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Feb 1 - The Basics of the Love and Logic Approach
When you tell people you use Love and Logic techniques in your home or classroom, do they really know what "Love and Logic" means? Do some think it is a cult you joined? Do some say that "Love AND Logic"... (read more)
Feb 1 - School Ski Trip
Here is a link to some of the pictures taken on the School Ski Trip. Click Here You can download pictures by clicking on the tab "actions". Hope everyone can find a picture that features them! (read more)
Jan 25 - Winning through Losing
Do you like to lose? Most of us don't. In fact, some of us dislike it so much that we'll do whatever it takes to make sure that our kids are always winners. When they win this way, they always lose. I sat on the living room floor,... (read more)
Jan 24 - Westwind Board Survey - Westwind Website
Hi Parents and Community, Our Westwind School Board has created a "Parent Engagement Survey" that they would like you to complete. The information you provide will be a guide to the members of our Board and Central Office as they make decisio... (read more)
Jan 20 - Student for a day at Lethbridge College
These are some confirmed dates for our Student for a Day program. We have no classes the week of February 20th due to Reading Week and Teachers Convention. Call 403 – 320-3322 to set up a day and have the attached form filled out a... (read more)
Jan 18 - Make Them Part of the Family
One of our basic human needs is to be needed and to be a part of a family. When children live their lives as guests in a four star hotel instead of as a contributing member of a family, this basic need is denied. The usual result is for them to feel inc... (read more)
Jan 13 - We are going to Europe during Spring Break 2013!
Dear Community, We are excited at our recent board approval for our trip to Europe during our Spring Break in 2013! The 10-day Europe trip, through EF Tours, is titled, "HIstory: Holocaust in Europe". This trip has us in Berlin, Warsaw, Krako... (read more)
Jan 11 - Four Tips for Soothing Sibling Rivalry
Why is sibling rivalry such a perplexing issue for so many parents? Simply because we can't make our kids love each other. That's completely out of our control. Listed below are just a few of the many things we can control:... (read more)
Jan 6 - It's a Great Time to Donate Those Older Toys
The holidays are wrapping up, and chances are, your kids have a whole bunch of older toys they're no longer interested in. By involving our kids in selecting and packing up the toys they'd like to donate, and taking the toys to a local church, s... (read more)
Dec 28 - Sad vs. Mad
My friend, Dr. Charles Fay, has been known to repeat this phrase: "Sad, not mad." What does that really mean? Does it mean anger is bad? Does it mean that we should never be angry? I hope not! Is this little remin... (read more)
Dec 21 - Have a Perfectly Imperfect Christmas
What was your best Christmas as a kid? Was it the one where there was a lot of stress about a perfect meal elegantly served-on time-to a perfectly dressed family? Or was it the one where the dog pulled the turkey off the stove and dragged it away throug... (read more)
Dec 21 - "We Can Get Our Kids Reading"
Hi students and parents, One of our teachers came across this article in the magazine, The New Yorker. The article highlites some ideas families and schools can use to help kids become better readers. It was reassuring to see other schools and data sup... (read more)
Dec 21 - Christmas Concert Tonight - December 21
Just a reminder that our annual elementary Christmas concert is slated to start at 6:00 pm tonight! Our students and teachers have been busy preparing for this entertaining evening. All of our community is invited to attend. I hope to see you all tonigh... (read more)
Dec 21 - Laker Nation Hoodies - arrive tomorrow
Hi students, staff, and parents, Our ordered hoodies will be here tomorrow (around noon) for pick-up. Please stop by to obtain your hoodies. I also have school crested gym shorts and a few T-shirts left that would make for great Christmas presents.&... (read more)
Dec 21 - Stirling ski day - Tuesday, January 31
Hi Community, We have booked our annual school ski-day to Westcastle for Tuesday, January 31st. All students in grades 1-12 and their families are invited to join with us as we take over the ski-hill. For students in grades 1-6, a parent must accomp... (read more)
Dec 19 - Alumni Boxing Day Basketball - delayed for 1 year
Hi Alumni, Thanks to those who responded to my earlier email for our Boxing day of basketball. Unfortunately we only had a few respond showing interest in playing this year. I had 11 guys and 3 gals able to play this year. I would really... (read more)
Dec 14 - Video and Computer Games: Often Not so Good for Kids
"My typically nice and responsible kid turns into a monster after he plays his computer games." If you've noticed this same thing with your kids, you're not alone. Listed below are some thoughts about why this is so comm... (read more)
Dec 13 - Laker Nation Hoodies for Sale - stop by for sizing
Hi all, Doug Sports has dropped by some sample hoodies crested with our Laker Logo. The color available are blue and red. They would make great Christmas gifts. We need to order these by Friday, December 16th for Christmas delivery. Please stop by f... (read more)