Westmount Weekly News May 22 - May 29, 2026
WESTMOUNT WEEKLY NEWS
Friday, May 22, 2026
May is a time when our school community truly shines, with students and staff finishing the year strong. Here’s a look at what’s happening!
NEW INFORMATION
Sexual Health: Families of students in Grades 4 through 9 should have received an email regarding opting in or out of sexual health education. We kindly ask you to review the information and confirm your preference. Please contact the school office for more information.
Musical Theatre: The date is finally here for our Musical Theatre production of SpongeBob: The Musical. The performance will take place in the theatre at Foothills Composite High School at 6:30 p.m. this Thursday and Friday. Students have worked tirelessly to bring this show to life, and we would love to see you at the production on either night. Use the links below to purchase tickets. Our Grades 3 and 4 students will attend a matinee performance on Thursday, and Grades 5 and 6 will travel to Foothills Composite High School on Friday afternoon to enjoy the show. Ticket Links: THURSDAY TICKET:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spongebob-the-musical-thursday-tickets-1988287630827?aff=oddtdtcreator
FRIDAY TICKET: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/spongebob-the-musical-friday-tickets-1988288406146?aff=oddtdtcreator
CPAWS Visits Grades 2 and 3: A thank you to CPAWS (Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society) for their 1st visit to our Grade 2 and 3 students. They shared an interactive program in which our students become eco-detectives to investigate the threats facing Alberta’s species at risk through collaborative problem-solving and guided outdoor activities. We look forward to seeing them next week for part 2!
Volunteer Tea: We are thrilled to welcome the community into the building for our upcoming Volunteer Tea on the afternoon of June 18th at 1:30 PM. So many of our school’s best moments and daily programs simply couldn’t happen without the incredible dedication of our volunteers, and we want to celebrate everything you do for our students. Please join us so we can show our appreciation. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/2PZcuLA5aRzpF9N98
Fine Arts Night: We regret to inform you that we need to cancel our Westmount Fine Arts Night scheduled for June. Unfortunately, a key organizer will be away, so we will not be able to have the event ready for our families in early June.
Transportation: Please note that Transportation Services opened applications for the 2026-2027 school year on May 20th and will close on June 19, 2026. You must be registered at the school before applying for transportation services, and families are required to register every year. The fee is $100/rider to a maximum of $250 per household. Application and fee payment will be completed through your Edsembli Family Portal. For more information, please review: Transportation
Track and Field: Congratulations to our over 60 junior high students who were invited to the Divisional Track and Field competition at HTA. Our students demonstrated the Westmount School Core Values throughout the track event, showing teamwork, respect, and determination. They contributed to the community by helping with cleanup and gave their personal best in each of their individual events. A special thank you to Mr. Jones and Mrs. Watkins for their outstanding support, organization, and supervision. Their dedication helped make this event run smoothly and successfully.
Book Fair: Thank you to our Westmount community for your support of our Scholastic Book Fair. Families purchased over $4000 worth of books, which helps us continue to purchase new books and resources for our Learning Commons.
Important Upcoming Dates
May 26th: K to 3 Carnival hosted by Wolfpack Leaders, PARENT COUNCIL 5:30 PM in Learning Commons, Elevate Classroom to Blue Jay Cares event at FCHS
May 27th: Grade 9 Photos, Grade 6 Round 2 immunizations
May 28th/29th: Musical Theatre Performances of Sponge Bob: The Musical at 6:30 PM (Composite High School) (Grades ¾ to matinee on Thursday and Grades 5/6 to matinee on Friday). CPAWS Visits Grades 2 and 3
May 29th: Grade 4 to Zoo
June 1st to June 5th: Lockdown Practice
June 2nd: Library Summer Reading Presentation (K to 5), FOWSS AGM 5:30 in Learning Commons, Grade 6 Camp Student Information Visit
June 4th: Grade 6 ELA PAT (Part B), Outdoor Ed Hike (Forget-Me-Not Ridge)
June 8th to 10th: Grade 6 Camp at Project Kampfire (Camp Kiwanis)
June 9th: Grade 9 ELA Part B PAT
June 10th: Grade 1 Shepard Family Park Field Tri16thp
June 11th: Grade 2 field trip to Granary Road
June 12th: Grade 6 Science PAT
June 15th: Grade 6 Math PAT Part A, Hunters Education field trip to Emerson Pond High River
June 16th: Grade 9 Math PAT Part A, K/1 Year End Celebration 1:30
June 17th: Outdoor Education to PickleJar Lakes Hike
June 18th: Grade 6 Math PAT Part B, Volunteer Tea 1:30
June 19th: Grade 9 Math PAT Part B, Grade 3 to Bar U Ranch field trip, Kindergarten Year-End celebration 2:30
REMINDERS & UPDATES
May is Math Month at Westmount School! May is Math Month at Westmount, and we’re excited to engage our entire K–9 community in joyful, hands‑on math learning all month long. Students will take part in estimation stations, math riddles, daily problem‑solving challenges, new fact‑fluency games, and creative STEM activities designed to spark curiosity and build confidence. Throughout the building, we’re making math learning visible, fun, and interactive to support strong numeracy skills and nurture a positive, growth‑oriented mindset around mathematics. We can’t wait to see our students explore, take risks, and celebrate the many ways math shows up in their world.
Bike Safety at Westmount: To ensure a safe environment for everyone, all students must WALK, their bikes, scooters, and skateboards while on school property. Riding these wheeled devices creates significant hazards near busy entrances and the staff parking lot, increasing the risk of collisions with moving vehicles. By walking, students can maintain better control and remain highly visible to drivers during drop-off and pick-up times. We appreciate the cooperation of our entire school community in following these safety rules to protect our students. Thank you for doing your part to keep our campus safe. As a reminder, please do NOT park in the staff lot at the end of the school day. Thank you.
Hot Lunch: Our hot lunch for next week is OPA. Please ensure your orders are in by Saturday (May 23). Link to order: https://healthyhunger.ca/index.php.
Have a wonderful weekend, Wolves!
