February 18, 2022
This morning the children got a surprise visit from a lost Parakeet at the playground. He or she is very friendly and looked happy to be with people as if he/she was asking for help. We have taken the little one in and will contact the SPCA.
If you lost your...
December 10, 2020
Do you recognize any of these items? If so, please ask your child to claim them at the Lost and Found table set up near the office.
November 13, 2018
Mrs. Tolfo would like to invite parents to join her in the Library on Monday, Nov. 19 from 8:50 - 9:30am to introduce and peruse the book fair titles and treasures, for gift items for family or friends. This is also an opportunity to purchase. Students who wish to shop...
November 10, 2017
Schedule is as follows: Monday, November 20: Morning - 8:10 - 8:50; Lunch - 12:20 - 12:50; After School - 2:00 - 4:00 Tuesday, November 21: Morning - 8:10 - 8:50; Lunch - 12:20 - 12:50; After School - 3:00 - 4:00 Wednesday, November 22: Morning - 8:10 - 8:50;...
September 15, 2017
We
are pleased to announce that four parent consent forms are officially
available via School Cash Online. We kindly request all
parents/guardians to login, fill out the forms and submit before
September 21, 2017. Click here:
https://sd44.schoolcashonline.com.
July 26, 2017
Parents/guardians, on August 29, 2017 ,
four consent forms will be available via School Cash Online. If you
don’t already have a School Cash Online account, we encourage you to
register now. Click here:
https://sd44.schoolcashonline.com
Consent for all other forms is still provided on paper and you will
receive...
July 26, 2017
From: Mark Pearmain, Superintendent, North Vancouver School District
Dear Students, Staff and Parents/Guardians, This school year has been truly inspirational for me as a
new Superintendent. I am honoured to have been able to visit all 32 of our
schools in the North Vancouver School District over the...
July 11, 2017
All parents/guardians are urged to access their child’s report card on the MyEd BC parent portal. Parents should save and/or print the 2016-2017 June report card for their own records, as all 2016-2017 report cards uploads, as per provincial regulations, expire on July 31, 2017.
March 30, 2017
Order forms came home on March 29 , and are due back on April 10 . Supplies will be delivered to the school around June 23. There is also the option to order supples online. The last date for online orders is Friday April 22 . The passcode for online...
February 28, 2017
Sign up for Parent-Teacher Confernces via doodle from 3pm starting Tuesday, February 28. Early dismissal at 2pm on Wednesday, March 8 and Thursday March 9
September 23, 2016
When: Friday Oct. 14, 2016 Time: 12:00 - 1:30pm Location: Queen Mary Multipurpose room Main floor 230, West Keith Road Must Register by Tuesday October 11 to Maria Morrisseau, NSNH Community Programmer 604-290-2384 mmorisseau@nsnh.bc.ca
September 23, 2016
Registration begins Wednesday September 28 at 7am Call Centre Registration: 604.987.PLAY (7529) In person registration: drop by your local recreation community centre Online registration: www.nvrc.ca
Westview Fall 2016 Recreation Activities.pdf
September 09, 2016
Students will be coming home wit their package of forms today. Please return these to the school as soon as possible.
June 28, 2016
Eugene Harry, Shaker Church Minister with Squamish First Nation, performs a ceremony to unveil the newly restored Welcome Figure at Westview Elementary School.
Standing tall above the crowd of students, staff and parents who are gathered at the front of Westview Elementary School, the school's newly restored Welcome...
February 01, 2016
" Sounds Good" (A Practical Workshop for Parents Helping their Child Use New Speech Sounds ) Offered by SD#44 Speech Language Pathologists, Phyllis Ferguson and Nicky Braund When: Monday, February 15 At: 7:45pm Please register for this workshop by calling (604)903-3590 or by e-mailing
pferguson@sd44.ca to leave your name and contact...
January 20, 2016
Sneezes and Diseases
Sneezes_And_Diseases_December_2014.pdf We'd like to remind everyone of the importance of staying healthy as we are in the middle of our winter months. Please remember to wash your hands regularly especially beofre eating and after using the washroom. If your child is not well, please consider keeping...
October 16, 2015
Building Capacity in Parents and Youth -
Have you ever had trouble asking your teen those difficult and important questions? - Do you feel like you just don't understand them? Attend this free workshop and find out what's REALLY Going on for Youth. Please join us for the opportunity to...
