Westridge Family Notes
Westridge Elementary School | December 3, 2021
Learning Highlights
Students are working on landscape paintings. They learned about mixing paints to demonstrate tints and shades.
Sidewalk Replacement
- A section by the bike rack to the walking path (the bike rack will still be accessible).
- A section in back of the building.
All work areas will be fenced off. The construction crew will not be working during the arrival and dismissal times.
The project is expected to only take one day.
Winter Weather
With the cooler temperatures in the forecast, please be sure your student brings an appropriate coat, hat, and gloves to stay warm during outdoor recess. Once there is snow on the ground, students also need to bring snow boots and snow pants.
Outdoor recess is held except during inclement weather. During cold weather, the current outdoor temperature is monitored. Wind-chill factor information is used as a guide for a recommended, safe level of temperature. During inclement or extreme cold weather (Real Feel of below 0 degrees) weather, a supervised, indoor recess occurs.
Winter Support Opportunities
West Des Moines Human Services: https://www.wdm.iowa.gov/government/human-services/programs-services/holiday-assistance
EveryStep: https://www.everystep.org/provider-resources/winter-assistance-resources
Toys for Tots: https://des-moines-ia.toysfortots.org/local-coordinator-sites/lco-sites/default.aspx?nPageID=100&nPreviewInd=200&nRedirectInd=3
St. Vincent De Paul Society: https://www.svdpcincinnati.org/drives-events/holiday-events/
If you have any questions or need any assistance please contact Westridge School Counselor, Ayla Leopold, email: leopolda@wdmcs.org
phone: (515) 633-5468
1st & 3rd Wednesday
The third Wednesday of the month, we encourage staff and students to wear Westridge attire or school colors.
Early Dismissals
Don't forget...every Wednesday is an early dismissal at 3:10 pm. This includes the first day of school. Please make necessary arrangements.
Upcoming Dates:
December 21: Winter Sing & Winter Parties
December 22 - January 3: No School / Winter Break
January 4: Students return
Westridge Elementary School
Beth Brewer, Principal
Jeannette Barnes, Assistant Principal
Website: https://www.wdmcs.org/schools/westridge/
Location: 5500 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdmwestridge