The Westmoreland Wrap Up
December 23, 2022
WHAT A WEEK!
It was a week filled with holiday excitement! FIVE fun filled spirit days really got us in the holiday spirit! The creativity was outstanding! Many students (and parents) made creative things to wear each day. We recognize these spirit days entailed hot glue, many trips to the dollar store, additional amazon deliveries and morning makeup...and for this, all parents, grandparents and guardians deserve an extra hug! Thank you for all of your participation!
Wishing all of our families a Happy Holiday and a happy, healthy new year!
Enjoy the holiday break.
We look forward to seeing you on January 2nd!
Westmoreland School Newspaper
REACH Expo
On Thursday, December 22nd, the Grade 4 STEM Invention Independent Study projects were presented and shared!
Throughout the first trimester, students in this Type 2 REACH Program learned about the Engineering Design Process. From brainstorming a problem to designing and building a prototype, the fourth graders worked diligently to see their ideas come to life.
As a culmination of the study, the students participated in a STEM Invention Expo. Great job!
Color War Results!
Another job well done!
Red, Green and Black Team: 106 items collected
Blue and White Team: 40 items collected
Red and Green Team: 82 items collected
One School One Book January 2023
It's that time of year! One of our favorite annual projects! ONLY 24 DAYS UNTIL WE REVEAL THIS YEAR'S ONE SCHOOL ONE BOOK TITLE!!!!! Can you name some of the titles we have read together in past years?
- Charlotte's Web
- The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
- Mr. Popper's Penguins
- Apple Blossom the Possum
On Monday, January 2nd, students will attend our 11th ANNUAL ONE SCHOOL ONE BOOK TITLE REVEAL assembly! We are sure you will hear all about it! Each family will receive a copy of our selected book to read together throughout the month.
Your child is not expected to read this book independently, as it may not coincide with his/her reading level. Parents should read the chapters aloud to their child(ren). Reading aloud at home is valuable because it better prepares your child to be an effective reader. It is also a fun, worthwhile family activity.
With the One School, One Book program, we aim to build a community of readers at our school. Everyone – students, parents, teachers and administrative staff – will be participating and we can all reap the many benefits.
A tailored reading schedule will accompany the book. Your family will be asked to read one chapter each evening (Monday-Thursday) which is approximately 10-15 minutes per night.
In school, your child will be invited to answer daily trivia questions to encourage and reward attentive listening.
I would like to personally thank the Westmoreland PTO for continuing to sponsor this program and allowing this wonderful reading journey to take place.
This unique opportunity would not have been possible without you!
We look forward to talking about this great story with both you and your child during the month. “When a whole school reads a book, there is a lot to talk about.” With your help, we are truly building a community of readers at Westmoreland School.
PTO News and Upcoming Events
As we move into January, the PTO will be providing books for our One School One Book event! An additional fundraiser which ties in with the book as well as a family movie day are in the works!
Thank you for your support!
The Westmoreland PTO
Upcoming Important Dates:
January
2nd: One School One Book Reveal Assembly
6th: Spirit Day
11th: PTO Meeting, 7pm
16th: School Closed MLK Day