October 14, 2015
An information evening will be held for parents of children beginning Kindergarten in September 2016. You are invited to join us at Centennial Theatre from 7:00 - 8:30 pm on Wednesday October 21st. The evening begins at 7:00 pm with a presentation in the theatre that includes: - an overview of...
September 25, 2015
Divisions 1 and 2 will be hosting a Classroom orientation for parents and guardians: THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1 from 7pm to 8pm in the Multi Purpose Room at the school. They will be presenting their curriculum for the year and providing information on how their unique classroom functions. This is an opoportunity...
September 14, 2015
On Thursday September 17th, all families are welcome to attend a meet and greet in the gym led by Mrs. Leigh, the Principal, at 9:00 am. Families will get an opportunity to sit with their child's teacher and meet other parents from the child's class. Important community contacts will also be...
September 02, 2015
Entry Bell 8:50 Instruction Begins 8:55 Recess 10:15 – 10:35 Lunch 12:10 – 12:55 Dismissal 3:00
September 02, 2015
S chool supppy lists for the 2015-16 school year can be found here:
Grades 4 to 7 Supply Lists EduPac supplies have already been ordered will be delivered to the school. Families who elect to purchase supplies through other suppliers, please ensure all supplies are at school on September 10th, 2015. Thank...
September 02, 2015
Our entry bell will ring at 8:50 a.m. and students should meet in their last year's divisions. New students will meet in the Library. Students will be dismissed at 10:55 a.m.
September 01, 2015
Entrance Bell 8:50 I nstruction Begins 8:55 Recess 10:15 – 10:35 Lunch 12:10 – 12:55 Dismissal 3:00
September 01, 2015
School Supply lists can be found here:
School Supply List.pdf EduPac supplies already ordered will be delivered to the school for our first day in September. Families who elect to purchase supplies through other suppliers, please ensure all supplies are at school on September 10th, 2015. Thank you!
September 01, 2015
Our entrance bell rings at 8:50 am. Students will go to their last year's classes at 8:55 am. New students will meet in the library. Students will be dismissed at 11 am.
May 05, 2015
Tuesday May 5th - Mini-meet @ Norgate - 3:30 Track Events (relays, 100, 200, 800) Thursday May 14 - Field Eliminations @ 3:30 Gr. 4/5 @ Westview - Gr. 6/7 @ Capilano Wednesday, May 20 - Track Elimination Meet and Triple Jump Gr. 4-7 @ Handsworth Secondayr 12:00 - 3:00...
April 27, 2015
Lunches Whenever possible, we encourage students to go home for lunch. This provides for a change of scenery, exercise and a "home cooked" meal. However, when this is not possible, children may bring their lunches to school. Since students eat in their classrooms for lunch, we are not able to...
March 25, 2015
Students will be dismissed for Parent Teacher Conferences at 2:00 on Thursday March 26/15.
March 25, 2015
Are you between 8 and 18 years old? Take the 2015 Canada Day Challenge! We are looking for projects that deal with Canada's history, culture and identity and illustrate the great moments that have shaped our country. Participate in one of the three following categories: Draw it!, if drawing is your...
February 06, 2015
All Schools are Closed.
January 30, 2015
It's National Sweater Day on
February 5th and we're turning down the heat! Westview school is participating.
We're asking all staff and students in our schools to wear a sweater on February
5th as an exercise in energy saving and energy use awareness. You can learn more
about this initiative on...
January 26, 2015
Students are dismissed at 2:00 for Staff C ollaboration
January 21, 2015
Students do not attend school this day.
January 12, 2015
On January 22 at 7:00 Parents/Guardians of Grade 7 now attending Braemar, Carisbrooke, Larson, Capilano, Queen Mary , Westview and Norgate Elementary Schools are invited to attend the Gr. 7 into Gr. 8 Parent Programming evening. This session is conducted by Ms. Gayle Weyell (Gr. 8 Counsellor) and Ms. Kristy Dolha...
November 28, 2014
According to the weather people, we're in for some cold weather this weekend and next week. Students need to bundle up more than usual for outside play - warm coats, mittens, hats and scarves are always cozy!
