September 2025 Principal’s Message

Welcome back.  I hope you all had a great summer. Your support means the world to us. We deeply value the partnership we share in helping your child grow, learn, and succeed. When families and schools work hand-in-hand, incredible things happen. We warmly invite you to stay connected and engaged in your child’s educational journey—your involvement makes a real difference. Together, through open and caring communication, we can create a positive and inspiring school year for your child(ren). We’re so glad to have you with us.

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: 
  • Parent council’s hot lunch ordered program will start in October
• 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.
• 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 3rd 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 start. 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. Check out our athletic calendar on our school website.

Hot lunch order forms will be available online at stirlingschool.ca and/or there will be a few available at the school office. The first semester’s hot lunch order form is due September 25th. The parent council is always looking to have more parents assist with hot lunches; please contact any of your parent council representatives if you are interested.

September at a Glance

• September 3 (Wednesday)
  • Picture Day
  • Grades 1 - 6 Swimming in the PM at the Stirling Pool
• September 4 (Thursday)
  • Students will be swimming during their PE period at the Stirling Pool
• September 5 (Friday)
  • Grades 4-6 will be swimming today from 8:56-10:28
  • Grades 7, 8/9, PE 20 students are swimming during their PE period at the Stirling Pool
• September 16 (Tuesday)
  • Students will be swimming during their PE period at the Stirling Pool
  • JV Boys host WCHS (best out of 3) 6:00
  • SV Boys host WCHS (best out of 5) (20 minutes after the JV Boys finish)
• September 17 (Wednesday)
  • JV Girls at WCHS (best out of 3) 6:00
  • SV Girls at WCHS (best out of 5) (20 minutes after the JV Girls finish)
• September 19 (Friday)
  
  • Host Senior Varsity Boys and Girls Volleyball Invitational Tournament
• September 20 (Saturday)
  • Host Senior Varsity Boys and Girls Volleyball Invitational Tournament
• September 23 (Tuesday)
  • JV Boys at WR Myers (best out of 3) 6:00
  • SV Boys at WR Myers (best out of 5) (20 minutes after the JV Boys finish)
• September 24 (Wednesday)
  • JV Girls host Prairie Winds (best out of 3) 6:00
  • SV Girls host Prairie Winds (best out of 5) (20 minutes after the JV Girls finish)
• September 26 (Friday)
  • Terry Fox Run
• September 29 (Monday)
  • No School for students
  • School-based PD Day
  • JV Boys at Prairie Winds (best out of 3) 6:00
  • SV Boys at Prairie Winds (best out of 5) (20 minutes after the JV Boys finish)