Westboro Weekly Newsletter

May 1-30: Asian Heritage Month

May 3-9: Emergency Preparedness Week

May 4: Bus Driver Appreciation Day

May 4-8: Mental Health Week

May 5: Red Dress Day

May 5: Grade 1 and 2 Field Trip to SCS for Frozen performance 10:30 a.m.

May 6: Early Dismissal: Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

May 7: Class photos

May 7: Read-A-Thon School Wide Pizza Party

May 7: Kindergarten Information Night 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

May 8: Grade 1 - Arbor Day 11:30 a.m.

May 8: Grade 2 and 3 Cree Language Lessons In School Field Trip 2:10 p.m.

May 10: Bear Witness Day

Looking ahead:

May 11:Grade 2 Teacher's Pet: Get Up & Grow 1:00 p.m.

May 12: SCS Band Performance

May 12: School Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

May 13: Educational Assistant Appreciation Day

May 13: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

May 14: Moose Hide Campaign Day

May 14: Grade 1 Teacher Pet Monkey Business 1:00 p.m.

May 14: Grade 4 Bowling 1:00 p.m.

May 15: The Makery - STEPS 9:15 a.m.

May 15: Grade 2 and 3 Cree Language Lessons In School Field Trip 2:10 p.m.

May 18: Victoria Day-Stat Holiday No School for Students or Staff

May 20: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

May 21: Grade 3 Telus World of Science 8:35 a.m.

May 21: Grade 4 Bowling 1:00 p.m.

May 22: Grade 4 and5 Cree Language Lessons In School Field Trip

May 22: Family Dance 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

May 22: PAT Grade 6 English Language Arts and Literature Part A 9:00 am

May 25-29: Rural Health Week

May 27: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

May 28: Grade 6 Immunizations

May 28: Hot Lunch - Panago

May 29: Grade 6 Visit to Cloverbar 10:30 a.m.

May 29: Grade 4 and5 Cree Language Lessons In School Field Trip

Hot lunch ordering for May 28 is now open until Wednesday, May 20 at 9:00 p.m! This month's vendor is Panago!

Please place your orders online using MunchaLunch! You can pay for your orders online using credit card (Visa / Mastercard), debit-credit card, Google Pay, Apple Pay or pre-paid credit card.

IF YOU ARE NEW TO MunchaLunch HERE IS HOW TO REGISTER:

1) Go to: https://munchalunch.com/schools/westboro/

2) Click the “Register Here” button (as shown below). The system will guide you through.

3) After adding your children, click the green “Order Lunch!” button to order.

4) Next time, just click the “Login Here” button to access your account.

ORDERING INFORMATION:

If you need assistance with ordering, or do not have access to the internet, please contact our new hot lunch coordinator, Nicole at westborohotlunch@gmail.com.

Please note if your child is ill on a lunch date, you are welcome to come and pick up their lunch by 12:30 p.m.; otherwise please consider it a donation. Consistent with previous years, there are NO REFUNDS.

Our thanks to the Westboro Elementary parent community for supporting hot lunch and to our wonderful volunteers who help make this program a success!

If you have a student registered for kindergarten for the 2026-27 school year, be sure to attend our Kindergarten Information Night!

Dear Westboro Families,

We are thrilled to announce that our students have officially reached their school-wide Read-a-Thon goal of 50 000 reading minutes! To celebrate the incredible achievement, thanks to the generous support of the Westboro Parent Society the entire school will be rewarded with a school-wide pizza party on Thursday, May 7, 2026.

Here are the details for the upcoming celebration:

The Reward: Every class will have the opportunity to enjoy a pizza lunch together from Cosmic Pizza.The Serving: Each student will receive two pieces of pizza.

* Important Note: Please continue to send regular snacks and any additional lunch items your child might need, as two pieces may not be a full meal for everyone.

🥗 Allergy & Sensitivity Information

We want to ensure every student can participate safely. If your child has any food sensitivities or allergies, please reach out to the Parents Society (westboroparents@gmail.com) as soon as possible to let them know. We want to make sure we have appropriate options available for everyone!

Thank you for supporting our young readers and helping us reach this milestone. We can’t wait to celebrate our awesome readers!

Join us on May 4 as we recognize and thank our school bus operators for keeping the safety of our students their first priority. We encourage you, and your children, to take a moment to say thanks to our bus operators—who go above and beyond to provide safe and timely transportation to our students.

