Dear Families,

This week has flown by and as we move towards the weekend we wanted to send a quick reminder that December 8^th is a PD day for teachers so there is no school for students.

We have some great things happening next week so please take a look at the updates below!

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Connelly & Ms. Paxton

 

Updates this coming week for families are:

 

Student Leadership Update - Winter Dance

We wanted to share what our Leadership students have been up to this week so Anna L. popped in to deliver this message!

“On Thursday December 14^th we will be holding a Winter Wonderland themed dance! Doors will open at 6pm and the dance will end at 8pm. Entry will cost $2 or students may donate a non-perishable food item for the Veterans Food Bank instead.

The Raptor Shack will have snacks and drinks that students may purchase with cash. Candy cane cane-grams will also be available to purchase with cash! There will be a photo booth where students can have their picture taken, and our own Mr. Braynen will be our DJ for the night! Leadership students will also be collecting Toy Mountain donations along with Veterans Food Bank donations that students can bring in.”

 

PE Weekly Update

With their win in the Divisional Championship game last week, Sr. Boys Basketball Team earned a berth to the Tournament of Champions. They played in the quarter finals last night against McKenzie Highlands where they won a close defensive game. They are playing Sherwood in the semi-finals tonight with a chance to compete in the city championship on the line. Best of luck to the boys tonight.

The Maverick Melee Wrestling Tournament is happening today and tomorrow at William D. Pratt School. Best of luck to all of our wrestlers who are competing in this tournament. We know you will represent your school with dedication, sportsmanship, and a competitive spirit.

Just a reminder that the Grade 6 ski/snowboard trip and the hiking trip are all happening on December 7. The ski/snowboard trip will be at WinSport Canada Olympic Park while the hiking trip is headed to Fish Creek Provincial Park. It’s shaping up to be a fantastic day all around.

Lost and Found

Thank you to all of you who have taken a look through the lost and found tables during our parent-teacher conferences.  We will be leaving the lost and found items out on tables just outside the front office for another week and then unclaimed items will be bagged up and donated. Please remind your child that if they are missing anything to come take a look!

 

Child and Youth Well-Being: A Webinar Series for Parents and Guardians 

Teen brains are amazing, but working with brains under construction comes with challenges. How do you nurture and appreciate this time? Adolescence is known across cultures as a tough time for both teens and adults who support them.  Adults and teens can work together to form a deeper understanding of what is happening in the brain creating a deeper understanding of one another. Come learn with us on January 18, 2024 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM – Meeting Link

 

Messages from School Council & Society

Council and Society Update

Thank you to all the parents who attended our virtual council and budget meeting last night. We had a great turn out! The minutes from both meetings can be found on the pages below:

 

School Council

https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/westridge/get-involved/school-council/pages/default.aspx

 

School Society  

https://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/westridge/get-involved/parent-society/pages/default.aspx

 

Parent Teacher Conference Dinner

A shout out to all those who brought dinner in for our teachers last week.  They absolutely loved it!  You can see pictures of the wonderful spread on our socials.

 

Poinsettia Pick Up

A reminder that you can pick up your poinsettia arrangements today!  Pick up at West Ridge from 3-5pm and then from 6-9pm at a parent’s house (email has been sent with the address but if you didn’t get it please email infowrss@gmail.com).  Thank you to all who supported this fundraiser.  We raised $651!

 

Bottle Drive

Our first bottle drive is today!  You have until 5pm to drop bottles at the front of the school.  All proceeds are going to grade 9 grad.

 

Skip the Depot

Don’t have bottles today but would still like to donate?  We’ve got an account with Skip the Depot.  Here’s the link:  https://app.skipthedepot.com/westridgeschool 

 

Spending Update

Rather than waiting until the end of the school year to share what the school has purchased with our fundraised dollars, I thought I’d share monthly updates so parents know what our students are getting to enjoy in the school now!

 

New books for in the classroom and library $4,800

Sublimation printer and accessories $2,700

Scientific  and Mathematical materials $3,750

Gellie Plates for printing (art) $3,000

 

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://school.cbe.ab.ca/school/westridge/get-involved/pages/default.aspx