West Elementary School
Februay 4, 2022
KINDERGARTEN (2022/2023) REGISTRATION BEGINS ON FEBRUARY 1ST
It is that time of year that we are getting ready to register our incoming Kindergarten students for next year. If you have a younger child that will be in Kindergarten please read the information below on how to register online. Registration online for Kindergarten begins on February 1st. If you have any questions, please email HD@d47.org or call 815-788-5000.
KIDS HEART CHALLENGE - FEBRUARY 7 - 11 DURING P.E. CLASS
West Elementary School students will participate in the Kids Heart Challenge the week of February 7th 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/WestElementay.
PLEASE NOTE: Our school link is correct! Please type in the EXACT LINK above in your browser or just click on it. We are sorry for the typo and any confusion this may have caused.
Thanks, Mrs. Walls
FROM THE HEALTH OFFICE ~
Feel free to donate any slightly used gloves to the health office if you have them, I have several pairs of mittens, but no gloves, thank you!!
If your student has received both Covid vaccinations, please send a copy to my email Ajkeegan@d47.org. If you have more than one student at West, please send individual pictures. If you are interested, here is some information about upcoming vaccination clinics hosted by MCDH and MCC Link to clinic flyer
Thank you parents and guardians for your grace and patience as we navigate through another year of Covid! With new guidelines and information ever changing, it has been very helpful to me with such understanding families :)
~Mrs. Keegan, RN
COVID TESTING REMINDERS
ENGLISH:
COVID Testing Reminders
Per IDPH School Guidance FAQ (#43), schools must exclude any individual who exhibits symptoms of COVID-19 until all of the following conditions are met:
Must show proof of a negative COVID PCR or Rapid-Antigen test from a facility (home testing is not acceptable*) OR stay home for a minimum of 5 days
Must be fever-free for 24 hours with symptoms improving
Must not have diarrhea and/or vomiting for at least 24 hours
Must be able to wear a well-fitted mask through Day 10 at all times
*District 47 is only able to accept positive COVID test results from home test kits. If your child receives a positive test result from a home test kit, please complete and submit the COVID-19 test form with your positive test result to the school.
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SPANISH:
Recordatorios de pruebas de COVID
De acuerdo con las Preguntas Frecuentes de Dirección Escolar del IDPH (#43), las escuelas deben excluir a cualquier individuo que muestre síntomas de COVID-19 hasta que se cumplan todas las siguientes condiciones:
Debe mostrar prueba de una prueba de PCR COVID negativa (las pruebas en el hogar no son aceptables*) O quedarse en casa por un mínimo de 5 días.
Debe estar sin fiebre durante 24 horas con síntomas mejorando
No debe tener diarrea y/o vómitos durante al menos 24 horas.
Debe poder usar una máscara bien ajustada hasta el día 10 en todo momento
*El Distrito 47 solo puede aceptar resultados positivos de las pruebas de los kits de prueba caseras de COVID. Si su hijo tiene síntomas y recibe un resultado positivo de un kit de prueba casero, complete y envíe el formulario de prueba COVID-19 con el resultado positivo de la prueba a la escuela.
WPO MEETING FEBRUARY 8TH AT 7 P.M.
VALENTINE'S DAY CLASSROOM PARTIES - MON., FEB. 14TH FROM 2:15-3:30 PM. (VOLUNTEERS NEEDED)
Valentine's Day, Monday, February 14th is approaching. Students are able to pass out valentines if they would like. Please note that we are following the same Food and Candy guidelines as we have had for all or our class parties. We ask that valentines exchanged with classmates are not food or candy items. Volunteers are needed for our class Valentine's Day parties from 2:15 - 3:30. This is our last class party of the year and the kids LOVE them. If you are able to help, sign up here. Thank you!
NICK'S PIZZA AND PUB FOOD FUNDRAISER - FEBRUARY 16TH FROM 11 AM - 9 PM
FAMILY LIBRARY NIGHT - THURSDAY, FEB. 17TH - 6:30 - 7:00 PM (Last names N-Z)
Families are able to check out 6 books per family and will go home with an activity to do.
WEST VIRTUAL FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT - FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 25TH
Join your West friends & family for a cozy night at home for our virtual movie night to watch “YES DAY”! The fun will start with a welcome from the WPO & there will be an intermission & raffle drawing! This is a free event for all West families. You can order an optional movie snack bucket for $10.
Important Dates:
Order Forms Due: Thursday, February 17
"Scener" Practice Run: Wednesday, February 23 from 6-6:30
Snack Bucket Pick-up: Thursday, February 24 from 4-6
MOVIE NIGHT: Friday, February 25 from 6:30-8:30
OPEN RE-ENROLLMENT - CURRENT STUDENTS
DONATIONS FOR OUR BOOK MOBILE
CROSSING GUARDS NEEDED
We are facing a shortage in crossing guards at our Crystal Lake schools. We need to keep our students safe to and from school. If you would like to become a crossing guard, please call (847) 682-1370 for details.
5 ESSENTIALS PARENT SURVEY
Parents/guardians: Please take a few minutes to complete the 5Essentials parent survey for our school. The survey is administered online by UChicago Impact and is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of Illinois schools. The survey takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete and is available in English and Spanish. To take the survey, visit https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/. Families can submit one survey for each child. The survey window will be open until March 11, 2022. Your participation in the parent survey will help us understand the conditions at our school and guide improvement. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and will never be connected to you or your child. Thank you for your consideration and support!
