Westridge Family Notes
Westridge Elementary School | September 17, 2021
Learning Highlights
Students in 3D are beginning to learn how to write lowercase cursive letters and how to connect the letters together.
Students in 3D are working on keeping their hands on home row as they practice their keyboarding skills.
Third grade students are reviewing their addition facts in a fun game called Addition Salute before moving on to multiplication facts.
WDMCS Homecoming 2021: Spirit Week
Join in the Homecoming fun with our dress-up days!
(HS drumline will come play as our students are being dismissed)
Tuesday, Septebmer 28: SportsTeam Day
Wednesday, September 29: We Wear Pink Day
Thursday, September 30: Beach Day
Friday, October 1: Spirit Day
(Tailgate theme lunch)
Screening Assessments: September 13 - 29
Teachers will be administering a reading and a math screening assessment to students. Screeners are a quick assessment tool to check student progress toward grade-level goals. By design, screeners will prompt consideration around a broader body of evidence of student work in order to determine next instructional steps.
At Westridge, we will continue to work hard to ensure that our classroom instruction meets the needs of all students, so they make progress on grade-level reading and math goals. Students who score below proficient may receive additional targeted support within their classroom or with a specialist teacher.
Westridge Spirit Wear
Exciting news…WESTRIDGE SPIRIT WEAR is now available to shop online. Click on the link to grab your favorite tiger gear. There is youth and adult sizing available and lots of fun options to help support & show your school spirit! Go tigers!
1st & 3rd Wednesday
The third Wednesday of the month, we encourage staff and students to wear Westridge attire or school colors.
Early Dismissals
Don't forget...every Wednesday is an early dismissal at 3:10 pm. This includes the first day of school. Please make necessary arrangements.
September Dates:
September 21: Fall School Pictures
- Virtual students: 8:00 - 8:45am in the Media Center
- Onsite students: during the day
Westridge Elementary School
Beth Brewer, Principal
Jeannette Barnes, Assistant Principal
Website: https://www.wdmcs.org/schools/westridge/
Location: 5500 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdmwestridge