Argyle West News from the Nest

November 15, 2024

November 22, 2024

About Us

School Hours: 7:20 - 2:55 (tardy at 7:30)

Website: https://awe.argyleisd.com/
Phone: 940-246-4007

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/argylewestelementary/

Thanksgiving Break

Holiday Dress Up Days!

Get into the holiday spirit and show off your festive style! Here are the exciting dress-up days we have planned.

Lunch Reservations

NO VISITORS WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT A RESERVATION. EACH PERSON ATTENDING WILL NEED A RESERVATION. For ex. if mom and dad come, the form needs to completed twice - one for each person.

This form is used to make reservations for ALL lunch visitors . You may only make reservations for the week displayed in this form. Once reservation slots have filled up, they will no longer appear on this form (which means you will not be able to come to lunch during the current week).

Please review the Lunch Visitor Safety Procedures document (click the link).

CLICK HERE TO MAKE A LUNCH RESERVATION

Personalized Ornaments - $5

Let’s create a lasting holiday tradition at AWE with personalized ornaments that will be put out on the large school tree for years to come.

AWE PTA is offering these hand personalized ornaments at $5 each and will include your child’s name (first and last) and the school year.

These ornaments will be displayed each year as a beautiful holiday tradition to remember your child’s year at AWE. Let’s fill up the big tree this year and if we run out of space… we can always add more trees!

Would you like one for home too? That is an option as well.

* 1 order form per ornament.

* Must include Child's first & last name.

* Include the students grade level.

In case of questions, please email argylewestptasecretary@gmail or contact the PTA via Facebook messenger or Instagram messenger.

Use the link below to order:

https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfj.../viewform...

Reindeer Run Info

Your child will be participating in the PTA-sponsored Reindeer Run on December 6th. They will bring home an envelope and log sheet to help track their progress and raise funds for the event.

Lifetouch Photo Discount

Dear Parents,

As a token of appreciation, Lifetouch is offering discounts on school photography!

50% off a purchase of $50+ with code USNOV50
40% off a purchase of $40+ with code USNOV40
30% off a purchase of $30+ with code USNOV30

Valid through 12/1/24

To order, log in to your account on mylifetouch.com or create an online account. Don't forget to order your FREE Digital SmileSafe card!

More about the Smilesafe program here.

Thank you!

Counselor's Corner 💕

PreK

Over the past month we have learned about big and small problems, ways to be a Warm and Fuzzy friend, the importance of using our words, and focused on qualities of a friend. We also did our bully prevention lesson together. Students are working hard on using their words when they have a conflict or disagreement with someone else and also listening to the other person involved in the disagreement.

Kindergarten

Over the past month in Kindergarten we have learned a lot together. We have focused on different ways to solve small and big problems, talked more about what it means to be warm and fuzzy, and learned different phrases to help with conflict. We also did our bully prevention lesson together. Students have also been introduced to Kelso's Choices. Click here to download Kelso's Choice Wheel to see if it can be a helpful tool in resolving conflict at home.

1st Grade

Over the past month in 1st Grade we discussed what it means to be a warm and fuzzy versus a cold and prickly friend and we also did our bullying prevention lesson. Later this month, we will learn about Kelso's choices for solving small problems. Click here to download Kelso's Choice Wheel to see if it can be a helpful tool in resolving conflict at home.

2nd Grade

In 2nd Grade, we worked on our bully prevention lesson together. We read Mean Jean, Recess Queen and focused on how Katie Sue used her words and got help when Jean was exhibiting bully type behavior. We also reviewed what it means to be rude, mean, and bullying. We made a flip book together that went over 6 strategies for bully prevention.

3rd Grade

In 3rd Grade we focused on our bully prevention lesson. We analyzed the differences between rude, mean, and bully behavior. Afterwards, we dissected the differences between conflict and bullying. To help with conflict, we learned and practiced an I like/I don't like statement. (Ex: I like working on my homework with you. I don't like when you make fun of me for reading slow. I need you to encourage me. OR I like playing football with you. I don't like when you taunt me because I couldn't catch the ball. I need you to stop.)

4th Grade

In 4th Grade we worked on a lesson about building empathy and bully prevention. We practiced building our empathy by reading through a variety of scenarios, putting ourselves in the person's "shoes", naming a feeling that person is having, and then thinking of how we could support that person.

5th Grade

In 5th Grade we talked about boundaries in friendships (joking vs. being mean; BFF's vs. exclusion; playful vs. hurtful touches; giving ideas vs. being controlling; positive chit chat vs. negative chit chat) and we related that to warm and fuzzy versus cold and prickly. We talked about verbiage to use when a boundary is crossed and how to set healthy boundaries in our relationships/friendships with others.

Watch DOGS sign-ups

We have been so very fortunate to have the amazing dads and father figures of AWE kick off our Watch DOGS program this year. If you would like to sign up, here is the Sign Up Genius link. We would love to have you! Sign up HERE.

Last Week to Purchase Sport Stacking Cups

Donut Dash 🍩🚓

🚓🍩 We’re thrilled to kick off our 2nd Annual Donut Dash on December 14th, and we need YOUR help to make this event a success! This family-friendly event brings our community together for a great cause, and we have an exciting goal this year: collecting 500 toys for kids in need! 🎁 If you’d like to join us in making this day unforgettable and help us reach our toy goal, please consider contributing or volunteering.

Follow the link below or scan QR Code to see how you can support this event and bring smiles to kids throughout our community: Click HERE to register

Thank you for helping us keep our community safe, strong, and full of joy!

Adopt an Angel

The Argyle ISD Angel Tree Program is underway! Help make a child’s holiday special by adopting an angel from right here in our community of Argyle ISD. Gift drop-off will be on Wednesday, December 4, from 4 to 7 PM at the Sixth Grade Center. Please bring new, unwrapped gifts. All angels are students currently attending Argyle ISD. Thank you for spreading joy this holiday season!

Click HERE for more details and to adopt an angel.