Dear Families of West Springs School,
School Start-Up Packages
All school start up forms are now available for you to complete online. Forms must be completed online via the SchoolEngage parent portal (MyCBE – Online Forms), including Demographic Verification updates, Annual Volunteer and Media Release forms. These must be completed each year and we appreciate parents / guardians attending to this as soon as possible. Families will be sent reminders from CBE based upon their last names to complete their verifications.
Welcome Back Picnic and Meet the Teacher
School Event: Thursday, September 12, 2024
Welcome Back Picnic
Thursday 09/12/24 from 4:00 – 5:15pm
ORDER DEADLINE for SUBWAY (OPTIONAL): Saturday September 7th at 11:59PM. Order online through your Health Hunger account. *This is NOT a fun lunch but food for the picnic event.
Meet the Teacher
Same Day! Thursday 09/12/24 from 5:30 – 7:00pm
Three evening sessions for ALL Grades K to 4:
5:30 – 5:55pm OR 6:00 – 6:25pm OR 6:30 – 6:55pm
Come anytime, more info on the website here! Check it out for all the details!
WE CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU THERE!
Individual Program Plans (IPPs) and New Diagnostic Information
The office is in the process of reviewing new diagnostic information received for this school year for all of our students.
As per our timelines, governed by the CBE and Alberta Education, IPPs goals and targets are finalized by mid-October. Parents will be invited to collaborate with teachers towards the end of September and conversations between the School Learning Team (Principal, Assistant Principal, Resource, Teacher) are ongoing.
Teachers continue to review previous IPP documentation along with any new assessment information shared with the school. The first few weeks of the school year are a crucial time for teachers to build relationships with the students and familiarize students with classroom routines and expectations.
Specialized Programs
All specialized programs offered by West Springs School, such as SPARK & Discovery, begin towards the beginning of October to give students a chance to settle into their routines with their classroom teachers and their peers.
On the Horizon
September 12th - Welcome Back Picnic and Meet the Teachers
September 12th - Lifetouch Individual class photos as well as group class photos for Kindergarten Tuesday/Thursday group only
September 18th – Fun Lunch for M/W Kindergarten students: A&W
September 19th – Spirit Day theme: Wear your WSS Gear! Blue and White Day
September 19th – Fun Lunch: A&W
September 19th – School Council Meeting 6:30 pm
September 27 - Professional Learning Day - no school for students
September 30th - National Day for Truth and Reconciliation – School is closed.
Have a great weekend,
Susan and Leah, WSS Admin Team