The Compass
Week of August 22, 2022
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Greetings Westside Families! We had a great week with ALL of our Explorers on campus. Thank you for your patience with arrival and dismissal as we ensured our littlest Explorers were safe and cared for starting last week.
Reminder that Westside qualified as a CEP school which means that ALL students will receive a FREE breakfast and FREE lunch daily! You may still set up an account for "a la carte' items at MyPaymentsPlus.com.
SAVE THE DATE: Open House will be on Thursday, September 1st from 5p-7p. See below for more details.
Arrival Updates: With many new families joining our school, the morning car loop and arrival is very busy. We have been working on solutions to ease the traffic and speed up the process. See the options below:
- ALL car riders can come through the SIDE car loop in the mornings starting at 7:30-8:00AM as we have been doing. Please be sure your child is ready to exit car once you approach the unloading zone.
- * NEW* After 7:45AM each morning when buses are gone, families may begin using the FRONT car loop as well to decrease the traffic and time. You will be directed to pull through the lane closest to building like our dismissal process. Please be sure your child is ready to exit car once you approach the unloading zone. This option closes at 8:00AM.
- If you choose, families may PARK in our front lot and WALK your child up to the front doors.
- If you are running late, please park and escort your child into the Front Office to sign them in. Doors close at 8:00am.
As always, thank you for your support! Our office will be open Monday-Friday from 7:30AM-3:30PM. Please come on in if we can assist you in any way.
~Mrs. Stephanie Woodbury, Principal
(321) 956-5050 or Woodbury.Stephanie@BrevardSchools.org
T-shirt Tuesdays!
For the next few weeks, every Tuesday morning our PTO will be selling our Spirit Shirts in the Commons from 7:30a-8:00. Please send in cash (preferred) or checks payable to Westside PTO and what size(s) you'd like to purchase. If the item is in stock, students will receive their shirt the same day. If you have questions, please email Mrs. Knowles at: Knowles.Roxanne@BrevardSchools.org
$10 Spirit Cotton Shirt
$12 Spirit Dry-Fit Shirt
Wear Your Spirit Shirts on Fridays!
Why Volunteer?
Do you want to attend upcoming field trips with your child? Help out in your child's classroom? Participate in class parties or special events? Help support our school with hours or donations? Then become a BPS Volunteer!
If you are interested in being a registered volunteer this school year, please visit the District website located HERE. Currently, it is FREE to have your fingerprinting and background checks completed, so don't delay! Our BPS safety protocols require any adult on campus during school hours must be a registered volunteer.
We're Hiring
- 1st Grade Teacher
- 2nd Grade Teacher
- 6th Grade Teacher
- VE-SLD Teacher
- Speech-Language Pathologist
- Custodian
- BAS Group Leaders
If you or someone you know is interested, please click HERE and create a BEACON account to apply.
SAVE THE DATES
School Advisory Council
If you would like to become a "Voting Member", please submit your name to Mrs. Tison at Tison.Brianne@Brevardschools.org.
If you simply want to attend any meeting, please check in at the front office with your photo ID.
For more information on our agendas and purpose, please contact Beth McKinney at McKinney.Beth@Brevardschools.org
The next SAC meeting will be on Monday, September 26th at 3p.
Open House- September 1st
Join us Thursday, September 1st,
from 5p-7p for our Open House!
Schedule of Events:
5:00p- Principal Session 1 (Cafeteria)5:15p- Classroom Session 1
5: 45p- Principal Session 2 (Cafeteria)
6:00p- Classroom Session 2
6:30p- Classroom Session 3
*Principal Sessions will be a quick opportunity to receive schoolwide information from Mrs. Woodbury & Mrs. Williams.
*Classroom Sessions will be an overview in your child's classrooms about what they have been learning thus far and what to expect. There will be 3 sessions of the same information for families with multiple children.
Kona Ice will be onsite for a sweet treat!
Ghostly Gecko 5k
Last year, Westside won TOP SCHOOL and a check for $1000 for our Running Club! We hope to repeat this success again this year. For more information, please contact Mr. Toenjes at Toenjes.Robert@brevardschools.org
Cell Phone Policy
Smartwatches can be worn as long as students are not texting or receiving phone calls that disrupt learning. If a child needs to reach you, or vice versa, we will use our school phone system.
Students who do not comply with the policy run the risk of having devices confiscated by administration until end of day or a parent/guardian can come retrieve it.
Dress for Success!
- Shoes must have backs or back straps. Sneakers are preferred as they have recess daily. Crocs are permitted as long as they are in "sport mode" with back strap.
- No ripped or torn clothing (especially jeans/jean shorts)
- No hats or hoods except outdoors
- No inappropriate images or words on clothing
- Shirts must cover entire torso
- Shorts must be an appropriate length (5" inseam or longer)
- Pants must be worn around waist. No undergarments should be visible.
Head Lice Policy
Please see the attached flyer at the bottom of this newsletter for more information.
Outside Meal Procedures
Birthday/ Celebration Treats
Birthday Books!
Upcoming Events
- August 29th-Book Fair Begins
- September 1st- Open House 5-7p
- September 5th- Labor Day-Holiday for ALL!
- September 15th- Interims Issued
- September 15th- PBIS Event #1 (Movie/popcorn)
- September 21-22- Hearing/Vision Screenings
- September 26th- SAC Meeting
- September 29th- Science Fair Orientation Night (4th-6th)
- October 13th- Science Family Engagement Night
- October 29th- Ghostly Gecko 5K at 6p (Support Westside Elites)