Westboro Weekly Newsletter

February: Black History Month

January 20 to February 18: Alternative program information sessions

Looking ahead:

February 9: Class 6W Social In School Field Trip 9:00 a.m.

February 9: Class 6D Social In School Field Trip 1:00 p.m.

February 9: Returning Student Registration 2026-27 opens at 9:00 a.m.

February 10: Parent Council Meeting 6:30 p.m.

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

February 12: Grade 3 and 4 In School Field Trip - SCMFA Wolverines Football Club 1:00 p.m.

February 12: Grade 5 - Alberta Aviation Museum Field Trip 8:30 a.m.

February 15-20: Random Acts of Kindness Week

February 15: National Flag Day

Looking ahead:

February 16: Family Day - Statutory Holiday - No school for staff or students

February 16: Deadline to order hot lunch 9:00 p.m.

February 17: Random Acts of Kindness Day

February 18: Grade 1 and 2 Penguin Visit 12:30 p.m.

February 18: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

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

February 26: Hot Lunch - Canadian Brewhouse

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

Please see the meeting minutes for the School Council meeting held on January 13, 2026.

Westboro School Council Minutes January 13, 2026

Westboro Parent's Society Minutes January 13, 2026

Please see the meeting agendas for the School Council meeting on February 10, 2026.

Westboro School Council Agenda February 10, 2026

Westboro Parent's Society Agenda February 10, 2026

We would like to share a couple of staffing updates with our school community. Our Westboro STEPS classroom teacher, Mrs. Aikens, is currently on leave, and we are pleased to welcome Mrs. Kozlow who will be covering for Mrs. Aikens. In addition, one of our kindergarten educational assistants, Mrs. Carey, has resigned her position, and we are actively in the process of recruiting a replacement. Our heartfelt thanks go out to Mrs. Farooq who has been subbing in our kindergarten class during Mrs. Carey’s absence. Student safety, learning, and well-being remain our top priorities, and we appreciate your understanding and patience as we work to ensure our teams are fully supported.

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

Kindergarten registration for the 2026-27 school year is now open!

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

Hot Lunch ordering for February 26 is now open until Monday, February 16 at 9:00 p.m! This month's vendor is Canadian Brewhouse!

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 circumstances exist where you’re unable to pay school or transportation fees, you can apply to have fees waived by submitting an Application for a Waiver of Fees. The application deadline is Feb. 13, 2026. If you’re new to the Division, the deadline is the latter of Feb. 13, 2026, or 45 days after registration.

To access your fee information, simply log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal and go to “Student Fees.” There you can view your fees and pay them online using Visa or MasterCard. All fees are due within 30 days of being posted.

Don’t forget to also log in to the PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly throughout the year. Fees are often added to your child’s account to cover the cost of various school activities such as field trips, class projects, extracurricular activities and more.

For more information about school fees, waivers and payment deadlines, visit www.eips.ca/schools/fees and https://www.westboroelementary.ca/about/fees. Alternatively, contact Billie Jean Mepham, Business Manager, at Westboro Elementary at 780-467-7751.

We want to remind families that our school is a scent-aware environment. This means we ask all students, staff, and visitors to avoid wearing or bringing products that contain strong fragrances, such as perfumes, colognes, scented lotions, sprays, or heavily scented personal products.

Many people experience sensitivities or allergic reactions to scents. Reactions can range from mild symptoms such as headaches or nausea to more serious breathing difficulties. By being mindful of the products we use, we can help create a safe and comfortable environment for everyone.

We kindly ask for your support in keeping our school scent-aware. Please take a moment to check that your child’s personal care products are unscented or fragrance-free before sending them to school. Together, we can ensure that our school remains an inclusive and healthy place for learning.

Thank you for helping us take care of our community!

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.

To help students and their families make informed decisions about next school year, schools across the Division will host open houses and information sessions throughout the upcoming registration season to share information about specific courses, alternative programming and extracurricular opportunities available. Refer to the open house listing for more information or contact the school you’re interested in directly.