West Elementary School
May 7, 2024 💙 WE ARE WEST! 💛
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Mrs. Magel did an amazing job on our Art Show at
The Dole!! Thank you for all your hard work!
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West Happenings: April/May 2024
- 4/9 - 5/21- School Supply Kit Online Ordering
- 4/16 - 5/19 - Bricks of Hope LEGO Drive
- 5/7 & 5/9 - Book Mobile Days
- 5/7 - 5/9 - Plant Sale (Parents will be able to purchase whatever is left at Open House)
- 5/8 - Early Release at 2 PM
- 5/9 - West Open House 6:30 - 8 PM
- 5/14 - Last WPO Meeting for the School Year 7 PM
- 5/14 - 5th grade band performs with Bernotas Middle School Band 7:00
- 5/15 - 4th/5th Choir Concert 7 PM
- 5/17 - Field Day
- 5/20 - Field Day (Rain Date)
- 5/23 - 5th Grade Clap Out 2:15 PM
- 5/23 - Last Day of School for Kindergarten (Full day)
- 5/24 - Last Day of School for Grades 1-5 (9:00 - 10:30 AM)
- 5/24 - Food Fundraiser - Mellie's Chocolate & Co. - All Day
Open House - Thursday, May 9th, 6:30-8:00 PM
Just a reminder that this Thursday, May 9th, is our Open House. This night is a special night for your child to showcase all they have done this year. They will have items to share in their classroom, artwork to show in the hallways, there will also be ice cream in the cafeteria provided by the WPO. Open House will be from 6:30-8:00. All families and students are welcome to attend.
Field Day is May 17th with the rain date May 20th
Students need to wear gym shoes. NO sandals or Crocs allowed.
Students need to bring a water bottle with their name on it.
Class Colors or Spirit Wear:
- K - green
- 1st - blue
- 2nd - red
- 3rd - yellow
- 4th - orange
- 5th - 5th grade t-shirt or blue
If your child ordered hotdog lunch it will be served on May 17th. If you did not order hot dog lunch your child must bring lunch from home. Hot dog lunch is the only hot lunch choice for the day.
Sunscreen and bug spray must be applied at home. Please do not send it to school with your child. Staff are not allowed to apply at school.
🌼 West Plant Sale Starts Today 🌻
Get your soil and spade ready for some gardening! We are excited to bring back one of our favorite Spring activities. Students will have an opportunity to purchase a variety of annual flowers, herbs, veggies, succulents and larger floral items next week. The Plant Sale kicked off this morning and concludes on the evening of Thursday, May 9th during West’s Open House where families will have an opportunity to shop as well!
If you’d like to help kiddos make their plant selections please consider signing up to be a volunteer. There are still some spots open for Wednesday and Thursday. It is so much fun to help the students pick out their plants!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA8A92DA5FE3-49397928-plant
End of the School Year note From the Health office....
Dear parents and/or guardians,
Please make sure to pick up any and all medication and/or supplies your student has in the health office by 10:00 am, Friday, May 24th. Any medication left, will be disposed of that afternoon. If you are unsure if your student has medication or supplies, feel free to call or email Mrs. Keegan to confirm. Medication must be picked up by a parent; no medication, other than inhalers, will be sent home with a student.
*Medication forms for 2024/2025 school year, Per state of Illinois guidance, all asthma, allergy, and seizure diagnoses will need a physician-directed health plan. If your student will need medication kept at any District 47 school next year, please use the appropriate link below.
Asthma Action Plan (2024/2025 school year) Use this along with medication authorization form if your student will need an inhaler at school.
*New Allergy and Anaphylaxis Emergency Plan, To be completed by Physician and Parent (Required for 2024/2025 school year) https://docs.google.com/document/d/132fnfVE_-hohq6M9JGWjn7KX1XpxqjqGrBnfaQav-nY/edit
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding medication for next school year.
Have a safe, healthy and fun summer!
Amanda Keegan, RN
815-788-5555
Kindergarten Screening Information Coming Soon
Kindergarten screening information will be sent out soon. Please be on the lookout for information if you have an incoming Kindergartener. Kindergarten screening is done for all incoming students to help determine where they are acedemically to be able to create balanced classrooms.