November 28, 2014
December 4th 6:00 - 7:30 PM Please bring a dish from a country of your heritage and share a potluck dinner for all Westview families.
November 14, 2014
Please leave your valuables (iPod, MP3's, Gameboys etc.) at home. Valuable items can be damaged, lost, or stolen, so as a general rule please do not bring these items to school. We allow the students to play games (pogs, card games) at recess and lunch on Fridays only. Please keep these...
November 14, 2014
The Westview We Club will be hosting a coin drive this month in order to purchase one or more goats for families overseas. One goat costs $50 and can produce 16 cups of milk per day. This provides daily nutrition for a family and the milk can also be sold to...
November 14, 2014
Students need the
opportunity to go outside for fresh air and play during recess and lunchtime at
school. They will need to have appropriate rainy/cold weather clothes. Most days students will go outside, even on
wet/cold days, so it is important that they are dressed for the winter weather....
November 07, 2014
Please make sure your child is picked up promptly at 12:10. Children who walk home will be dismissed and they are to go home immediately. The school does not provide supervision for students during Parent - Teacher conferences.
November 07, 2014
Please make sure your child is picked up at 2:00 for Parent Teacher conferences.
November 06, 2014
Click here for Form Contest runs from November 7 to November 17/14. Hand in completed forms to your classroom teacher.
October 20, 2014
School are closed all day. Students do not attend.
September 19, 2014
WELCOME BACK! School opens on Monday September 22 from 8:50-10:55 a. m. for grade 1 - 7 students.
Students should go the room according to their division from last year: Division 9 - Room 122 Division 8 - Room 123 Division 7 - Room 209 Division 6 - Room...
September 19, 2014
All students report to Room 122 each day.
Group A Tuesday September 23rd 9:00 to 11:00 (bring a snack) Wednesday September 24th 1:00 to 3:00 (bring a snack)
Group B Tuesday September 23rd 1:00 to 3:00 (bring a snack) Wednesday September 24th 9:00 to 11:00 (bring a snack)
...
June 30, 2014
Due to the limitations of the Labour Relations Board Essential Services Order, the restrictions on Summer School will prevent us from offering our planned educational programs.
Students enrolled in both Review and Completion and Full Credit Summer School will be receiving full refunds over the next 4-6 weeks. These students should...
June 25, 2014
Dear Minister Fassbender, Mr. Iker and Mr. Marchbank:
The North Vancouver Board of Education is writing you today to urge both parties to reach a negotiated agreement or mediated settlement as soon as possible. The bargaining impasse is directly impacting our students, parents, teachers, administrators, and support staff within our community....
June 18, 2014
Title: Family Movie Night on the Plaza at the North Vancouver City Library
Dates: June 27, July 11, July 25, August 8, August 22
Time: Movies begin at Sunset
Location: Civic Plaza in front of NVCL
Cost and registration info: Free, no registration required
Join us this Summer for Family...
June 18, 2014
Bring your teddy bear.
Saturday June 21 starting at 10:30 am
St. Andrew's Park (church and gym)
June 12, 2014
June 12, 2014 - Letter to Parents and Guardians:
I am writing to you with an important update on the BC Teachers’ Federation declared withdrawal of services and several changes that will affect our end-of-year procedures, including Provincial Examinations, Grade 12 final grades, and the return of textbooks and resource...
May 30, 2014
As you may already know, the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation announced that a second week of rotating, one-day strikes will take place throughout the province next week. The BCTF’s decision reflects a continuation of their job action related to teacher contract bargaining.
Locally, the Teachers’ Federation has directed its members in our...
May 30, 2014
At the May, 27, 2014 Public Meeting, the North Vancouver Board of Education approved the cancellation of the 2014 Elementary Summer School program. Due to limited funding for the program, and an inability to charge fees to ensure that all costs are covered, the School District is unable to offer the...
May 20, 2014
Schools are not in session on Thursday, May 29th due to BCTF Rotating Strike Action - Letter to all North Vancouver School District Parents and Guardians on May 20, 2014:
As you may be aware, the British Columbia Teachers’ Federation announced this morning a series of rotating, one-day strikes to occur throughout the...
May 20, 2014
Summer is coming soon and everybody loves camp. If you love art, this July you can enjoy a whole week of art at Artists for Kids & Paradise Valley Summer School of Visual Arts. For more information please contact Artists For Kids at 604-903-3798, or email: info@artists4kids.com.
