WRS Spirit Week
Thank you to WRS Leadership 9 students for planning a fun week of dressing up before we head into November!
- Monday, Oct 26 - PJ Day
- Tuesday, Oct 27 - Twin Day
- Wednesday, Oct 28 - Wacky Denim Day
- Thursday, Oct 29 - Jersey Day
- Friday, Oct 30 - Halloween Day
The focus of Halloween Day will remain on learning but there will be a school-wide activity planned.
Costumes
- Students are welcome to wear costumes if they wish, but this is entirely optional.
- Costumes must be appropriate for a school setting: faces must remain visible (no masks), and weapons, even toy or plastic ones, are not permitted.
- Inflatable costumes can be difficult in crowded classrooms and hallways and they make it difficult to sit down. Students may be asked to deflate them during learning or transition times.
- Costumes deemed inappropriate or accessories that are disruptive may be removed or held for the day.
- Please refrain from sending treats with your child, as they will have the opportunity to enjoy Halloween festivities in the evening
Raptor Jacket Racket & Food Bank Drive
As we head into the colder months and the holiday season, West Ridge School will be collecting donations to support families in our community.
Over the next few weeks, we will be gathering new or gently used winter clothing for Jacket Racket, including coats, snow pants, hats, and mitts/gloves. If donating used items, please ensure they are clean, free of holes, and that all zippers are in good working order. Jacket Racket has been helping Calgary students stay warm since the 1980s, providing winter clothing to children and youth from Kindergarten through Grade 12.
We will also be collecting donations for the Calgary Food Bank. Some of their most-needed items include canned vegetables and fruit, pasta sauce, soup, peanut butter, canned beans, rice, pasta, cereal, granola bars, diapers, and powdered baby formula.
We know that not every family is in a position to give, but if you are able to contribute, even a small donation can make a big difference. Whether it is a warm winter jacket, a pair of mitts, or a few food items, your generosity helps support Calgary families who may be facing challenges this season.
Thank you for helping us demonstrate what it means to be a caring community. Together, we can help ensure that more families have warm clothing, food on the table, and a little extra support during the holidays.
A special thank you goes to our Grade 8 Leadership students for organizing this year's campaign. Their commitment to helping others and finding ways to give back to the community is something we are proud of and is a great example of student leadership in action.
School Council and Society
Council & Society Meeting Oct 29
Join us on Thursday, Oct 29th at 6:30 pm for this hybrid meeting where council will update on all things happening at the school and society will review the budget for the upcoming school year. If you can't make it in person use this link to join us online.
Use this link to join us online using Microsoft Teams at 6:30 p.m.
You can find the agenda for this meeting and the minutes from the last meeting here.
Healthy Hunger - Oct 29 - Chopped Leaf
You can order any Healthy Hungers throughout the year. Orders need to be in by the Saturday the week before. Order here!
Want to help hand out lunches at the school. If you have a valid police clearance with CBE, you can sign up to help.
Growing Smiles Fundraiser
Beautiful winter arrangements and poinsettia’s are available to order here. Order deadline is Nov 10th and pick up will be at the school and at a parent’s house on Nov 25th. Don’t miss out on picking up a festive plant for you or for your friends and family!
If you would like to volunteer to help hand out the plants, please email infowrss@gmail.com We will need a couple of helping hands at the school and someone who is willing to open their garage for evening pick-ups.
Stay in the Loop
Quick links for fundraisers and sign-ups Skip-the-Depot
Check out the school webpage
Send us an email:
Council: wrscouncil@gmail.com
Society: infowrss@gmail.com
This Week
Monday, Oct 26
- PJ Day – Wear your favourite pajamas
- Girls Basketball Games @ Bishop Pinkham
Tuesday, Oct 27
- Twin Day – Dress like a friend or see if you can find your match
- Boys Basketball Games @ A.E. Cross
Wednesday, Oct 28
- Wacky Denim Day – Ever heard of a Canadian Tuxedo?
- Senior Basketball Tournament @ Simons Fraser or H.D. Cartwright
- Girls Basketball Games @ A.E. Cross
Thursday, Oct 29
- Jersey Day – What team do you cheer for?
- Grade 6 ELAL Field Trip – 61, 64, 65, & 66
- Healthy Hunger Fun Lunch – Chopped Leaf
- Boys Basketball Games @ Vincent Massey
- WRS School Council & Society Meeting – 6:30 pm
Friday, Oct 30
- Halloween Day – Spooktacular costumes
- Grade 5 Developmental Basketball – Before School
- Senior Basketball Tournament @ Simons Fraser or H.D. Cartwright
Month Ahead
Nov 2 – School Photo Retakes
Nov 3 – Grade 5 Field Trip – 5-1, 5-3, 5-5
Nov 3 – Drama 7 & 9 Field Trip
Nov 4 – Grade 5 Field Trip – 5-2, 5-4, 5-6
Nov 4 – Girls & Boys Basketball Games @ West Ridge
Nov 5 – Boys Basketball Games @ Arbour Lake
Nov 5 – Wolverine Wrestling Tournament @ Mountain Park School
Nov 6 – Wolverine Wrestling Tournament @ Mountain Park School
Nov 7 – Girls Excel in Math (GEM) @ U of C
Nov 9 – Beaver Computing Challenge
Nov 10 – Remembrance Day Assembly
Nov 11 – Remembrance Day
Nov 11 to 15 – Fall Break
Dates of Significance
Please find the link to the CBE Dates of Significance below which also contains additional details for each date. CBE Dates of Significance. These dates are provincially and federally recognized and are identified by the Calgary Board of Education. At West Ridge School, our goal is to ensure that all students feel welcomed, valued, safe, and that they have a strong sense of belonging within our school community.
Oct 31 – Halloween
November – Hindu Heritage Month Canada
November – Lebanese Heritage Month
Nov 5 to 11 – Veterans Week
Nov 7 – Inuit Day
Nov 8 – Bandi Chhor Diwas
Nov 8 – Diwali
Nov 8 – Indigenous Veterans Day
Nov 9 to 15 – Roc Your Mocs Week
Nov 11 – Remembrance Day
Nov 15 to 22 – Metis Awareness Week
Nov 15 to 21 – National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week
Nov 16 to 20 – Canadian History Week
Nov 16 – Louis Riel Day
Nov 20 – National Child Day
Nov 20 – Transgender Day of Remembrance