Dear Families,
What a week it has been, with many busy exciting weeks ahead as we sprint to the finish of the school year!
A huge shout out to the cast and crew of this year’s musical, “Finding Nemo.” Last week, the two casts staged a total of 6 outstanding shows. The acting, singing, set design, and technical aspects of the show were absolutely amazing. It was most heart-warming to watch such a strong sense of community develop over the last 7 months amongst all of those involved in giving life to this brilliant production. A special thank you goes to the show’s producer/director, Ms. Kerrie Lutz!
Wishing our Grade 9 students the absolute best luck as they write Part A of their English Language Arts Provincial Achievement Test on Monday!
We are looking very forward to spending tomorrow with approximately 40 students between grades 5 through 9 in our first ever West Ridge Students Leadership Summit. This occasion will provide a valuable opportunity for ensuring that student voice is reflected in helping shape the structures, processes, and culture of our school community next year.
At this time of year, a big part of the work involves the complementary learning program offered to students. This past week you have received information about our complementary learning program. We ask that you please review that information carefully in helping guide your children along their choice of elective classes next year. Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions.
Finally, I would like to share that I am pleased to report that I will be joining the West Ridge community next year again as Principal, to further continue building upon this year’s work. As always, should you have any questions, please email me directly at kjconnelly@cbe.ab.ca or feel free to give me a call directly.
Thank you, families, for your continual support of our school community!
Kel Connelly and Marla Paxton
Updates this coming week for families are:
Yearbook Orders
Please go to https://ybpay.lifetouch.ca/Order/SelectJob if you would like to order the 2023-24 yearbook. The YBPay Yearbook ID code: 14700824.
School Fees
We have many fees that are outstanding. Please log into your MyCBE Accounts to ensure your child’s fees are up to date. If you have any questions please call our front office for support.
Spring Concert
We will be inviting students and families to our Spring Concert on May 30th at 7pm. Mr. Hoag will be sharing more information shortly!
Complementary Course Request
Current Grade 6, 7 and 8 students have the opportunity to request complementary courses (options) through Powerschool for next year. Please open your MyCBE account and support your child in their selections. The deadline to request is Wednesday May 15th. It’s important to know that while we do what we can to honour these requests that there are no guarantees as classes could possibly not have a teacher to teach it or enough students to make the class viable. Also students might be placed in courses they have not selected to fill their schedule. Students need to select a total of 10 courses and click SUBMIT.
PE Weekly Update - Badminton
Team Uniforms - There is no uniform for the badminton team. However, all students have been given the opportunity to purchase a West Ridge Badminton shirt. All athletes must wear a Raptor branded top or their badminton shirt to the Divisional Tournament.
Divisional Playoffs
- Grade 6 at Twelve Mile Coulee, May 14 (Doubles) & May 15 (Singles / Mixed)
- Grade 7 at Senator Patrick Burns, May 15 (Doubles) & May 16 (Singles / Mixed)
- Grade 8 at West Ridge, May 15 (Doubles) & May 16 (Singles / Mixed)
- Grade 9 at Twelve Mile Coulee May 16 (Doubles) & May 21 (Singles / Mixed)
Important Dates Ahead
May 13th Grade 9 PAT ELA Part A
May 14th Gr 5 Bow Habitat
May 17th Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students)
May 20th Victoria Day (No School for Students)
May 21-24th Grade 6’s Outdoor School
May 22nd Next Year Sailing Trip Meeting
May 24th Grade 9 Graduation
Grade 8’s at Calaway Park
May 28th School Council Meeting AGM at 6:30pm
May 29th Parent Night Dwayne Peace Presentation at 6:30pm
May 30th Spring Concert at 7pm
Track & Field Day
June 3-7th Grade 9 Sailing Trip
June 12 Grade 9 ELA B PAT
June 13 Grade 9 Math Part A PAT
June 18 Grade 9 Math Part B PAT
June 19 Grade 6 & 9 Social Studies PAT
June 20 Grade 6 & 9 Science PAT
Messages from School Council & Society
Bottle Drive Today!
You can drop your bottles off at the front of the school until 4pm today. Thank you for all your support!
Volunteers Needed!
We still need to fill the following positions for the 2024-2025 school year. Come join us and help support our students, staff and families of West Ridge School. Thank you to those who have stepped up and filled some of the vacant spots.
Society
President
Treasurer Trainee
Healthy Hunger Set Up
You can email society at infowrss@gmail.com if you have questions or are interested in filling the position.
Parent Speaker Night - Wednesday, May 29th at 6:30pm - 9pm
Dwayne Peace, an ex-Calgary Police Officer speaks to the reality of what is going on in today’s school environment and the family dynamics that play a role in students’ lives, providing tools & empowering change. Topics include bullying, body image, suicide, rumours, gossip, drama, drugs, alcohol and much more.
Sign up to attend by May 27th, 2024.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054FAFA62FA2FF2-49180833-parent
Grade 6 Healthy Hunger Cancelation
If your grade 6 student is camping the week of May 21st, you may want to go and cancel your Healthy Hunger order if you have ordered it already. You can cancel an order any time before the order is closed by clicking on “Upcoming Orders” and selecting the “cancel and Refund”button on the desired date (May 23)
AGM - Tuesday, May 28th at 6:30pm
Join us for our Annual General Meeting when we review all that’s taken place over the school year, welcome our new board members and learn about what’s happening in the school now and a little look ahead to next year.
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