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Website Specialist Westmount Charter School

Volunteers Needed for Westmount Charter School Parent Fundraising Society

The Westmount Charter School Parent Fundraising Society (WCSPFS) is seeking additional parent volunteers for the 2023-2024 school year. WCSPFS is seeking to fill the following positions: President  Organize and chair society meetings Oversee and ensure that society bylaws are adhered including: service renewals (website and insurance), annual returns, AGLC requirements, and reporting Act as point of contact for WCS and [...]

2023-05-25T21:17:08-06:00May 25th, 2023|Categories: K-12|Tags: , |

Elementary Principal Announcement

Release Date:  May 17, 2023 Elementary Principal Announcement Adriana Klassen announced as the new Elementary Principal of Westmount Charter School The Westmount Charter School Board of Directors is pleased to announce Adriana Klassen as the new Elementary Principal effective August 23, 2023. Adriana began her teaching career in gifted education in 2006. She worked at the University of Calgary Centre [...]

2023-05-17T10:04:58-06:00May 17th, 2023|Categories: K-12|Tags: |

Westmount Charter School Spring 2023 Raffle

It’s that time of year – time for our annual Spring Raffle organized by Westmount Charter School Parent Fundraising Society and School Council. This year, for the first time ever, we are excited to introduce two opportunities to win: WestJetRaffle  The raffle prize is one (1) roundtrip flight for two (2) guests to any regularly scheduled and marketed WestJet destination* (*No cash value, [...]

2023-04-17T08:44:30-06:00April 14th, 2023|Categories: K-12|Tags: , |

UHCA Soccer Registration Open to U4’s to U13’s through April 15th!

The University Heights Community Association invites U4’s to U13’s (ages walking through 12) from all neighbourhoods to register for soccer! Deadline to Register - April 15th:  http://www.uhcacalgary.org/community/soccer The season runs from April 25th through June 22nd, with a focus on fun. The game schedules and field locations will be available online on the UHCA web site. To register and find [...]

2023-04-11T21:26:23-06:00April 11th, 2023|Categories: K-12|Tags: , , |

Creative Corner:  Discovering Your Passion

To find out what one is fitted to do, and to secure an opportunity to do it, is the key to happiness.” – John Dewey Do you remember what you were passionate about as a child? What are you passionate about now? Has it changed, or have you lost your passion? Do you know what your child is passionate about? While [...]

2023-03-22T09:21:09-06:00March 20th, 2023|Categories: Grade 5-12|

Westmount Brings Home the Gold AGAIN!

Please join us in congratulating and celebrating our Intermediate Concert Band (Grades 7 and 8) and Senior Concert Band (Grades 8 and 9) for bringing home TWO MORE GOLD AWARDS from Alberta International Band Festival in Edmonton with Superior ratings from all of the judges in all of their performances. With these additions to our students' previous Gold Award at [...]

2023-03-20T11:57:00-06:00March 20th, 2023|Categories: Grade 5-12|Tags: , , |

UPDATE: Administration of the 2022-23 Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey

UPDATE: Alberta Education is further extending the deadline for the completion of the Alberta Education Assurance (AEA) Survey to Friday, March 24, 2023 Each year Alberta Education sends a survey to all parents and legal guardians of students in grades 4-12 to gather important information on the quality of education provided by school authorities and their schools. This year's survey [...]

2023-03-15T14:18:50-06:00February 6th, 2023|Categories: K-12|Tags: |

Creative Corner: Spotlight on Drama

Suzanne McDowell, Performing Arts Specialist, Drama Teacher It’s course selection time at Westmount!   A time of great anticipation coupled with anxiety for many students and their parents. Oftentimes parents have other courses in mind for their students. I hear them saying, “ I can’t take drama because my parents want me to take (insert anything else here).”  The concern [...]

2023-03-10T12:12:59-07:00March 10th, 2023|Categories: Grade 5-12|Tags: , |

MH Attendance Voicemail Issue Resolved

The voicemail for the Mid-High attendance line has been repaired. We are in the process of implementing a new phone system but in the meantime the voicemail option for the attendance line appears to be working. Please contact the school to report attendance either by emailing attendance-mh@westmountcharter.com, or by calling the attendance line at 403.217.9427. Press 1 to leave a [...]

2023-03-09T15:11:31-07:00March 9th, 2023|Categories: Grade 5-12|Tags: |

Yellow School Bus Service Resumes Feb. 22, 2023

Yellow school bus service resumes today, Wednesday, Feb. 22.  We recommend that families anticipate and be prepared for potential service delays for the school buses and Calgary Transit. Please ensure your child is dressed and well-prepared for the weather and is not left unattended at bus stops or left to spend any extended period of time outdoors under any circumstance.  [...]

2023-02-22T09:10:23-07:00February 22nd, 2023|Categories: K-12|Tags: , |
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