Dear Western Families,
We had a fantastic month celebrating our Westie Readers during Reading Month! Our students logged hundreds of minutes on their reading logs, and we wrapped up the celebration with an epic Vocabulary Parade and some fabulous guest readers. Thank you, families, for your incredible support in fostering a love of reading and for getting so creative and spirited throughout the month!
RICAS testing (our state assessment) begins this week. This is a chance for our students to show what they’ve learned and how much they’ve grown. Please help set them up for success by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, arrive at school on time, and come in with a positive mindset. Encourage them to do their best and remind them that we believe in them—and they should believe in themselves too!
Our after-school clubs are in full swing! Yearbook and Good News Club meet on Mondays, Greene Library is on Tuesdays, Girls on the Run meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, and STEM Stars (Grade 4) begins this Wednesday!
Can you believe we’re already heading into Quarter Four? Teachers are finalizing report card grades, which will be available on Aspen beginning April 11. Don't forget to complete your SurveyWorks! Send me a screenshot of your submission to be entered into a drawing for a $50 Amazon gift card. The deadline has been extended to April 5.
Looking forward to a great week with our Westies!
This time of year brings some exciting milestones for our 5th graders as they prepare to "graduate" from Western! Can you believe it? Proud moments are ahead! Be sure to check this newsletter weekly for updates.
Your First Big Steps Toward 6th Grade:
Exploratory Classes: Last week, our middle school principal, Mr. Lucian, visited Western to meet with the 5th graders. He was joined by music and band students, who introduced the various exploratory class options available in 6th grade. Families, please take a moment to fill out this form to select your child's exploratory classes for next year: FMS 6th Grade Exploratory Classes for 2025-2026
(Deadline 4/11)
Yearbook Boosters: Each year, the Yearbook Club features special messages for the 5th grades from families. The funds raised supports our Yearbook Club, and the messages are so special! Click here for more details: 5th Grade Boosters.
Dear Parents:
The Rhode Island Department of Education is currently administering its annual SurveyWorks Family Survey, which is an opportunity for family members to provide feedback about our school community and our children’s opportunities to learn. The survey results are most useful when all families participate, so I am writing to ask you to participate in this survey.
Your views on matters like the safety of your child at school, the way students are taught, the condition of the school, and how connected you feel to this school are important. By taking this short survey, you can help our school leadership and school community to make improvements. Responses are anonymous and cannot be linked to any individual; no one can tie your responses back to you.
You can take the short survey online between now and March 31. To take the survey, visit: bit.ly/ridefamily. Choose your school from the dropdown list.
4 Easy Steps to Complete Your Family Survey
Step 1: Visit bit.ly/ridefamily
Step 2: You have now accessed the family survey. There is a drop-down menu in the top left-hand corner: select English, Spanish, or Portuguese.
Step 3: Click where it says select and look for your child’s school in the drop-down menu. Once you find the school, click on “Take this Survey.”
Step 4: For each question, select the answers that best apply to your experience and beliefs. Once finished, click “Submit,” and you are done!
Are you looking for something special to celebrate your child’s birthday this year? You can order a Spirit Stick Birthday bag and send a spirit stick home with all their classroom friends! Spirit sticks are fun tags with pictures and sayings that kids love to collect! Each $15 birthday bag will include one random spirit stick for each child in the classroom to take home, including the birthday child.
If interested in ordering, submit payment via cheddar up or by sending the attached form back to school with payment in the form of cash or check for $15 made out to WCCO. Please have your order submitted the month PRIOR to your child’s birthday. Late orders will be fulfilled but cannot be guaranteed to be delivered on the chosen delivery date. Any questions please email birthdayspiritsticks@gmail.com
Join the PTO to stay in the loop:
- Stay informed about school activities, policies, and opportunities for involvement.
- Collaborate with a group of parents who share a common goal of supporting our school.
- Contribute your unique skills, talents, and ideas to enhance the educational experience for all students.
Next Meeting: Next Meeting is 4/23 at 6:30
Location: Western Coventry Cafeteria (babysitting will be available)
Check out the PTO on Facebook (WCCO Facebook Page). Membership is free and there are many ways to help and support our great school.
For families that need before and after school care, the Westwood YMCA offers a program that is housed right at Western Elementary. Participating families can drop their students off as early as 7:00am, and the latest after school pick up is 6:00pm. For more information or to sign up visit https://ymcapawtucket.org/westwood-ymca/ or call 401-397-7779.
Please also see Coventry District Calendar
- March: Reading Month!
- April 11th: 3rd Quarter Report Cards
- April 14th - 18th: Spring Break
- April 23rd: PTO Meeting
- April 27th: Color-a-Thon Fundraiser
- May 7th: PD Day (Half Day for Students)
- May 30: Field Day **NEW DATE
- June 10th: 5th Grade Celebration 6:00 PM
- June 10th: Kinder Celebration 1:00
- June 12th or 180th Day: Last Day of School
