, 5, 25 & 27)

2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program

Friday, February 26
9:00 - 2:30 Grade 4 French, Rms. 15, 17 & 18 Fort Calgary

The Week Ahead: February 15 - 19, 2016

Sunday, February 14
Deadline to order Special Lunch

Monday, February 15
Family Day - No School

Tuesday, February 16
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, February 17
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, February 18

11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 4, 5, 25 & 27)
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program

Friday, February 19
Pizza Special Lunch
1:00 Grade 3 Assembly

The Week Ahead: February 8 - 12, 2016

Monday, February 8
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4 & 5 Comic Club
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 5 Girls Club
12:00 - 2:36 Grade 4 French, Rms. 15, 17 & 18 Speed Skating at the Oval

Tuesday, February 9
Alberta Science Network Presentations, Grade 1 French
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
12:00 - 2:36 Grade 4 French, Rms. 15, 17 & 18 Speed Skating at the Oval
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, February 10
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
12:00 - 2:36 Grade 4 French, Rms. 15, 17 & 18 Speed Skating at the Oval

2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, February 11

Teachers' Convention - No School

Friday, February 12
Teachers' Convention - No School

City Hall School

The week after Winter Break, I took my teaching and my students to a new level. You could say things got real! We moved our classroom to City Hall for the week, had a meeting in Mayor Nenshi's office, interviewed 10 separate experts in the fields of recreation, citizen engagement, event planning and marketing. We learned how to measure the success of a community and that each community member has something valuable to offer. I watched 10 and 11 year olds marvel at the experience of using a +15, riding a city bus, playing football in Olympic Plaza, walking Stephen Avenue and using a locker! All and all, it is these weeks that ignite the love for teaching. These weeks demonstrate that students can drive the learning process and that education is about experience.

Srta. Jennifer

The Week Ahead: February 1 - 5, 2016

Monday, February 1
Non Instruction Day - No School

Tuesday, February 2
Grade 2 Spanish, Rms. 4 & 5 Telus Spark Science Centre
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 3, 6 & 7)
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 1)
12:00 - 2:36 Grade 4 Spanish, Rms. 10, 11 & 29 Speed Skating at the Oval
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Advanced 2)

Wednesday, February 3
Alberta Winter Walk Day

Grade 2 Spanish, Rm. 3 Telus Spark Science Centre
12:00 - 2:36 Grade 4 Spanish, Rms. 10, 11 & 29 Speed Skating at the Oval
11:45 - 12:28 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)
2:45 - 3:30 Grade 4-5 Guitar Lessons (Beginner)

Thursday, February 4

8:30 - 10:30 Grade 4 French, Rms. 15, 17 & 18 Dryland Training
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 2 Choir (Rms. 4, 5, 25 & 27)
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 4 & 5 Pop Choir Club
2:35 - 4:35 Gr. 3-5 Calgary After School Program

Friday, February 5
10:05 - 10:35 Respect Assembly - Students Only
12:00 - 2:36 Grade 4 Spanish, Rms. 10, 11 & 29 Speed Skating at the Oval