West Dec. 6
Upcoming Early Release
West Polar Express Event
December 16-20 | Holiday Spirit Week
Get ready to deck the halls and spread some cheer! Join us for a week full of festive fun:
- Monday: Pajama Day
- Tuesday: Glow Up/Holiday Best Day
- Wednesday: Favorite Flannel Day
- Thursday: Winter Hats & Socks Day
- Friday: Holiday Sweater Day
December 16-20 | PBIS Polar Express Reward
Our school is on a mission to spread kindness and positivity with a goal of giving out and earning 15,000 PBIS tickets! If we succeed, students will enjoy a special "Polar Express" experience at school, complete with a movie showing, hot chocolate, and cookies.
December 20 | Winter Classroom Parties
Your child's teacher will share more information regarding winter parties in Rooms. Please do not send food or non-food items without making prior arrangements with the teacher. We are looking forward to celebrating!
December 23-January 3 | Winter Break
Midview Local Schools will be closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 3, for Winter Break. We'll see students back in the classroom on Monday, Jan. 6!
Mobile Dentist
Our school has partnered with Smile Programs, the mobile dentists, to offer convenient dental care right here at school. The mobile dentist provides a full range of services including exams, x-rays, cleaning, fluoride, sealants, and, when needed, fillings—all in the familiar school setting. Best of all, if your child is insured with Medicaid/CHIP, there’s usually no cost! They also offer options for private insurance and affordable self-pay. The Mobile Dentist will visit West Elementary on February 6. Sign your child up today by visiting www.MobileDentists.com or by returning the permission form sent home earlier this week.
Cold Weather Reminder
As cold weather settles into Ohio, please remember to send your child to school with a hat, gloves, and coat. We will continue to enjoy outdoor recess any day that is above 25 degrees, with wind chill.
During the week of Thanksgiving, Mrs. Eppich's class embarked on a historical journey to learn about the history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade!
The class learned about why the parade was started, the transformation of the balloons and floats over the years, and how the parade had changed over time. To celebrate our learning, the class joined the other 3rd and 4th grade classes to partake in Midview West’s annual Thanksgiving Day Parade. It was a spectacular time!
As part of our Social Studies unit on Native Americans, the classes of Mrs. Brandenburg and Miss Loudermilk have studied the early people of Ohio–specifically the Adena, Hopewell, and Fort Ancient tribes.
Students explored various aspects of these tribes, including:
- Geography (climate, location, landforms)
- Food (acquisition and preparation methods)
- Shelters
- Clothing
- Customs
To deepen their understanding, students conducted more in-depth research on these topics and created digital slide presentations.
These Woodland Indians utilized three different types of shelters: wigwams, teepees, and longhouses. As a culmination of the unit, students chose one style of dwelling and built 3-D models, which they incorporated into dioramas of Native American villages. Finally, students gave oral presentations about their projects.
Kara Kaiser, Intervention Specialist
Years in the district: This is my 26th year with Midview!
What excites me most about my job: What excites me most about my job is seeing the pride in my students when they grasp a new concept that they have been working hard to master.
Three adjectives students would use to describe me: Other Mom, Goofball, Cat Mom
A few of my favorite things include: Reading a good crime/thriller book and snacking on sugar-free treats - especially Reese Cups and Monster energy drinks!
What is most important to me in my role: The most important thing to me is making sure my students know they are safe and loved.
Amanda Taylor, Intervention Specialist
Years in the district: This is my 11th year with Midview.
Reason(s) I chose to pursue my position at Midview Local Schools: I chose to pursue my job as an Intervention Specialist at Midview because I wanted to help students develop the necessary skills to become successful, happy, productive members of our community.
Some of my hobbies/interests outside of my career: I enjoy watching sports, spending time with my family, and coaching basketball.
I am not a big fan of: birds!
Working at Midview Local Schools has taught ME: Working at Midview has taught me how special it is to be part of this community. The Midview community comes together to support, celebrate, and rally for each other like I've never seen before. I am truly grateful to be part of something so special.