West Happenings: August 2024
- 8/27 - Portillo's Food Fundraiser Tonight 5-8 PM
- 8/28 - Safety Drills (Fire, Shelter, & Lockdown) 2 PM
- 9/2 - No School - Labor Day
- 9/9-9/20 - Fastbridge Testing
- 9/10 - First WPO Meeting in the Library 7 PM
- 9/12 - Go for the Gold Fall Fundraiser Kick Off
- 9/12 - Parent Night 6:30-8 PM
- 9/25 - Early Release at 2 PM
- 9/26 - Picture Day 9 am - Noon
- 9/27 - PBIS: Olympic Day!
- 9/27 - Fundraiser Culmunating Activity
Volunteer Opportunity: Class Party Sign-up
Every year there is one sure thing your child looks forward to at school - the CLASS PARTIES!!! And, what better way to get involved than being one of the parent volunteers to help plan and participate in the fun.
Sign-up: https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13571DE02A0CDEBC53-westparties1
- Up to 5 Volunteers (1 party planner and 4 party volunteers) are permitted per classroom.
- Please read the Class Party Packet for full details and expectations (PDF attached in Sign-up)
- In order for all to have a chance to help with parties, we kindly ask you sign up for one party per classroom for the school year. As we get closer to a party date and if a class is still in need of volunteers, we will communicate the opportunity to sign up for an additional party.
- If you are unable to volunteer but would like to offer your support, please contact Stephanie (stephanie_mchugh@hotmail.com).
West Families in need of School Supplies
If any family is in need of School Supplies, please contact, Beata Moreschi, School Social Worker. She can help with back to school supply needs, which includes backpack, school supplies, gym shoes, etc. Please contact her at 815-788-5558 or bmmoreschi@d47.org.
Artsonia
Our school is a member of Artsonia.com, an online student art museum. Artsonia manages school art galleries in a safe and educational manner, developing students’ pride, self-esteem and involving parents and relatives in student arts education.
The benefits of Artsonia include:
*showing artwork in the school gallery
*parents can review website comments
*add family to your child’s fan club
*support the school arts program
Students are signed up and artwork will be in their portfolios this year. If you do not want to participate as a family, please contact Mrs. Magel - hmagel@d47.org or Mrs. Bellino- kbellino@d47.org with any questions, comments or concerns.
Dismissal Reminder
Please do not park in the slanted parking in front of the school to wait for your student to come out of the building. We don't want parents getting out of their vehicles to get their students. Please wait in the pick up line of cars and pick up your student as they wait for you on the sidewalk. Thank you!
Color Portraits PrePay for Picture Day on Thursday, September 26th.
This is a prepay site and ordering will be closed at Midnight the day of Picture Day to process the orders. If parents missed prepaying they will have a chance to order pictures with their child's Ticket Code. When placing an order after Picture Day with a Ticket Code a shipping fee will be added on and picture packages will be shipped directly to your home. Ticket Codes will be delivered with the bulk picture package order approximately three weeks post Picture Day. Just click on the link to prepay. Color Portraits Pre Pay Link
Upcoming Events:
- 1st WPO Meeting will be held at 7 pm on Tuesday, September 10th in the Library. (Childcare is provided and there are raffle prizes and refreshments! Meetings are live-streamed for those that can not attend.)
- West: Go for Gold Fall Fundraiser Kick Off on September 12th.
Portillo's Food Fundraiser is TONIGHT from 5-8 PM!!
Tonight is the night for our first food fundraiser of the school year! Join us at Portillo’s between 5:00-8:00 in support of West Parent Organization.
Order online or in app for pickup using code PORTILLOS23 before checkout in the "Apply Offer" field, or mention this flyer or show a digital version to cashier when ordering at the restaurant. Valid on drive thru, pickup, curbside, and in restaurant orders.
Menus
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Peachjar E-Flyers
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