Westridge Wildcat News
September 14, 2018
Upcoming Events
- Sept. 20th and 27th - Early Release at 2 pm
- Sept. 18th - Picture Day
- Sept. 19th and 20th - Welcome to My World - Fourth Grade **
- Sept. 19th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Pittock Mansion (Shambaugh) **
- Sept. 20th - 3rd Grade Field Trip to Pittock Mansion (Carter and Swanson) **
- Sept. 24th - 5th Grade Field Trip to Salem Ropes Course (Bales) **
- Sept. 25th - 5th Grade Field Trip to Salem Ropes Course (Pilkington) **
- Sept. 26th - PTSO Meeting 6:30 - 7:15 pm in the Library
- Sept. 28th - 5th Grade Field Trip to Salem Ropes Course (Harvey) **
- Sept. 28th - PTSO Back To School Family Picnic **
- October Early Release Thursdays 4th, 11th, and 18th 2:00 pm
- Oct. 12th - No School - Statewide Inservice Day
- Oct. 19th - Early Release 11am
- Oct. 25th and 26th - Parent Teacher Conferences
** These events are brought to students through the fundraising efforts of the PTSO.
Important Reminders
Cell phones, text watches or other devices are not allowed during the school day. These devices should be turned off and stored in your child's backpack "bell to bell" (from the 8:10 bell to the 2:40 bell). These devices are also not allowed in the bus lines as we need everyone paying attention to loading on the correct bus in a timely manner.
If your child is going to be out of school or tardy to school due to travel, illness, or appointments please make sure to email Andrea Murphy at murphya@loswego.k12.or.us
Picture Day Tuesday, Sept. 18th
Sign Up for the School Directory
REGISTER IN SCHOOL DIRECTORY
It's that time of year again to review/update your family information for the online directory. Your family will be displayed in the Westridge directory, so please update your information using the link below, which includes an opt-out option.
Please make any necessary updates and select you child's teacher in your directory listing by Friday, September 14th.
All Westridge families can be included in the directory. This ensures you can be contacted by other Westridge families and the PTSO for important updates and to arrange playdates. The directory will allow you to easily call, text or email other families.
How to login to the app:
- New to the school? Please register your family in the directory and select your teacher by clicking http://join.myschoolanywhere.com, Invitation code: Westridge.
- Returning family? Login here to confirm your info and select your new teacher: https://www.myschoolanywhere.com/login.a5w
- Forgot your password or lost the email? Go to the login page and click Forgot my Password to reset.
Smartphone Access: You can access the directory from ANY internet connected device, including your smartphone! Click here to connect to the Apple or Google Play stores to install on your phone https://www.myschoolanywhere.com/gomobile.html
If you have any questions please contact westridgeptso@gmail.com.
Art Literacy Volunteers
Calling all Art Lit Volunteers!
Art Literacy is an important part of our curriculum. Please visit the Art Literacy website at https://lakeoswegoartliteracy.org (password is volunteer4loartlit) for further details about this program. We need active parent volunteers to make this program work -- if you are interested in helping out, please fill out the Google Form below.
Our first training meeting is September 25th, at 1pm in Room 12 at Westridge.
Westridge Art Literacy Volunteer Form: https://goo.gl/forms/yb1dBunZo0BWep4K2
Elementary Strings Program
What: Elementary Strings Program
When: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays when school is in session.
Tues./Wed. from 3:15 - 4:15 p.m., Thur. from 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
- Sept. 18th: Beginning Strings begins (Mainly 4th-grade students, some 5th-grade students; all beginners)
Where: Uplands Elementary (until mid-year, at which point we will move to LOJ)
Instruments: Will be brought to school on class days (VIolins, Violas, Cellos).
Bus to Uplands:
- Sept. 18th: Beginning Strings students will travel on the Strings bus for their first class.
Kristina Stingle
LOSD Elementary Orchestra Program Coordinator
Lakeridge JH and HS Orchestras
Westridge Wildcat FUNd PTSO Fundraiser
Westridge Wildcat FUNdraiser: Week Two
We are closing out Week Two of our fundraising campaign with nearly $41,000 towards our goal of $130,000!
Only 16 days left to give!
https://tinyurl.com/wildcatfund
Thank you to those who have given and to those who plan to give. If you need any help with setting up a corporate match or if you have any other questions, please email us at westridgewildcatfund@gmail.com
Remember that this fundraising drive replaces both the white envelope fee and the school auction this year, and was strongly supported in the PTSO parent forums last spring. The PTSO budget is essential for funding everything from a photocopier to classroom supplies, musical supplies, art literacy, field trips, IXL Math and more. Our students and teachers depend on this funding!
If you would like to split your donation into monthly installments, please check out:
Student Services Parent Action Committee (SSPAC) present Welcome to My World
SSPAC presents Welcome to My World each year in every LOSD elementary school. Welcome to My World is an LOSD School Board-approved curriculum providing students with an introduction to neurodiversity and the opportunity to hone the leadership skills of awareness and empathy. This year Welcome to My World will be presented to Westridge 4th graders. You do not have to be a 4th grade parent to participate.
Available shifts are:
Wednesday, 9/19, 12:30-2:00pm (Bullock)
Thursday, 9/20, 10:25-11:55pm (Kenney)
Thursday, 9/20, 12:25-1:55pm (Jacques)
Five volunteers are needed to facilitate each session. Materials provided ahead of time and training time is included in your shift.
Sign up at:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f084ba4af2da4fc1-welcome1
If you have any questions or would like more information, please email Jennifer Harvey at jennifer.harvey@earthlink.net or Susan Fleming at sfleming24@gmail.com
Box Tops for Education
With your help, we can make a difference for our school.
Buy 5 Products, Scan your receipt with the Box Tops App, Earn 50 Bonus Box Tops!
We also collect them at school throughout the year!
Westridge Elementary
Email: kari.montgomery@loswego.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.losdschools.org/wr
Location: 3400 Royce Way, Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 534-2371