The #WESway Story
Westside Parent Newsletter
August 17, 2020
Vision
Westside teachers will meet the needs of each individual in a student-centered classroom by:
Encouraging a growth mindset
Maintaining high expectations through a hands-on, engaging rigorous curriculum for ALL students
Providing a safe, positive, and loving environment
Creating independent thinkers
Mission
Announcements
- Kindergarten First Day Drop Off will have a late start. Parents who are bringing their Kindergartner that morning may drop them off at 9 am. Please take advantage of our outdoor photo booth opportunities. We want you to enjoy this very special moment with your child! Kindergartners will also have an early dismissal at 2:30. If you have a kindergartner and a child in another grade level, you may pick both up early.
- Orientation for students in 1st through 5th grades will be digital unless they are a new student to our building. This will include a "Meet the Teacher" time, as well as information from building administrators. Links to recorded videos will be posted to social media and sent out via email.
- Information about the school day and the district's response to COVID-19 can be found here.
- The updated school calendar for the 2020-2021 school year can be found here.
- Drop off begins at 7:30 a.m. and pick up will begin at 3:20 p.m.
- Instruction begins at 7:40 a.m.
- Please head over to our website to sign up for E-Notes. This will allow you to receive the weekly parent newsletter by email.
Orientation Information
Important Dates
August 17th - Class lists posted at 8 AM
August 20th - Digital and On-site Orientations
August 24th - First Day of School! WAAAHOOO!!!September 1-4 - 3rd through 5th grades MAP testing
September 7th - Labor Day (no school)
September 8-11 - Kindergarten through 2nd grades MAP testing
Counseling Corner
Hi, I am Mrs. Page, the new counselor at Westside. I am so excited to be a part of your child’s life each and every day. If you ever have any questions or need anything, please do not hesitate to contact me.
501-679-8252
Nervous about starting school next week? Here are a few breathing exercises to practice when feeling anxious!
Breakfast and Lunch Family Information Form
Lunch Times
Greenbrier School District "Point of Contact" Information
Word of the Month
Contact Us!
krogmank@greenbrierschools.org
Assistant Principal: Caroline Baker
Secretary: Donna Bradke
Website: westside.greenbrierschools.org
Location: 65 Garrett Road, Greenbrier, AR, USA
Phone: 501-679-1029