Westboro Weekly Newsletter

February 23: 2026-27 returning student registration closes

February 25: Pink Shirt Day

February 25: Westboro Family Games Night 6 -8 p.m.

February 25: Grade 1 and 2 penguin visit

February 25: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

February 26: Hot Lunch - Canadian Brewhouse

Looking ahead:

March 4: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

March 6: Professional Learning Day: No school for students

March 8: International Women's Day

March 10: School Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

March 11: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

March 14: Pi Day

March 18: Student/Parent Teacher Interviews

March 19: Student/Parent Teacher Interviews

March 20: International Francophonie Day

March 21: World Poetry Day

March 23-27: Spring Break - No School for students or staff

March 31: National Indigenous Languages Day

Pink Shirt Day began in 2007 when a student in Nova Scotia was bullied for wearing a pink shirt to school. It has since been recognized annually worldwide as a day to stand against bullying.

Pink Shirt Day encourages Albertans to be inclusive, welcoming and supportive with colleagues, clients, friends and family. Building healthy relationships is one of the best ways to prevent bullying and create safe environments.

In collaboration with the Westboro School Council & Parent Society, Westboro Elementary School has decided to hold a Read-A-Thon!

Read-A-Thons actually get your reader excited about reading and it gives friends and family the opportunity to encourage your child to read even more.

Our Read-A-Thon starts Sunday March 1, 2026.

We will send home instructions on how to activate your reader's personal page prior to Sunday, March 1, 2026. This is where you will be able to view and record their progress.

We encourage you to activate your reader’s account today by clicking on https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/VqRahK/1?utm=email and following the simple instructions.

We've chosen Read-A-Thon because it will not take much of your time, gives your child a reason to read and helps in the development of stronger reading skills.

We hope EVERYONE participates.

Thanks so much!

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.

Elk Island Public Schools’ (EIPS) returning student registration process is now open. All current students, except Grade 12, must complete the online Returning Student Registration Form to confirm their enrolment in a school and program for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. Additionally, students who want to attend a non-designated school or program need to make that request through the returning student registration process—acceptance is based on available space. All current EIPS students are required to complete the form by Feb. 23, 2026.

To complete your child’s returning student registration, refer to the Returning Student Registration Form email you received from Elk Island Public Schools through Permission Click on February 9. Families will receive one email for each student. No log in is required to complete the form.

For more information, contact the school directly.

RELATED INFORMATION:
Returning Student Registration Process
Frequently Asked Questions
EIPS School Boundary Maps
Closed Boundaries 2026-27
Find my designated school
Applying to a non-designated school

Missing a day of school here and there may not seem like much, but absences add up!

Elk Island Public Schools is proud to offer a variety of pre-kindergarten programming and locations across the Division. EIPS offers two different pre-kindergarten options:

*NEW* Early Learners in Motion (ELM)

ELM is a fun, inclusive pre-kindergarten program for all learners, aged four to five years old, that blends early literacy, movement, music and play-based learning. The ELM approach encourages curiosity, creativity and social-emotional growth through hands-on, joyful experiences.

Play and Learn at School (PALS)

PALS is a pre-kindergarten program for children who qualify for Program Unit Funding (PUF), such as those with communication delays, autism or social-emotional challenges. PALS pre-kindergarten offers a fun, play-based environment where kids can learn and develop skills for future success.

Interested in learning more about EIPS pre-kindergarten programs? Refer to the EIPS pre-kindergarten page. Are you ready to submit your intake form for either ELM or PALS pre-kindergarten? Submit the 2026-27 Pre-Kindergarten Intake form, and the EIPS team will get back to you with next steps.

Remember, be aware of thin ice this time of year. Depending on changing temperatures, ice can form and melt to varying degrees on outdoor bodies of water. Try to remind your child about the dangers of thin ice, obey all posted signs, take proper care and remain a safe distance from the ice.

For more information about ice safety, visit the Canadian Red Cross.

Did you know?

The colour of ice may be an indication of its strength. Clear blue ice is the strongest. White opaque is half as strong as blue ice. And, grey ice is unsafe—greyness indicates the presence of water.

Alberta Health Services: Recovery Alberta offers free online programming for parents and caregivers of children and youth. Sessions are offered through Zoom. The list of February and March 2026 sessions is now available.

As your child grows, they'll form opinions and make choices about vaping. You play a key role in shaping their knowledge, beliefs, and actions. What you say and do matters. Let's explore some useful ways you can help your school-aged child stay vape free.