New Westgate School Website Postings

The Westgate School October 2015 Calendar is now available at http://schools.cbe.ab.ca/b140/calendar.htm.

The Library Exchange Schedule has been added to the Westgate Quicklinks.

The Week Ahead: October 5 - 9, 2015

Tuesday, October 6
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 19 & 26)
2:50 - 3:40 Grade 5 Guitar Lessons (returning students only)
2:45 - 4:45 Gr. 4-5 Calgary After School Program

Thursday, October 8
Student Photo Orders Due
Star Wars Ready Day
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 9, 20 &28)
2:45 - 4:45 Gr. 4-5 Calgary After School Program

Friday, October 9
Westgate School Non Instruction Day - No School

Student Photo Proofs

Student photo proofs are being sent home today, orders are due on Thursday, October 8th.

Photo retakes and class photos will take place on Thursday, November 5th. If your child requires retakes, please write “retake” at the top of the order form and return to your child’s teacher. Your child will require the order form to give to the photographer on retake day.

The Week Ahead: September 28 - October 1, 2015

Monday, September 28
Sound Kreations Dance Program begins and runs until Oct. 16th (During regular PE times)

Tuesday, September 29
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 19 & 26)
2:50 - 3:40 Grade 5 Guitar Lessons (returning students only)

Thursday, October 1
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 9, 20 &28)

Terry Fox Run at Westgate

Gator pride!!

School Fees and Forms

School fees are now past due. School fee payment for Instructional Supplies and Activity Fees can be done online through your My CBE Account. If you are unable to pay online, please print the attached fee agreement and return it to the school along with cash or a cheque.

If you have not already done so, please remember to return your “blue” forms to school with your child as soon as possible.

School Blog

Parents are encouraged to subscribe to the Westgate School Blog, to receive email updates, by clicking on the "Subscribe to Westgate News by Email" link located above.

Special Lunch

Westgate School's first Special Lunch Day is Friday, October 16th. All special lunch dates for the year have been posted on the Healthy Hunger website. Orders can be placed for the remainder of the year or individually prior to monthly deadlines. Orders will not be accepted after the cut-off date (Sunday night prior to the special lunch day). Please see the attached instructions to register and place your order.

If you are interested in helping for any of the special lunch days this year and you have a police clearance, please email rtnbirch@gmail.com. There is no need to commit to specific dates at this time, an email will be sent to you prior to each special lunch day.

SUTP Coupon Books

A reminder, SUTP Coupon Book orders are due Monday, September 28th. If you have not already submitted your order and wish to do so, please return your order to your child’s teacher.

Terry Fox Run

Westgate School will be holding our annual Terry Fox Run on Thursday, September 24th from 1:55-2:25 p.m. In classes, students have been practicing and preparing for the run while reflecting on the values involved in this event.

Students will be running one-kilometer laps around the field. Please remember to dress accordingly, with outdoor running shoes. If they wish, families are welcome to show their support and join in the run.

Students and families are asked to bring a “Toonie for Terry” donation; all funds raised will go to the Terry Fox Foundation.

Thank you for your support.

The Week Ahead: September 28 - October 1, 2015

Monday, September 21
Photo Day

Tuesday, September 22
Welcome Back Assembly - For Students Only
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 8, 19 & 26)
2:50 - 3:40 Grade 5 Guitar Lessons (returning students only)

Thursday, September 24
11:40 - 12:28 Grade 3 Choir (Rms. 9, 20 &28)
1:55 Terry Fox Run
3:00 - 7:00 Parent Teacher Conferences
7:00 Parent Council AGM

Friday, September 25
8:00 - 12:00 Parent Teacher Conferences