What’s happening at Park West School – March 30th
Important Dates
March 30 Report cards go home electronically
April 1 Progress Conversations 5-7pm
April 2 Professional Development and Progress Conversations 1-3pm
April 3 Good Friday – no school
April 6 Easter Monday – no school
April 22 Earth Day
April 22-24 Book Fair
April 29 Professional Development Day – no school for students
Report Cards
Report cards will be sent home electronically today via edupost. If you do not receive an email, please check your spam or junk folder.
As we continue to support your child’s learning and growth, we want to take a moment to explain the purpose and meaning behind the report card indicators. These indicators are designed to provide a clear and consistent picture of how your child is progressing in relation to grade-level expectations.
Progress Conversations: Online Sign up
Progress conversations with teachers will be taking place on Wednesday, April 1st from 5-7pm and Thursday, April 2nd from 1-3pm. Junior High teachers will be in the gym as per usual. Sign up for students in grades P-6 will be through the same online booking platform that we used last term. The online booking portal is open now and will close Wednesday the 1st at 2:30. Use the following link to book either an evening or afternoon time: https://schoolinterviews.ca/code/ k2jem
Please note that Ms. Nicholl will be absent and rescheduling with families.
Elementary P-6
What do the indicators mean?
Well Developed (WD): Your child consistently demonstrates a strong, thorough understanding of concepts and skills. This level goes beyond what is typically expected at this time of year.
Developing as Expected (DE): Your child is meeting the learning goals for their grade level at this point in the year. This is where most students are expected to be.
Needs Development (ND): Your child is still working toward meeting the learning goals and may need additional time, support, or targeted instruction.
It’s important to note that “Well Developed” is meant for students who show exceptional independence, insight, and consistency in their learning. Most students will be marked as “Developing as Expected,” which reflects appropriate and successful progress for their grade.
Why is this important?
Our goal is to ensure that report card marks truly reflect your child’s understanding and growth in relation to the curriculum. We continue to align more closely with provincial standards as teachers use more consistent and meaningful assessment practices.
Morning Drop-Off – Driveway & Parking Lot Access
Families do not have access to the driveway or parking lot for student drop-off until after 8:45 a.m.
As the snowbanks have now melted, we ask that all families dropping students off by car please pull fully up to the sidewalk when possible. For safety reasons, please do not stop in the roadway or block the school entrance when dropping off students.
Weather Changes
As the weather begins to change and we move into a rainy spring season, we encourage families to send students with an extra pair of socks and, if possible, a change of pants. This will help keep students comfortable and ready to learn throughout the day.
Try Carpool Conversations with your Kids
Looking for an easy way to talk with your child about their digital world? Carpool Conversations from Common Sense Media offers short, engaging prompts and mini podcasts designed to spark family discussions about technology, media use, and online behaviour. Many episodes are only a couple of minutes long, perfect for a car ride or while waiting for practice to start. Explore the conversation starters here.
The “Amazing” Adventure Guide
Unplugged Canada encourages families to reclaim childhood by creating more opportunities for outdoor adventure, independence, and real-world responsibility. Research shows that children thrive when they spend more time exploring their neighbourhoods, solving problems with friends, and contributing meaningfully at home and in their communities. Simple steps like walking to a neighbour’s house, biking to a local park, helping plan a family meal or running small errands help kids build confidence, resilience and practical life skills.
Families can support this shift by intentionally creating space for free, unsupervised play and increasing responsibility over time. That might mean designating “no-adult” play zones, encouraging kids to gather in groups of three or more for creative play, or giving them meaningful household roles such as helping with groceries, cooking or caring for pets.
It can feel challenging to step back, but children build independence by practicing it. Families can make it easier by teaming up with other parents in their neighbourhood to create shared boundaries for safe roaming and outdoor play. For more ideas and practical steps, see the full guide: The “Amazing” Adventure Guide from Unplugged Canada.
Rachael, Abby and Andrew