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