West Happenings: October/November 2024
- 10/23 - Early Release Tomorrow - 2 PM
- 10/25 - PBIS: Mismatch Day
- 10/25 - Trunk or Treat 5-7 PM
- 10/31 - Halloween Parade/Party 2:10 - 3:30 PM
- 11/4 - No School - Teacher Institute Day
- 11/5 - No School - Election Day
- 11/6 - Chipotle Food Fundraiser - 4-8 PM
- 11/7 - Picture Retake Day
- 11/11-15 - Scholastic Book Fair Enchantend Forest Theme
- 11/12 - Early Release - 2 PM
- 11/14 - Family Night at the Book Fair 6-8 PM
- 11/22 - PBIS Game Day
- 11/25 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8 AM - 8 PM
- 11/26 - No School - Parent/Teacher Conferences 8-11 AM
- 11/.27-29 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
Trunk or Treat
Our 2nd annual Trunk or Treat event is this Friday, Oct. 25th from 5 - 7 p.m. in the West Elementary parking lot! Enjoy a spooktacular night of costumes, candy and fun! Participating families are kindly asked to provide their own candy to pass out. Prizes will be awarded to the best decorated cars! We are still accepting candy donations that can be dropped off in the candy box located at the front of the school.
Finally, we are excited to announce that this year's event will feature pizza by the slice ($5/slice), soda and water ($3/each) for purchase courtesy of Alfredo's Pizza and Pasta! This is going to be a spooktacular event! We hope to see you there!
Any questions? Please Email WESTPARENTORGANIZATION@GMAIL.COM
Halloween Parade/Party and Costume Guidelines
We will celebrate Halloween by having class parties at the end of the day on Thursday, October 31st. The students will be permitted to wear their costume for this party. Students who wish to dress in costumes, must ensure that these costumes may easily be put on and removed. Furthermore, the costumes must be comfortable enough to sit at their desk. Students may NOT wear scary costumes or scary masks. We will also NOT allow any costumes with guns, blood, swords, knives, or other weapons. In addition, no “web shooting’ devices should be brought as part of a costume. Also, please do not send any treat bags that contain food or candy as they will NOT be allowed to be handed out and will be sent back home with your child.
Weather permitting, we will do a parade outside. It will go around the school and parents are welcome to come watch. The parade will begin at 2:10 PM. If the weather isn't good, then we will do the parade inside, and parents will not be able to attend. Thank you for your help in making this a fun day for our students. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Mrs. Klinsky or Mrs. Cruz.
Last Call for Halloween Party Volunteers
This is the last call to volunteer for the Classroom Halloween Parties. Please click on the sign-up genius link. https://www.signupgenius.com/tabs/13571DE02A0CDEBC53-westparties1
If you are unable to volunteer but would like to offer your support, please contact Stephanie (stephanie_mchugh@hotmail.com).
Parent/Teacher Conference Sign Up from October 21st - November 8th
Parent/Teacher conferences for all grade levels will be held in person for 20 minutes on the following dates:
Monday, November 25, 2024 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 8:00 am - 11:00 am
Please log into ParentVue to sign up for conferences. Parents will have from until Nov. 8th to sign up.
Encore teachers would like to meet with you as well. Conferences with Encore teachers are completely optional. An email will be sent out on Friday with Encore Parent/Teacher Conference Information.
Community Harvest Food Drive
Wildcat Council is kicking off their first fall project. We are supporting the Community Harvest Food Drive through the Crystal Lake Food Pantry. We will be collecting non-perishable items until November 22nd! Please send non-perishable items in with your students. Click here to see a list of the most wanted items.. Thank you!
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR: NOVEMBER 11-15📚
Students will step into an Enchanted Forest-themed book fair and wander among the adventures, mysteries and magic found in books.
We are looking for volunteers: All volunteers will receive a $5 off certificate for each shift. Follow the link below to sign up early for your preferred time! (Assigned class time slots will be added in the following days).
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A4CA8A92DA5FE3-51372937-book
Schedule:
- 11/8: Book fair Set-up
- 11/11-11/12: Classroom Preview Days
- 11/13: Grand Event (morning shopping event)
- 11/13-11/14: Student Shopping
- 11/14: Family Night
- 11/15: Last minute shopping and Clean-up
More details to follow in upcoming newsletters, flyers sent home and the WPO Facebook group!
West 2024-2025 Yearbook
It's time to reserve your copy of the 2024-2025 West Elementary School yearbook! Order now for delivery to your child's classroom in May. Yearbooks start at $18.50 and are available online at the following link: West School 2024-25 Yearbook
Same D47 App, New Look!
Same D47 App, New Look!
The District 47 app has gotten a fresh, new look but still offers all the same features and resources! Please accept the one-time popup of the privacy statement, it is something all apps have and once acknowledged it will not show up again. Thanks for your cooperation!
West Families in Need of Assistance
Please look for a bright orange form that came home with your student last week. If any family is in need of assistance with clothing and food items, please contact Beata Moreschi, School Social Worker. If would like to help a family in need in our community, please also contact Ms. Beata Moreschi at 815-788-5558 or bmmoreschi@d47.org. Please click on the form link if you did not receive the form from school. Family Assistance Form 2024
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.
WEST SPIRIT WEAR (This Spirit Wear Sale is On Going Through Out the Year.)
Attention West Families: We are SO excited to announce that West Elementary has its very own spirit wear store! You can now purchase a wide array of items year round shipped directly to you. From t-shirts, to shorts, hats, accessories and jewelry, there is something for every West fan. Shop now and get up to 25% off the back to school sale! 12% of every sale goes back to West. We can't wait to see all of your fun and exciting spirit wear this year! Click the link here to check it out: West Spirit Wear. This is separate from Cotton and Ink's sale.
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