Good afternoon Westmount Families, Further to yesterday's message regarding September 2020 return to school, we have prepared an informational video describing some of the things we are able to do now to prepare, regardless of whether we return to a scenario 1 or 2. Our plans are based on current best information from the Chief Medical Officer of Health and Alberta [...]
Dear Staff and Parents/Guardians, The attached document is provided to inform you about our school re-entry planning process and progress. The document is an overview of the areas for attention in establishing a safe and healthy environment for staff and students anticipating school re-entry in September. Our Health and Safety Team has been working to develop a detailed plan defined in [...]
Dear Staff and Westmount Community, The message and information below has been shared by the Minister of Education. We are referencing the guidelines in our preparation to anticipate one of three re-entry scenarios. You will receive updates as we work through the guidelines toward a final decision on August 1st. Thank you for your continuing support. Joe Frank Superintendent Getting [...]
Dear Parents/Guardians, As we begin the final few weeks of the current school year and look forward to school re-entry in the fall, I want to assure you that we are engaging in strategic planning processes. Alberta Education has directed school authorities to prepare for three possible scenarios: Schools reopen to normal operations. Schools are open for classes with some health [...]
Please see the message below from the Minister of Education. Today, I was proud to introduce Bill 15, the Choice in Education Act, which will protect choice within Alberta’s robust and diverse education system. If passed, the bill will amend the Education Act to affirm that parents, not politicians, have the right to choose the kind of education they feel is [...]
Alberta Health Services has provided updated information on the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please see the memo below. Additional Links Previous Updates Alberta Health Services COVID-19 Travel Advisories Public Health Agency of Canada AHS Parent Letter March 3 - English AHS Parent Letter March 3 - French
It has been a frigid and bitter week, but there is something bright on the horizon (many things, actually)! We are opening up registration for two contest sets today, the Pascal Cayley Fermat (PCF) contest set, and the Canadian Computing Competition (CCC). If you are interested in participating in either of these contests, come to room 320 at lunch on [...]
As extreme cold and wind chill values continue in Calgary, please ensure your child is prepared and dressed for the weather. As getting to and from school can be challenging during cold weather, please be aware that it is not uncommon for transit complications to occur when it is this cold. The safety and security of our students is of [...]
Thank you to our parents who have made us aware of a story currently in the local news regarding threats made to Calgary schools today. We are including the link to CBC Calgary news. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/swatting-calgary-police-hoax-schools-1.5377736. We will continue to be vigilant at both campuses, however this time, we will follow the lead of the Calgary Police Service who do not [...]
Dear Parents/Guardians, The government has committed to bring forward a Choice in Education Act. This proposed Act will affirm parents’ rights as primary decision-makers in their child’s education, and support choice. The proposed Act will focus on affirming and supporting choice within the existing education framework. This is not a discussion about changing the fundamental structures or governance of Alberta’s [...]
The 2020-2021 Approved Westmount School Calendar has now been posted to the website and may be found here: https://www.westmountcharter.com/parents/year-at-a-glance-calendars/
It will soon be time to pay fees for the 2019-2020 school year. Watch your mailbox for further information early in October. School Fees are not yet online in the family zone.
