Westridge Family Notes
Westridge Elementary School | August 20, 2021
Back to School Night: Monday, August 23
August 23rd: Back to School Night
If your student or family would benefit from a brief visit to meet teachers, see the classroom, and drop off school supplies, you are welcome to attend. Participation is optional. We ask that you limit the number of people in attendance to the child(ren) attending our school and 2 adults. Please limit your visit to 10-15 minutes to support physical distancing.
If you purchased school supplies online, they will be available for pick up that night in your child’s classroom.
Masks are highly encouraged. We have adjusted the times to support physical distancing. Please see the schedule below.
3:00 - 3:45 pm: New Family Orientation (held in Media Center)
3:45 - 4:00 pm: New Families can visit classrooms and drop off supplies
4:00 - 4:45 pm: Families with Last Name A - L can visit classrooms and drop off supplies
4:45 - 5:30 pm: Families with Last Name M - Z can visit classrooms and drop off supplies
First Day of School Arrival
On the first day of school - classroom teachers will meet students on the playground. (locations identified on the map).
All Westridge staff will be outside to welcome students! Staff members will guide students to their classroom teachers as they arrive by car, bus, Kids West, etc. Classroom teachers will then walk students into the building.
To keep everyone safe, we ask that families drop off their student. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Feel free to stop by WR on Monday and Tuesday to take back-to-school photos!
New Arrival & Dismissal Procedures
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.
Message from the PTA
Nutrition Department
August Dates
Mark your calendars for these back-to-school events!
First Day of School: Wednesday, August 25 (3:10 dismissal for Grades 1-6)
Early Dismissal for Kindergarten: 12:30 pm on August 25, 26, and 27
First Day of School for Preschool: September 7
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