WHES Heights Highlights
September 26, - October 30, 2022
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7th Week of School: Highlights for the Week
Heights Highlights, September 26, 2022, Newsletter link: https://www.smore.com/p6wxc
Hello Westport Community,
This is Mrs. Hughes, principal of wonderful Westport Heights.
The highlights this week are:
1. There will not be a Monday Morning Message Assembly until further notice.
2. Every Tuesday this school year will be early dismissal Tuesday at 1:34pm. Please make arrangements for early pick up for your child if they are not in the after school STAR program.
3. The Westport Way = We are Respectful, We are Responsible, and We are Safe!
As part of the Westport Way , we commit to supporting our students' growth and development with character through teachers setting aside time to discuss the focus Character Pillar of the month, celebrating student success, and staff modeling what the character trait means in all areas of the school. August and September the Character Pillar that teachers and students shared discussions about, watched videos, and modeled the desired behavior of on campus was CARING.
4. Attendance is being celebrated at Westport! Monday, October 3rd, at various times by grade span, we will hold our first Student Success & Attendance Ceremony. Look for your child's name in the weekly to see if they have Excellent Attendance for the first 25 days of school. All families are invited to the auditorium to celebrate with their child. We will also broadcast on Zoom for the parents who want to make it virtually. Please click the image in the weekly to access the link to the scheduled dates and times.
5. Midpoint Warning Notices Sent Home to Families of Students currently showing a possibility of earning 1s or 2s on the first Trimester Report Card in November. Teachers will include supports you can do at home with your child as well as provide what they are doing in the classroom to support your child. You can meet with your child's teacher to discuss these notices if you need more detail.
6. NO SCHOOL next Wednesday, October 5th as it is an Unassigned Day (i.e. not included) in the 180 day school year calendar.
7. The second full week in October (October 10th - October 14th) we will have Hispanic Heritage Month Spirit Week activities in addition to the art and other classroom projects. We will also have baile folklorico dancers on the Harvest Festival Monday, October 31st after school.
8. Earthquake Drill (Remain in Class). Please prepare your child/student to be aware that we will have an earthquake drill Tuesday, September 27th at 1:15pm. Students and staff will not leave the classroom. Just practice the Drop Cover and Hold Drill in your room location. All staff and students should practice in case of an real earthquake. Per LAUSD policy, an earthquake and fire drill are to be held monthly for safety.
NOTE: There will be a Great Shake Drill on October 18, 2022 in addition to the monthly fire and earthquake drills.
Don't forget to click the link at the top to see the full weekly that includes more than just these highlights!
Kind regards,
Mrs. Hughes
This Week's Events:
September 2022
Hispanic Heritage Month – September 15 to October 15
- MONDAY, September 26, 2022: "Mindful" Monday
- NO SCHOOL - Unassigned Day on the LAUSD calendar
- TUESDAY, September 27, 2022: Grati-Tuesday 25th day of school
- Library
- MAKE-UP Picture Day: Send your child dressed in clothing that you want them to capture the moment if they missed last week!
- 1pm Active Supervision training for Paraprofessionals and Yard Staff in Room 8
- SOSA Mrs. Diora on Campus
- DUE: Warning Notices for Review to Principal for any student who may receive a 1 or 2 on report card in November
- Early Dismissal Tuesday for students (1:34 pm dismissal)
Please make arrangements to pick up your child early every Tuesday if they are not in the after school program - PD (1:50 PM -2:50 PM): IN ROOM 5 Please bring your fully charged laptops; Adjunct Duties Sign Up; Preparing for Family to Receive Tier 2 Support info with Warning Notices; Q&A
- Staff Meeting* (2:50 - 3:50 PM) AGENDA TOPIC: NO STAFF MEETING
- WEDNESDAY, September 28, 2022: "Wellness" Wednesday
- Wednesday Folder: [Weekly Lunch Menus: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner; Great Shake Flyer; Student Success Ceremony Explanation Flyer; NO School for Unassigned Day on October 5th; Harvest Festival/Minimum Day Flyer; Chat with the Principal]
- YMCA PLAY Collaborative Planning (Teachers please work with your assigned grade level partners per the schedule. Thank you)
- SOSA Mrs. Diora on Campus
- DUE: Edulastic Math CFA #1 All students will take this baseline assessment to determine what are the needs of each student this school year towards mastery of grade level math standards.
- THURSDAY, September 29, 2022: "Thoughtful" Thursday:
- Instrumental Music Class & Chorus with Ms. Greer (2nd -5th grades)
- Library
- PSW Gabi on Campus
- Field Trip: Rooms 21 and 23 to Kathryn Johnson Stem
- FRIDAY, September 30, 2022 "Fun" Friday (32nd day of school)
- YMCA Yoga for students
- School Spirit Day: All Students ant Staff Wear your CONDOR BLUE! We are currently SOLD OUT of the Condor Blue T-Shirts. Until Booster purchases more, all students wearing Blue shirts will receive a Condor Coupon for spirit day on Fridays!
- PSW Gabi on Campus
- Midpoint Warning Notices Sent Home to Families of Students currently showing a possibility of 1s and 2s on the first Trimester Report Card in November
NEXT WEEK's Event Highlights:
Monday, October 3, 2022: Student Success & Attendance Ceremony; Safe School Plan Due
Tuesday, October 4, 2022: Early Dismissal at 1:34PM; Wednesday Folder goes home early TBD
Wednesday, October 5, 2022: NO SCHOOL - Unassigned Day on the LAUSD calendar
Thursday, October 6, 2022: Instrumental Music & Chorus (2nd - 5th); School Library Time
Friday, October 7, 2022: YMCA YOGA (PAL - 5th); LAX Chamber Meeting
PLEASE DON'T FORGET TO CLICK EACH IMAGE BUTTON BELOW TO ACCESS MORE DETAILS.
