Westmount Weekly News April 10 - 17, 2026
April 10, 2026
Welcome back! We hope your spring break was restful and energizing, and we’re excited to jump into a fresh start together as we head into the final stretch of the school year.
NEW INFORMATION
Learner Conferences: We are excited to welcome families to our student-led conferences next Tuesday (3:45 – 6:45) and Thursday (3:45 – 6:15). These conferences give students a chance to take ownership of their learning and proudly share their growth, goals, and leadership with you. We hope you’ll join us to celebrate their hard work and the meaningful learning happening every day at Westmount School. Be sure to sign up for your 30-minute timeslot here: https://outlook.office.com/book/April2026StudentLedConferences@FSD365.onmicrosoft.com/?ismsaljsauthenabled
April 17 Professional Learning Day: A reminder to our families that there is NO SCHOOL next Friday, April 17th. Teachers will attend learning sessions focused on understanding the emotional roots of student behavior and strategies for supporting resilience and positive change.
Junior High Sailing: On April 20th, some of our Westmount students will attend The Bluewater Adventure Sailing Expedition, which offers students a unique, hands‑on learning experience aboard a live‑aboard sailing vessel, where they participate in real marine navigation, wildlife observation, and environmental education led by trained crew and naturalists. This multi‑day journey through the remote coastal wilderness of British Columbia immerses students in ecology, teamwork, and outdoor leadership in a safe, structured, and stunning setting. A huge thank you to Mr. Kotowich and Mrs. Wooldridge for planning and supervising what is sure to be an unforgettable educational opportunity!
Planning for 2026-2027: Thank you so much to all of our families for responding to our survey. We appreciate you sharing your plans for next year to help us plan for the next school year. If you have not yet completed this survey, please take a moment to fill it out here: Westmount School 2026-2027 Intent Form – Fill out form. We meet with Division Office in the next two weeks to determine staffing allocations – up-to-date numbers help us to advocate for enough teachers to keep class sizes reasonable.
Upcoming Important Dates:
- April 14/16: Student-Led Conferences
- April 15: Grade 3 Field Trip to Aggie Days
- April 17th: FSD PD Day (NO SCHOOL)
- April 23rd: Grade 2 Teacher’s Pet (in-class field trip)
- April 20 – 24th: Bluewater Adventures Sailing Trip
- April 28th: Earth Day Community Walk & Clean-Up
REMINDERS and UPDATES
No Parking: Please be aware that we have a new NO PARKING sign in our staff parking lot (at the back of the lot near the grade one door). We have had some safety concerns and need to encourage our parents to wait in the loop or at the front of the parking lot.
Foothills School Division App: Stay connected and receive notifications directly from Westmount School by visiting the app store on your device and downloading the Foothills School Division App. Once downloaded, you will be prompted to launch the app and follow the on-screen instructions to create an account. Follow this link for further instructions: https://www.foothillsschooldivision.ca/_ci/p/17765/introducing-the-fsd-app
Kindergarten Registration – If you have a student who will begin Kindergarten in September of 2026, registration is now open. Please go to the Registration link for more information.
Hot Lunch: Our hot lunch for next week is SUBWAY. Please ensure your orders are in by Saturday (April 11). Link to order: https://healthyhunger.ca/index.php.
Have a wonderful weekend, Wolves!
From the town of Okotoks
Nature Fridays - Free [April 10, 17, 24] [10am to 4pm at the Environmental Education Centre] - https://www.okotoks.ca/nature-fridays
Join our sustainability team every week at the Environmental Education Centre for free crafts and activities! Enjoy a different theme each Nature Friday with programming that includes self-led activities in the morning with a focus on younger families; while afternoon activities will be geared to all families, school-aged kids and seniors with conservation presentations, tours, movies, screenings etc.
Annual Community Clean Up - https://okotoks.ca/clean-Up
Join the Town of Okotoks for the 25th Annual Community Clean Up & Tree Planting on Saturday, May 9 (9 AM – 12 PM).
This is a great way for students to earn volunteer hours and help protect our river valley! We’re aiming to plant 1,500 seedlings this year.
- Meet: Lions Park Picnic Shelter @ 9:00 AM.
- Bring: Shovels, gloves, and sturdy boots.
- Reward: A FREE volunteer BBQ at 11:30 AM!
Registration opens April 13. Grab your friends and help keep Okotoks green!
New Route: Okotoks Parade & Children’s Festival! - https://www.okotoks.ca/your-government/newsroom/news/party-moves-milligan-what-expect-2026-parade
Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 20, 2026! Due to downtown construction, we’ve moved this year's festivities to a brand-new location to ensure a safe and spacious experience for all families.
The Details
- Parade Time: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm (Starts sharp at 10:00 am)
- New Route: Traveling along Milligan Drive, from Veterans Way toward Crystal Ridge Drive.
- Children’s Festival: 11:00 am in the fields beside the Okotoks Recreation Centre.
Be sure to check the new route map on our website before grabbing your lawn chairs so you don't miss a single float! Okotoks.ca/Parade
