What’s happening at Park West School – January 20th
Important Dates
January 21 Bake sale for grade 4-6 students
January 27 Family Literacy Day
February 12 Dance for grades 6-9
February 13 Ski trip for grades 7-9
February 16 Heritage Day – no school
February 27 Ski trip for grade 6
Winter Clothing Reminder
As we move further into the winter season, we kindly ask families to ensure students come to school dressed for outside time along with extra socks and mittens each day. Outdoor play and winter weather can quickly lead to wet or misplaced items, and having extras helps students stay warm, dry, and comfortable throughout the day. Thank you for your continued support in keeping our students safe and ready to learn.
Bake Sale for grades 4-6
There will be a bake sale tomorrow at lunch for students in Grades 4 to 6.
This bake sale is part of our ongoing fundraising efforts to help support the Grade 9 year-end trip. Thank you for your support and generosity.
Please note that additional bake sales will be coming up for other grade levels in the near future.
Basketball Season Supervision Expectations
We are in full swing of our basketball season here at Park West, and it continues to be an exciting and very popular event for our students.
With this excitement comes the need to ensure adequate supervision at all games. At this time, we have informed Community Schools that students from other schools will not be permitted to attend our games unless they are accompanied by an adult.
We may also need to limit the number of our own students attending games if sufficient supervision is not available. It is not reasonable for our coaching staff to take on the responsibility of supervising spectators in addition to coaching their teams.
Thank you for your understanding and support as we work to ensure our games remain safe, positive, and enjoyable for everyone involved.
Pizza Fridays – Junior High Fundraiser
We are excited to launch Pizza Fridays in support of the Grade 9 year-end trip.
Pizza will be sold at lunch on Fridays for Junior High students at a cost of $5 per slice. Students may choose between cheese or pepperoni and cheese.
Thank you for your continued support of our Grade 9 fundraising efforts.
New Clayton Park School – Construction Update
This is the latest monthly construction update for the Clayton Park School project. This report provides an overview of work completed over the past month, outlines upcoming activities, and includes contact information should you have any questions.
Activities
1. Rock fill material has been trucked to site and installed, graded, compacted, and proof-rolled throughout the project area.
2. Rock breaking and rock removal activities are ongoing and continue to progress well.
3. The site was closed for construction during the winter break and is anticipated to reopen on January 12, 2026.
4. Installation of the chain-link construction fencing has been completed around the site perimeter.
5. Removal of unsuitable materials and existing native soils is nearing completion.
6. Upcoming work over the next month will include continued installation of rock surge material, ongoing rock breaking, and installation of sanitary and storm services for the school. The next closure of the HRM Mainland Trail is anticipated in early February 2026 to facilitate completion of the sanitary and storm line installations.
Terry Fox Update
From all of us at the Terry Fox Foundation, thank you for being part of this milestone year and making a difference in the lives of so many.
We just want to say a huge THANK YOU and CONGRATULATIONS!
This year was extra special being the 45th anniversary of the Terry Fox Run and your school helped make it one to remember. With heart, creativity, and determination, your students and community showed what Terry’s legacy is all about, and it made a real difference. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible! #terryfoxschoolrun
Park West School raised: $2417.60
Schools across Canada collectively raised: $16,300,000*
Family Literacy Day
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family.
Since 1999, schools, libraries, literacy organizations, and other community groups across the country have taken part in the initiative. ABC creates free learning and promotional resources for anyone that wants to get involved.
Taking time every day to read or do a learning activity with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve their skills as well.
Family Literacy Day 2026 Theme: Make mealtime family learning time: Preparing for mealtime is a fun (and tasty) way for families to learn together. Whether it’s following recipes, making shopping lists, or sharing stories at the dinner table, make your mealtime family learning time.
PW Admin
The link here from ABC Life Literacy Canada provides free Family Literacy Day resources for families.