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Week of Jan. 19, 2020

Westgate is moving towards a “toy free” zone.  Unfortunately, there has been a lot of distractions and problems caused by students bringing toys, fidgets, stuffed animals, blankets, Pokemon cards, etc. We want students to focus on learning and building relationships while they are here, and toys become a disruption to this learning process.  Outdoor equipment (balls, scooters, etc) is still acceptable. Appropriate fidgets will be available in the classrooms for those who need one. More information is coming soon from admin. 

I would also like to remind you to have your child keep personal electronics at home. We do provide ear buds here at school and cell phones can stay in the backpack if they are turned off during school hours. Again, these items can be a distraction and take away from academic and social/emotional learning.

Thank you so much for your support with this!

 

Week of January 13, 2020

Welcome back!

Reminders:
  • No more toys or stuffies at school. For example: Stuffed animals, Beanie Boos, Pokemon cards, Bey Blades, slime, putty, etc. Need to stay at home now. They are causing problems and taking away from our learning time.
  • Fidgets will be provided in each classroom! 

Mini Challenge Day:

Informational letters and permission forms sent home Monday.  Digital copy posted.

Schedule for Friday:

9:00-9:15: Introduction

9:15-10:15: Guest Speaker Ian Humphry

10:15-11:00: Walk a Mile in my Shoes Activity and Snack

11:00-11:45: Advocacy Circle

recess and lunch

12:45-1:20: Cross the Line Activity

1:20-1:40: Advocacy Discussion

1:40-3:00: Bully documentary- *permission slip required

3:00-3:20: Advocacy Circle

3:20-3:30: Clean up/Dismissal

 

Drums Around the World Field Trip

Coming up January 28th, rescheduled from Dec. 3. New permission slips will be sent out soon!!!!!

 

As always please email with any questions! 

Week of December 9, 2019

Hey everyone- I hope you had a great weekend! 

Cundari Out Thursday/Friday
I will be at a ThesCon - a conference for high school theater students - from Thursday through Saturday. I will posting Semester grades before I go, and I most likely won't be able to check emails.  For any immediate concerns during that time, please reach out to Mrs. Dewar, or I will get back to you when I return.
 
Reminders:
  • Pokemon cards, Bey Blades, slime, putty, etc.: Need to stay at home now. They are causing problems with students not paying attention in class, not sharing appropriately, and there has been some trading. We are not responsible for toys traded at recess. It takes away from our learning time.
  • Don't forget to sign up for conferences
 

MAP Testing Schedule

We will be MAP testing the week we return from Thanksgiving Break!  Please discuss with your child how important it is to give your best effort, read carefully, and get a good night's sleep the night before!  

Thursday, December 5th

Friday, December 6th

Monday, December 9th

 

Drums Around the World Field Trip

Due to some unforeseen issues, the field trip on December 3rd has been moved to January 28th. New permission slips will be sent out in January, when we return from Winter Break. If you have any questions, please let me know.

 

As always please email with any questions!

Week of Nov. 11

Hey everyone- I hope you had a great weekend! 

 
Reminders:
  • Pokemon cards, Bey Blades, slime, putty, etc.: Need to stay at home now. They are causing problems with students not paying attention in class, not sharing appropriately, and there has been some trading. We are not responsible for toys traded at recess. It takes away from our learning time.
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 
 
  • Monday, NOV 11; Veterans Day, NO SCHOOL
  • Monday, NOV 25- 29; NO SCHOOL Thanksgiving Break

Week of Nov. 4

Hey everyone- I hope you had a great weekend! 

 
Reminders:
  • Pokemon cards, Bey Blades, Tech Decks, slime, putty, etc.: Need to stay at home now. They are causing problems with students not paying attention in class, not sharing appropriately, and there has been some trading. We are not responsible for toys traded at recess. It takes away from our learning time.
  • Scholastic Book Fair and Drop Everything And Read (D.E.A.R.) program.: Students, staff, and teachers will drop everything…emails, errands, school work, paperwork, and read a book of choice on Friday, November 8th! 
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS:

 
  • Monday-Friday, NOV 4-8; Scholastic Book Fair
  • Tuesday, NOV 5; Spirit Night, Sugarfire Smoke House
  • Thursday, NOV 7; Stock Market Challenge – 9th Graders
  • Friday, NOV 8; Drop Everything and Read (D.E.A.R) Fundraiser/Reading Hour
  • Friday, NOV 8; Under the Sea Dance 7-8th grades, 6:30-9p
  • Saturday, NOV 9; Theater In A Day for K-8
  • Monday, NOV 11; Veterans Day, NO SCHOOL

Week of Oct. 21, 2019

This week, we will be continuing our Halloween Carnival planning.  This is a service that students put on for the younger grades, and it is usually something that our whole school looks forward to!  Students work in small group and are asked to provide whatever supplies they need to put their activity together.  The school provides prizes to give out to participants.  

Week of Sept. 23

Happy Fall!
 
Final grades have been posted.
 
Important Dates:
  • No School for students Thursday and Friday for conferences
  • Fall Break Sept. 30-Oct. 11

Week of Sept. 9, 2019

 
 
Upcoming Events:
  • Sept. 9th – 13th -School Spirit Week
    • Monday- Wear blue to show pride
    • Tuesday- Wacky Dress
    • Wednesday- Workout Gear or favorite sports team
    • Thursday- Wild hair and Hats
    • Friday- Pajamas! 
  • 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