Students with money will have an opportunity to visit the book fair tomorrow morning. They will have another chance next week. Attached is the schedule for next week. Ms. Crowder will also have the Book Fair open next Thursday night during Parent Teacher Conferences. 3:30-8:30.
Teacher have or will be sending out conference invites soon. Please respond quickly in order to get the slot that best fits your schedule. While they are focusing on scheduling conferences with those students who are needing more support, they welcome any parents who want to meet.
6 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Families,
A few reminders about Friday.
*If you are checking your child out for the parade, we ask that you do so by 11:00. We will begin loading buses shortly after 11:00. By picking them up by 11:00, we can ensure they are still on campus.
*Attendance rules still apply for Friday. Early checkouts will result in an absence. Feel free to use a parent note if you still have any left. Otherwise, it will be unexcused.
*Only students who ride the bus to NHC with us may stand at NHC and watch the parade. Anyone with a parent/guardian, must remain with their parent at a different location.
*Students may not leave NHC with a parent/guardian. If you wish to check your child out after the parade, you must do so in the front office upon our return.
*If a permission slip is not turned in by today, the student will not be allowed to attend the parade. We will not be accepting permission slips on Friday.
Calendar Correction:
The October calendar has a mistake. This is my fault. 6th Grade Awards Ceremony will be Thursday, Oct. 23, not Wednesday, Oct. 22!
Thank you for your Patience, Support, and Understanding!
Go Tigers
Carrie Utterback
6 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Every Friday in October will be $1.00 Hat Day. The class who brings in the most money at the end of the month will win a Hot Chocolate Bar!
Thank you, Mrs. McMillin for sponsoring this tasty reward!
6 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Homecoming parade permission slips are due tomorrow!
If one never made it home and you are unable to print this one, write a note to the teacher with your child’s name on it and the information asked for in this note.
6 months ago, Carrie Utterback
We are excited to share what's happening in our 4-6 grade counseling classes. Each Month, or Rotation, Ms. May, our school counselor, brings lessons and activities to help students grow in kindness, confidence, conflict resolution, and other important life skills. Take a look below to see what our students are learning and practicing.
6 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Today, Friday, Sept. 26, at 3:00 will be the last chance to order bundles for Homecoming. Starting Monday, we will be selling individual items only.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:00-7:50 Parent Club members will be in the front lobby selling individual homecoming items until they run out.
6 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Westhills will have it's Book Fair Oct. 3-9. Family night will be during Parent Teacher Conferences the evening of Oct. 9 3:30-8:30.
If you are able to volunteer to help, please see the attached information. Thank you in advance.
6 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Dress Code Reminder. Families, we will be reminding students tomorrow that Pajamas, PJ Pants, are not to be worn to school. If a student wears Pajama bottoms, or top, to school, they will be asked to call home to have you bring them a change of clothes. The last thing we want to do is bother you at work. Help us by reminding your child they should not be worn to school.
We have a lot of clothing items in Lost and Found. I will be posting a video of the items on our Facebook Page, Westhills Elementary Tigers. Anything not picked up by Fall Break will be donated to Hopetown.
Snack Cart tomorrow!!!!
Thank you,
Carrie Utterback
7 months ago, Carrie Utterback
7 months ago, Carrie Utterback
7 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Oliviya is a former WES student. Let’s join LMS in honoring her fight. All proceeds from our Hat Day tomorrow will also go to Oliviya’s family!
7 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Need Homecoming Spirit gear? Our amazing Parent Club has what you need. These order forms will be coming home soon, but wanted to give you a preview. Help support our school and our MCHS Tigers! Homecoming is Oct. 3. Students who have not gotten OSS or ISS in September will be able to attend the HOCO parade. Stock up now!
Deadline to order is Friday, Sept. 26!
7 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Homecoming Spirit Week Dress Up Days! Let's see your DRIP!
7 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Attached is our September calendar. The last week is Homecoming Week. See each day for our Spirit Week dress up day themes.
Calendars will be coming home soon.
7 months ago, Carrie Utterback
🐯💛 Westhills Tigers Weekly Announcements! 💛🐯
We’ve got lots of exciting things coming up—mark those calendars! 📅
📸 Thursday, Aug. 28 – Picture Day
Say cheese, Tigers! 🧀✨ Picture order form is attached—be sure to note the Event Code at the bottom.
👩👩👦 Thursday, Aug. 28 – Parent Orientation
We’ll begin in the cafeteria before heading to classrooms.
Admin will walk families through our NEW communication app 📱 so everyone stays connected. Signup sheets will be available if you need one-on-one help later.
Orientation Times:
• 6th Grade – 5:30 PM
• 5th Grade – 6:00 PM
• 4th Grade – 6:30 PM
👉 Special Note: Barnes, Bailey, & Anderson’s 5th Grade pod will meet Wednesday at 5:00 PM (starting in the café).
🎩 Friday, Aug. 29 – $1 Hat Day!
We made it through the first month—time to celebrate! Bring $1 and rock your favorite hat. 🎉
🍫 Snack Cart Friday!
It’s finally here! Get ready for your favorite treats. Flyer with prices attached Choices may vary a little
👵💐 Grandparents Day – Sept. 5
RSVP forms will be sent home this week. Please return by Sept. 2 so we can plan for your special visitors.
🚫 No School – Monday, Sept. 2 (Labor Day)
📄 Progress Reports – Monday, Sept. 8
We can’t wait to see our Tiger families at all of these fun events! 🐯💛
8 months ago, Carrie Utterback
New Tennesse State Law (TCA §49-6-1016) requiring annual firearm safety instruction for all K-12 students
8 months ago, Chris Spivy
This set of keys were found outside the front entrance of school. Please let the office know tomorrow if these belong to you or your child.
8 months ago, Carrie Utterback
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.
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.
8 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Students interested in being a part of the Westhills chorus this year need to audition next week. If you did not pick up a chorus form at the Meet and Greet, please see Mrs. Goodwin in the music room for one. Auditions will be held next week after school. Please make sure you have a way to get home. 4th Grade auditions are on Monday, 5th grade on Tuesday, and 6th grade auditions on Wednesday.
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.
8 months ago, Carrie Utterback
Interested in joining one of our amazing clubs? Be watching the weekly updates for interest meetings. The first interest meeting is Tuesday after announcements. Students interested in joining the photography club will meet at Mrs. Vines's room at the end of 4th grade hallway after announcements.
8 months ago, Carrie Utterback
