If you are planning to purchase a lunch card for your student(s) could you please e-mail their name(s) and how many you would like to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it . She will then record of the purchase, put their name(s) on the card and have them ready to hand out when they arrive with payment of $25.00; it should help things go much more quickly.

Staff are excited to welcome the Grade 7's and all our other new students on Tuesday, September 7, 2010 from 8:30 to 11:30 am.

We will be having regular Day 2 classes on Wednesday, September 9th with a twist.

8:30 am - Homeroom
8:40 am - All School Chapel - PARENTS, please join us if you are able.
9:45 am - Break
9:55 am - Orientation
11:05 am - Period 6
11:40 am - Period 7
12:15 pm - Lunch
1:05 pm - Warning Bell
1:10 pm - Period 9
1:45 pm - Period 10
2:20 pm - Period 11
2:55 pm - Period 12

The Band and Choir uniform sale will be held in the cafeteria on Wednesday, Sept. 8 and Thursday, Sept. 9. The sale starts both days at 3:00 pm but will end at 7:00 pm Wednesday and 6:00 pm on Thursday. If possible please arrive 15-20 minutes before closing time to ensure proper fitting.

If you're unable to attend the sale you are welcome to send a cheque with your child. There will be volunteers who will be able to help them find the right sizes.

USED UNIFORMS - If you're selling used uniform it should arrive in good condition already washed. Please label the clothing with the date, your name and address including postal code so we can ensure proper payment to you. Please use safety pins to attach your labels as we will not be able to match loose labels to clothing. Each piece must be separately tagged. Only TOP MARKS brand pants and vests will be accepted.

Used uniform pieces ready for selling can be left in the main office by Wednesday 12:00 pm.

Grade 7 Band students are asked to go to the Band room from 3:45 and 5:30 pm on either September 8th or 9th to choose their instruments. Parents are encouraged to be part of this decision.

Lifetouch Canada will be coming on Thursday, September 9th to take pictures of students. Order forms have been sent home in the packages your received last week. If you wish to purchase a package from Lifetouch, please make cheques payable to Lifetouch Canada and send it along with the order form. All payments must be made directly to the photographer.

If you are not purchasing a package, we ask that all students still get their picture taken for their student cards and for the yearbook.

We would like to invite parents of new students to join us for supper from 5:30-7:00 pm on Tuesday, September 21st. We look forward to the opportunity to welcome you to the Westgate community and to share some information to help you know what to expect as your family navigates its way through the Westgate experience. We hope this will be a chance for new parents to get to know each other as well! For your convenience our Meet the Teacher evening follows at 7:00 pm.

Please let us know if you are planning on attending this supper, either by This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or by phone 775-7111.

Please join us on Tuesday, September 21st at 7:00 pm for a chance to run through an abbreviated version of a "typical day" in your student’s school life. Allow our student guides to take you to your children’s classes to meet the teachers, (and parents of your children’s classmates), and learn about expectations in their courses. We invite you to stay and enjoy some coffee and cookies and the chance to chat!