Mustang Bulletin

We are thrilled to announce our updated mission statement: Mustangs: Learn. Grow. Succeed.

Our dedicated staff has worked diligently to craft a mission statement that reflects our unwavering commitment to every student at West Wing. This new statement encapsulates our goals and values, highlighting our focus as a professional learning community to foster an environment where all students thrive.

Mustangs: Learn. Grow. Succeed. embodies our belief that every student has the potential to excel academically, develop personally, and achieve success. We are dedicated to providing the support and resources necessary for each student to realize their fullest potential.

Here’s what this mission means for our community:

Learn: We are committed to creating a rigorous and engaging educational experience that promotes curiosity, critical thinking, and a love of learning.

Grow: We believe in the importance of personal growth and development, helping students build grit and the resiliency they need to navigate life’s challenges.

Succeed: We aim to empower every student to achieve their personal best and prepare for future success, whether in higher education, their careers, or their personal lives.

As we move forward with this mission, we encourage everyone in our community—students, parents, staff, and stakeholders—to join us in embracing and promoting these core values. Together, we can create a supportive and thriving environment where every Mustang can learn, grow, and succeed!

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making West Wing School a place of excellence and opportunity for all students.

Sincerely,

Shelly Schubert

Principal

Please help us welcome:

• Ms. Leming- 6th Grade Science Teacher

• Mr. Lee- 7th Grade SS Teacher

• Ms. Parafinik- 8th Grade Science Teacher

• Ms. Smith- K-8 Art Teacher

• Ms. Caravantes- School Psychologist

• Ms. Gregory- Special Education Teacher

• Mr. Kalk - Physical Education Teacher

• Ms. Weeks - Counselor

• Ms. McCormick - English Language Teacher

• Ms. Reinhardt - Occupational Therapist

• Ms. McDaniel - Speech and Language Assistant

• Ms. Relyea - Speech and Language Assistant

• Ms. Farr - Accounting Clerk

• Ms. Hirn - Paraprofessional

• OPEN - Crossing Guard

• Mr. Hancock - Assistant Principal

Please help us give a warm Mustang welcome to our new assistant principal, Mr. Tomas Hancock!

About Mr. Hancock:

I am originally from Michigan and attended Michigan State University. My wife and I have 4 children (3 girls and a boy) in our home from age 15 to 9. I am blessed to be back as a site administrator. My favorite sport is ice hockey, which I played for 12 years.

I am very excited about my first year serving the entire Mustang educational community as the Assistant Principal at West Wing School! I have been in education for 20 years. I have been a site leader as an Assistant Principal and Principal. I have taught 6th grade, 4th grade, and middle school. I have a Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and Teacher Supervision and certificates for Teacher, Principal and Superintendent.

I cannot wait for the new school year to start so our ENTIRE school community can learn and grow together at West Wing School! Let’s Go Mustangs!

Hello! My name is Andrea Smith and I am the new art teacher at West Wing Elementary. This is my 10th year teaching art and I am so excited to join the West Wing family. Please help me organize our art room!!! I have added a few items that will help greatly :) Thanks!

Students may turn in their Math and Reading logs to their teacher before August 9th to earn their reward with Principal Schubert!

You are invited on campus the first day of school to drop of you child(ren). We will have a special 10 mintute assembly, called the Student Stampede, at 8:45 on the field. Please join us to celebrate the start of the school year and welcome our students, staff, and families back for the 24-25 school year! We can't wait to see you all!

Purchase a 24/25 PTSA membership & receive a FREE fridge magnet with all the district dates plus WW PTSA dates!

*One magnet per family membership until supplies last

*All magnets will be sent home with your student after the Membership Drive Contest ends on 9/13

We do not have a baseball or softball coach as of now. If you have any experience coaching or know of someone who may be interested, please email Lindsay Trefzger at lindsay.trefzger@dvusd.org.

If your student will be trying out for any season of athletics next school year, please consider getting their physical completed over the summer. You can also follow the directions below to register your child now and avoid the rush before your season begins!

For the next month, our campus will focus on respecting each other's physical, emotional, and social boundaries. We are talking each day about respecting personal space, aplogizing when we make a mistake, and accepting apologies so that we can all learn from the situations we encounter in life.

• Treat others the way you want to be treated
• Communicate effectively
• Work together
• Listen attentively
• See something, say something

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

• 3:00-5:00 PM - Meet the Teacher Night

Thursday, August 1st , 2024

• 1st day of school!
• 8:45- Student Stampede! (Field)

PreK-8

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