West Elementary School
February 28, 2023
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Elevate Award for February - Miss Kelly Jones, 2nd Grade
Please help us congratulate Miss Jones, our 2nd grade teacher, on winning the Elevate Award for February! Miss Jones is an amazing teacher and we are so lucky to have her at West! 💙💛
West Family Fun Fair (3/4) - Volunteers Needed
- We are still looking for quite a few volunteers for the big day. If you or anyone you know is interested in volunteering, please sign-up here. Sign-up with a friend and make it a fun hour in your day (most games require two volunteers)!
- If you are unable to volunteer but want to help - we are still looking for additional food donations as well! Last day to sign up for food donations is Sunday! You can see the remaining list here.
West Happenings: March/April 2023
- 2/17-3/17 - Reading Incentive Program
- 3/1-3/15 - Spring Spirit Wear Sale
- 3/4 - West Family Fun Fair 10 AM -2 PM
- 3/6-3/10 - Kids Heart Challenge in PE
- 3/8 - Second Trimester Progress Reports posted in Parentvue
- 3/9 - Family Library "Bingo" Night - 6 PM
- 3/13 - Culver's Night (Teachers Serve) - 5-8 PM
- 3/14 - WPO Meeting 7 PM
- 3/15 - Early Release at 2 PM
- 3/24 - PBIS - Glow Party
- 3/24 - Plant Sale Pre-Orders Due
- 3/27-4/2 - SPRING BREAK
- 4/3 - Class Resume
- 4/3 - Mileage Club Begins
- 4/15 - West Family Night - Wolves Hockey 6 PM
- 4/26-28 - Spring Book Fair
Kids Heart Challenge in PE Class March 6-10th
West Elementary students will participate in the Kids Heart Challenge the week of March 6-10th during P.E. class. We will be doing cardio and heart healthy activities along with learning the importance of being active. All donations will be collected online through the link below for the American Heart Association. West also receives money for the P.E. department to purchase new equipment. For more information visit our West team page,
http://www2.heart.org/goto/WestElementarySchoolCrystalLakeIL
Family Library "BINGO" Night - Thursday, March 9th
We are very excited about our Family Library "BINGO" Night on Thursday, March 9th! Festivities begin at 6:00 p.m.
For additional information, please click on this link: https://express.adobe.com/page/1Zze8Q4KbY9Ij/. You may also reach out to Miss Pearl, LMC Director, with any questions you may have at TLPearl@d47.org.
Culver's Food Fundraiser - Monday, March 13th, 5-8 PM
Have a fun dinner out on Monday, March 13th at Culver's in Crystal Lake where West Staff will serve you from 5-8 PM! The students really enjoy seeing the staff at this event. 15% of Culver’s revenue made during the entire event is donated back to the West School.
Virtual Parenting Sessions with Jackie Rhew
All District 47 families are invited to attend the final session of a four-part virtual parenting series with Jackie Rhew on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 @ 7pm via Zoom. The topic is Parenting with a Growth Mindset. Parents will learn how to use a growth mindset and help their child step out of their comfort zone, handle disappointment, set healthy boundaries, and increase motivation. These are valuable skills that correlate to engaging and succeeding in the school environment. This approach has proven successful with students who are fearful of failure, as it teaches them how to embrace a ‘bounce back’ mentality. Translation will be available in multiple languages via captioning in Zoom. To learn more and join the meeting via Zoom, visit the D47 website.
Virtual parenting session recordings (including the 2/15 session) on District 47's YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL6oeQbeVgF0nKSODrY4to0zxasys1PulA
Sodexo Future Chef Competition
The 2023 Sodexo Future Chef competition will be held Thursday, March 23 at 4 p.m. at Hannah Beardsley Middle School. This year's theme is "a healthy side dish" and District 47 students in 2nd-5th grades are invited to submit recipes to the school via the recipe card linked below! Recipes will be reviewed by Sodexo and two winners from each school will be chosen to participate in the competition. In addition, this year kindergarten and 1st graders are invited to participate in a culinary coloring contest. Coloring sheets will be available at D47 elementary schools by March 1. Students who complete a coloring sheet can return it to their teacher, who will then forward it on to the cafeteria manager to be displayed in the school cafeteria. All recipes and coloring sheets must be submitted to school cafeteria managers by March 10, 2023. See the links below. Questions about Sodexo Future Chef events can be directed to Alicia Taylor-Bey, Sodexo general manager, at ataylorbey@d47.org.
2023 Sodexo Future Chef Recipe Card
West Family Night with the Chicago Wolves - Saturday, April 15
Come out and join West families & friends for a night of fun at a Chicago Wolves hockey game. All attendees will receive a FREE Chicago Wolves knit hat & be seated together in the same section. Doors open at 6:00 pm and the puck drops at 7:00 pm. Order tickets here: https://fevo.me/westfamilynight. * Deadline to order tickets is Noon on Friday, April 1.
