Westhills Elementary School Family Newsletter
Dear Westhills Families,
We hope this message finds you well! As we wrap up our first full week of school, we want to take a moment to express our gratitude for your partnership and support. It has been wonderful to see our students settling in and embracing their learning journey.
Celebrations from the Week
Happy Friday, Westhills Families! We are thrilled to report that students are already finding their groove and diving into their learning experiences.
Did you know you can update your contact information using the online registration system? No need to take time off work; you can do it right from your phone!
We have also begun recognizing students for their positive behaviors. Teachers are completing referrals for students who demonstrate respect, organization, accountability, responsibility, and kindness. These students will be celebrated on our Tiger 100 board and receive a positive call home.
REMINDER:
Quick reminder, starting next week you must have a car tag to pick up a student in the car rider line. If you do not have a car tag, you will be asked to park and come to the office with your ID to verify you are on the approved to pick up list. We realize this will be a HUGE inconvenience! If you need more, they are only $1.00 and may be purchased in the front office.
Important Announcements: Happening Next Week
Fill the Calendar Fundraiser: Now - August 29
Help us reach our fundraising goals!
Upcoming Events:
Monday we being AIMSWEB testing.
This is the data used to determine a students' Intervention during RTI. Please remind your child it is important to try their best on these tests.
Tuesday, August 19
o Parent Club Meeting at 5:30 PM (Enter from the cafeteria)
• Thursday, August 21
o Kona Ice Day
• Monday, August 25
o Tiger Academy and Power Hour Begin
• Thursday, August 28
o Picture Day
o Parent Orientation Night
o Visit your child's classrooms and learn about expectations and communication with teachers.
6th Grade: 5:30 PM
5th Grade: 6:00 PM
4th Grade: 6:30 PM
• Friday, August 29
o $1.00 Hat Day!
o Bring $1.00 to wear a hat during the school day. It’s a fun way to celebrate the end of the month!
Chromebooks
For students who have signed their technology agreement form, Chromebooks are coming home. Please remind your student that their Chromebook is for school use only. Any inappropriate use or searches will be flagged and reported to Mrs. Utterback. Students will receive one "free pass" for misuse; after that, Chromebooks will only be accessible during school hours when needed for work.
Chromebook Chargers:
We often have issues with misplaced chargers. Chargers are assigned to individual students by number. Please remind your child to keep track of their charger and to retrieve it if loaned to a friend.
ParentVue
ParentVue will open soon for you to view grades. If you haven’t signed up yet, please do! Forms with setup information were sent home last week. If you need assistance logging in, please email Tonya.Shelton@mcstn.net for a password reset. ParentVue is an excellent tool for tracking assignments and grades.
Additional Information: School-wide Announcements
Student Council:
Students interested in running for Student Council should return their forms to Mr. Donahue or Mrs. Perry. If you need a form, please see Mrs. Perry.
Chorus:
5th and 6th graders interested in joining the chorus must audition next week. If you were in chorus last year, you need to audition again. Please ensure you have a ride home after your audition.
• 4th Grade: Monday
• 5th Grade: Tuesday
• 6th Grade: Wednesday
Girls STEAM:
Girls interested in joining the STEAM Team should pick up an application from one of the sponsors in their grade hallway.
Book Club:
5th and 6th graders wanting to join Book Club should see Ms. Crowder in the library for an application.
If you have a completed Tiger Academy application, please turn it in to Mr. Donahue.
Thank you for your ongoing support in making Westhills Elementary a wonderful place for our students. We are grateful for your partnership and look forward to collaborating throughout the school year.
I have attached the interest letter and information sheet that are available to students at school. We have also been and will continue announcing it on announcements all week.
Calendar Fundraiser begins Monday, Aug. 11. It is super easy, just pick a date and send that amount into your child's teacher. You can help their teacher win money for their classroom while also helping our school raise money for instructional programs, recess equipment, instructional items, along with other things students can benefit from this year.
Thank you in advance.