April 01, 2014
Apr 15, 2014 01:30 PM
1:30 PM
- 2:30 PM
Strongstart Room, Westview Elementary School, 641 West 17th Avenue, North Vancouver BC
If you and your 3-year old would like to attend Westview School's Ready, Set, Learn event, please RSVP to 604.903.3840.
March 11, 2014
BC Veggie Day celebrates the annual springtime arrival of locally grown greenhouse veggies from BC’s 42 Greenhouse Growers located throughout the Lower Mainland. During the long, dreary winter months our greenhouses are full of activity as new seedlings mature into ripe crops. The fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, lettuce and more...
March 11, 2014
Early dismissal for parent teacher conferences. The sign up sheets are posted in the hallway by stairs.
February 21, 2014
MAB Art Studio & Boutique Gallery invites you to our Spring Break Art Camp For Kids "Studio Spring Fling" happening March 17-28, 2014 .
A great way for the kids to be creative, learn about art history, and engage in arts in our community! We have an array of...
February 21, 2014
A sale of Pink t-shirts in time for Anti-Bullying Day which is on Wednesday, February 26th.
T-shirts cost $10.00 each and will be available on a first come basis starting February 18th
February 10, 2014
WE Club will be selling gold shaped hearts for $3.00 each during this week. Proceeds go to Variety Children's Charities.
February 07, 2014
Lucas Centre Site and Cloverley School Site The Board of Education is seeking public input as it undertakes a land management process that will identify options for repurposing of the Lucas Centre and Cloverley School sites.
Two public open houses will be held to inform the community on the process, and to...
February 04, 2014
Thursday February 13 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm. Please check out the PAC page for more information.
February 04, 2014
Monday February 10 is Family Day. Schools are closed. Students do not attend.
February 04, 2014
Just a reminder that Friday February 7th is a PRO D day. Schools are closed. Students do not attend.
January 16, 2014
Monday January 20 at 8:00 am
at back of the school by Kids Club
January 15, 2014
Click here for the North Shore Neighbourhood House brochure listing of winter activities at Westview.
January 15, 2014
North Shore Neighbourhood House is offering Yoga Classes and a Food Skills class for Adults only! Please
click here for more information.
January 07, 2014
Reminder that schools are closed on January 17th for Pro D day.
January 07, 2014
Welcome back.
December 20, 2013
Enjoy your holiday!
School reopens on Monday January 6th.
December 16, 2013
After our Carol singalong on Friday December 20, we will be hosting our school wide pancake breakfast. If you are able to volunteer, please let us know.
December 16, 2013
Join us on Thursday December 19 at 1:30 pm for our school Christmas Concert.
December 06, 2013
Carol (from StrongStart) will be making apple cider. Please come by the school a bit earlier when you are picking up your child on Wednesday Dec. 11 and Dec. 18 from 2:30 pm -3:00 pm for a cup of cider and some conversation. Happy Holidays!
December 04, 2013
We Club will be selling necklaces the week of December 2nd, at lunch hour in the main hallway. They are like last year’s Water Rafiki necklaces except they come in lots of different colours. They are $10 each. They make great Christmas gifts or stocking stuffers! The money raised will support...
December 03, 2013
MOVIE FEATURE :
“TURBO”
Thursday, December 5, 2013
6:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Popcorn and Water compliments of PAC. Parent or
caregiver must attend with child.
Bring your blankets and pillows to sit on if
you’d like.
See you there!
November 13, 2013
You're Invited to a luncheon.
Where: Lounge, St. John Anglican Church, 220 West 8th
Street
When: Thursday November 28, 2013 Time:
noon – 2:00 pm
***Must Register by Monday November 25
to:
Maria Morisseau, Community Programmer
604-290-2384
mmorisseau@nsnh.bc.ca
...
November 08, 2013
Our grade 4s participated in a CBC science lesson road show today called "In your Neighbourhood". It will be aired tonight on CBC at 6:00 pm. Hope you are able to watch it.
November 07, 2013
Our assembly is scheduled for Friday November 8 at 10:45 am. All parents are welcome to attend.
November 05, 2013
Parent-Teacher
conferences are taking place on Wednesday November 13 and Thursday November 14.
