Western Valley Elementary ROAR
February 12, 2024
Hello Wildcat families,
Our AZELLA testing week went well! The AZELLA (Arizona English Language Learner Assessment) test is given to our students who speak or hear a language other than English at home. This test includes reading, writing, listening, and speaking sections, so we can determine students' proficiency in English. Once students "pass" this test, they no longer take the AZELLA. We get the scores back in the summer, and are excited to see how our students did! They all did their best, took their time, and took pride in their work.
We continue with our during the day interventions, and after school tutoring. Each of these small groups help kids with their specific needs. Progress reports are going home, so check in with your student to see how they are doing. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.
Thank you to everyone who is following our parking lot rules! All of our kids are safer when cars follow the traffic patterns.
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
WVE Science Fair 2024
Our Science Fair had a lot of great projects this year! The WVE results are:
3rd Grade
Science
1st place- Kevyn G - Water, Oil, Soap, Syrup
2nd place- Archer - Soak It Up
3rd place-Alisha B. - Popcorn
Engineering
1st place- Julian A- How to create electrical energy with wind
Fourth Grade
1st place- Emma - Are Sharpies really permanent?
2nd place- Hector, Brigitte, & Gerard- What will make soda explode the highest?
3rd place (Tied)-
Ethan and Joe- Long Lasting Flavor
Mikel and Izek- Penny Vs. Liquid
Fifth Grade
1st place- Makenzie P.- What type of salt melts ice the fastest?
2nd place- Zenycque G.- The Motorless Water Pump
3rd Place- Joel G- What drink cleans best?
Honorable Mention - Ivan, Orlando, Jr., and Tony- The Explosive Truth
City of Phoenix meeting 2/15 @ Fowler School
Come learn about the City of Phoenix's plans for the Phoenix Navigation Center, located at 71st Ave south of Van Buren.
REDUCED COST INTERNET AVAILABLE!
Even 15 minutes late to school makes a big difference!
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 important 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!
*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