Westboro Weekly Newsletter

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: Class 6D - In School Field Trip Science Presentation 1:00 p.m.

December 5: Ugly Sweater Day/Festive Friday

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

Looking ahead:

December 8: Class 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 11-18: Food Drive for the Strathcona County Food Bank

December 12: Ugly Sweater Day/Festive Friday

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

December 18: Kindergarten PJ Day

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

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

December 19: PJ Day

December 19: Last day of classes before Christmas Break

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.

We are looking for volunteers to help on Wednesday, December 11 from 5-7 p.m. If you're only available for a shorter amount of time, we are happy to split the shift - every bit of help makes a difference! 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, 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! 🌟

Wear your ugly sweater or red and green to school on Friday, December 5 and 12!

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!

With the winter season almost here, the school has a few reminders for families:

• Ensure students have clothing appropriate for expected weather conditions.
• If weather conditions are bad enough to impact student transportation, Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) advises families directly, and posts updates on social media and eips.ca. · Decisions regarding bus cancellations are guided by an EIPS administrative procedure that states, “school bus service may be suspended…when there is a forecast or current temperature of -40 C, including wind chill factor, in one or more regions.” Other reasons for suspending or delaying school bus services include adverse weather and poor road conditions.
• When school bus services are suspended, schools remain open to students.

For more information, contact EIPS Student Transportation at 780-417-8151.

To help keep all of our students safe, our school is a nut-aware environment. This means we ask families to avoid sending foods that contain peanuts, tree nuts, or nut-based products to school.

Some students in our community have severe nut allergies, and even a small trace of nuts can cause a serious, life-threatening reaction. By working together, we can reduce the risk of accidental exposure and make sure every child feels safe at school.

We kindly ask that you:

• Check ingredient labels carefully when packing lunches and snacks.
• Avoid sending foods such as peanut butter, Nutella, granola bars with nuts, or baked goods containing nuts.
• Remind your child not to share food with classmates.

Thank you for your cooperation and support in helping us create a safe and inclusive learning environment for all students.

want to extend warm holiday wishes to all students, staff and families on behalf of the Elk Island Public Schools Board of Trustees.

As busy as we know the holiday season can be, it’s nice to take a moment to look back with gratitude on the past year. We are grateful for the incredible parents and caregivers in the communities we serve, who consistently step up to support students, educators and staff—day in and day out. We appreciate our staff members, in schools and at Central Administration, for their dedication to excellence in learning. And we celebrate students across the Division, who work so hard and make us incredibly proud.

We hope you enjoy all the wonderful concerts, shows and festivities happening at your school and that you get a chance for rest and reflection during the break. To all of you—have a joyous holiday season and a healthy and happy New Year.

We look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Jan. 5, 2026.

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,

Colleen Holowaychuk EIPS Board Chair

Splash around with a FREE Saturday swim (sponsored by Pasta Pantry & Trattoria) at Emerald Hills Leisure Centre!

Enjoy your weekend with a free swim 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. Lifejackets are available free of charge.

See details at strathcona.ca/swimming

Bundle up for an evening of frosty fun for the whole family!

Kids of all ages can enjoy snow play, sleigh rides, skating, winter games, and a cozy hot chocolate bar. It’s a perfect chance to get active, explore the outdoors, and embrace the magic of the season.

Tip: Dress warmly and get ready for playful adventures! In case of inclement weather, the event may be cancelled — updates will be posted here.

Play Days are hosted by Everybody Gets to Play to allow kids to instinctively, creatively and energetically have fun.

Learn more: https://www.strathcona.ca/.../festivals-and.../play-days/

Pick up a winter program guide, starting today! You'll find them at the central library, on the Bookmobile, or available for download at sclib.short.gy/WinterGuide2026

Registration for Jan - Mar programs opens at 9:30 AM on Sat, Dec 13.

Visit the library on December 5 for a special Christmas-themed R.E.A.D. with the RCMP. Enjoy fun, interactive stories read by Constable Cheri-Lee Smith, and we’ll end the morning with a craft! https://scl.bibliocommons.com/.../68925059639e1e9694a4ee02