DATES TO REMEMBER
June 3: Deadline to register for Family Fun & Field Day
June 4: Last day of PEP/SRP Grades 7-9 Classes - Raymond Campus
June 5: Last day of PEP/SRP Grades 7-9 Classes - Cardston Campus
June 7: End of Year “All School Event” - Fun & Field Day at Raymond VSP from 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
June 12: Deadline to register for Family Fun & Swim Day
June 14: All Bar Coded Library Material To Be Returned
June 17: “All School Event” - WAS Family Swim at Raymond Aquatic Centre from 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
June 27: Raymond and Cardston Campuses Closed for Summer
August 26 : Raymond and Cardston Campuses Open
PAT DATES
Monday June 3: ELAL grade 6 PAT Field Test part A
Wednesday June 5: ELAL grade 6 PAT Field Test part B
Monday June 10: Math grade 6 PAT Field Test part A
Wednesday, June 12: Gr 9 English Language Arts Part B 9 am
Thursday, June 13: Gr 9 Math Part A 9 am, Math Gr 6 PAT Field Test Part B
Monday, June 17: Grade 9 Science 9 am
Tuesday, June 18: Grade 9 Mathematics Part B 9 am
Wednesday, June 19: Grade 6 Social Studies 9 am
Wednesday, June 19: Grade 9 Social Studies 9 am
*Grade 6 English language arts and literature and math provincial achievement tests will not be administered in the 2023/2024 school year. Westwind schools will engage in field testing between April and June 2024. These field tests will help inform the development of future PATs for Grade 6 English language arts and literature and mathematics that align with the new curriculum in these subjects.
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Mrs. Kimberlie Milner: Librarian kimberlie.milner@westwind.ab.ca
As we wrap up another amazing school year, we’re already gearing up for the next one!
Please return all Library Material to your nearest Campus by Friday, June 7. If you require an extension please contact the Library to make arrangements.
All PEP/SRP students who have completed the “Returning Student Registration” for the 2024-2025 year can order & receive their curriculum early!
Pick Up & Delivery will begin June 3.
Social Media Links: WAS Facebook WAS Website
Info for 2024 - 2025 School Year: Check out what WAS has to Offer:
https://was.westwind.ab.ca/download/453407
WAS Home Based Programs - Comparison Chart 2024-2025
Watch for a full year calendar - will be out this week.
More PEP/SRP info and details coming out this week.
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Mrs. Bright: Grades 1-3 annette.bright@westwind.ab.ca
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for your continued collaboration and support throughout this year. The many field trips, events, tutorials, and weekly classes have not only enriched our learning experiences but have also brought our WAS community closer together. It's been truly wonderful to see the growth and camaraderie among our students and staff.
As we look forward to the 2024/25 school year, I am excited about the opportunities and adventures that await us. Please take note of the following monthly/weekly 2024/25 weekly/monthly class schedule and the materials needed.
Tuesday (Cardston) and Wednesday (Raymond)
9:00-10:00 Options and snack
10:00-11:00 Language and built in movement breaks (3 hours per month)
11:00-12:00 Math and built in movement breaks (3 hours per month)
12:00 Dismissal (grades 1-3 pick-up time coincides with grade 4-6 pick up times)
*Beginning in October only PEP students come on the first Tuesday (Cardston) and the first Wednesday (Raymond) of each month for Social Studies and Science from 9:00-11:30. There will be no options on these days.
Class Supplies. Please bring the following:
- 1 Fully Lined Hilroy Exercise Book (72 Pages)
- Pencil grips if needed
- Water bottle with name on it
Wishing you all an amazing summer filled with joy, relaxation, and memorable moments. Thank you once again for making this year so special. I can't wait to see you all next year!
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Mrs. Kain: Grades 4-6 carolyn.kain@westwind.ab.ca
It has been a fantastic year! There are so many wonderful things to celebrate. The field trips, year book and the talent show just to name a few. Thank you families for all your hard work and dedication to our school, especially parent volunteers and our parent council. The support from our families make our school flourish! I am really going to miss the students that are leaving our school. I hope everyone has a great summer, and remember I will always be your teacher. Sincerely, Mrs. Kain.
Dates for grade 6 PAT. Note, LA and math are field tests. Social studies is a regular PAT.
- June 3 LA Part A written 9:00 am
- June 5 LA Part B multiple choice 9:00 am
- June 10 Math Part A 9:00 am
- June 14 Math Part B multiple choice 9:00 am
- June 19 Social Studies 9:00-11:00 am
Next year's school schedule
Next year, SRP students will be dismissed at 12:00.
PEP students will need to bring a lunch. They will be dismissed at 2:00 pm.
9:00-10:00 ELAL
10:10-10:40 Option
10:50-11:50 Math
11:50-12:00 clean up and SRP dismissal
12:00-12:30 Lunch PEP students
12:40-1:20 Social Studies
1:30-2:00 Science
2:00 Dismissal
Class Supplies. Please bring the following:
- 2 inch binder to leave at the school
- Water bottle with name on it
- Fidget toy if needed
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Mr. Creed: Grades 7-9 john.creed@westwind.ab.ca
- We’ve done lots of really great events and activities this year - check out the youtube channel playlists: https://www.youtube.com/@Westwindalternate/playlists
Don’t forget to check the ixl leaderboard- https://ca.ixl.com/awards/leaderboard
- Exam Bank is great for review- https://alberta.exambank.com/index.html
- Check out this site for PAT practice- https://questaplus.alberta.ca/app/practice-test-access
- Grade 9 Math (Part A) is Thursday, June 13 9:00 am & (Part B) is on Tuesday, June 18
- The Grade 9 Science is 9:00 am on Monday, June 17
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Mrs. Heather Burton: Grades 7-9
Finishing up a great year…
For each Gr. 7, Gr. 8, and Gr. 9 student: Thank you. I have loved being your teacher. I care about your life and your learning. You made this year one to remember with a smile.
Have a wonderful, safe, best-ever summer!
I hope to see you again around town!
Our final week of classes is the first week of June. We’ll take our final typing test, do a special activity, then have fun and treats! There will be one more tutorial day on Thursday, June 6. Please come for help with finishing assignments or, if you’re in Gr. 9, for help preparing for one of the PATs.
Tip: A great place to practice reading comprehension questions of the kind that will be on the English PAT Part B is ExamBank (username: was, password: distance).
Another tip: This is what you can expect the Social Studies PAT to be like: https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/edc-pat-social9-released-items-2016.pdf
All assignments are due by June 15. This is a firm deadline because of end-of-year grades. The exception to this is the Social Studies final quiz, due June 11.
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NEW! We are very excited to welcome Mrs. Juliann Sommerfeldt: Grades 7-9 ELA & Social teacher, starting Sept. 2024! juliann.sommerfeldt@westwind.ab.ca
Hello families, I am thrilled to be working with you all and this amazing team of teachers next year. I have a deep passion, and desire to help students come to a point where education becomes a quest rather than a requirement. I’m hopeful that working together to create an environment where the love of learning prevails. Excited to make 2024/25 an amazing educational experience.
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Come check out our amazing WAS “Maker Faire” Extravaganza Days:
Raymond Campus: https://youtu.be/2cmUJVCBcLo
Cardston Campus: https://youtu.be/YVHdi0hxu0I
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Please check out our House Keeping Items:
With this 2023-2024 school quickly coming to a close, there are a few personal belongings that have been left behind. If your students are missing any of these items, please come pick them up no later than Wednesday June 19th, 2024. Anything left behind will be donated to the Diabetes Association. Thank you!