Early dismissal days are scheduled to accommodate these conferences. On
Wednesday November 13 students will be dismissed at 2:00 pm. On Thursday
November 13 students will be dismissed at 12:10 pm. Teacher conference
schedules have been posted alongside...
November 05, 2013
This program starts on November 7 and is for students in grades 5, 6 & 7. For more information see flyer on Fall Programs at North Shore Neighbourhood House.
October 25, 2013
October 28 at 1:30 pm
Families with children ready to enter school in September 2014 are welcome to come to Westview for a school tour today. If you are new to Westview, feel free to join us for the tour as well.
RSVP are appreciated.
Please call the office at...
October 18, 2013
We Club will be running it's first fundraiser next week. It's "Coins for Books" for Students in Africa. We will be collecting spare change all week. Please help your child dig up some coins around home that could be donated to this cause. See this link for more details:
Coins for...
October 16, 2013
The PAC is organizing our Annual Halloween Howl Event on October 24 starting at 6:30 pm. Any parents who would like to help with decorations could come to the school at 3:00 pm.
Click here or go to PAC events for more information on the Halloween Howl. Hope you can join us.
October 14, 2013
The photographer will be here on Thursday October 17 to do retakes or for those who missed their pictures last month.
October 08, 2013
**********IMPORTANT***********
October 10, 2013
Hip Gym with Smee
Dear Parents,
We have recently been told by the school’s administration that the gym is unavailable:
Thursday October 24 for the Halloween Dance AND November 28 for a music event.
Therefore please make note of the following make-up dates on Early Dismissal...
October 07, 2013
We’ve added a program to the Hip Gym with Smee currently running. If you have an “intermediate” child this email Is for you. Older children currently registered in the program running from 3:05 to 4:30 can register for this new program.
To register please go to Programs and Services...
October 03, 2013
Maria is here on Wednesday October 9 at 8:15 am. Come and join her for coffee. Find out more about the after school programs at Westview and at NSNH .
October 02, 2013
The staff
is organizing a Thanksgiving Lunch for all the students in the school on
Thursday October 10. Our pancake
breakfasts have been well received and so we are taking on the challenge of
another school wide meal event. Thanks to the PAC for getting local business
donations and providing some...
October 02, 2013
Our Dance week starts on Monday October 7, 2013. All classes will be scheduled into dance classes this week. The final performance will take place on Friday October 11 from 2:15 pm. Hope you are able to join us.
September 13, 2013
The Indigo Love of Reading Foundation has adopted Westview School and any donations made to the Love of Reading Foundation from September 15 to October 5 will be given to our Westivew library. Go to the the website
http://adoptaschool.indigo.ca and click Adopt a School. Search for our school and once you...
September 13, 2013
Just a reminder that September 23 is our School-wide Pro D Day. Students do not attend.
September 13, 2013
Friday September 20 is our Terry Fox Walk starting at 2:00 pm. We are collecting toonies all week for the Canadian Cancer Society. Please make sure your child wears sturdy walking shoes for Friday. Parents are welcome to join us for our walk in Mosquito Creek Park.
September 11, 2013
Just a reminder that on Friday all the students (except Ks) will be
walking to Mahon Waterpark. The Grade 4 to 7 students will be walking over at
9:30 and returning to the school by 12:00 and the Grade 1 to 3 students will be
leaving the school at 1:00...
September 06, 2013
Mountain West Studios will be here on Wednesday September 18 am. Individual photos will be taken at this time.
September 04, 2013
Hope you are able to join us on Friday September 6 at 1 pm. There will be an opportunity for parents to learn about what is new at Westview, to meet your child's teacher and the parents in your child’s new class, meet the PAC and to hear from the Community...
September 02, 2013
First Day of students for Kindergarten students.
If you do not receive your child's gradual entry schedule before September 4, the office staff will be able to help you in the morning.
September 02, 2013
First Day of School for Grade 1 to 7 students. The students will be in session from 8:55 - 10:55 am today.
Returning students report to their last year's classrooms.
New students report to the library.
February 08, 2013
The Westview office will be open the week of August 26-30, 2013 from 9-3 pm.
December 14, 2012
The new Westview website is in the process of being created. Thank you for your understanding. Please check back for updates.
