Cougar Update
July 30, 2023
March 10, 2024
Upcoming Events
March 11- First day for Track and Soccer Practice
March 11- 5:30 pm - Spring sports parent meeting
2:15 pm Early Dismissal March 25 and April 4
To allow our staff to assist will home track meets, Westridge will be having a 2:15 pm schedule on March 25th and April 4th. In the event of inclement weather, we will hold school until 3:45pm on those days. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Spring School Culture Climate Survey
We wanted to share a helpful reminder that 3rd - 12th Grade students will be invited to participate in the optional GIPS Culture & Climate survey. The survey will be administered to students March 11 - 28.
This survey is hosted on a platform, Panorama, that GIPS uses to monitor school safety, education and engagement. We utilize the platform to ask your student high-level questions about school safety and their overall school experience.
Here are a few additional details: Panorama is an optional survey. If you have already optioned your student out of the survey your student will not receive the survey link. Parents / Guardians may opt out for their student’s participation in the School Climate survey. A copy of our one page Opt Out Form must be submitted for each student requesting to opt out, HERE.
All Opt Out Forms must be submitted to me at sstephens@gips.org by March 8, 2024 no later than 4:00 p.m.
A resource of information, FAQs, sample reports, and last year’s reporting may be found on the district website, HERE.
If you have any questions, please reach out to the district office at 308.385.5900 or share a message through communications@gips.org.
Reminders
Cold Temperatures
Current weather forecasts are predicting cold temperatures this week. Please remind your student to dress warm. If you need assistance getting your student a warm coat and/or gloves please contact the main office. Additionally, please do not drop your student off prior to the building opening at 7:30 am.
Student IDs
Students are required to have a student ID visible on their upper body at all times when they are in the building. All students will receive a temporary ID and lanyard on the first day of school. They will need to exchange that temporary ID for their permanent ID approximately 1 week after school pictures are taken. If a student forgets their ID they may purchase a temporary sticker ID in the main office for $1. Students may also purchase a new lanyard in the main office for $1. If a student loses their ID they may purchase a new ID and lanyard for $5 in the main office.
Dress for Success
To help ensure we start the year with positive momentum at Westridge, we wanted to share a friendly reminder about the “Dress for Success” district dress code.
Your students deserve to be confident AND prepared while at school. Part of those preparation efforts include dress code.
Apparel must comply with health and safety codes and not detract from learning.
For all students, mid-thigh to top of chest are to be covered while also concealing undergarments.
Approved religious attire or protective headwraps are approved. At this time, due to safety - hoods, caps, bandanas, durags, etc. are not approved to wear while in school buildings.
IDs must be worn and be visible at all times.
Feel free to explore the full dress code policy on the district website HERE and our handy “Dress for Success” flyers in English and Spanish.