Student report cards should have gone home in your child’s folder on January 9th. If you did not receive it, please let your classroom teacher know.

On January 16th, your child’s Measure of Academic Progress (MAP) family report will go home in your child’s folder. This data tracks student progress in Reading, Writing, and Math.

In the second quarter students at West Homer set a goal of reading 21,000,000 words, topping the 20,000,000 they read in the first quarter. They met their mark reading 21,800,505 words collectively!

Students are off to a great start again, and the Student Council will be setting another reading goal for the 3rd quarter. Check in with your child about what book they are currently reading and when they plan to take their next quiz to record their words.

Japanese Club - Friday, February 10th through Friday, May 12th, 2023 with Megumi Beams

Cross Country Skiing - We are currently looking for a coach. If you are interested, please contact the school as soon as possible.

Chess - Tuesday, January 17th through Tuesday, March 7th 2023 with Mr. Andy Haas

Be on the lookout for dates, times, and permission forms as well as potential other activities we might be able to add.

COLD WEATHER CLOTHING

Cold, wet weather is here! Appropriate clothing is needed to keep your child warm and dry. School policy states that all children will go outside at recess unless the chill factor exceeds -10 degrees or it’s raining significantly. Studies have shown that fresh air and exercise increase a child’s ability to learn in the classroom, even for those who have, or are recovering from, a minor illness. Please consider the following guidelines:

1. Water repellent hat, coat and foot gear for damp and wet days.

2. Mittens or gloves

3. Clothing: Several layers of light clothing that fit comfortably without binding and/or snow pants and rain gear.

4. Hat or ear band: Should be worn even if your child's coat or snowsuit has a hood. Hoods frequently do not stay in place or fit snugly enough around the ears.

5. Foot Gear that will keep the feet dry: Insulated boots or rubber boots with warm socks. Both types should be removed when indoors. Boots worn indoors cause feet to perspire and become damp. Wet feet will become cold feet on the next trip outdoors.

6. A light shoe (i.e. tennis shoes) should remain in the classroom for indoor wear.

7. Stocking feet are not adequate in case of a fire drill.

8. All removable clothing should be labeled with your child's name.

As a general rule, children who are well enough to attend school benefit from outdoor recess time.

Because we don’t keep spare clothing in the nurse’s office, someone from the school will be calling you for dry clothes if your child needs them. Some families have chosen to send their child with an extra set of pants, socks and underwear to avoid that situation. If you have any questions or concerns, you can reach Nurse Laura at 907-226-1232.

Your child should know their physical address, your full name and your phone number.

It is also a good idea to put your contact information inside their jacket, inside their backpack, etc.

If your child has a phone, list your information in their contact list as MOM, DAD, GRANDMA, etc (with full name also) and indicate that you are the emergency contact.

And because most children are used to texting, your child also needs to know how to make a phone call (on a cell phone and a regular phone) AND leave a phone message with pertinent information-where they are, what they need, who they are with, etc.

Situations come up and your child, or maybe someone with them, will need to know how to reach you.

Nurse Laura

01/01-Happy New Year

01/04-2nd Quarter starts

01/13-Early Release

01/16-Regular School Day

01/27-Caregiver Lunch & Play