Urgent Volunteers Needed
We need several more volunteers for our Olympic Games Day of Fun this Friday, 9/27. We currently do not have enough volunteers to run this event so please consider signing up so that we can provide a rewarding experience for ALL students to cap off an incredible fundraiser. At a minimum, we need one volunteer per grade per station. Thank you in advance! Link to sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA8A92DA5FE3-50968601-west
West Happenings: September & October 2024
- 9/23-27 - All School Spirit Week
- 9/23-27 - Erin's Law Presentation during STEM Classes
- 9/25 - Early Release is TOMORROW at 2 PM
- 9/26 - SPRING PICTURE DAY 🙂
- 9/27 - PBIS: Olympic Day-Wear athletic wear or red/white/blue
- 9/27 - Fundraiser Culmunating Activity
- 10/8 - WPO Meeting 7 PM
- 10/14 - NO SCHOOL - Columbus Day
- 10/17 - Red Robin Food Fundraiser - 11 AM - 10 PM
- 10/23 - Early Release - 2 PM
- 10/25 - PBIS: Mismatch Day
- 10/25 - Trunk or Treat 5-7 PM
- 10/31 - Halloween Parade/Party 2:15-3:30
Color Portraits PrePay for Picture Day this Thursday, September 26th.
This is a prepay site and ordering will be closed at Midnight the day of Picture Day to process the orders. If parents missed prepaying they will have a chance to order pictures with their child's Ticket Code. When placing an order after Picture Day with a Ticket Code a shipping fee will be added on and picture packages will be shipped directly to your home. Ticket Codes will be delivered with the bulk picture package order approximately three weeks post Picture Day. Just click on the link to prepay. https://ordercp.com - When you click on the link, cleck on the green Icon. You will then put in your student's information and our school code is 10023301. You will then pick the background you like and the picture package.
Same D47 App, New Look!
Same D47 App, New Look!
The District 47 app has gotten a fresh, new look but still offers all the same features and resources! Please accept the one-time popup of the privacy statement, it is something all apps have and once acknowledged it will not show up again. Thanks for your cooperation!
PARENT NIGHT NEW FORMAT SURVEY
It was so nice to see so many of you at Parent/Family Night on September 12th. It was a new format this year, and we were excited to see so many participate. The children were so excited to share their classroom and what they were learning with you. We would love your thoughts on the night. Please click on the link below to answer a few questions so we can gain your feedback. https://forms.gle/c9owo8iiGNuYA9bs9
Mileage Club Volunteers Needed!!
We are in need of several more volunteers to help make the first week of Mileage Club a success. The club is run during lunch recess. Please consider volunteering to hand out and scan student cards. A Mileage Club note should have come home last week.
- For those of you who are new, Mileage Club volunteers hand out and collect mileage club tracking cards, scan lap progress (on provided iPads) and most importantly provide encouragement! A coordinator with experience/knowledge of the tasks required will be in attendance to help explain the program and answer any questions you may have during your shift(s). Please click here for additional volunteer information.
Fall Mileage Club will begin on Monday, September 9th and ends on Friday, October 18th.
Thanks for considering.
Volunteer Opportunity: Class Party Sign-up
Every year there is one sure thing your child looks forward to at school - the CLASS PARTIES!!! And, what better way to get involved than being one of the parent volunteers to help plan and participate in the fun.
Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13571DE02A0CDEBC53-westparties1
- Up to 5 Volunteers (1 party planner and 4 party volunteers) are permitted per classroom.
- Please read the Class Party Packet for full details and expectations (PDF attached in Sign-up)
- In order for all to have a chance to help with parties, we kindly ask you sign up for one party per classroom for the school year. As we get closer to a party date and if a class is still in need of volunteers, we will communicate the opportunity to sign up for an additional party.
- If you are unable to volunteer but would like to offer your support, please contact Stephanie (stephanie_mchugh@hotmail.com).
West Families in need of School Supplies
If any family is in need of School Supplies, please contact, Beata Moreschi, School Social Worker. She can help with back to school supply needs, which includes backpack, school supplies, gym shoes, etc. Please contact her at 815-788-5558 or bmmoreschi@d47.org.
West Families!!! This is a BIG and EXCITING week for our fundraiser. 🎉 🥇
Our students have been hard at work raising money to get closer to reaching the Gold!! We are just over 50% of our goal of $25,000, which is approximately what we raised last year, but we still really need your help to get us there. With only 4 days left we are just below the $13,000 mark. There is still time to share your child's individual page to collect these final donations! Every single dollar counts. Click Here to access your child's page: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/wpo
A big congrats to Violet H in Mrs. Penuela's class who will receive 4 raffle tickets toward the Nintendo Switch raffle! We also have Coraline M in Mrs. Bott's class, Ethan L. in Mrs. Penuela's class and Aleksander H in Mrs. Gaede's class who each have 3 raffle tickets each so far! We have several more students who also will be entered into the raffle. Raising $200 gets you at least 1 raffle ticket! Plus, we are $2,000 shy of adding another Nintendo Switch Lite to the raffle! We can get there, West! We can't wait to see who will win!
The race for the class trophy prize is very competitive! Currently, Mrs. Penuela's class is in first with $2,044 but Mrs. Bott's class is close behind with $1,165 and Mrs. Wolf's class can't be counted out with $895 raised so far. Who will pull it out and take home the final trophy!?! We can't wait to find out!
This week is also Spirit Week! Hat Day is today and Pajama Day is tomorrow - always a favorite day!
And don't forget, the Olympic Games are on Friday - make sure your kiddos keep with our USA theme and wear Red, White and Blue athletic wear. We have an exciting day planned!
Your WPO
WEST SPIRIT WEAR
Attention West Families: We are SO excited to announce that West Elementary has its very own spirit wear store! You can now purchase a wide array of items year round shipped directly to you. From t-shirts, to shorts, hats, accessories and jewelry, there is something for every West fan. Shop now and get up to 25% off the back to school sale! 12% of every sale goes back to West. We can't wait to see all of your fun and exciting spirit wear this year! Click the link here to check it out: West Spirit Wear
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Elevate Award
Nominate an outstanding D47 Educator for an ISBE Teacher of the Year Award
Take five minutes to join the Illinois State Board of Education in recognizing the incredible people involved in Illinois schools -- from teachers, to principals, to coaches, to counselors, to paraprofessionals, to school board members, and many more. ISBE will use submissions for the Those Who Excel & Teacher of the Year Awards, RISE Awards, and other educator recognition opportunities. Click here for the nomination form. Deadline is Oct 15.