Parent Reminders for Testing:

• ALL students will need plug-in headphones that connect to their Chromebook. NO wireless allowed. Teachers will be reaching out to parents to send in a set of headphones.
• Do not sign your child out on testing days. Please make all appointments for another day or later in the day. If an appointment cannot be avoided please let your teacher know as soon as possible so that we can already plan a make up day for your child.
• Week of March 31 - April 3rd- ALL students are required to bring a sack lunch or they may buy a sack lunch from the cafe. Please check the calendar below for your student's writing day.

Please check your child's Chromebook and have your student report any issuse to Mrs. Owen in the library. This is important since we will will be starting state testing this week. Thank you

It's time for our annual reading challenge! This was introduced to students before spring break and they received a reading log. If you child lost theirs, please download the attachment and print one at home. Students can turn in their reading logs by Friday, March 28 to their homeroom teacher.

Spots are limited!

Our 2025 Mustang Family STEAMpede is 4/12/25! We need VOLUNTEERS to help make this event run smoothly. We will be showcasing our school with several STEAM exhibits. We will also offer amazing raffles, outdoor games, food trucks, and finish with an outdoor movie! Please sign up to help!

Join us for an unforgettable evening of fun and discovery at our PTSA S.T.E.A.M. Night! Experience hands-on activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics, explore exciting student exhibits, and enjoy interactive games for all ages. Plus, don’t miss our amazing raffles—featuring fantastic prize baskets—with winners announced at 6:30 PM, just before we wrap up the night with a movie under the stars! Delicious food trucks will be on-site, so come hungry and ready for a great time. This is a must-attend community event—everyone is welcome!

We are so proud of our students and Mr. Denton for doing an incredible job represtenting our school at the DVUSD Choral Assessment. Congratulations to all!

Thank you to our PE teachers and all of our special area team for planning an incredible field day for our K-6 students. We all had so much fun!

6th grade band participated in the ABODA Elementary/Junior High Music Concert Festival and received a rating of Excellent! Congratulations to our students and Mr. Hix! The band finished their day with a celebration of their hard work Main Event!

Please consider making a tax credit donation to West Wing School. Deciding to direct your tax dollars to your child's school is an incredible way to impact our school.Tax credits will be especially helpful next year as we cut our budget due to the M&O override failure.

We are so proud of our Mighty Mustangs and for their dedication to demonstrating respect, compassion, and integrity!

Order your yearbook now.

The price of yearbooks go up to $50 for in-person sales the last week of school.

We hope you can join us on Wednesday for a treat to support our PTSA!

Please support our PTSA by downloading the Givebacks App! It makes buying tickets to events a breeze! With our upcoming Family STEAMpede it is a must have!

You can earn money for our organization when you shop at Walmart, DollarTree, TripAdvisor, Sephora, Verizon, GNC, and so much more! Please consider checking it out to support our school at places you already shop!

Please be sure to bring your ID into the office when you check-in. All volunteers and visitors are scanned in and a sticker is printed for you to wear while on campus. Please stop in the office to scan your badge when you depart campus. Volunteers, like all adults, are role models for children. Therefore volunteers are expected to demonstrate good character and ethical behavior. Please do not engage in any behavior or activity that may cause harm to themselves or others. In addition, physical contact is not encouraged and should be limited to brief encouraging behaviors such as a "high five" or handshake. Please take your lead from staff and dress appropriately for the job you are doing. Casual clothing is fine; However, be neat and professional. No Spaghetti straps, bare midriffs or backs, or negative t-shirts. Thank you for your cooperation with this.

Monday, March 24th

• Day 6 For Specials
• 7:45-8:30 - Chess Emporium (Library)
• 9:00-2:00 - 2nd Grade Field Trip (Lake Pleasant Outdoor Center)
• 3:30-5:30 - Girls Basketball practice (MPR/Outside courts)
• 3:45-4:45 - Honor Choir Conservatory (Choir Room)
• 3:45-4:30 - 5/6 Band Conservatory Club (Band Room)

Tuesday, March 25th

• Day 1 For Specials
• 7:15-8:30 - spirit line practice (MPR)
• 7:30-8:30 - Day Break Chorus (Chorus Room)
• 7:45-8:40 - Yearbook Club (Mrs. Coak's Room)
• 9:00-12:00 - District Battle Of The Books (District Office)
• 3:30-5:30 - Girls basketball practice (MPR/outside courts)
• 3:35-4:35 - Mad Science (Science Lab)

• Day 2 For Specials
• 7:15-8:30 - Spirit line practice (MPR)
• 3:30-5:30 - Girls basketball practice (MPR/outside courts)
• 3:45-4:30 - 7/8 Band Conservatory Club (Band Room)

• Day 3 For Specials
• 7:15-8:30 - Spirit line practice (MPR)
• 9:45-1:45 - Band Post Assessment (DVHS)
• 3:30-5:30 - Basketball (Gavilan Peak @ WW)
• 3:45-4:45 - PTSA Meeting (Library)

• Day 4 For Specials
• 7:45-8:40 - General Council Meeting (Science Lab)
• 2:00 Early Dismissal

During our 2:00 pm dismissal time teachers meet in together and we call these Collaborative Team meetings. West Wing is a PLC school (Professional Learning Community). Our 90 minute early release days support planning for student learning, interventions, and targeted support. This time is invaluable to our teachers, and our students, as it gives critical time to our teacher teams to design skill-based instruction and assessments, review student progress data, and design supports and interventions. Learn more about what happens in PLC at DVUSD.org/PLC.

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