December 4th, 2023
As the Winter Break comes closer, here is some information about the December events at Westvale. Please take the time to read about the events and important reminders for our Westvale families
Food Drive
Westvale is proud to continue our tradition of kindness and caring with our Annual Winter Food Drive in support of the Food Bank of Waterloo Region. The last year has been challenging for many in our community with the highest number of people accessing services from the Food Bank in its 40 year history. The Food Bank of Waterloo Region continues to ensure that vulnerable populations have the food they need with your support.
Last year we collected over 700 pounds of food for the Food Bank. This year, the needs are even greater. From December 11-15 before and after school we will be collecting non-perishable food donations at the Tarmac Gym Doors. If you are not at the school, or wish to donate money to the Food Bank of Waterloo Region instead, please follow this link:
https://foodbank.donorsupport.co/-/NVPGXEHS?member=SCHUXFFV
As always the generosity of our community is overwhelming and we wish to thank you in advance for your support.
Lost and Found
From December 18 to 20, we will set out all the items found in our school’s Lost and Found on tables at the front foyer of the school. Students will have a chance to look through the items. Families and caregivers are welcome to come after school (3:20 to 3:35 pm) on those dates (Dec. 18 to 20) to double check for their children’s belongings.
Winter Pizza Order
The school pizza order for the winter months will come out via School-day next Wednesday, December 13 and is due by December 20. For those who order, pizza will be available every other Friday starting on January 13.
Here are the winter pizza days:
- January 12
- January 26
- February 9
- February 23
- March 8
- March 22
Families will need to order through School-day. The deadline for the winter orders is December 20 at midnight. We are purchasing pizza from Panagos and we are offering cheese pizza, pepperoni pizza and Halal chicken pizza. For the six Fridays of pizza, you will pay $11.50 for a slice every other week.
Winter Assembly
On December 21 students will be participating in a Winter Assembly. It will be a fun sing-along assembly to build school spirit. It will take place from 12 pm to 1 pm. Please talk to your children about how they may be participating in the assembly.
Parents are welcome to come and sing along. Limited seating will be available as student seating is the priority for the school assembly. Families are asked to be respectful participants and not take photos or videos during the assembly. We do not have permission from all of our parents to record their children. Caregivers are asked to sign in as visitors to the school at the side door by the gym and remain for the whole assembly.
December 22 will be “Comfy, cozy day” for the school as well as the final day for the Fall Pizza Order. Students may wear their comfortable clothes that day.
Belongings brought home
On December 22 students will be bringing home all of their personal belongings such as indoor shoes and any clothing they may be storing at school. Pencil cases and personal desk supplies may remain at school. Our custodians will be working hard over the two weeks to clean hallways and classrooms thoroughly.
We will return from the Winter Break on January 8 and indoor shoes and any necessary extra clothing should be sent to school with students at that time.
Thank you to the Westvale community for a great 2023!
Ms. Meredith – Principal
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