September 2024 Principal’s Message

Parents and guardians, your partnership is valuable to us. We invite you to stay actively involved in your child's education, collaborating with us to ensure their success. Open lines of communication between home and school are vital, and we eagerly anticipate working together to create a remarkable year for your child(ren). 

The following are some important things to remember.

• Please do not send your child to school before 8 a.m.
• We are encouraging students to go home for lunch if possible. 
• Please remember: 
• School start time is 8:10 Monday - Friday.
• Lunch on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday is from 12:03 to 12:43.
• Wednesday's lunch is from 11:50-12:25.
• Parent council’s hot lunch order program will start in October
• Dismissal time on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday is at 3:00
• Wednesday dismissal is at 2:30 p.m. 
• Friday dismissal is 12:02.
• Picture Day – On September 5th LifeTouch will be coming in to take our pictures again this year. 
• Volunteers are welcome as long as you have the necessary paperwork handed in at the office (Vulnerable Sector check). 

If your child stays at school for lunch they will be required to follow the given rules.  If they choose not to do so will result in them not being allowed to stay at school for lunch.

Again this year, students will not participate in field trips, athletics, or off-campus events until the parents complete the "Risk Acknowledgement" form, which will be sent to you before the event or tryouts.  No phone permission or a signed note can be accepted as giving your child permission to participate. The form(s) are necessary for insurance purposes and to keep you informed.  Thanks for your cooperation.

I know that September is an expensive month for many families, but our programs need your assistance. We ask that you please pay your resource fees ASAP or make arrangements at the school office. We accept cash, debit or e-transfers for all fees. You may use the following email address for all e-transfers:  ssfees@westwind.ab.ca. Thank you!

Volleyball practices will soon be starting. If they haven’t already done so, have your child keep their ears/eyes open for dates and times. If your child is playing volleyball please make sure that you complete the online registration form that will be sent to you.

Hot lunch order forms will be available online at stirlingschool.ca and/or there will be a few available at the school office. October’s hot lunch order form is due September 26th. The parent council is always looking to have more parents assist with hot lunches; please contact Mandy Nilsson if you are interested.

September at a Glance

• September 3 (Tuesday)
• School starts
• September 5 (Thursday)
• Picture Day
• Meet the teacher evening 4-6
• Informal meet and greet parent in your classroom or hallway
• September 6 (Friday)
• SV Girls @ Walsh Tournament
• September 7 (Saturday)
• SV Girls @ Walsh Tournament
• September 10 (Tuesday)
• Preschool
• Orientation
• 9:00-10:00 am for the morning classes
• 10:30-11:30 am for the afternoon classes.
• September 11 (Wednesday)
• Preschool
• Regular classes will start on September 11th, 2024.
• Orientation is on September 10th.
• 9:00-10:00 am for the morning classes
• 10:30-11:30 am for the afternoon classes.
• September 13 (Friday)
• Terry Fox Run
• More information to follow
• JV Girls Volleyball @ Oilfields Tournament
• SV Boys Volleyball @ Lethbridge College Invitational Tournament
• September 14 (Saturday)
• JV Girls Volleyball @ Oilfields Tournament
• SV Boys Volleyball @ Lethbridge College Invitational Tournament
• September 17 (Tuesday)
• High School Golf Zone
• Junior high divisional golf tournament
• September 20 (Friday)
• Host SV Boys and Girls Volleyball Tournament
• JV Boys volleyball @ Taber Christian High School Tournament
• September 21 (Saturday)
• Host SV Boys and Girls Volleyball Tournament
• JV Boys volleyball @ Taber Christian High School Tournament
• September 23 (Monday)
• School-based PD Day 
• NO SCHOOL for students
• September 25 (Wednesday)
• Divisional Cross-Country Meet
• September 27 (Friday)
• Wear your orange shirt to support Truth and Reconciliation
• SV Girls volleyball @ McCoy tournament
• September 28 (Saturday)
• SV Girls volleyball @ McCoy tournament
• September 30 (Monday)
• NO SCHOOL