West Elementary School
December 10, 2021
UPCOMING DATES
12/14 Georgio's Food Fundraiser
12/16 PBIS: Pajama Day
12/16 4th Grade Winter Musical (6:30 and 7:30 p.m.)
12/16 Family Library Night (6:30-7:00 p.m.) last names N-Z
12/17 Winter Holiday Parties
12/20 - Jan 2 Winter Break
1/2 Classes Resume
1/11 WPO Meeting at 7 P.M.
1/14 Teacher Institute Day - No School
1/17 Martin Luther King Jr. Day - No School
5TH GRADE BAND CONCERT
WEST'S GIVING TREE
A "Giving Tree" has been placed in our school lobby, offering two special ways to help our community. The Salvation Army Angel Tree tags will be available to select a special gift to purchase for a child living in our community, one who might not otherwise receive a gift this holiday. (Unwrapped gifts are returned to school with the tag attached by Thursday, December 16th before 2 pm.)
Please also consider selecting a gold star from the tree to purchase gift cards from local businesses to help provide for our West families as needed throughout the year - not just at the holidays. Thank you for helping to support West School’s Giving Tree this year, spreading joy and happiness this holiday season.
GEORGIO'S IN CRYSTAL LAKE FOOD FUNDRAISER
4th GRADE WINTER MUSICAL - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16th AT 6:30 & 7:30 P.M.
The 4th graders have been working really hard and are super excited to actually perform for their family this year. The musical will be held on Thursday, December 16th. There will be 2 different evening performances.
- 6:30 PM - Mrs. Boro's Class and Mrs. Meucci's Class
- 7:30 PM - Mrs. Primus's Class and Miss Walther's Class
FAMILY LIBRARY NIGHT IN DECEMBER
Thursday, Dec. 16 (6:30-7:00 p.m.) last names N-Z
Families are able to check out 6 books per family and will go home with an activity to do.
WINTER CLASS PARTY INFORMATION
Thank you to those volunteering for class parties on Friday, December 17th. Please review the following information and email Sarah Kovarik at kovarik.sarah@gmail.com with questions.
- Review the Class Party Packet.
- You must follow D47 Volunteer Procedures prior to party day to participate. If you do not follow these procedures, you will not be in the system to be at the school party day.
D47 Volunteer Procedures - Winter Party Volunteers List as of 12/8
- Winter Party Sign-Up Genius
SAFETY PROTOCOLS FOR ENTERING WEST
Just a reminder that if you need to pick up your child early, please send a note or call the office. Sending an email with that information may not be seen due to the teachers teaching during the day or if they have a substitute. As always safety is a priority, so we will remain vigilant with the main entrance doors and foyer doors being closed and locked. This helps us to ensure safety for all.
NO LEFT TURN
LOST AND FOUND
abundance of hats, scarves, mittens, etc. that get dropped or misplaced. Make sure if your student is missing anything that they check the lost and found in the cafeteria. Thank you!
COVID PROTOCOL FOR OVER OUR LONG WINTER BREAK
Quick reminder from health office to consider over the two week winter break off from school. If your student or any household member has any Covid-like illness symptoms (Fever (100.4°F or higher), new onset of moderate to severe headache, shortness of breath, new cough, sore throat, vomiting, diarrhea, new loss of sense of taste or smell, fatigue from unknown cause, muscle or body aches from unknown cause), or has been considered a close contact, please consider taking your student to be tested for Covid. CVS/Walgreens or Curative.com are sites for testing. If your student or anyone in your household tests positive for Covid over the break, please email me Ajkeegan@d47.org or leave me a voicemail 815-788-5555, I will check both periodically over the break. As with any illness, student's need to be fever free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication and free from vomiting/diarrhea for 24 hours before returning to school.
If your student gets his/her second Covid vaccine, please send a copy to Mrs. Keegan, Ajkeegan@d47.org. If you have more than one student at West, please send individual scans/photos, thank you!
Blessings for a Healthy, Happy and restful winter break,
Mrs. Keegan
EXTRA FACE MASKS
REMINDER: Inclement Weather
District 47 families received a message in early November about winter weather and planning for possible school closings. Should schools need to close due to inclement weather, District 47 students will be utilizing the emergency “snow day” in the school calendar as we did prior to COVID.
