Western Valley Elementary ROAR
January 22, 2024
We are well back in the routine of things now for the 3rd quarter, and this quarter does go by quickly!
This week, 2-5th grade students will be taking their 3rd Benchmark Assessments in ELA and Math. 5th grade is also taking a practice Science test. All of these assessments will give us a good prediction of how students will score on the AASA test in April, while still allowing us time to revisit standards and skills that kids may need more time with. Our K & 1st grade students will also be taking benchmarks this week, and this lets us know how the students are progressing, and what specific skills they need retaught.
We continue with our during the day interventions, and after school tutoring. Each of these small groups help kids with their specific needs.
We wish the best of luck to our 3 WVE Spelling Bee participants in the district spelling bee on Wednesday! Good luck, Enzo, Nisael, & Leilah!!
As a reminder, the drop-off area is along the fire lane curb, and the parking lot is ONLY for families who want to park and walk up their student. Students MAY NOT be dropped off in the parking lot. This creates an unsafe situation for children, which of course, no one wants. We will have signs up as reminders, but please be safe, and drop off children only in the designated areas.
Have a great week!
Jennifer Quirk
Our WVE Site Council needs you! Help us make decisions about the school, evaluate what we are currently doing, and how to improve the educational experience for all of our kids!
Click the picture above to apply to be on our Site Council!
Even 15 minutes late to school makes a big difference!
This letter went home this week, as a reminder of the importance of arriving to school on time. Kids get breakfast in the classroom starting at 7:55, and we are into the start of instruction by 8:10 every day, so arrival any later than that means students are missing learning time. And it adds up!
Where is your sweatshirt??
Ever asked your child that question, and they respond with a confused look?
Missing a lunch box, a jacket, water bottle, or a beanie? We have a lost and found box in the office near the health office. We're also now bringing out a clothes rack with sweatshirts and jackets that are left on the playground. Check it out at dismissal time! You may find that hoodie that never made it home.
Arrival & Dismissal
Use your Dashboard card for a faster Parent Pick Up! Ask your teacher or the front office for one.
WVE Spirit Shirts & Annual Buck-a-Jeans Day Passes
Click here for more info! ------>>> https://rb.gy/95trx
New spirit shirts are here!
A reminder about school uniforms...
Bus Riders
23-24 School lunch applications
https://linqconnect.com/
Lunch pricing is $1.60 for students (and $2.85 for adults if you'd like to eat lunch with your child).
WVE Class Dojo
Spirit Shirts
*Don't forget to indicate student's name, teacher, and shirt size!
And don't forget to write their name on it!
Before & After School Childcare
Click here for more info, and to register your child for before/after school care.
https://www.discoverchampions.com/
**WVE no longer has a daycare program on campus**
Health office
Also, if your child has a Chronic Illness, and may miss school often due to an illness or condition, ask the office or Mrs Reyes about a Chronic Health Form.
Interested in working for the district?
Check out some other openings around the district here- https://fowler.tedk12.com/hire/index.aspx
Other questions? Contact us!
Our administration & office staff are happy to help!
Coming Soon!
*1/22 100th Day
*1/24 District Spelling Bee
*1/24 PTO meeting 3:30
*1/26 Buck a Jeans Day
*2/2 January SotM Breakfast
*2/9 Progress Reports go home
*2/10 Regional Spelling Bee
*2/13 4pm Governing Board meeting
*2/19 No School, Presidents Day
*2/21 3:30 PTO meeting
*2/27-3/7 Spring Book Fair
*3/1 February SotM Breakfast
*3/7 & 3/8 Early Release for conferences
*3/11-3/15 No School, Spring Break
*3/16 AZ State Spelling Bee
*3/29 No School, Teacher In-Service Day