Padres/tutores legales: Por favor toma algunos pocos minutos para completar la encuesta de 5Essentials para padres para nuestra escuela. La encuesta es administrada en línea por UChicago Impact y diseñada para generar una imagen detallada de los funcionamientos internos de las escuelas de Illinois. La encuesta toma aproximadamente 10-15 minutos para terminar y está disponible en inglés y español. Para tomar la encuesta, visite https://survey.5-essentials.org/Illinois/. Las familias pueden someter una encuesta para cada niño. La ventana de la encuesta estará abierta hasta el 11 de marzo de 2022. Su participación en la encuesta para padres nos ayudará a entender las condiciones en nuestra escuela y guiar el mejoramiento. Sus respuestas de la identidad y del examen serán mantenidas totalmente confidenciales y nunca conectadas con usted o su niño. ¡Gracias por su consideración y apoyo!
ParentVue
ParentVue is a secure Internet-based communications tool connected to the District 47 student database that allows parents/guardians to participate more directly in their students' learning and school lives. Use ParentVue to see student schedules, communicate with teachers, view report cards, pay student fees, and certain assessment information, such as Fastbridge.
We encourage ALL parents/guardians to activate their ParentVue account if they have not already done so. If you need assistance, please contact the district Help Desk at hd@d47.org or 815.788.5080.
DUAL LANGUAGE KINDERGARTEN PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETINGS FOR 2022/2023
Informational meetings about District 47's Dual Language program will be held for parents who have an incoming kindergarten student for the 2022-2023 school year. Information regarding the program, as well as the Lottery Selection Process will be shared. If you are interested in placing your child into the program, attendance is required at one of these meetings. The meetings will be held virtually, on the following dates:
Thursday, February 3, 2022
9:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (English & Spanish) & 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (English & Spanish)
Tuesday, February 8th, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (English & Spanish)
For more information about D47's Dual Language program and to access the meeting link, please visit the District 47 website at www.d47.org
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Reuniones informativas del lenguaje dual para los estudiantes nuevos de kindergarten 2022-2023
El Distrito 47 tendrá reuniones informativas acerca del programa dual del Distrito 47 para los padres de los estudiantes entrando a kinder en el año escolar 2020-2021. Presentaremos información sobre el programa y el proceso nuevo de selección para el programa. Si está interesado en este programa es necesario que asista a una de estas reuniones. Las reuniones se realizarán virtualmente en las siguientes fechas:
Jueves, 4 de febrero, 2022
9:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. (Inglés y Español)
10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (Inglés y Español)
Martes, 8 de febrero, 2022
6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (Inglés y Español)
Para más información acerca del programa dual del Distrito 47 y para acceder al enlace de la reunión, por favor visite el sitio web www.d47.org
NO LEFT TURN
EXTRA FACE MASKS
REMINDER: Inclement Weather
District 47 families received a message in early November about winter weather and planning for possible school closings. Should schools need to close due to inclement weather, District 47 students will be utilizing the emergency “snow day” in the school calendar as we did prior to COVID.
WEATHER GUIDELINES FOR OUTSIDE STUDENT ACTIVITIES
During the cold winter weather, be sure that your child comes to school with appropriate winter coats, hats, gloves, etc. Students go outside daily for lunch recess and need to be dressed for the weather. The guidelines established by District 47 during cold weather are as follows:
Temperature/Wind Chill - Maximum Time Outside
15 degrees or warmer - Unlimited
0 to 15 degrees - 20 minutes
Below 0 degrees - Students remain indoors
Nominate a D47 staff member for the "Elevate" Award
This fall, District 47 launched a new district wide staff recognition program called Elevate. The goal of the program is to identify and recognize District 47 employees who, in their contributions and service to the district, 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. Anyone (students, staff, parents or community members) can submit a nomination and any District 47 staff member is eligible for recognition. Click here to nominate someone you know!
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Nomine a un miembro del personal del D47 para el premio "Elevate"nomine
Este otoño, el Distrito 47 lanzó un nuevo programa de reconocimiento del personal en todo el distrito llamado Elevate. El objetivo del programa es identificar y reconocer a los empleados del Distrito 47 que, en sus contribuciones y servicio al distrito, mantienen y ejemplifican la misión, visión y valores fundamentales del distrito y que están haciendo una diferencia en las vidas de nuestros estudiantes, escuelas y comunidad. Cualquier persona (estudiantes, personal, padres o miembros de la comunidad) puede presentar una nominación y cualquier miembro del personal del Distrito 47 es elegible para el reconocimiento. ¡Haga clic aquí y nomine a alguien que conozca!
2021-2022 YEARBOOK
Don't delay! It's time to order your copy of the 2021-2022 West Elementary yearbook! All orders must be placed online at: Order a Yearbook Here
The yearbook will be sent directly to your home in May. When completing your online order, please be sure to use the address where you would like the book to be shipped.
West Elementary School
Email: Wesschool@d47.org
Website: www.d47.org/wes
Location: 100 Briarwood Road, Crystal Lake, IL, USA
Phone: 815.788.5550
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/D47west
Twitter: @d47west