September 8th, 2016
September 6,2016
Dear Westheights Families,
A warm welcome to Westheights and a new school year! We are looking forward to working with our returning Westheights Warriors as well as those new to Westheights. We also look forward to meeting with all of the families in the near future and encourage you to drop by and introduce yourself when you are at the school.
A new school year is always exciting. Our focus at Westheights will be on providing each child with new challenges that will result in a rewarding school experience. Many and diverse learning experiences are in place for your child this year. We encourage each young person to reach out and explore all of the possibilities. Our goal is to challenge your child intellectually, help them grow socially, and guide them toward independent thinking and problem solving. As we strive to promote healthy development in all aspects of each student’s life, we also strive to develop a student body of good character. Students who make good choices and decisions achieve successful and healthy outcomes. We encourage students to demonstrate the best of themselves every moment of every day and to make positive contributions to the groups and organizations to which they belong. School spirit and pride is alive and well with the Westheights Warriors!
As we begin this year, please remember that this is your school, and we welcome your involvement.
Communication networks will be established through our school website, Instagram, School Day and twitter to keep you up to date about what is happening at Westheights on a regular basis (http://wsh.wrdsb.ca and westheightsps). Please utilize the school website and all of the valuable information and forms that are kept current.
Please let your child’s homeroom teacher know if you do not have internet access since many forms and information are posted on our website.
You are welcome to attend the monthly school council meetings. We encourage you to join us at school activities, and to get involved with your child’s learning experience whenever possible.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call. We look forward to working with you and your child throughout the school year to provide a productive and safe learning environment that supports student success.
Great things will take place this year at Westheights where “The Way of the Warrior” rules!
M. Martin L. Anderson
Principal Vice-Principal
Please sign and return the following forms by no later than Friday, September 9 :
• Signed “Student Data Verification Form” (updated as necessary)
• Signed and completed “IS-09-L-E Notification and Permission” form
• Signed and completed medical information form (if necessary)
Transportation information (for school bussed students) is available at www.stswr.ca
Student Accident Insurance: Parents choosing to purchase student accident insurance are encouraged to use the on-line link http://www.insuremykids.com
Some reminders’.
• Required forms must be returned by Friday, September 9th so that we can finish our organization properly. Please remember to sign them.
• Student photos will be taken on Monday, September 12th.
• Meet the Teacher Night – Tuesday, September 13* from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
• School Council Meeting – Monday, September 19th at 6:30 p.m. in our library.
Please access our website (http://wsh.wrdsb.ca) or twitter (@westheightsps) for further information, including our day schedule and daily timetable.
The following items will be available for purchase from the school. Students/families requiring financial assistance should contact any staff member. The staff member will ensure that the student’s issue is dealt with in an appropriate, sensitive and confidential manner.
• Abus Lock – $5.00 (encouraged to purchase from the school because of the etched serial number on the bottom/back)
The following is a list of supplies that students will require:
• pencils, pencil crayons, erasers, highlighters • glue stick, 3 ringed lined and blank paper • ruler
• USB stick • four 1.5 inch binders (different colours) • pencil case (fabric case preferred) • ear buds or headphones • a planning tool (to record assignments, tests, etc.)
Personal devices (smart phones, ipods, ipads, chrome books, etc.) are welcome. Please refer to our device policy on the website.