Muddy Conditions 

With the muddy conditions, please send your students with an extra pair of clothes in case they need them (ie socks and pants especially!).  Rubber boots are a great help for keeping us dry as we enjoy the outdoors. 

April 22 and 23 Music Performances 

Dear families, 

We are excited to share the details for our Celebration of Music Learning: Spring Concert happening in a couple short weeks on April 22 and 23.  

  Here are the details for our two evening performances:   

  • The show will begin at 6:00 pm and it is approximately 60 minutes long. Each grade will perform one song to showcase some of their learning in the music program this year. Both choirs will also perform. We have a grade 3 and 4 choir and a grade 1 and 2 choir. These students have been practicing with Mr. Vooys at lunch recess once per week.   
  • Doors will open at 5:45 pm each night so that students can make their way to their classrooms and be ready to start at 6:00pm.    
  • Our fire code is what determines how many spectators we can accommodate in the gymnasium. For this performance, we ask families to limit themselves to TWO SPECTATORS PER STUDENT. If you have 2 or more children who attend our school, their performances may be on the same night, or they may be on different nights. Unfortunately, it is impossible for the school to plan for all siblings’ shows to be on the same night. If your children are all on the same night, it is 2 spectators per child. For example, you have 3 children and they are all performing on Wednesday night – you can invite 6 people to watch the show. If they are on separate nights, it is two spectators per child. We will not be issuing tickets; it will be on the honour system. **Siblings who do not attend WSS anymore or are younger (0-5) are welcome to attend with their families and do not count in the above numbers. We ask families to respect these rules so that we don’t need to issue tickets and have some flexibility. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.   
  • The program will not be finalized until the day of the show. We cannot accommodate mid-show pickups. The students have worked very hard and it is incredibly distracting when audience members leave after a certain grade or group has performed. This is our only evening performance of the year; we know you and your child(ren) will enjoy the entire show!    
  • Choir students are welcome to perform in both shows if they can. On the night that their class is NOT performing, there will be supervision in the music room for “choir only” students. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate additional spectators just to watch choir as we will hit our capacity limit. If you child is able and wants to perform on the opposite night of their class, please drop your child and the school between 5:45pm and 6:00pm and pick them up at 7:00pm. They should go directly to the music room. Thank you!   
  • At the end of the performance, families can pick-up their child(ren) in their classroom and exit out their regular doors.   
  • There will be a dress rehearsal beginning at 2:15 pm on the same day as the show. Parents and guests are welcome to attend the dress rehearsals if they can and there is no limit for spectators. As only half the students will be watching each day, we have a lot of capacity for extra guests. The show may have some tech tweaks happening but will still be an excellent celebration of learning! If parents choose to take their children home after the show before the bell, we ask you to please sign them out at the office and let your child’s teacher know. Thank you!    

Performing on Wednesday April 22 at 2:15pm (dress rehearsal) and 6:00pm (performance):  

  • M/W Kindergarten Mrs. Lynn and Mrs. Kletsky 
  • Grade 1: Ms. Mason, Ms. Lawford, and Ms. DeGeer, 
  • Grade 2: Mrs. Dewar and Mrs. Dziadyk 
  • Grade 3: Mrs. Nasr and Ms. Ferguson, 
  • Grade 4: Ms. Shillington, Ms. Thompson and Ms. Lee  

Performing on Thursday April 23 at 2:15pm (dress rehearsal) and 6:00pm (performance):  

  • T/Th Kindergarten Mrs. Lynn and Ms. Kinsey 
  • Grade 1: Ms. Walker, Mrs. Azmier, and Mrs. McKnight, 
  • Grade 2: Mrs. Moxon, Mrs. Fero and Ms. Ly 
  • Grade 3: Ms. Fong, Ms. Delongchamp and Ms. Taylor, 
  • Grade 4: Mrs. Winters and Mr. Nishimura  

WSSDA Fundraising News 

Hello West Springs Families!  We have a few updates to share. 

 Fun Lunch: 

Our next Fun Lunch of the year is scheduled for April 16 (Mon/Wed Kindergarten April 15). Your order must be placed by this Saturday, April 11 via Healthy Hunger.  

 Current fundraisers and upcoming events: 

 Fill Your Freezer (Bow River Meats and Coco Brooks) 

Orders are due by April 20th for pickup on April 30th at West Springs School. Visit WSSDA to place your order. 

 Art Cards 

Orders will close on Friday, April 17. 

Growing Smiles Spring Flowers 

Our Spring Flower Fundraiser has started. You can place your order until Sunday, April 26 for pick up on May 11. Place your order here. 

Fun Fair Mark your calendars! This year’s Fun Fair will be held on Thursday, June 11th. More information will be shared as we get closer to the event. 

Thank you for your continued support!  Your WSSDA Team, Eryn, Cat, and Taylor 

On the Horizon 

  • April 15 M/W Kindergarten Fun Lunch 
  • April 16 Fun Lunch; Spirit Day - Blue and Green Earth Day 
  • April 22 & 23 Evening Spring Concerts  
  • April 24 Maatoomsii’Pookaiks, PD Day- no school for students 
  • April 27-May1 Shillington Zoo School; Thompson Science School 

Dates of Significance 

  • April 13-17      Education Week 
  • April 14 Vaisakhi 
  • April 20-24 Support Staff Appreciation Week  
  • April 22 Earth Day