WEATHER GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE STUDENT ACTIVITIES
During the cold winter weather, be sure that your child comes to school with appropriate winter coats, hats, gloves, etc. Students go outside daily for lunch recess and need to be dressed for the weather. The guidelines established by District 47 during cold weather are as follows:
Temperature/Wind Chill - Maximum Time Outside
15 degrees or warmer - Unlimited
0 to 15 degrees - 20 minutes
Below 0 degrees - Students remain indoors
NEW: "ELEVATE' STAFF RECONITION PROGRAM
NEW: “ELEVATE” STAFF RECOGNITION PROGRAM
District 47 is launching a new district wide staff recognition program called Elevate during the 2021-22 school year. The goal of the program is to identify and recognize District 47 employees who, in their contributions and service to the district, uphold and exemplify the district’s mission, vision and core values and who are making a difference in the lives of our students, schools and community.
Anyone (students, staff, parents or community members) can submit a nomination and any District 47 staff member is eligible for recognition. Click here to nominate someone you know! Nominations will be reviewed by the district’s recognition committee. Elevate nominees and winners selected by the committee will be recognized three times a year at District 47 board meetings (November, February and April) and on social media.
Thank you for helping us “raise the bar” for educational excellence! Questions about the program can be directed to Denise Barr, director of communications and public engagement, at dcbarr@d47.org.
NUEVO: PROGRAMA DE RECONOCIMIENTO DEL PERSONAL "ELEVATE
El Distrito 47 está lanzando un nuevo programa de reconocimiento al personal de todo el distrito llamado Elevate durante el año escolar 2021-22. El objetivo del programa es identificar y reconocer a los empleados del Distrito 47 que, en sus contribuciones y servicio al distrito, mantienen y ejemplifican la misión, visión y valores fundamentales del distrito y que están haciendo una diferencia en las vidas de nuestros estudiantes, escuelas y comunidad.
Cualquier persona (estudiantes, personal, padres o miembros de la comunidad) puede presentar una nominación y cualquier miembro del personal del Distrito 47 es elegible para el reconocimiento. ¡Haga clic aquí y nomine a alguien que conozca! Los nominados y ganadores seleccionados por el comité serán reconocidos tres veces al año en las reuniones de la junta del Distrito 47 (noviembre, febrero y abril) y en las redes sociales.
Gracias por ayudarnos a "subir el listón" de la excelencia educativa. Las preguntas sobre el programa pueden dirigirse a Denise Barr, directora de comunicaciones y participación pública, al dcbarr@d47.org.
WEE DELIVER NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
We have a wonderful in-school mail delivery program! Students can write letters to siblings, friends in other classes, teachers and Whiskers! In order for our mail system to be efficient, we rely on our 3rd and 4th graders! Our 4th graders have jobs as the Facer, Nixie Clerk, Sorter and Postmaster. The 3rd graders are Carriers and Carrier Supervisors. 3rd and 4th graders who are interested will be bringing home their information about Wee Deliver, application and a study guide today.
Mrs. Hui and Mrs. Womac will be supporting our Wee Deliver Program. However, to make it successful we also need parent volunteers. Any parent who would like to volunteer is welcome! Volunteers will oversee the 3rd and 4th graders and help them with their duties. Wee Deliver is looking for a few more volunteers to help support this wonderful program. We have revamped the schedule to Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. We are looking for 1-2 volunteers per shift per day to work the same day each week as well as a couple substitutes per day. Please click here to sign up.
If you have any questions, please contact Rachel Hui at rachel.hui@gmail.com.
Metra Safety Coloring Contest for Students K-12
DECEMBER LUNCH MENU
Elementary Lunch Menu Changes
Due to staffing and supply chain issues, Sodexo will be reducing its lunch menu options for D47 elementary schools beginning in December. Students will be able to choose from the hot lunch item being served that day or “Fun on the Run.” These changes will be reflected on the December elementary lunch menu.
2021-2022 YEARBOOK
Don't delay! It's time to order your copy of the 2021-2022 West Elementary yearbook! All orders must be placed online at: Order a Yearbook Here
The yearbook will be sent directly to your home in May. When completing your online order, please be sure to use the address where you would like the book to be shipped.
Public Act 102-0340: Menstrual Hygiene Products
West Elementary School
Email: Wesschool@d47.org
Website: www.d47.org/wes
Location: 100 Briarwood Road, Crystal Lake, IL, USA
Phone: 815.788.5550
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Twitter: @d47west