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Hamilton's Happenings 10-28-19

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Tuesday, Oct 29; Board of Directors Working Session, 6:30-8:30p
  • Thursday, Oct. 31; Carnival and Halloween Parties
  • Monday-Friday, Nov 4-8; Scholastic Book Fair
  • Friday, Nov 8; Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R) Fundraiser
  • Friday, Nov 8; Under the Sea Dance 7-8th grades, 6:30-9p
  • Monday, Nov 11; Veterans Day, NO SCHOOL

Halloween Party:  The link for the Halloween Party sign-ups was emailed.  The parties will be Thursday, October 31st from 2:15-3:15.  Students should not wear their costumes to school.  They should bring their costumes to school and will be able to change right after lunch.  Parents that are volunteering for the Halloween Party Must have passed a background check. 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49A4AE2DA5FB6-12pod1

Hamilton's Happenings 10-21-2019

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

  • Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Prospective Parent Information Night 6:30 
  • Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Fire Safety Presentation 8:45 AM 
  • Friday, Oct. 25 – 2nd Qtr Club Sign-Up and Fees Due 
  • Friday, Oct. 25 – Trunk-or-Treat 5 PM – 7 PM 

 

Halloween Party:  The link for the Halloween Party sign-ups was emailed.  The parties will be Thursday, October 31st from 2:15-3:15.  Students should not wear their costumes to school.  They should bring their costumes to school and will be able to change right after lunch.   

 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0D49A4AE2DA5FB6-12pod1 

Hamilton's Happenings 10/14/19

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Tuesday, Oct 15; Missoula Assembly
  • Wednesday, Oct 16; Spirit Night Freddy’s Steakburgers
  • Friday, Oct. 18 – Picture Retakes
  • Tuesday, Oct. 22 – Prospective Parent Information Night 6:30
  • Friday, Oct. 25 – 2nd Qtr Club Sign-Up and Fees Due
  • Friday, Oct. 25 – Trunk-or-Treat 5 PM – 7 PM

 

Week of 10/14 = Pinocchio Auditions/Rehearsals and Performances

The audition for the Missoula Children's Theatre production of Pinocchio will be held on Monday, October 14th from 4:00-6:00 pm at Westgate. There are roles for those students Kindergarten through 12th Grade! Approximately 50-60 students will be cast to appear in the show with the MCT Tour Actor/Director. There is no guarantee that everyone who auditions will be cast in the play. Students wishing to audition must arrive by the scheduled starting time and stay for the entire two-hour session. The first rehearsal begins approximately 15-minutes after the audition.

Hamilton's Happenings wk 9/23/20

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Thursday, Sep 26; NO SCHOOL - Conferences
  • Friday, Sep 27; NO SCHOOL - Conferences
  • Monday, Sep 30 – Friday, OCT 11; NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK

Parent/Teacher Conferences:  Parent/Teacher conferences are this Thursday and Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.  We look forward to meeting with you!

Hamilton's Happenings 9/16/19

UPCOMING EVENTS: 

  • Tuesday, Sep 17; Board of Directors Mtg, 6:30p 
  • Wednesday, Sep 18; Skate City Spirit Night, 5-7p 
  • Wednesday, Sept 18; Original Works Orders due! 
  • Friday, Sep 20; High School Homecoming, 6-10p 

 ON THE HORIZON: 

  • Thursday, Sep 26; NO SCHOOL - Conferences 
  • Friday, Sep 27; NO SCHOOL - Conferences 
  • Monday, Sep 30 – Friday, OCT 11; NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK 

Original Artwork:  All orders are due to the front desk THIS Wednesday, September 18th 

 Use of Bicycles, Scooters and Skateboards on Campus 
All students must WALK, not ride, their bikes/scooters/skateboard onto or off Westgate’s campus.  Students are permitted to ride scooters and skateboards only in the designated area of the blacktop during recess; helmets required.  If a student is riding a bicycle, scooter or skateboard on campus outside of recess or a scooter or skateboard outside of the designated area during recess, the vehicle will be confiscated and left at the front desk.  

 Conference Sign-ups 

The sign-up genius for conference sign ups is posted.  Please make sure you only sign up for one time slot.  You can select multi teachers for that one time slot.  Conferences will be held on Sept. 26th and 27th from 8 AM to 8 PM. 

Hamilton's Happenings 9-10-2019

UPCOMING EVENTS:

  • Monday, Sep 9 – Friday, Sep 13; SPIRIT WEEK w/daily events
  • Tuesday, Sep 10; Board of Directors Mtg, 6:30p
  • Wednesday, Sep 11; RunWild Obstacle Course Fundraiser; Open to the Public from 430-630p
  • Tuesday, Sep 17; Board of Directors Mtg, 6:30p
  • Wednesday, Sep 18; Skate City Spirit Night, 5-7p
  • Wednesday, Sept 18; Original Works Orders due!
  • Friday, Sep 20; High School Homecoming, 6-10p

ON THE HORIZON:

  • Thursday, Sep 26; NO SCHOOL - Conferences
  • Friday, Sep 27; NO SCHOOL - Conferences
  • Monday, Sep 30 – Friday, OCT 11; NO SCHOOL - FALL BREAK

Run Wild Obstacle Course Fundraiser:  Permission Slips Due Monday, Sept. 9th!