2023 5Essentials Parent Survey - We Need Your Feeback!
The 5Essentials parent survey, administered online by UChicago Impact, is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of schools. It is intended to help school districts understand the conditions at each school and to help guide improvement. The survey gathers data related to five indicators that can predict important student outcomes, including improved attendance and larger test score gains. Parents are encouraged to take the survey for their child's school by visiting https://survey.5-essentials.org/illinois/. Parent identity and survey responses will be kept confidential and will not be connected to their student(s). Families can submit one survey for each child. The 5Essentials survey window will be open through March 31, 2023. Last Tuesday we only had 6% parent participation! We need at least 20% of parents to participate, if we do not receive 20% we do not receive a report that shares parent feedback.
2023-24 Online Kindergarten Registration Now Open
District 47’s online kindergarten registration for the 2023-24 school year is now open! Families are encouraged to register now to secure their child's spot. To register, visit the D47 website at https://www.d47.org/kindergarten for step-by-step instructions. Families who submit online kindergarten registration before March 15th will get a free T-shirt for their incoming kindergartener! For any questions about kindergarten registration, please contact student services at the district office at 815-788-5000.
West Spring Spirit Wear Sale now until March 15th
Wear it loud and proud WEST IS BEST! Shop all the new designs and we also have NEW shorts in both Youth and Women's sizes in our Spirit Wear Sale now until March 15!
https://shopcottonandink.com/collections/west-spring-2023
Password: West_23
West Mileage Club - Volunteers Needed
Starting April 3rd, Kindergarten - 5th grade students will have the option to walk/run laps on the track during lunch recess on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. Kindergarten students now have the opportunity to participate too. Mileage Club allows students to earn tokens, while getting exercise at recess. Participation is optional and students may choose how often they want to participate.
We need volunteers to make this club a success. Volunteers hand out student cards and scan laps during recess. If you can help, please return the volunteer slip on the bottom of the letter that was sent home on March 27th. https: Mileage Club Volunteers Sign Up
Order Your 2022-23 West Yearbook!
Time is running out to order a 2022-2023 West School Yearbook! Yearbooks start at $19.50 and will be delivered directly to your home. If you are interested in purchasing a copy, please order today. All orders are due by Friday, March 10. No late orders will be accepted! Click here to complete your online order today.
- (Wondering if you placed an order earlier this year? Please reach out to Mrs. Milam in the office or Mrs. Winsor. We will be able to let you know so you don't miss out on placing an order, but don't accidentally order an additional book.)
Elevate Staff Recognition Program
District 47's Elevate program recognizes District 47 employees who uphold and exemplify the district’s mission, vision and core values and who are making a difference in the lives of our students, schools and community. Any District 47 staff member is eligible for recognition and anyone (students, staff, parents and community members) can submit a nomination. Visit the D47 website at www.d47.org/elevate to learn more!
ParentVue
IMPORTANT: Parents, if you have not logged into ParentVue this year or have forgotten your password, please try to log in to ensure you have access. If you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot Password button. You may also contact the school main office or email hd@d47.org for assistance.
Upcoming Events
- 3/14 - WPO Meeting at 7 PM: Please join the WPO (West Parent Organization) on Tuesday, March 14th at 7 pm. We will discuss our upcoming Spring events, and ways to get involved in the new year. The meeting is in the West LMC. Childcare is provided, and we raffle-off prizes.
- 4th & 5th Grade Dance: Calling all 4th and 5th grade parents that would like to help with the dance scheduled for April. In need of help with flyers, tickets, decorations, posters and more. Please email me if you are willing to help Emsklm31@yahoo.com.
Don't Forget
- 2/17-3/17 Reading Incentive Program: Blast Into Reading: Don't forget to keep reading all week and to mark it on your reading logs to win fun class prizes and special weekly rewards sponsored by the WPO! Reading slips are due each week on Friday to get the weekly prizes and to count towards the class participation which could earn your class a reward.
Like Us, Follow Us, Join Us
Want to stay in the know? Be sure to join us on:
- Facebook: West Elementary Parents Group
- Website: West Parent Organization (d47.org)
CLFOGE
The Crystal Lake Friends of Gifted Education (CLFOGE) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-staffed group of parents and educators who are dedicated to supporting gifted education in District 47. The group is excited to continue its support for the Extended Curriculum program and to provide valuable connections and resources for all District 47 families.
Website: www.clfoge.org
Instagram: d47clfoge
For any questions please email us at info@clfoge.org