Wallaby Times
February 6, 2017
This week...
Wednesday, February 8
Kindergarten Tracks 2 & 4 - Weather Day ~ WRAL's Elizabeth Gardner will be presenting to our studentsFriday, February 10
Track 2 - Tracks Out
Early Release Day - Dismissal begins at 11:50
PTA Spirit Day ~ Hearts and High Five Day --- Come dressed in heart attire, red, pink, and white attire
Parents' Night Out - Sponsored by our PTA
Next Week....
- Monday, February 13
Track 3 - Tracks In - Tuesday, February 14
In House FT - Science Fun for Everyone - 3rd Grade, T3 & T4 Thursday, February 16
Spring Pictures for Tracks 3 & 4
Learning Environment Requests
The staff at West Lake believes that it is important to match students with a positive learning environment. Parents who wish to provide guidance with this decision may complete a Learning Environment Request Form. Forms will be available in the office from the beginning of February until March 31st. All requests will be considered but are not guaranteed. Any request that lists a specific teacher’s name will not be considered. In addition, requests for students to be placed with friends will also not be considered. Forms completed after the deadline may not be given consideration.
Grandparents & Book Fair!
This year, we're offering an opportunity for grandparents (and other long-distance relatives and friends) to encourage and support our students' reading while raising funds for new books for our school.
The link below explains how grandparents can purchase gift certificates for students to use at our Scholastic Book Fair, which will be held Feb. 27th to March 10th. More than 50 percent of each gift certificate purchase will come back to our school in the form of Scholastic dollars, which can be used to purchase books and other learning materials.
Please consider forwarding this link to grandparents (and aunts, uncles or any other interested friends and family members) so they can take part in this opportunity. Questions can be directed to westlakepta@gmail.com.
Communication Changes
Starting today, our school will begin sharing general information via text messaging and email instead of an automated phone call.
You’ll still receive automated phone calls from me, but I’ll reserve them for urgent situations and daily attendance only.
Today you should have received an opt-in message on the cell phone we have on record. I hope you will take a few moments to follow the steps to "Opt-In" to text messages. Or, you can simply opt-in to receive text messages by texting YES to the number 67587 now.
A letter was sent home with more information or you can visit www.wcpss.net/schoolmessenger.
Ring, Ring, Ring
- emergency situations
- daily attendance
- important matters that need to be discussed with a parent
Therefore, please answer your phone when you see the school number (919-662-2300). It will be important!!!
All regular communication regarding school news, information, or publicity of events will come through text messages and email.
Science Fair!!
Projects must be dropped off the morning of March 1st, and families will be able to tour the science fair on March 2nd. For full details, including scheduling information and guidelines, please visit http://www.wlepta.net/?page_id=1395.
Parents Night Out
Cost is $15 for one student and $10 more for a sibling. There is a $30 maximum for families with more than two children. To register, please complete the consent form athttps://goo.gl/forms/tBsrtVtP433olkSR2, and submit your payment (in cash or check made payable to the WLE PTA) to the front office or your child’s classroom teacher by Wednesday afternoon. For more information, email Lauren Henzi at westlakepta@gmail.com.
Publix
Keychain cards are available at the WLE front desk, or email westlakepta@gmail.com with your child’s name and teacher, and we’ll send one home for you. To learn more about the Publix Partners program, visit http://corporate.publix.com/community/corporate-campaigns/publix-partners.
Wear your hearts and show you heart!!
West Lake Elementary
Website: http://www.wcpss.net/westlakees
Location: 4500 West Lake Road, Apex, NC, United States
Phone: 919-662-2300
Twitter: @WestLakeElem