A quick note that tomorrow is a non-instructional day, which means there is no school for students. We will return from Spring Break on April 2nd and hope that many of you have plans that include warm weather and/or opportunities to unwind.
Just a reminder that our Parent/Teacher Conferences are tonight and tomorrow: March 21th from 4-8pm (in-person), and on March 22nd from 8-1:30pm (virtual). We are looking forward to seeing you!
Mr. Connelly & Ms. Paxton
Updates this coming week for families are:
PE Weekly Update
Badminton
Tryouts will commence the week following Spring Break. Please refer to the tryout dates and times below for each grade. Please make note of the changes to grade 7 & 9 tryout times - NEW times are below.
Tryout Schedule:
- Grade 6 Badminton Meeting Tuesday, April 2 @ lunch in the Learning Commons
- Grade 6 - April 3 @ 3:15 pm Tryout #1
April 8 @ 7:15 am Tryout #2
- Grade 7 - April 2 @ 3:15 pm Tryout #1
April 4 @ 7:15 am Tryout #2
- Grade 8 - April 3 @ 7:15 am Tryout #1
April 8 @ 3:15 pm Tryout #2
- Grade 9 - April 2 @ 7:15 am Tryout #1
April 4 @ 3:15 pm Tryout #2
Grade 5 Developmental Badminton will begin April 5th @ 7:15 am and will take place every Friday throughout the month of April.
Physical Education Dance Unit
All students in each grade will be engaging in our annual Dance Unit for the duration of the week leading up to spring break.
Athletic/PE Fees
Please ensure your Volleyball fee and Ski Trip payments posted to your CBE accounts are paid in full.
Mental Health Resource | The Summit
The Summit is designed and built to provide mental health services for children and youth. The centre offers therapeutic support through a day hospital and community- based treatment. It also provides walk-in services for anyone under 18 years of age and their family who would like to speak with a counselor. Walk-in services do not require a referral.
When in crisis, families can see a psychologist and be assessed where they will make a plan and can also connect them to resources in the community. They also have a sexual health program available on a walk-in basis.
Address: 1015 – 17th Street NW Calgary, AB
Switchboard: 587-534-7200
Email: thesummit@ahs.ca
Website: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/summit/summit.aspx
Child and Youth Well-Being: A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians
Healthy Sexual Development – April 11th at 6:30-8:00pm
As the first and most important sexuality educators, parents and caregivers play a critical role in their children’s healthy sexual development. Learn how, when and why to talk to your children about sexuality and how to support healthy values development in children. This session will also explore what sex education looks like at school and how you can support it. Meeting Link HERE.
Important Dates Ahead
March 25 - April 1 Spring Break
April 2 Classes Resume
April 3 Grade 6 Autism Awareness Presentation
71/72/73 Royal Tyrell Field Trip
April 4 74/75/76 Royal Tyrell Field Trip
Healthy Hunger
Messages from School Council & Society
Healthy Hunger
Our next Healthy Hunger is on Apr 4th and it’s Subway. You can order at www.healthyhunger.ca
We need volunteers to help hand out that day. If you’re available and have a current police clearance please sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054FAFA62FA2FF2-healthy2#/
Growing Smiles
Our ever popular spring flower fundraiser has started. Exciting news this year - delivery is right before Mother’s Day! You can order your flowers at https://westridgeschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com
Skip the Depot
Donating bottles is easy! Just click this link https://app.skipthedepot.com/westridgeschool
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
Send us an email
Council: wrscouncil@gmail.com
Society: infowrss@gmail.com
Check out the school webpage https://westridge.cbe.ab.ca/school-council