Dear West Springs Families,

In the busyness of school, work, activities, and daily routines, long weekends provide a valuable opportunity to reconnect. We hope that as we head into this weekend, students and families will have a chance to step outside and enjoy the beauty of the fall. The changing leaves, crisp air (maybe some snow!) and natural spaces around us remind us to pause, be present, and appreciate the season.

Wishing everyone a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable long weekend.

Parent Resources: Parents and guardians are invited to join us for the Child & Youth Well-Being Family & Caregiver Series; live online sessions focused on supporting child and youth well-being. Hosted by the Recovery Alberta Community Education Service (CES) Program in collaboration with experts from the Calgary community, this year's sessions will explore a range of timely topics.

Student well-being supports learning and success. As students navigate challenges that are connected to mental health and well-being, we have an opportunity to strengthen belonging, build skills, and ensure access to responsive support.

The sessions are designed to equip families with the knowledge, tools and strategies to navigate the challenges and opportunities of raising children and teens today.

Some of the topics being covered include:

·         Technology and Mental Health

·         School Avoidance

·         Understanding ADHD in Girls

·         Vaping

·         And more

Sessions are free and provide information, resources, helplines, and services to support healthy child and youth development.

Learn more and register via link.

Class Picture Day and Re-Take Day: Lifetouch will be taking classroom photos and individual student photos on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 for all classes and for those students who were absent on our September 2026 photo day.

Please let the classroom teacher know if your child(ren) was absent or you would like a re-take.

On the Horizon

October 12      Thanksgiving Day (School is Closed)

October 19      Non-Instructional Day (No School for Students)

October 21      Group Class Photos and Individual Retakes

October 22      Fun Lunch & WSS Swag Spirit Day (have you ordered from healthy hunger and the WSSDA website?)

October 22      School Council Meeting 6pm (online and in person, all welcome!)

October 29      WSSDA Halloween Howler Evening Event