Western Sky Middle School
Home of the Wildcats
Week of December 14, 2020
SPIRIT WEEK December 14-18th
Last Day to Register for Winter Break Meals is Monday, December 14th!
As your family prepares for Winter Break, we encourage you to plan ahead by visiting our website to order a week’s worth of food to be picked up on December 18. This opportunity is also available to babysitters, grandparents, and neighbors who have children visiting from out of state. The deadline to place this order is December 14. The next opportunity for a weekly meal order will be on January 4 for a January 8 pick up date.
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Holiday Talent Show
Tax Season is Here
Please consider making a tax credit donation to Western Sky! Visit the LESD Website for more information. Fill out the form attached below and return it, along with your donation of cash or check to the Western Sky Front Office.
Student Profiles
Student Profiles for the Hybrid and In Person Learning Models were sent home with your student the first week of November and Student Profiles for the Digital Learning Academy were mailed out earlier this week.
It is important that we have the correct information for your student on file. Please review the information, make any changes necessary, and return both pages of the signed profile to the Western Sky front office or email the signed profile to Lisa Conklin at conklin@lesd.k12.az.us by 12/18/20.
Attendance Information
Students are expected to join their Homeroom on time.
8:30 for Digital Learning Academy
8:50 for Distance Learning
Students must be present so that attendance can be taken and for any announcements from their teachers.
Please remember to call the Attendance Line 623-535-6303 by 9am if your student will be absent for the day or if they will be logging in late. The Attendance Line is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for you to leave a message with information about your student's absence or tardy.
We greatly appreciate your time and support with this matter.
Steps for Communication
In order to communicate with our families in the most effective manner, please follow the steps below. If you have a question or concern regarding your child’s academic and/or behavior status, as a professional courtesy, please contact the teacher prior to contacting administration to discuss the concern.
ParentVUE and StudenVUE Update
The website for our ParentVUE/StudentVUE accounts was updated in November. In order to access please follow the directions below:
PARENTVUE/STUDENTVUE APP
Click in the bottom left corner gear shift looking thing. Delete Litchfield Elementary School District from the list. Click the button at the top: Add another district URL and enter the zip code: 85340, select Litchfield Elementary School District.
PARENTVUE/STUDENTVUE COMPUTER URL
Parentvue from a desktop computer, delete any prior bookmark and recreate a new one using:
Wildcat Clubs and Organizations
Builders Club - Mrs. Grizzell and Mrs. McDaniel
Drama Club - Mrs. Farrignton
NJHS - Mrs. Reyna
Odyssey of the Mind - Mrs. Ackerman and Mrs. Barton
Recycling Rubes - Mr. Jackson
LESD FOOD SERVICES
Wildcat PTA
2020-2021 Yearbooks on Sale NOW!
2020-2021 Yearbooks are on sale now.
Visit the PTA Website to order yours today!
Yearbooks are $30 and can be purchased online or by cash or check in the front office (must have exact cash).
School pictures are scheduled for January 11th and 12th for
all Wildcats - In Person, Hybrid and DLA!
President - Aimee Wickersham wsmsptapresident@gmail.com
Vice President - Vernae Garcia wsmsptavp@gmail.com
Treasurer - Tiffany Calpin wsmsptatreasurer@gmail.com
Secretary - Amy Manke wswildcatspta@gmail.com
WILDCAT SPIRIT WEAR ON SALE
Wildcat Spirit Wear is on sale now!
Shirts are $15 cash or check and can be purchased in the front office during
office hours between 8:20am - 4:20pm
Family Resources
DECEMBER
12/14 - 12/18 - Wildcat Spirit Week
12/16, 12/17, 12/18 - Parent Teacher Conferences - Early Release Days 1:50pm
12/21 - 1/3 - Winter Break - No School
JANUARY
1/4 - Quarter 3 Begins
1/11-1/12 - Dorian Picture Days
1/29 - Early Release
Wildcat Picture Day
WSMS Important Links
Western Sky Middle School
Website: www.lesd79.org
Location: 4095 North 144th Avenue, Goodyear, AZ, USA
Phone: 623 535 6300