4th & 5th Grade Chorus Concert - May 15, 7:00pm
The West Chorus performance is right around the corner! Parents and Guardians, please click HERE for important concert information. Feel free to send questions to Mr. Brady at kbrady@d47.org.
Bricks of Hope LEGO Drive
Join Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 in partnership with Bricks of Hope for a LEGO® Drive! Support sick children during their hospital stays by donating NEW LEGO® sets. The Bricks of Hope charity brings joy and hope through the gift of LEGO®. Drop off your donations at the school from now until May 17th. Read more about their mission here.
It's Time to Order your School Supply Kit for Next School Year!
You can order securely online until Tuesday, May 21st. The kits will be delivered to West at the beginning August and placed in your student's classroom.
Go to www.educationalproducts.com/shoppacks and Enter the School ID WES099. Sales tax will be applied at checkout.
Field Day - We Need Volunteers, See the Link Below!
Our 2024 Field Day will take place on Friday, May 17th. Students will be rotating through fun games and activities with their class and we need parents to run the games. If you volunteer you will need to sign-in at the office and bring your ID.
Sign-Up Genius for Field Day Volunteers!! The volunteer sign up is almost full! Thank you all so much for your help. We still have one game that needs two more volunteers for the morning. If you are interested, click the link the below. All other slots are full at this time.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA8A92DA5FE3-49220927-field
Please have your student wear their grade level color and bring their own water bottle.
Class Colors:
K - Green
1st - Blue
2nd - Red
3rd - Yellow
4th - Orange
5th - 5th Grade T-shirt
Transportation Open House “Meet the Bus”
Incoming kindergarten and PreK students are invited to “meet the bus” at the annual transportation open house. The event will be held Thursday, August 1, 2024, from 9am-1pm at the TJA bus garage, 1204 S. McHenry Avenue in Crystal Lake. Visit the D47 website for details. Flyer
2023-24 Calendar: Last Day of School
During the 2023-24 school year, two emergency days were used (January 12 and January 16, 2024) due to inclement weather. Given this and assuming there will be no additional emergency days used, please see below for the last days of school.
Monday, May 20, 2024 (8th grade; full day)
Thursday, May 23, 2024 (Kindergarten and PreK)
Friday, May 24, 2024 (Grades 1-7)
Thank you Peter, Jimmie, Danny, Colton, Kinsley,
Devland & Jessica for being amazing Safety Patrols! 💙💛
Upcoming Events
- 5/14 - WPO Meeting 7 PM - Last meeting for this school year. (Childcare is always provided and there are raffle prizes and refreshments at all the WPO Meetings.)
Like Us, Follow Us, Join Us!
Want to stay in the know? Be sure to join us on:
- Facebook: West Elementary Parents Group
- Website: West Parent Organization (d47.org)
We need your feedback! 2024 D47 Communications Survey
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Virtual Parenting Session- Tomorrow!
The last Virtual Parenting Session is Wednesday, May 8, at 7:00 PM! How can we create healthy boundaries in the home setting? This session will focus on assisting parents/guardians with respect, chores, and placing limits on devices for their children. Key strategies will also be shared for building closer connections, empowering students, and setting healthy boundaries around the use of technology. Follow this link: https://bit.ly/3QqnRJ6 for more details and to save the Zoom link!
Free Bookstore
We're thrilled to share that the district purchased books to expand every student's library! Every District 47 school will have a "free bookstore" allowing students to shop and choose 2-3 books of their choice. English and Spanish books are available. This initiative, paid for by ESSER funds, aims to empower students by giving them the opportunity to choose books that interest them, igniting a lifelong love for reading. Book shopping at these free bookstores will continue throughout May. Chat with your child about their book selections!
National Night Out T-Shirt Design Contest
The Crystal Lake Police Department needs your child's help with designing the 2024 National Night Out T-shirt! They are calling on Crystal Lake 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders to submit their National Night Out t-shirt design by June 28th to Officer Stolzman at kstolzman@crystallake.org. The winning artwork will be featured on the official NNO t-shirt and handed out during the event. Learn more about National Night Out here: https://natw.org/.