Did your smile look crooked? Did your eyes shut down? Did your hair stand up? Was the camera flash too bright? Did you forget your picture money? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have your school pictures retaken on Tuesday, November 17. Please return your whole picture package to Mrs. Jolkowski as soon as possible. If you were absent on picture day or didn't get your picture taken, please let Mrs. Jolkowski know so your picture can be included in the yearbook!

You can order pictures online from November 10 - 19th or you may request a picture order form from the office.

By now you have hopefully had a chance to see an exciting project sent home with your student. Original Works has been part of Swanson for many years, but this year, you get to create artwork at home, together! Included in the packet are the instructions, art paper, lots of ideas, and an order form so you can purchase many fun items with your child's artwork.

All ORDERS MUST BE TURNED BY NOVEMBER 11TH!

It's a great opportunity to get gifts for grandparents, aunts, uncles, and yourself! If you have any questions, please email Tia Carlson at tmcurls@gmail.com or Allison Raetz at allison.raetz@gmail.com

Thank you for generosity during this time of year!

Westside Community Schools is offering an at-home learning option for all students, Extended Campus Learning. Up until this point, we have guaranteed extended campus learning through the end of first semester. Westside is committing to offer extended campus learning through the end of the school year.

Families will indicate if they want to participate in extended campus learning for second semester through an application process.

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• The application will be open for PK-6th grade students November 10 through December 1st.

• Extended campus learning applications will be reviewed at the building level before a student is granted extended campus learning placement for second semester. Students and families may be required to attend a meeting (virtual or in person) with a building representative before placement is approved.
  

This application MUST be completed for any family planning to learn from home second semester, including those who are currently extended campus learners.

For students physically attending school, in-person learning for the second semester will begin for all students on January 5th. Families planning on learning at school do NOT need to complete any paperwork or this application. This message pertains ONLY to families who want to learn from home second semester. Please continue reading for important changes to programming and delivery of instruction at each level.

During the first semester, we were flexible with families because it was a new model and there were some unknowns. Because we are making changes to the extended campus model that involve staffing allocations, once a family chooses a placement for the second semester, no changes will be made for the rest of the school year.

Email is a great way to communicate with your child’s teacher. The Westside format is as follows:

lastname.firstname@westside66.net

Sample: harr.jennifer@westside66.net

jolkowski.susan@westside66.net