Original Artwork:  All orders are due to the front desk no later than Wednesday, September 18th.

SPIRIT WEEK is SEP 9th – SEP 13th
-Monday / WESTGATE WILD PRIDE / wear your blue or your favorite Westgate gear
-Tuesday / WACKY WESTGATE / come dressed in mismatched clothing or wacky socks
-Wednesday / WILD WESTGATE WORKOUT / wear exercise attire or your favorite team jersey and run the obstacle course
-Thursday / WILD HAIR AND HATS / put on a silly hat or style your hair in a crazy way
-Friday / WILD PAJAMAS / wear your pjs to school.

RunWild Obstacle Course Fundraiser – Open to the Public 430-630p
Invite your friends and come to this family-friendly fundraising event! $15 buys unlimited fun and food trucks will be on site.  For more info go to Events & Fundraising Page.  Register at 2019 Ninja Course.

Use of Bicycles, Scooters and Skateboards on Campus
All students must WALK, not ride, their bikes/scooters/skateboard onto or off Westgate’s campus.  Students are permitted to ride scooters and skateboards only in the designated area of the blacktop during recess; helmets required.  If a student is riding a bicycle, scooter or skateboard on campus outside of recess or a scooter or skateboard outside of the designated area during recess, the vehicle will be confiscated and left at the front desk. 

Conference Sign-ups

The sign-up genius for conference sign-ups is posted.  Please make sure you only sign up for one time slot.  You can select multi teachers for that one time slot.  Conferences will be held on Sept. 26th and 27th from 8 AM to 8 PM.

Hamilton's Happenings 9/3/19

Upcoming Events:

Wednesday, Sept. 4th                Raising Cane’s Spirit Night

Sept. 9th – 13th                           School Spirit Week

Wednesday, Sept. 11th              Westgate Wild Obstacle Course

Wednesday, Sept. 18th              Original Works Orders Due!

Wednesday, Sept. 18th               Skate City Spirit Night 5:00-7:00 PM

Original Artwork:  I sent home your child’s Original Artwork on Friday.  The order form is included in the packet.  All orders are due to the front desk no later than Wednesday, September 18th.

Hamilton's Happenings 8-26-19

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, Aug. 29th                   Curriculum Night 1st-2nd  7:00-8:00 PM

Friday, Aug. 30th                       No School – Teacher Work Day

Monday, Sept. 2nd                      No School – Labor Day

Wednesday, Sept. 4th                Raising Cane’s Spirit Night

 

Curriculum Night:

Curriculum Night is a chance for parents to come to hear about what their children will be learning in their literacy, math, science and social studies classes this year.  We ask that parents attend without their children so that we can have your full attention and you are able to leave feeling like you have had all your questions answered.

Hamilton's Happenings 8/19/2019

Upcoming Events:

Thursday, Aug. 29th         Curriculum Night

                                            K, 3-4, 7-8    6 PM - 7 PM

                                            1-2, 5-6. HS  7 PM – 8 PM

Friday, Aug. 30th              No School/ Teacher Work Day

Math and Literacy Placements: 

We are planning to start ability grouping this week.  Monday, we will switch for Science and Social Studies classes.  Tuesday, we will switch for Literacy and Wednesday we will be switching for math.  Please keep in mind these are fluid placements which we will talk more about at Curriculum Night

                                            
Curriculum Night:  Curriculum Night will be held on Thursday, Aug. 29th.  1st-2nd will be from 7 PM – 8 PM. 

Hamilton's Advocacy 8-12-2019

                                  Hamilton’s Advocacy 8/12

Upcoming Events:

Friday, August 16th                             1st Qtr. Club Sign-Ups & Fees Due

Friday, August 16th                              Picture Day!

Thursday, August 29th                        Curriculum Night

Friday, August 30th                             No School/Teacher Work Day

Friday, August 30th                             School Fees DUE!

 

Afternoon Snacks:  We do have an afternoon snack time from 1:45-1:55. You are welcome to send a 2nd snack for your child during this time.  It’s completely optional.

Picture Day:  Your child should have had a picture order form come home in their Friday Folder.  If you would like to order pictures for your child, please send this envelope back with your child by Friday, August 16th.  You can either pay online or send a check. 

Curriculum Night: This year, Curriculum Night for 1st and 2nd grade will be held on Thursday, August 29th from 7:00 – 8:00 PM.  We have a staggered schedule for different grade levels.  Please check the Westgate calendar for more information.

Advocacy Theme:  Each month we focus on one aspect of social-emotional development.  This month, we are focused on “Starting Strong and Self Awareness”.   We will learn about building strong relationships, establishing classroom norms and goal setting. 

1st Quarter Club Sign-ups DUE:  Friday, August 16th is the deadline to sign up for 1st quarter clubs. 

No School:  Friday, August 30th there will be no school.