Click the Image for Link to Cafeteria Menu for Westport
Student Success Ceremony Student Honorees
Character Counts at Westport Heights!
All day, every day! We follow the Westport Way.
The Westport Way = We are Respectful, We are Responsible, and We are Safe!
At Westport we believe in a growth mindset around academic and social emotional learning. Students may make mistakes - as we all do, but we believe in marking the success and growth along the way.
For the October 3rd assembly, the teacher and/or the class chose 2 student honorees for CARING plus 1 student for one of the following Student Success Certificates:
- “Condor Go-Getter” (or Tenacious Worker)
(achieving and/or showing growth in perseverance)
- “Condor Rockin’ Reader”
(Growing and making progress in reading
- “Condor Math Magician”
(Growing and making progress in math)
- “Condor High-Flyer”
(achieving and/or showing growth with positive attitude, class effort or assignment submittal)
Assembly on October 3, 2022 (Click Link to See the Auditorium Time Schedule by Grade Span)
PAL, TK, K & 1st Grade Honorees
Mrs. Collins' Class
Andrew R
Jordan M
Jaliyah A
Mr. McGurty's Class
Layla W
Da Vinci W
Mrs. Bishay's Class
Madison W
Arthur J
Logan P
Ms. Crowe's Class
Rashaad J
Natalia S
Mrs. Recendez's Class
Kyla S
Isabell G
Edsel E
2nd - 3rd Grade Honorees
Ms. Quintero's Class
Mia S
Rose H
Harry S
Ms. Grams' Class
Emma S
Luna G
Deacon C
4th - 5th Grade Honorees
Ms. Evans' Class
Psyte 'Bean' L
Eliana C
Saige M
Mr. Fortier's Class
Mila G
Cruz D
Jayden C
Mr. Faber's Class
Wyatt J-N.
Genesis R-D.
Anastasia G.
Attendance Matters: You Cannot Teach to an Empty Seat
Excellent Attendance = 96% or Better from Enrollment through September 20th
Students who have excellent attendance will be called to stand before their peers in the auditorium to receive a round of applause. If time permits, we will allow teachers to hand certificates while in assembly. Otherwise, the teachers will give out the certificates in the classroom upon return for those students to take home. The school will also give a small incentive (eg. special pencil, Condor Coupon, and/or school treat from Booster at a later time arranged with teachers.)
PAL, TK, K & 1st Grade EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE
Mrs. Collins' PAL Class
WYATT F
ANDREW R
PREVAIL S
LUCA L
Mr. McGurty's Class
DAVINCI W
LAYLA W
CAMERON F
Mrs. Bishay's TK/K Class
ARTHUR J
LEON B
YARETZI G
MADISON W
BRIELLE L
NOAH P
LOGAN P
MYLES V
Ms. Crowe's Class
AALIYAH D
JURNEE G
RASHAAD J
AYESHA K
MAYA M
CHARLIE O
RAYNA A
ENZO S
Ms. Recendez Class
ADELE C
DELILAH D
EDSEL E
ISABELLA G
SHELBY J
GEORGIA L
LANDEN M
KALEB M
NOAH M
AMANAWIT M
STEVEN M
AREK P
JONAH R
KALLIE R
KYLA S
STEPHEN V
JAYDEN W
DUKE W
JERRY B
ROMEO M
2nd - 3rd Grade EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE
Ms. Quintero's Class
KAMILA B
NAOMI C
KIERRA C
SIENNA C
JAMAL D
ROSE H
KAYLIN M
DA SHAE P
KARTHIK SAI R
HARRY S
STYLES S
MIA S
LEIA W
SA'RIYAH M
KIMORA P
RUBY R
WILLIAM C
ADRIAN E
HARVI G
KENDALL K
AIDEN R
JAYLENE R
BROOKLYN G
AARON L
ISAAK S
JORDAN W
SYDNEY S
4th - 5th Grade EXCELLENT ATTENDANCE
Mr. Fortier's Class
BENJAMIN C
MILA G
IYANNA J
ABRI M
ANGEL S
JAYDEN C
CRUZ D
MAKENZIE D
EDGAR G
DAVID H
KYLE P
KENNEDY R
RUKAYAT R
ELIANA C
SAM L
RAJVEER M
AYDEN P
KAMILAH W
JOSE A
SALOMON M
JULIA M
AARON M
KENNEDY M
CHASE R
JANEY R
ALEXIA S
CALEB A
KHUSHMEET M
Mr. Faber's Class
AIDAN A-H
ANASTASIA G
ELIAS G
ISABELLA G
JACOB L
DAROD M
GENESIS R
JAYDEN S
KING S
JADEN S
JACOB S
EVAN J
KENNEDY J
Thank you, Teachers!
Thank you teachers for caring about your students as individual learners! We know you will be and have been staying in constant communication with your families about their child's progress and next steps in the class and at home! Thank you for planning for Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruction with small groups.
Thank you, Families!
Thank you, Staff!
Covid-19 Policy Updates: Close Contacts
September is Suicide Awareness Month
Westport Heights Elementary School
Email: iih3843@lausd.net
Website: westportheights.org
Location: 6011 West 79th Street, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Office: 310-645-5611
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WHESPTABoosterClub