West Shore Newsletter
June 2018
Note From the Principal
Dear West Shore Families,
Thank you for sharing your children with all of us at W.S.E. It is a privilege to be a part in your child's learning and success.
There are some important updates in today's newsletter from our L.F.C.S. Food Service department, as well as, information regarding ParentVue accounts.
New this year, we are opening up ParentVue accounts on AUGUST 27th to allow parents/families to check classroom/teacher assignments.
Have a safe and fun summer break!
Yours in Learning,
Sonya Shaughnessy
Principal
West Shore Elementary
Lake Fenton Community Schools
810-591-6542
2nd Grade Clap Out!
Color Run A Big Success!
Our first Color Run was a great success! The final numbers are just about in and with your help and support we raised over $10,000 to be split between WSE and THIS! Again, thanks to all of our volunteers and especially to our parent PTO officers, Brittany Gibson, Stefanie Geilhart, and Allison Moody. WSE proceeds will go towards educational resources.
Classroom/Teacher Assignment Information and Consent Form Updates
This summer we will feature concussion waivers, student handbook acknowledgement, and photo consent information requiring Parent/Guardian online signatures through our Parent VUE online system. Parents/guardians will receive an email mid-summer giving updates and explaining how to access various forms needing your consent.
*CLASSROOM/TEACHER ASSIGNMENTS WILL ALSO BE POSTED IN ParentVUE by AUGUST 27TH.
To access ParentVUE:
· Go to http://www.lakefentonschools.org/wses/
· Select the Parent resource tab
· Select ParentVUE
· If you already have a code, you can access your student’s records. If you do not have an access code, please call the office at 591-3617 ASAP. The office will be closed for the summer from June 26th-August 15th.
Food Service Department Charging Policy Updates
Lake Fenton Community Schools Charging Policy for West Shore Elementary and Torrey Hill Intermediate School Students
(A Note from Karen Morris, F.S. Director)
· The student may charge up to five meals at the district’s published standard rate (equivalent to 5 reimbursable meals). They may never charge ala carte snack items. Ala carte purchases may not be made with cash until the negative balance is paid.
· Notes will be sent home daily with students who have negative balances.
· Low balance emails are sent out every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday if a student has a negative balance of $2.00 or more.
· Parents can check online at www.sendmoneytoschool.com for their child’s balance and purchase history.
· Once a student owes $15.00 or more, a supplemental meal will be provided. The protein and grain portion of this meal may vary by building (cheese sandwich or soy butter sandwich) a piece of fruit and a milk. The account will be charged $1.00 for this meal.
· Weekly, the food service director reviews the negative balance list and calls/emails home to the families with a negative balance over $5.00.
· The director may notify the school principal of any balance that is over negative $15.00.
· No charging the last 2 weeks of school.
· All negative balances should be paid in full by the last day of school. Negative balances will carry over to the next school year.
1st & 8th Grade Author Projects
Weather
SUBSTITUTES NEEDED!
Are you interested in part-time employment? Substitutes teachers and aides are needed at all buildings. To be a substitute aide, please contact Lynne Watters at 591-2534. For substitute teacher information (guest teachers), visit the Genesee Intermediate School District website for PESG information:
West Shore Elementary Hours
Breakfast- 8:05am-M,T,TH,F-8:55am Wednesday (drop off area is located at gym doors).
Lobby Opens-M,T,TH,F-8:20am Wednesday-9:10am-Open for students being dropped off by car.
School begins.-M,T,TH,F-8:35am-Wednesdays 9:25am
3:50pm-School Dismissal.
Email: drickert@lakefentonschools.org
Website: http://www.lakefentonschools.org/wses/
Location: 3076 Lahring Road, Fenton, MI, United States
Phone: 810-591-6542
Popcorn Friday!
Popcorn is available on Fridays for $.50.
You may also purchase a Popcorn ticket for $10.00.
Absences
Lost & Found
Please check our lost and found for any missing items. Lost & Found is donated at the end of the month.
Parent Pick-Up
Just a reminder, due to safety concerns during after school pick up times, West Shore has a "NO LOBBY" pick -up policy.
In the past, when lobby pick-up was an option, it became very difficult to keep track of and monitor students and the adults picking up the students. We have several safety factors to consider including custody issues and "safe adults" who are on emergency contact lists.
From time to time there are extenuating circumstances. In those instances, Mrs. Shaughnessy will consider and/or approve alternate end of the day options.
During pick up lane, please make sure that your pick up sign is visibly hanging from your visor in the passenger side window. Thanks again for your patience and support! It’s been a great team effort to make this work for our student’s safety.