Westridge Family Notes
Westridge Elementary School | October 22, 2021
Learning Highlights
KC, we are working hard in our literacy rotations. We are learning sight words and how to spell them. We are also learning how to write our name, write in our Writing journals and sight word practice.
During Writing time, we are learning new words and how to write them. We really enjoy writing new words on paper.
Fall Conference Information
Fall Conference Dates:
Monday, October 25th (no students / full day for conferences) 8:15am - 4:15pm
Tuesday, October 26th from 4:15 - 8:00pm
Thursday, October 28th from 4:15 - 8:00pm
This fall we will offer virtual conferences and then will only hold in-person conferences for extenuating circumstances.
Conferences will be 20 minutes long.
Families will receive a virtual conference link from the teacher on October 22nd.
We look forward to connecting with you through our fall conferences. Please remember you can always reach out to your student’s teacher any time you have questions about your student’s learning.
Please sign up for your conference using SchoolBookings at:
https://www.schoolbookings.net/code/ug7q4
(code: ug7q4 if needed).
PTA Message
Westridge Elementary: Archery Club
The Westridge Archery Club will begin it’s 2021-2022 season with an
informational parent meeting on October 28th at 6:30 pm in the Westridge cafeteria.
Archery Club is available to 4th – 6th graders currently attending
Westridge Elementary. Practice times will be on Tuesday and Thursday
evenings in the Westridge gym.
Contact: Adam Porath ( porathad@gmail.com ) for more information.
1st & 3rd Wednesday
The third Wednesday of the month, we encourage staff and students to wear Westridge attire or school colors.
Early Dismissals
Don't forget...every Wednesday is an early dismissal at 3:10 pm. This includes the first day of school. Please make necessary arrangements.
Upcoming Dates:
Monday, October 25th (no students / full day for conferences) 8:15am - 4:15pm
October 26 & 28: Fall conferences from 4:15 - 8:15pm
November 2: Fall picture re-takes
Westridge Elementary School
Beth Brewer, Principal
Jeannette Barnes, Assistant Principal
Website: https://www.wdmcs.org/schools/westridge/
Location: 5500 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdmwestridge