Westboro Weekly Newsletter

September 22-26: Project 5 for grades 4-6

September 22-26: National Truth and Reconciliation Week

September 24: DEADLINE to complete the Correction and Verification Form

September 24: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

September 26: Terry Fox School Run Day

Looking ahead:

September 29: Orange Shirt Day

September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - No school for students or staff

October 1: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

October 3: Professional Learning Day: No school for students

October 8: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

October 9: School Photo Retakes

October 13: Thanksgiving Day - No school for students or staff

October 14: School Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

October 15: Grade 6 Immunizations

October 15: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

A gentle reminder to all families that classes at Westboro Elementary begin promptly at 8:30 a.m. Arriving on time helps set students up for a successful day of learning. When students arrive late, they often miss important instructions, disrupt the flow of the classroom, and can feel unsettled as they try to catch up. Frequent lateness also impacts teachers and classmates, making it harder for the class to start smoothly.

We appreciate your efforts in helping your child arrive on time each morning. Consistent punctuality builds responsibility, supports learning, and contributes to a positive classroom environment for everyone.

Welcome to the Westboro Elementary Spiritshop-where our students, parents, players and staff can buy custom spirit wear to show our pride! Plus, 10% of each sale supports our organization's fundraising goals.

Pick your favourite gear, customize it with designs found on the site, and make it yours with your name and number.

Project Five is a curriculum-linked program that’s all about having fun while learning crucial public speaking skills. Using games, activities and a final presentation, students work on communication skills that will benefit them in both their personal and, eventually, their professional lives.

The sessions work with the Project Five 5 P’s, PREPARE, PRACTICE, PACE, POSITION, PRESENT.

If you haven't had the chance to complete the Correction and Verification from for your student(s) we kindly ask that that you take a moment to do so. The form is available near the top of the left-hand menu in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. To ensure we have the most accurate information for the year, review and submit the form for each child in your family by September 24—even if there are no updates.

If you have questions about the form or are having trouble with your Parent Portal account, contact the school office at 780-467-7751 or general.wbo@eips.ca

Wondering when and how to pay for school fees? School fee information for the 2025-26 school year are now posted on your PowerSchool Parent Portal. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted. NOTE: Additional fees may be added throughout the year—for example, at the beginning of each semester, as your child takes part in various activities, or they may be adjusted by changes in selected optional courses in junior and senior high school. If you’re unable to pay your school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived. The application deadline is Dec. 15, 2025.

For more information, visit the https://www.westboroelementary.ca/about/fees on the school website. Alternatively, contact Billie Jean Mepham at Westboro Elementary at 780-467-7751.

If circumstances exist where you are unable to pay your child's transportation/school fees, you can apply to have certain fees waived using the fee waiver application form.

Electronic Fee Waiver Application 2025-26 or

Download and print Fee Waiver Application 2025-26

Allow three weeks for your application to be processed.

The application deadline is Dec. 15, 2025. If you are new to EIPS, you have 45 days from the date of registration to apply for the waiver. No applications will be accepted after this time.

If parents/guardians are not eligible to have fees waived, payment arrangements may be made with the school’s administration and/or the Director of Student Transportation.

Please communicate your child’s absence, leaving school early or arriving late directly to

general.wbo@eips.ca or click BUTTON BELOW. These emails are both checked regularly by the school office staff. Do not communicate this information to only the teacher. Situations occur when the homeroom teacher is away and your information will not be received by the office staff who are required to maintain an accurate record of attendance for students throughout the day.