Dear Families,

A little reminder that Parent Teacher Interviews will be in-person on Thursday Nov. 23^rd (4:00-8pm) and virtual on Friday Nov.24^th (8:00 am-12:00pm and 1:00 - 3:00pm).  To book please go to your MyCbe account.  The booking window opens for parents on Friday November 17^th at 4pm and closes Wednesday November 23^rd - 12pm for in person and 3:00pm for virtual.

Please note that only 1 conference per student may be booked.

If you feel you have a solid understanding of your child’s assessment and/or have been in communication with your child’s teacher, it is not necessary to meet. 

Have a great weekend,

Mr. Connelly & Ms. Paxton

 

Updates this coming week for families are:

PE Weekly Update

All four of our basketball teams are competing in playoffs this evening. Our Jr. and Sr. Girls Teams are playing at Griffith Woods at 4:30pm and 6:30pm respectively while our Jr. and Sr. Boys Teams are playing here in the Raptor Den at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. Come out and support our basketball teams as they attempt to make the Division Finals next week.

Our final Grade 5 Developmental Basketball session will be held tomorrow morning from 7:30-8:15am. 

Wrestling season is now underway with practices resuming now that the Fall Break is over. The final practice this week will be today after school in the Aux. Gym.

Keep an eye open for the Grade 6 Ski Trip forms that will be coming home soon. This ski trip is happening on December 7 at WinSport Canada Olympic Park. WinSport can only accommodate 90 students, so we won’t be able to take the entire Grade 6 class. If your child wants to attend the ski trip, please ensure they have their forms returned to the PE office as soon as possible.

Any Grade 6 students who are unable or unwilling to attend the ski trip will be taking part in a snowshoeing field trip. Additional information will be provided by the Grade 6 teaching team. Stay tuned for forthcoming information about ski trips for Grades 7, 8, and 9 students as well.

Lost and Found

Our lost and found is getting very full of lost items.  Please remind your child to check for their lost and found items.  The lost and found will also be on display at the front entrance for Parent/Teacher Conferences.  If you wish to come to the school to see if any of your child(ren)'s items are in the lost and found please check in at the Main Office and go take a look.  It is very helpful when clothing is labeled.

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

 

Next Council & Society Meeting

Please join us virtually on November 28th at 6:30pm for our next council and society meeting.  We will have the principal from Earnest Manning attending to share information about their high school, rest of our budget presentation plus some other information.  The agenda will be posted next week.

Poinsettia Fundraiser

Our poinsettia fundraiser is going strong!  Today by 8pm is the last day to order.  Pick up is on November 30th at West Ridge and/or a parent’s house.  Order here:  westridgeschool.growingsmilesfundraising.com 

Teacher Conference Dinner

We would love to support our teachers during Parent/Teacher Conferences by supplying dinner for them.  They absolutely LOVED the dinner at Meet the Teacher night so we’re doing a repeat!  Please take a moment to sign up for a meal item to drop off at the school on November 23rd:  https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409054FAFA62FA2FF2-45270174-staff#/

Bottle drive

Save your bottles!  Our first bottle drive of the year will be on Thursday, November 30th.  Just drop your bags of bottles at the front of the school - it’s that easy!  This year, all funds raised from the bottle drives will be put towards grade 9 grad.  (Share the love though - the drama department is looking for 500ml and 1L plastic bottles for their set design)

West Springs School Fundraiser

West Springs school is hosting a Denim and Diamonds evening and have asked us to extend the invitation to our parents.  If you’re interested in more details or attending, check out this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15XKbhgZOaNs6I6MQLZa6hevJlmMoFJp8uPbxG_DBbIE/edit?ts=65556a9c 

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