The Compass
Week of February 7, 2022
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Hello Westside Families! We hope you enjoyed the long weekend. This week is FTE Survey Week which uses our student counts to determine funding for next year. These funds support the correct amount of teacher allocations and special programs here at Westside. Here are a few ways you can help:
- Have your students here and on time each day this week. **Remember our side car loop doors close at 7:55a**
- Apply for Free & Reduced Lunch by Thursday, Feb. 10th (even if you don't need it) by clicking HERE. We are VERY close to the cutoff percentage which determines if we keep or lose Title 1 status, so please consider taking a moment to apply to help Westside!
We have two exciting opportunities coming up next week! On February 15th, we will host FREE Mobile Fingerprinting Event for anyone who wants to become a Registered Volunteer with BPS and our Title 1 FREE Science Night! See below for more details.
Please don't forget to send back your child's Parent Consent for Healthcare form. This allows the school to give medical support as needed. If you need another form, please stop by our office or ask your child's teacher. If you do not return a form, it is considered a "NO" for medical care.
Again, just a reminder of upcoming days off. Please mark in your calendars the following dates where schools will be closed: Feb. 18th & Feb. 21st (4-day weekend)
Thank you again to all families who donated to our PTO's Penny War! We raised over $1200 to support outdoor play for the students! Winners were Kinder, 3rd, and 6th! Each class in those grade levels will receive a pizza party from PTO!
As always, feel free to reach out to us with any positive feedback or concerns. We look forward to another amazing semester together!
~Mrs. Stephanie Woodbury, Principal
(321) 956-5050 or Woodbury.Stephanie@BrevardSchools.org
SAVE the DATE! Feb. 15th is Science Night!
FREE Mobile Fingerprinting Event
Step 1: Fill out the volunteer paperwork online PRIOR to February 15th
Link to volunteer application:
https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NjE6ZW4tVVM=
Step 2: Bring a government issued ID with you on February 15th
Step 3: Show up at Westside between 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Step 4: Sit back, relax, and wait to be approved!
If you do not have the means to access the Brevard Schools District and Security website and/or need assistance, please free to contact Mrs. Burchinal at 321.956.5050 ext. 52811.
Last Chance to Pre-Order Yearbooks
Kindness Club Care Bags
Please consider donating any of the listed items:
Socks
Bars of soap
Deodorant
Chapstick
Feminine hygiene products
Hair ties
Combs/brushes
Nail clippers
Baby wipes
Washcloths
Ponchos
Reusable water bottles
Soft cereal bars
Raisins
Playing cards (or anything fun and portable)
Backpacks (new or lightly used)
Please send all donations in with your Explorer to place in our collection bins. Distribution will be through the local fire and police departments. Questions? Email WestsideKindnessClub@gmail.com.
Valentine Candy Grams $1
School Advisory Council
PTO Updates
Our next meeting is on February 16th @ 8:30a. We are still welcoming all registered volunteers to join our team!! Contact Mrs. Knowles for more information: (321) 956-5055
Title 1 Updates
Thrive By Five
Do you have a future Explorer at home under the age of 5? BPS has launched their Thrive by Five initiative to support our future students from birth to kindergarten! Click HERE for a multitude of resources and information.
We're Hiring!
Westside is currently hiring the following positions:
PreK ESE Instructional Assistant
Custodian (5.5hrs)
If you, or someone you know is interested, please reach to Mrs. Jessica Waugh at (321) 956-5050 for more information.
Upcoming Events
- February 15th- Title 1 Science Night & FREE Fingerprinting
- February 18th- Holiday for Students-No School
- February 21st- Holiday for Students-No School
- May 2nd- ELO Window Opens for applicants