Dear Parents/Guardians
Here are some updates for the coming week:
West Ridge School is hosting an Open House this coming Thursday, April 10, from 6:30 pm - 8 pm. Everyone is invited to attend.
We would just like to clarify that attending is optional.
2025-2026 School Year
An email went out to all families a few weeks ago asking that you let us know if your child(ren) will NOT return to West Ridge School in the fall. Please let us know as soon as possible if they are not coming back. Please reply to siarezo@cbe.ab.ca with the following information:
- Full legal name
- Next year school (CBE, non-CBE, out of Canada, out of Province, private, etc).
Please email the office only if your student is NOT coming. If your student is moving on to High School, there is no need for you to email us either.
Student Locks
Please be advised that students are provided with a lock for the year, at no cost. At this time, due to the ongoing issues we’ve been having with lost or missing locks, shared combinations or students not securing their locks and having their lock disappear, we will have to start charging $12 for any missing locks. This will be added to your parent MYCBE account when or if it happens. Please talk to your child(ren) about not sharing combinations and making sure they lock their lockers each time they open/close it.
Athletics
Badminton
Our badminton tryouts started this week and will continue again next week. Upcoming tryouts include:
- April 7: Grades 7 Boys at 7:15am and Grade 8 Girls at 3:15pm
- April 8: Grade 9s at 7:30am and Grade 6 Boys at 3:15pm
- April 9: Grade 8 Boys at 7:15am and Grade 9s at 3:15pm
- April 10: Grade 6 Boys at 7:10am and Grade 7 Girls at 3:15pm
- April 11: Grade 5 Developmental Badminton at 7:30am
- April 14: Grade 7 Boys at 7:15am and Grade 8 Boys at 3:15pm
Physical Education
The final day of Module 3 is April 8, which means Module 4 starts on April 9. There are several outdoor units throughout that module, so it is important all students are dressing for the current weather conditions. We want students to be warm, dry, and comfortable regardless of the weather.
West Ridge School Council/Parent Society
New School Council and Society Members
We need the help of our parent community, to ensure the success of our students and school initiatives. Together we support the kids and staff at West Ridge School by building community, supporting learning, and adding as much fun as we can.
We are in need of volunteers to fill the vacant roles for the 2025-2026 school year! If interested, please email wrscouncil@gmail.com Time commitment averages around 1-3 hours per month.
Next School Council Meeting & Parent Talk - April 22
Meeting: Please join us on April 22 at 6:30pm (new date!) for a School Council meeting. Information will be presented around Video Surveillance Technology.
Talk: Interactive talk given by Tracy Normandeau, a parent at WRS, who is a Police Officer, Fitness & Nutrition Coach, and Community Advocate. She will speak to the connection between physical health, mental well-being, and online behavior including topics such as online safety, cyberbullying, physical activity and healthy eating.
Parent Speaker Dr. Kelly Schwartz - May 21
Dr. Schwartz will speak to parents about our kids and their engagement with social media, mental health & resiliency. Mark it in your calendar. More information to come.
Healthy Hunger - Mucho Burrito
Our next Healthy Hunger is on Thursday, April 10. You can still order at www.healthyhunger.ca We are looking for help to hand out lunches that afternoon, please sign up here. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054FAFA62FA2FF2-51524856-healthy#/
Growing Smiles Flower Fundraiser
Order beautiful spring flowers through our Growing Smiles fundraiser. There’s so many to choose from!
https://westridgeschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com/home
Stay in the Loop
Follow us on FB and Instagram
https://www.facebook.com/wrssc
https://www.instagram.com/westridgeschoolcouncil/
Quick links for fundraisers and sign-ups at www.westspringswestridge.ca
Skip-the-Depot https://app.skipthedepot.com/westridgeschool
Send us an email
Council: wrscouncil@gmail.com
Society: infowrss@gmail.com
Check out the school webpage https://westridge.cbe.ab.ca/school-council