The Compass
Week of May 16, 2022
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Hello Westside Families! Can you believe we are down to the last 9 school days of this year? In the next two weeks, there will be lots of activity, so be sure to check your emails/texts from teachers, our Facebook page, and flyers coming home.
This week, our 5th graders will take their final state assessment in Science on Monday & Tuesday. Be sure they get a good night's sleep and are ON TIME to school.
We are noticing MANY families dropping their students off in our front parking lot between 7:30a-8:00a. Please use our SIDE car loop during this time for safety reasons and a quicker drop off. If you arrive AFTER 8:00a, be sure to park and sign them in at our front office. Thank you!
This Thursday is our Spring Music Concert at 6pm. We can't wait to watch our students perform. Please see information from Ms. Hodge about specific details for music students.
Friday is our 6th grade Dance! Students must have a permission form and purchase a ticket through Ms. Dawkins. The event will be from 5:30-7:30pm. See permission forms for more details.
~Mrs. Stephanie Woodbury, Principal
(321) 956-5050 or Woodbury.Stephanie@BrevardSchools.org
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Final PBIS Event
K-4 students will be participating in a WATER PLAY day. Please send them with an extra change of clothes and towel.
5th-6th grade students will be participating in a COLOR RUN and outdoor games. Students should wear clothes/shoes that can get dirty with the non-toxic color powder. This powder does wash off, but may leave a light tinge to some fabrics. Student can bring change of clothes if preferred.
End of Year Award Ceremonies
May 23rd-
8:15am- Kindergarten
8:50am- 1st Grade
9:30am- 2nd Grade
May 24th-
8:15am- 3rd Grade
8:50am- 4th Grade
9:30am- 5th Grade
May 25th-
8:15am -6th Grade Celebration
Early Dismissal Days
Better Hearing & Speech Month!
May is Better Hearing and Speech Month, a time to raise awareness about communication disorders and available treatment options that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems speaking or hearing. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) created this special event in 1927 to raise awareness and promote understanding of hearing health and communication disorders.
In honor of BHSM, we highlight our fantastic Speech/Language Pathologists:
Robin Grodecky began her career in Osceola County in 2000 and after making the daily drive for 2 years she was hired in Brevard County. As a 20-year veteran of BPS she has contributed 14 years here at Westside Elementary. Graduating from UCF with her Bachelor’s Degree in 2000 followed by her Master’s Degree in 04’, Mrs. Grodecky has provided Speech/Language Therapy to various school ages from elementary through High School. As an American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) member as well as a Department of Health licensee, Mrs. Grodecky has also provided acute care to rehabilitate those who have experienced trauma resulting in cognitive communication deficits and dysphagia (swallowing disorders).
Angela Clouser is also an American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) member and a 22-year veteran of the field who graduated from UCF with her Bachelor’s Degree in 1994 followed by her Master’s Degree in 2000. Starting her career in Volusia County in 1995, Mrs. Clouser and her husband moved back to Brevard in 2006 to be closer to family while they started one of their own. After spending a few years at home with her then small children, she was hired here at Westside Elementary and has now completed her 11th year as an Explorer.
Julie Duncan graduated from UCF with her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education in 2000. While working in Orange county she developed an interest in Speech/Language Pathology in the educational setting and followed that path by completing additional coursework. She graduated with another Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders in 2004 followed by her Master’s Degree in 07’. Mrs. Duncan has provided Speech/Language Therapy to Pre-school through 6th grade students here in Brevard County as an American Speech and Hearing Association (ASHA) member as well as a Department of Health licensee.
School Advisory Council
PTO Updates
PTO is beginning to plan for Staff Appreciation Week. If you are a registered volunteer, we'd love to have more helping hands! Also, we will be electing a new PTO Board on May 17th at 8:30am. If you are interested in running for a board position, please attend. Contact Mrs. Knowles for more information: (321) 956-5055
Title 1 Updates
Upcoming Events
- May 23rd- K-2 Awards Ceremony
- May 24th- 3-5 Awards Ceremony
- May 25th- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
- May 26th- Last Day of School for Students/Report Cards Issued
- June 6th- Title 1 Summer STEAM Sessions Week 1
- June 13th- Title 1 Summer STEAM Sessions Week 2
- June 20th- Title 1 Science Fair Workshop