Westboro Weekly Newsletter

April 19-25: National Volunteer Week

April 21: Volunteer Tea in the Westboro gym 8:00 - 10:00 a.m.

April 22: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

April 22: Earth Day

April 22: Administrative Professional's Day

April 22: National French Immersion Day

April 23: Hot lunch - Fatburger

April 23: K-6 Family Math Games Night 6 - 7:15 p.m.

April 23: World Book and Copyright Day

April 23: EIPS Pre-Kindergarten Pizza Party Information Night 5:00 pm

Looking ahead:

April 29: Early Dismissal - Students will be dismissed one hour early at 2:16 p.m.

May 1: Professional Learning Day: No school for students

May 4: Bus Driver Appreciation Day

May 4-8: Mental Health Week

May 5: Grade 1 and 2 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: Kindergarten Information Night 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

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

May 11:Grade 2 Teacher's Pet: Get Up & Grow

May 12: SCS Band Performance

May 12: School Council Meeting AGM 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: Grade 1 Teacher Pet Monkey Business

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

May 15: The Makery - STEPS

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: Family Dance

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

National Volunteer Week runs from April 20–24, and we are excited to take this opportunity to thank and celebrate the many volunteers who generously support our school. We are incredibly grateful for all that our volunteers do, and we look forward to recognizing their time, care, and commitment to our school community.

To show our appreciation, we will once again be hosting a Volunteer Tea. Volunteers are warmly invited to visit the school to enjoy a beverage and a light snack as a small token of our thanks.

The tea will take place in the gym on Tuesday, April 21 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Our student leader greeters will be on hand to welcome guests and guide them to the gym.

Good afternoon Westboro families,

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!

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

Do you have or know a child who might benefit from pre-kindergarten programming? Have you heard about PALS pre-kindergarten and the new ELM pre-kindergarten programs available in Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) for the 2026-27 school year? Interested in learning more?

Join EIPS for a pre-kindergarten pizza party information night to learn more about pre-kindergarten programs and locations for the coming year.

Date: Thursday, April 23

Time: 5 to 6:30 p.m.

Location: Pine Street Elementary

133 Pine St., Sherwood Park AB

RSVP: To ensure we have enough pizza, RSVP by April 21

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.

National Volunteer Week takes place April 19-25. On behalf of the Board of Trustees at Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS), I want to say a giant thank you to all EIPS volunteers. This year’s theme is Ignite Volunteerism and that certainly reflects your efforts in our Division. Whether you’ve chaperoned a field trip, helped out at a hot lunch day or provided support in a classroom, every time you’ve stepped in a school,you’ve lit a spark that fosters connection throughout your community. Your hard work and dedication build up and make a momentous impact on a student’s experience at school.

So, thank you again for instilling your fiery passion into EIPS communities. The efforts you’ve made—and will continue to create—all contribute to our collective goals of ensuring learning and working environments sustain student learning and amplifying the importance of public education in our province. This National Volunteer Week, I encourage everyone to celebrate the hundreds of volunteers and thousands of hours put into supporting student growth and achievement at schools across the Division.

Colleen Holowaychuk
Chair, EIPS Board of Trustees

It's Week 8 of our Read-A-Thon! 🎉Here’s how you can help us hit our goals:
Step 1: Register your reader: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/VqRahK/1?utm=email
Step 2: Share their page so friends and family can donate.

Every reader who joins helps us read more, raise more, and earn awesome rewards. Let’s make Week 8 BIG! 📚💙

Here are Westboro's achievements so far:

TOP READERS:

Total Minutes Read:

43372

Readers with minutes:

84

Top Reader Minutes:

5845

TOP CLASSES:

Top Class Raised:

Mrs. Gilmore

Top Class Minutes:

Ms. Lee

12049

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 2024-25 and discover how EIPS fosters learning environments for all students to learn, grow and thrive—and why it matters.

April Spotlight: Student Growth and Success

· Early Learning: Ensuring early learners reach developmental milestones.

· Culture of Literacy: Dive deep into the data and learn how students are developing strong literacy skills.

· Math Matters: Enhancing reasoning, understanding and achievement through numeracy-rich classrooms.

· Boosting Educational Outcomes: How EIPS supports the growth and achievement of self-identified First Nations, Métis or Inuit students.

· Beyond High School: Supports and strategies that are creating real-life career pathways for learners.

RELATED INFORMATION
EIPS Four-Year Education Plan: 2022-26
EIPS Three-Year Capital Plan: 2025-28