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End-of-Year Carnival

Our End-of-Year Carnival is coming up quickly!
Here's what you need to know:
 
Where: 12500 Washington Street - On Westgate's 6-acre campus
Date: May 29, 2025
Time: 2:00-6:00 PM
Cost:
  • General entry is free. Wristbands are for using the inflatables.
  • $25 presale wristbands, $30 at the door
  • Wristbands are for unlimited access to the inflatable play area + one ticket.
  • All students must be supervised by their parent/guardian at the event.
  • Tickets can be bought separately - $5 for 5 tickets good only for popcorn, cotton candy, or bottle of water. (not good for food trucks)
  • Pay for wristbands with a check or cash at the school. Or to order online - access the payment portal
  • Find more information on the Student Led Conferences and Carnival: 2025 Westgate CARNIVAL - Community Events - Westgate Community School

Our Silent Auction features themed classroom baskets. We ask that every family donate at least 1 item at any price point for ANY themed basket listed.  All it takes is every family pitching in a little bit to create some really fun, unique baskets for auction! All donations are due by Friday, May 23rd.
 
7th/8th Grade Pod:
We also need volunteers to make the carnival a success. Please consider volunteering for an hour or two to make this the best carnival ever!

Missing Work Deadline

I wanted to share a brief announcement: this Friday, May 9, will be the final day I will accept any missing assignments from previous weeks. As we move into the final stretch of the semester, we’ll be focusing on some major projects, and I will have a lot of grading to complete!

If your student has any outstanding work, please ensure it is submitted by this Friday. Thank you for your attention and support!

The Book Thief - Week 2

This week, students are expected to read pages 123–238 of The Book Thief. We are administering weekly quizzes to ensure students are staying on track with their reading.

As we approach the end of the school year, please review Infinite Campus (IC) with your student, as there are currently many missing assignments. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out.

Thank you for your continued support!

Novel Study

Good afternoon, 8th grade families!

Today we kicked off our novel study of The Book Thief by Markus Zusak. This powerful story, narrated by Death, follows a young girl named Liesel living in Nazi Germany. As she discovers the power of words and books, she forms deep connections and uncovers moments of hope in a time of darkness.

Over the next five weeks, students will not have traditional homework. Instead, their weekly assignment will be to read the chapters assigned for that week. I will post the reading schedule each Monday, and students should have those chapters completed by the following Monday.

This week students are reading to page 122.

At the moment, we are using printed copies of the first 122 pages of the novel while we wait for our classroom set of books to arrive.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns—I’m happy to help!

Warmly,

Mrs. St. Clair

Missing Homework Deadline

Dear Middle School Families,

This week, there will be no assigned homework in ELA. I encourage you to take this opportunity to check Infinite Campus to review any missing assignments your student may have.

Students have until Friday to submit any outstanding homework for credit. After this deadline, any remaining missing assignments will be finalized with a grade of 1.

All homework assignments can be found on our Teams page under Classwork → Quarter 3 Homework.

Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Thank you for your continued support!

ELA Updates!

Dear Middle School Families,

Happy New Year! As we begin the second semester, I’d like to share a few updates with you:

  1. Weekly Warm-Up Grades
    Students will now receive weekly grades for their warm-up activities. Each week, students are expected to complete five warm-ups, which will be worth a total of 100 points. These warm-ups will be checked every Friday to ensure they are complete. This practice is designed to support students in developing their executive functioning skills.

  2. Weekly Homework Schedule
    Homework will continue on a weekly basis this semester, but changing with assignments being given on Monday and due by Friday. This consistent schedule aims to help students manage their time effectively throughout the week.

If you have any questions or need further clarification, please don’t hesitate to reach out. I’m looking forward to a productive and successful semester with your students!

Missing Assignments

Good morning, families,
This week, we will be concluding our Book Club unit. All students are expected to complete their books by Monday, December 9. Please take a moment to review your student's Infinite Campus account, as there are several missing assignments. Missing work may be submitted up until December 11.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Thank you!

Reading Homework 11/18-11/22

Good morning! 
 
Students should be caught up to the following chapters in each of their books by the end of this week: 
 
Cinder The Fault in Our Stars The Hobbit You Don't Know Me Fablehaven 
Chapter 21 Chapter 15 Chapter 11 Chapter 15 Chapter 11

Book Club - Homework

Hello Middle School Families! 
 
Here are the chapters for the book club books for this next week (click the post title to see the chapters). Students should have chapters read by Monday, November 18. As a reminder, students should be reading for homework :) 
 
Please reach out with any questions. 

Book Club Unit - Homework Update

Good afternoon families! 
 
I am excited to announce the start of our Book Club Unit! Each student has been assigned to a book club based on a title they selected and believed they would enjoy reading. Over the next few weeks, instead of weekly homework packets, students will be assigned specific chapters to read and complete by the end of each week.
Please remind your student not to read ahead, as it’s important that we progress through the books together to avoid any spoilers during our discussions and activities.
I encourage you to engage with your student about their reading and have conversations about the themes, characters, and progress they are making in their book clubs.
Additionally, I will be accepting any missing homework that students have not yet submitted. Please check Infinite Campus (IC) to review your student's current homework status, and remember that all assignments are also posted online in Microsoft Teams.
Thank you for your support, and I look forward to an engaging and enriching experience for all students in this unit!

8th Grade Field Trip

Dear Families,

8th Grade is going on a field trip to the History Colorado Museum on Tuesday, November 5th (see the field trip information below.) Please complete the permission form here https://forms.office.com/r/FvsRNFg9zL by Friday, November 1st. In addition, send your student with a sack lunch, comfortable walking shoes, and a water bottle for the day. We are in search of 5 chaperones for this field trip. If you are interested in being a chaperone, please complete a background check here Volunteers & Visitors - Support WCS - Westgate Community School (westgateschool.org). Background checks remain valid for one year. Please note that not all adults who complete background checks will be accepted to chaperone, and you will be notified if you are selected.

 

Please reach out with any questions!