West End News
Week of February 20, 2023
From the Principal
Welcome to the last full week of February! This winter is going by quickly, and the coming warmer temperatures have many of us anxious for spring!
Safety comes first at West End. With that said, I thought it would be appropriate to share a few car drop-off and pick-up reminders.
- Children are unpredictable! Because of this, it is very important to be super aware of where all children (and adults!) are when working your way through the car line.
- We ask our students never to go back to a car once they get out. Our goal is to get them away from cars and into the building as quickly as possible. Should your child forget something, a door not get closed, etc. please don't call your child back to the car. The adults on duty will be glad to take in forgotten materials and close doors.
- Cell phones are huge distractions. A large number of folks are on cell phones when they come through the line. Please put your phone down, pause your phone call.... make sure you are not distracted when picking up your child. Distracted drivers are dangerous drivers! It only takes one quick moment for a tragedy to happen.
We appreciate your help as we work to keep everyone safe!!
Have a great week!
Angie Garrison, Ed.D.
Principal
West End's Mission: Our West End Community maximizes students’ potential by providing instruction that builds our students’ knowledge, strengthens their skills, and develops in them career-ready characteristics for success in an ever-changing world.
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West End Teacher of the Month Nomination Form
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Absences, Tardiness, and Excuses
Please remember to turn in an excuse for each day your child misses school. Doctor’s notes, parent notes, emails, texts, and Schoology messages to the teacher all serve as excuses. Please note, doctor’s notes are required after the 10th absence. If a child accumulates 3 consecutive or 5 total unexcused absences, an Attendance Intervention Plan conference will need to be held. Continued absences could result in additional conferencing and/or referral to the district for truancy…leading to possible Court Order for attendance. This includes being at school on time each day. Students tend to perform better when they maintain a routine schedule and begin the day with their classmates.
Student Chromebooks
Student devices are in use by all students. Kindergarten uses Chromebook tablets in their classrooms. Help us to encourage students to take care of and protect their devices in order to keep then working properly all school year. This includes taking care of chargers and cases as well. Remember lost or damaged items can incur a fee to replace them. If you have not already, please sign in to your My School Bucks account to pay the $25 tech fee that is required of all School District of Pickens County students.
My School Bucks Link
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West End News
Email: angiegarrison@pickens.k12.sc.us
Website: http://wes.pickens.k12.sc.us/
Location: Easley, SC, USA
Phone: 864-397-2500
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