Westboro Weekly Newsletter

November 26: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

November 27: Grade 6W Clay Hut field trip 10:40 a.m.

November 27: Hot Lunch - Panago

November 28: Grade 6D and 6W Kinsmen Leisure Centre Swimming 8:40 a.m.

Looking ahead:

December 3: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

December 4: Bookings for Student-Parent-Teacher conferences open at 8:30 a.m.

December 4: Grade 6D - In School Field Trip Science Presentation 1:00 p.m.

December 5: Grade 3K and 4Lee Muttart Conservatory field trip 8:40 a.m.

December 8: Grade 5G Teachers Pet - Astronomical Phenomena 1:00 p.m.

December 10: Bookings for Student-Parent-Teacher conferences close at 3:00 p.m.

December 10: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

December 11: Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews 4-7 p.m.

December 11: Book Fair 4-7 p.m.

December 11: Bottle Drive 4-7 p.m.

December 11-17: Food Drive for the Strathcona County Food Bank

December 17: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

December 18: Parent-Teacher-Student Interviews 4-7 p.m.

December 18: Bottle Drive 4-7 p.m.

December 19: Last day of class before Christmas Break

Our first hot lunch of the year is on November 27! This month's vendor is Panago!

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.

If you need assistance, please contact our hot lunch coordinator, Nicole at westborohotlunch@gmail.com.

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

Thank you.

In managing the necessary shift in learning following the labour disruption, the following changes in student assessments and supports have been made for the 2025-26 school year:

· For elementary and junior high schools, there will be only two report cards—to be issued January 28 and June 23.

· Parent-Teacher-Student interviews will take place at Westboro on December 11 and December 18

· All common exams for grades 7, 8, 10 and 11 are cancelled for semester 1.

· Kindergarten developmental screeners will be issued twice this year—in mid-December and again in June.

· For students with an Instructional Support Plan, schools will be reaching out in late-November or early-December (rather than earlier in November) to finalize these plans for the year.

On October 31, Alberta Education and Childcare cancelled the January 2026 diploma examinations and Grade 9 Provincial Achievement Tests (PATs). Students may opt to write January diploma exams in April or June 2026, on a voluntary basis.

Support Westboro Elementary by bringing in your bags of bottles to the Student/Parent/Teacher conferences on December 11 and 18 from 4-7 p.m.

If you don't have any bottles but would like to contribute to this fundraiser, you can donate online at skipthedepot.com.

As we head into a busy and exciting season, we are reaching out to families for support with our upcoming school bottle drive. This important fundraiser will take place during Student-Parent-Teacher Interviews on the following dates:

• Wednesday, December 11th – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, December 18th – 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

We are looking for volunteers to help during these times. The job is very simple—all we need is someone to sit outside and keep an eye on the trailer where the bottles will be collected. No lifting or sorting required!

If you are available to help on one or both evenings, please email westboroparents@gmail.com to sign up.

Thank you in advance for your time and support—your help truly makes a difference in our school community! 🌟

Our School Council and Parent's Society are wonderful ways to stay connected, support our school community, and make a meaningful difference. If you’ve ever thought about getting involved, now is the perfect time—you can ease into a role and receive great mentorship from our experienced volunteers.

Our current Vice Chair is completing her final year, and we are looking for someone to step into this supportive role next year. The Vice Chair helps with various in-school commitments—most recently, coordinating the in-school portion of hot lunch on hot lunch days.

We are also seeking a Hot Lunch Coordinator for next year. This is an essential role; without someone to take it on, we will be unable to continue offering hot lunch to our students and staff. Hot lunch days are something many families look forward to, and we’d love to keep this program running with your help.

If you have any questions or would like more information about these opportunities, please reach out to westboroparents@gmail.com—we are happy to answer any questions as needed.

Thank you for considering getting involved. Your time and energy make a tremendous difference!

Our school zone is a very busy place before and after school. Ensuring our students safety is our first priority. Parents are reminded of the speed zone in the area in front of the school, as well as be reminded that there are no U-turns allowed anywhere within the school boundaries.

Please note that there is no parking or stopping in front of the school during drop off and pick-up times. That area is designated for buses only. There is also no parking in the STAFF PARKING lots on the east and west sides of the school. The staff parking stalls are ALL spoken for and any quick drop offs or pick ups can cause great disruptions for our staff. There is parking available in the mall parking lot across from the school, in the middle and outer (closest to Broadmoor Blvd.) rows ONLY.

Please obey all the cross walk markings during the busy times in the mornings and afternoons. Students will continue patrolling the crosswalk areas, please respect their requests as they assist Mrs. Labrecque and Mrs. Prouse in supervising the arrival and departure of our students.

The Guide to Reporting Student Achievement (GRSA) and School Education Plan (SEP) for the 2025-26 school year are now available! The GRSA explains how the school assesses student achievement, determines grades and more. The SEP details the school’s priorities and goals for the year—with key strategies and measures in achieving these outcomes. You can access Westboro Elementary's GRSA and SEP through the two corresponding home page tiles at www.westboroelementary.ca.

Celebrate the first Wednesday of the month with a FREE, after school recreational swim, sponsored by Pasta Pantry!

Make the most of your extra time in the afternoon with a free swim at Kinsmen Leisure Centre and pick up your Pasta Pantry voucher (while supplies last).

*Children under 8 years old must be within arm's reach of someone age 14 or older, at all times, while in the pool. Ratio is one supervising person to a maximum of three kids under the age of 8.

Join us in celebration of Métis Week at the Community Centre Agora. Learn to jig with the Edmonton Métis Traditional Dancers, enjoy tea and bannock and hear from Indigenous voices. All ages are welcome to this free event.

Learn more at strathcona.ca/IndigenousConnections

Join us for a Newcomer Family Fun Night! If you are new to Strathcona County or Canada, come join us for a night of fun and meet other newcomer families. This event is FREE and includes a light meal, fun activities and games for the whole family.

Friday, Nov. 28, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Family Resource Network - 160 Festival Way

Register at strathcona.ca/families

Find our full fall program schedule at strathcona.ca/families

Enjoy country markets and activities for the whole family at various locations in north Strathcona County.

Saturday, November 29, 2025
10 a.m. to 4 p.m.:

• Artisans and crafters
• Ice carvings
• Nativity displays
• Sleigh rides
• Holiday music and more!

5:30 p.m. - Fireworks display in Josephburg

For more details including bus tour tickets, visit: https://www.strathcona.ca/.../rural-county-christmas/...