Whiteside Elementary School

  • Parent Education Session: Late French Immersion

    The Richmond School District offers Late French Immersion beginning in Grade 6 at James Whiteside and John Diefenbaker Elementary schools. A virtual information session will be provided to share details about this program. Topics will include:•    Program Overview•    Student Experiences•    Registration Process•    Frequently Asked Questions Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025Time: 6 p.m.Location: Virtual via Microsoft Teams Meeting ID: 229…

  • Whiteside Newsletter #12 – November 21, 2025

    Dear Whiteside Families, The fun of December is almost here, and excitement is filling the air at Whiteside! We can’t wait for a month filled with wonderful learning opportunities and festive fun with our amazing Wolfpack! Get ready for magical skating trips to the Winter Wonderland at Minoru, exciting field trips, engaging presentations, delicious hot…

  • Public Board Meeting – Wednesday, November 19

    The Richmond Board of Education will hold its regular public meeting tonight, Wednesday, November 19, starting at 7 p.m. Members of the public are invited to attend in person at the School Board Office (7811 Granville Avenue, 1st Floor Boardroom) or join the meeting online via Zoom.
 Register to attend via Zoom: https://sd38.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ohiH8rn_ScaG_SA_mV014AAfter registering, you…

  • 2025 Fall Literacy Action Plan

    Whiteside Elementary School Action Plan for Improving Reading Comprehension Goal: To improve reading comprehension skills for all students, with a particular focus on areas identified for growth in the 2024-2025 and fall 2025 school-wide reading assessment data. Key Areas for Action: Professional Development: Continued Pro-D Sessions: Provide ongoing (local, district, and provincial) professional development opportunities…

  • 2025 Fall Reading Focus

    Following our fall reading assessments (Acadience and RFRA), Whiteside teachers and staff identified a need to be more explicit in their teaching practices towards reading comprehension strategies. This year, our new RFRA (Richmond Formative Reading Assessment) provided insight into multiple reading comprehension strategies.  As such, we started our 2025-2026 year by focusing our professional learning…

  • 2025 Fall Literacy Data Collection

    In our ongoing efforts to improve our school wide literacy, our students and teachers engaged in their fall reading and writing assessments during September and October. This year, we used four different reading and assessments. school-wide Acadience reading screeners for decoding and fluency, school-wide Richmond Formative Reading Assessment (RFRA) for reading comprehension and fluency. SPARK…

  • Whiteside Newsletter #11 – November 14, 2025

    Dear Whiteside Families, Thank you to the parents who joined us at our Remembrance Day assembly. We appreciate the care and respect that our presenters and students gave to this solemn day of remembrance. Thank you for your partnership in your child’s education. Every minute you spend—from volunteering and attending school events to encouraging learning…

  • Supporting Safe and Caring Schools

    The ERASE (Expect Respect and a Safe Education) program provides parents and caregivers with practical guidance, resources, and training to help children feel safe, included, and supported at school, online, and in the community. Learn more in the infographic below or visit erase.gov.bc.ca. This message has been shared by the Richmond School District. If you…

  • Whiteside Newsletter #10 – November 7, 2025

    Dear Whiteside Families, As the leaves fall and the days grow shorter, our thoughts turn to remembrance and gratitude. On Monday, Whiteside will come together for our Remembrance Day assembly, an emotional reminder of the sacrifices made by those who served and continue to serve our country. We invite you to join us at this…

  • School Photo Retake Day Reminder

    School Photo Retake Day Reminder  Please be advised that school photo retake day will be held on Monday, November 3rd, immediately after lunch.  Action for Parents:  If your child requires a retake, please follow these steps: Print and Complete: You must print and complete the attached retake form and return it directly to your child’s…