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There are many ways you can contribute to our school’s success, and make a difference for our school and our students. In our school, this can include providing in-kind donations, contributing cash and lending expertise and technical knowledge. Connect with our principal on what may be appropriate. For more information on ways to give to CBE, visit Donate ​on the CBE website.​​​

Fundraisers & Donations

Crickle Creek Coffee Fundraiser

Westgate School Parents’ Society is working in partnership with Crickle Creek Coffee Roasters to provide a new fundraising opportunity. For every pound of coffee sold through this fundraiser, a portion will be donated to the Parents’ Society. These funds allow us to provide educational enhancements to the school community, such as reading resources, math manipulatives, music equipment, guest speakers, and technology.

WHO IS CRICKLE CREEK COFFEE ROASTERS?
Crickle Creek Coffee Roasters is a Calgary-based, family-owned, small business with a 27-year history in the Calgary area. Guillermo and Adriana are proud first-generation Canadians with Latin American roots from a coffee growing family of generations. They are very passionate about their craft and committed to sustainable practices, to supporting their local community, and to providing Calgarians with great quality coffee from around the world at a fair market price.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Go to the Crickle Creek Coffee Roasters Fundraiser website.

2. Select your favourites from their wide range of whole & ground coffee beans.

3. Pay for your products using Crickle Creek’s regular online payment process.

ORDER DEADLINE: TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023

HOW TO COLLECT YOUR BEANS:
All products ordered through this fundraiser will be delivered to Westgate School. Coffee will be available for pick up on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, between 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm at Westgate School.

QUESTIONS?
Please contact the Westgate School Parents’ Society by email westgateschoolcouncil@gmail.com and we will be happy to answer any questions about this fundraising opportunity.

Thank you for your continued support!

FlipGive

FlipGive is simple, safe, contact free and instant. You can contribute using FlipGive at anytime and there are many diverse participating retailers - check them out and support your school!!

To order:

1. Visit www.flipgive.com.
2. Set up an account and join our "team" (WESTGATORS) through this code P5XDBG.
3. Start shopping.

Every time you want to buy something online, first go to the FlipGive website and be sure you are signed into your account. You can choose from the multiple retailers that use FlipGive.  Click on the retailer and it will redirect you to the online store. Shopping is normal from that point forward and a percentage of what you spend will be given back to Westgate! 

Mabel's Labels

Tired of having your child's belongings end up in the lost and found cycle. Mabel's Labels might be a solution. Visit their website for more information. Make sure you select Westgate Elementary and the school will receive a percentage of earnings to support our fundraising efforts.

COBS Bread 

Westgate School is registered at both the COBS in Signal Hill and Aspen. When you purchase from COBS, you just need to let them know that you are with Westgate School and the school will receive 5% of the yearly purchases.  

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​​​Donating to Our School

Ways to give to our school include:

Monetary (cash) donation

  • I wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation. Tax receipts will be issued for donations of $20 or more.
    • Visit the EducationMatters online donation webpage to make a donation. (Preferred donation method)
    • Write a cheque payable to EducationMatters  (all one word) and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school or mail it to: EducationMatters, 1221 8 Street SW Calgary, AB T2R 0L4
  • I do not wish to receive a tax receipt for my donation
    • ​Write a cheque made payable to Calgary Board of Education  and include the name of our school and the specific program, activity or item you want your donation to support in the 'memo' section. Give the cheque to the school.

In-kind donations of school supplies or equipment 

  • Please complete this form | In-kind Donations Form
    If you have multiple items in different categories, please fill out the form for each item. This will help us to process your offer more efficiently.

Thank you for thinking of our school!​