On behalf of Westboro Elementary, THANK YOU to all of our school bus operators for a job well done.

During Mental Health Week, we join schools and communities across Canada in recognizing the importance of mental well-being. This year’s theme, from the Canadian Mental Health Association, is “Come Together, Canada: Stronger connections, better mental health.” This theme highlights how meaningful connections—with family, friends, and community—help children feel supported, reduce stress, and build resilience.

At our school, students will take part in activities that promote positive mental health and help them feel calm, happy, and ready to learn. On Wednesday, May 6, we invite all students to participate in “Hats on for Mental Health” as a fun way to show support and spark conversations.

We encourage families to continue these conversations at home—simple moments like talking, listening, and spending time together can make a big difference. When we strengthen our connections, we support the mental health and well-being of all children. Please visit: https://cmha.ca/mental-health-week/ for more information and resources.

Additionally, the BC Children's Hospital https://compassbc.ca/education?slug=b-c has many toolkits for popular topics such as ADHD, Anxiety, Cultural Safety, Depression, and Substance Use.

Last, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to our school counsellor, Dianna Graziano, at 780-467-7751

Wear a special hat to school to raise awareness of the importance of good mental health!

Order your 2025-26 yearbook today by clicking on the photo below or scanning the QR code. Make sure to enter the yearbook ID.

We couldn’t have done it without YOU! 🎉

Because of your reading and fundraising, together we read 48606 minutes! We’re so proud of what we accomplished for Westboro Elementary and so grateful for every reader, donor, and staff member who helped make it happen. 📚💙

Here are Westboro's achievements so far:

TOP READERS:

Total Minutes Read:

50000

Readers with minutes:

84

Top Reader Minutes:

5845

TOP CLASSES:

Top Class Raised:

Mrs. Gilmore

Top Class Minutes:

Ms. Lee

15509

Families are reminded that parking or stopping in the bus lane in front of the school is not permitted during the following times:

• 8:00–9:00 a.m.
• 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• 2:00–4:00 p.m.
• 
  

This area is enforceable by law enforcement during these times. Vehicles displaying a valid handicapped placard may park in the designated handicap parking area.

Keeping the bus lane clear helps ensure student safety during our busiest times. Thank you for your cooperation and continued support.

For youth entering Grade 7 in the upcoming school year.

This engaging and experiential workshop helps youths prepare for the move to junior high through fun short hands-on activities, and meaningful conversations. Youth will learn about managing stress, embracing change, building resilience, and developing practical skills to support a confident transition. There will be time to ask questions, chance to meet others who are starting Grade 7 too and build confidence for Grade 7—plus, pizza is included!

In partnership with the Strathcona County Library.

Date: Thursday, May 28

Time: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Location: Community Centre
401 Festival Lane, Sherwood Park

Please note: Limited spots left and registration is required. Register now.

For caregivers of youth entering junior high in Fall 2026.

This registered, parent-only session supports caregivers in understanding common junior high stressors and “jitters.” Participants will learn practical strategies to build confidence, resilience, and emotional well-being in their children as they navigate this exciting period of growth and change.

In partnership with the Strathcona Count Family Resource Network.

Date: Thursday, June 4
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Location: Family Resource Network Building
160 Festival Way

Register now

Is your child turning five on or before Dec. 31, 2026? If so, it’s time to register for kindergarten.

To help families prepare, Elk Island Public Schools has put together an online EIPS Kindergarten Tool kit to make the transition as smooth as possible. The kit includes information on registration, important dates, programming options, what to expect, eligibility, how to find your designated school, transportation and more.

Additional information regarding Westboro Elementary's kindergarten program is available at www.westboroelementary.ca.

Every year, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) publishes an Annual Education Results Report, which outlines the Division’s Four-Year Education Plan, growth opportunities and how it supports students in achieving the best possible outcomes. Read through this year’s EIPS Annual Education Results Report and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.

May Spotlight: Cultivating high-quality learning environments and experiences

· Raising the Bar: Evidence-based practices that are enhancing teaching and learning in EIPS

· Power of Kindness: Creating welcoming, inclusive, respectful and safe learning environments in schools

· Building Blocks: How effective planning, management and infrastructure are supporting learning

RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2027-30