509 Widefield Drive
Colorado Springs, Colorado 80911
719-391-3335 (Office)
719-391-9416 (Fax)
Office Information
Office hours: 7:30 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
To report an absence, please call 719-391-3336
Please notify the office immediately for any changes in student contact information.
Student hours: 8:15 a.m.-3:25 p.m. Tardy bell: 8:20 a.m.
Students are not allowed on school grounds before 8:00 a.m. No early check-out after 3:10 p.m.
School Website: https://widefield.wsd3.org/
School Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/WidefieldSchooloftheArts/
School Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/wesabulldogs/
Link to Parent/Student Handbook: 24-25 Parent/Student Handbook
Before & After School Care: Leading Edge 1-800-341-5791
Important Dates to Remember October
- September 30th-October 11th ~ Read-A-Thon
- October 1st ~ Student Count Day (please have your child at school)
- October 1st ~ Skate City Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- October 5th ~ Community Parade
- October 8th ~ PTO Meeting, 3:45 p.m.
- October 10th ~ Picture Retakes
- October 10th ~ Family Night, 5-6:30 p.m.
- October 11th & 14th ~ District Closed, No School
- October 25th ~ Professional Development, No Students
- October 26th ~ WESA Fine Arts Center Day, 10-Noon
- October 28th-31st ~ Book Fair Week
- October 30-Nov. 1st ~ Parent/Teacher Conferences (see details below)
Artist of the Month
The WESA Artist of the Month study is Peter H. Reynolds, writer and illustrator of The Dot. The book tells the story of a caring art teacher who reaches a reluctant student in a remarkably creative way. In Peter's book, the teacher inspires the student to begin a journey of self-discovery and creativity, starting with a simple dot on a piece of paper.
Every year on the 15th of September, creativity is encouraged and practiced in classrooms around the world. 192 countries around the world and 19 million people celebrate “Dot Day.” Last month, each student in grades K-5 focused on making their mark in unusual ways.
Project #1 - Students designed a dot on a worksheet named “Quiver.” Next, we scanned their dot using the QuiverVision app, using an ipad. Students were able to transform their dot from 2-D to 3-D, make it bounce, run through a dot maze and much more.
Project #2 - A collaborative project that is located outside of the office. Each student created a slice of pizza (1/8th), using marker and construction paper to create their favorite sauce, cheese and toppings.
WESA Day at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center!
When: Saturday October 19th, from 10am-12:30pm
Where: Fine Arts Center
30 W. Dale St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Why: A great opportunity for your family to see the museum at the Fine Arts Center for FREE. Please wear your WESA gear and participate in a museum scavenger hunt while exploring the museum. A Dia de los Muertos ofrenda created by WESA's art club will also be displayed at the museum at time. Please see https://fac.coloradocollege.edu/ for more information about the museum.
Read-A-Thon
Applebee's Day, 10/7
October 7, 2024 is our Applebee's Dining to Donate Day. We will get a percentage of all qualified sales for that entire day. You will need a flyer for us to get credit. Please share with family and friends. Students should have received a flyer in their backpack for your family. We have extra flyers in the office if you need them. Thank you!
Conferences - 10/30-11/1
On Monday, October 14th the Parent/Teacher Conference scheduler will go live at 4 p.m. You will be able to sign up for your child's conference online. A link and directions will go out in a Remind message as we approach the 14th. Conferences will be the evening of the 30th, all day the 31st and the morning of the 1st. (no evening conferences on 10/31)
Book Fair, 10/28-31
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! We will host the book fair from October 28th-31st. It will be held the same week as conferences and we'll offer times for browsing and purchases before school & after school with a parent, as well as during parent/teacher conferences. More information to come.
Thanksgiving Support
Hi Bulldog Families! If your family is in need of holiday food for Thanksgiving, please fill out the form below. Due to limited supplies, the first 15 families will be accepted. Katie Tomlinson, WESA's school social worker, will be in contact with you within the next few weeks for details.
Community Parade
It's almost time for the Community Parade. We would love for you to join us in representing WESA in the parade, along with our Finding Nemo Kids themed float. Students/Children must be accompanied by an adult and all must have a waiver. (one waiver/family) Please print the waiver below, fill it out and bring it to the WESA office. The parade begins at 9:30 a.m., please check in by 9:15 a.m. with a staff member. We encourage you and your family to wear your Bulldog/WESA gear!! On parade day, look for the underwater adventure on wheels!
Fall Parties ~ October 30th
WESA will celebrate Halloween on October 30th. Teachers will send information that is specific to your child's classroom as to the activities and guidelines for the class party. School appropriate costumes will be allowed. (no blood, weapons, masks or face paint) The costume must be manageable for the student to wear all day, participate in school and use the restroom on their own. Please follow these guidelines so your student is able to keep their costume on for the day. Thank you!
