Dear families,
This week was a busy one at West Springs School. We welcomed the Fall Equinox, participated in our annual Terry Fox Run, and recognized Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day today. The assembly this morning was a time for students, staff and visitors to reflect on the message that Every Child Matters and the importance of our collective journey in education and in our lives for ReconciliACTION. Thank you to everyone who joined us. Together we watched this video from CBC Kids and sang this song together Waniska
Donations needed
In preparation for the wet weather season, we are looking for like-new clothing donations in various sizes, especially unisex bottoms such as sweatpants or leggings, to lend to students when they may need them.
Yearbooks
All West Springs yearbooks have now been handed out (yearbooks for last year’s grade four students will go to West Ridge next week) - if you haven’t received one, please alert the office. There are a few left to purchase if you missed out, contact the office for more information.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Event
All CBE staff, students, families, and friends are invited to continue their learning and show their support on Tuesday, Sept. 30 (9 - 10:30 a.m.) at the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day event taking place at the Confluence Historic Site. This important event is a collaboration between the City of Calgary, CBE, Calgary Catholic School District, Calgary Police Service and Calgary Fire Department.
To learn more about this event and others, visit the City of Calgary Orange Shirt Day website.
Welcome Baby Everly!
Ms. Pajot welcomed a healthy baby girl named Everly Elizabeth at the end of August. Ms. Pajot and Everly are doing great and thank all of the students and families who have been asking.
On the Horizon
- September 29 Professional Learning Day – No School for Students
- September 30 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – School is closed
- October 6, 7, 8 Grade 4 Field Trips to the Landfill (pending labour action)
- October 7 Grade 3 students to Storybook Theatre (no volunteers required – pending labour action)
- October 13 Thanksgiving – School is closed
- October 20 Professional Learning Day – No School for Students
- October 20 Municipal Election Day
- October 15 Fun Lunch for M/W Kindergarten students
- October 16 Fun Lunch – A&W
- October 23 Halloween Howler evening WSSDA event (tickets available soon)