West Elementary School
April 22, 2022
UPCOMING DATES:
3/7-4 29 - Reading Incentive Program
4/4-5/13 - Mileage Club - During Lunch Recess Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
4/22 - Start ordering your School Supply Kits for next year.
4/28 - 5th Grade Band & Chorus Concert 7 PM
4/29 - PBIS Celebration - ARRRGH It's Pirate's Day! (Dress like a Pirate)
5/4-6 - Plant Sale (Students get to shop during school)
5/5 - Open House - 6:30 to 8 PM
5/6 - Art Show at the Dole Mansion 4 to 8 PM
5/9 - Teacher Appreciation Week - May 9th -13th
5/17 - Shield Testing - Final Week
5/17 - Kindy Kick-Off (Detailed info will be going out soon)
5/17 - 5th Grade Celebration at Lippold
5/20 - Field Day (Rain date 5/23)
5/24 - 5th Graders get to visit their middle school - 9:30 to Noon
5/24 - 5th Grade Clap-Out at 2:15 PM
D47 Elevate Award Winners for April
5th Grade Parents - Bernotas Spirit Wear Sale for all incoming 5th Graders until Friday, April 29th
School Supply Kits - Ordering begins on Friday, April 22nd
We are in the home stretch of the 2021-2022 school year and time to think about supply kits for next year!
We are pleased to announce that District 47 is purchasing many items off the supply lists for our students for the upcoming 2022-2023 school year! Even though the district is providing many items, we wanted to offer parents the option to purchase school supply kits for the remaining items. This will be an online only sale and will continue through Tuesday, May 31.
If you wish to purchase a kit/s, visit www.shopttkits.com and enter in West’s school code 22229. You will then be able to scroll down the page and find a kit for each grade level. The kits will be in classrooms for students on Meet the Teacher day in August.
If you have any questions please contact Lisa Miller at lmiller783@gmail.com or 518-368-2236.
2022 Reading Incentive Program - March 7th to April 29th
The 2022 Reading Incentive Program started on March 7th and goes until April 29th. Students who read at least 20 minutes each night can win the Grand Prize of Kane County Cougar tickets, free pizza, and free ice cream coupons at the end of the 8-week program. Students who turn in weekly reading slips will win weekly prizes as well! So Quack Open A Good Book!
Reading Incentive
- March 7 - April 29
- Goal: Read 30 minutes a day (Mon-Fri) for 8 weeks
- Students can earn prizes EACH week when they turn in their yellow tracking slips in the bag each FRIDAY.
- Volunteers will collect your bag each Friday, and return with prizes to go home in backpacks.
- If students forget their slip on Friday, they can still turn it in during the next week, and get the last week's prize the following Friday.
- Any amount of minutes read are eligible for a weekly prize.
- April 29: The large tracking sheet is due. Students will earn the grand prizes when they turn in this large sheet based on total minutes read.
OPEN RE-ENROLLMENT - CURRENT STUDENTS
Mileage Club started April 4th and runs through May 13th - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
The spring session of Mileage Club began on April 4th for all grade levels. Students have the opportunity to walk/run laps on the track during lunch recess. 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. The spring session will run on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays through May 13th.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
We need a few more volunteers to help scan student cards during Mileage Club. Please consider helping in order to have each grade run smoothly during recess. Click on the SignupGenius link to help volunteer: Volunteer.
Thank you to those of you who have already signed up, we appreciate all the help!
WEST ELEMENTARY PLANT SALE - MAY 4th THROUGH 6TH
OPEN HOUSE - MAY 5TH, 6:30 TO 8 PM
D47 STUDENT ART SHOW AT THE DOLE MANSION - FRI., MAY 6th FROM 4 to 8 PM
District 47 Student Art Show
We are delighted to announce that the annual District 47 Student Art Show will be held in-person this year at the historic Dole mansion. The art show features the creativity of District 47 students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The exhibit is free and open to the public and will be available for viewing from Tuesday, May 2, 2022 through Friday, May 20, 2022.
Three open house events will be held the first week of May for District 47 families. Families are encouraged to attend the open house for their child’s school if possible per the schedule below:
Tues., May 3, 2022, 4pm-8pm (Canterbury, Coventry, Husmann and HBMS)
Thurs., May 5, 2022, 4pm-8pm (Indian Prairie, Woods Creek, Glacier Ridge and LMS)
Fri., May 6, 2022, 4pm-8pm (South, North, West and RBMS)
Those unable to attend the open house event on their school’s designated night may attend an open house on a different night or visit The Dole between 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday. The Dole is located at 401 Country Club Road in Crystal Lake. Parking is available on-site. If the lot is full, overflow parking will be available at South Elementary School, 601 Golf Road.
We are fortunate to have a dedicated arts program in District 47 and the opportunity to showcase the creativity of our students for the community in this beautiful, historic setting. Donations are appreciated to help support year-round art education and community programs at The Dole.
Teacher Appreciation Week - May 9th to the 13th!
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up May 9-13! The WPO is very excited to help celebrate all of our amazing West staff with this year's theme: We think the WORLD of you! Exciting plans are in the works to thank and spoil those who do so much for our kids every day!
How can you get involved? Check out the link below to a Sign Up Genius. One tab is for donations to an International Buffet of cuisine from around the world. Another tab is for teams to help transform the school hallways into seven different continents!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094daaac29a1fd0-west
Look for a packet of information to come home in your child's backpack next week. During Teacher Appreciation Week, we will be sharing pictures of the food, goodies, surprises, and decorations for our staff on the West Elementary Parents Facebook page.
The WPO is immensely grateful for the time and generosity of our amazing West families!
Field Day - May Friday, 20th (Rain Date - Monday, May 23rd)
West's Field Day will be May 20th with the rain date of May 23rd. Students will be outside rotating through fun games and activities with their class. The volunteer sign-up to help run the activities will be in the May newsletter.
Field Day Times:
3rd, 4th, and 5th grades - 9:05 to 11:00
Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grades - 1:30 to 3:10
Please wear your grade level colors and bring your own water bottle.
K - Green
1 - Blue
2 - Red
3 - Yellow
4 - Orange
5 - 5th grade t-shirt
5th Grade Fly Up Day - May 24th from 9:30 am to Noon.
Celebrating our Wonderful Staff!!
DONATIONS FOR OUR BOOK MOBILE
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!
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