West Elementary School
May 23, 2023
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💙 Have a Wonderful and Safe Summer! See you in the Fall! 💛
This is our last newsletter of the school year. We will send one in early August that will include information such as: New Family Night, Meet the Teacher and Parking Pass Lottery.
Student Principal and Assistant Principal of the Day!
On Friday, we had two students that won the raffle drawing at our Fun Fair to be Principal and Assistant Principal for the day! Mr. Jepson and Mr. Riley did an amazing job filling their new roles! Way to go, TJ and Blake for a job well done! 💙💛
IMPORTANT End of the School Year note From the Health Office
Please make sure to pick up any and all medication and/or supplies your student has in the health office by 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 30th. Any medication left, will be disposed of that afternoon. If you are unsure if your student has medication or supplies, feel free to call or email Mrs. Keegan to confirm. Medication must be picked up by a parent; no medication, other than inhalers, will be sent home with a student.
- New for 2023/2024 school year, Per state of Illinois guidance, all asthma, allergy, and seizure diagnosis will need a physician-directed health plan. If your student will need medication kept at any District 47 school next year, please use this link for important health office forms for all grades Kindergarten - 5th grade, including required Kindergarten forms.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding medication for next school year at
Ajkeegan@d47.org or 815-788-5555. Have a safe, healthy and fun summer!
West Happenings: May / August 2023
- 5/25 - 5th Grade Fly Up Day at RBMS 9:15 AM -12:15 PM
- 5/26 - 5th Grade Clap Out - 2:15 PM
- 5/26 - Last Day of School for Kindergarten(full day)
- 5/29 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
- 5/30 - Last Day of school for Grades 1-5 (dismissal at 10:30am)
- 8/2 - Transportation Open House 9 AM-1 PM
- 8/16 - First Day of School (Grades 1-8) Early Release at 2 pm
- 8/17 - First Day of School for Kindergarten
5th Grade Clap Out on Friday, May 26th at 2:15 PM
The 5th grade clap out will start at 2:15 pm. At this time, the students will walk through the building and then come out door 12 that leads to the blacktop/playground. Parents should arrive, park and be on the blacktop by 2:15 pm to see your student walk out of the building. After the clap-out, there will be time for photos and hugs. When the clap-out is over, parents should go back to their cars and students will go back inside and finish their day. They will come home at normal dismissal time.
School Supplies for 2023-24
Even though the school year is winding down… we’re looking forward to next year! Cross one thing off your back to school list by ordering a supply kit now! They are delivered to each classroom so no hassle with lugging everything in! Please note that kit prices this year are higher than prior years as the district is no longer providing supplies like they have in the past.
- Head on over to shopttkits.com and enter West’s Account number: 22229.
- You will be brought to a page to order kits per grade level.
- The sale will run through midnight on June 9.
- Questions? Ask away here or email Lisa Miller at lmiller783@gmail.com
Our school supply list is available on the school’s website and mobile app.
Parent Pick Up Reminder:
We have had some congestion at the intersection of Ballard and Briarwood after school during dismissal. It is a busy time with parents picking up in the front parking lot and the crossing guard helping students cross the street. The police have noted that we need to be aware that making that corner congested to the point cars cannot get through is a safety concern for people in vehicles and students walking. We also have been informed that we can not block the driveways of the homes across the street on Ballard. Please be mindful that even though it's our dismissal time those residents need to be able to get out of their driveways. Thank you!
Proof of Residency and Change of Address
6th Grade Parent Panel
District 47 middle schools held three parent panel events in April for incoming 5th grade families. If you missed these events, please see below for some helpful information about the transition to middle school.
ParentVue
Parents, if you have not logged into ParentVue this year or have forgotten your password, please try to log in to ensure you have access. If you have forgotten your password, click the Forgot Password button. You may also contact the school main office or email hd@d47.org for assistance.
Like Us, Follow Us, Join Us
Want to stay in the know? Be sure to join us on:
- Facebook: West Elementary Parents Group
- Website: West Parent Organization (d47.org)
CLFOGE
The Crystal Lake Friends of Gifted Education (CLFOGE) is a not-for-profit, volunteer-staffed group of parents and educators who are dedicated to supporting gifted education in District 47. The group is excited to continue its support for the Extended Curriculum program and to provide valuable connections and resources for all District 47 families.
Website: www.clfoge.org
Instagram: d47clfoge
For any questions please email us at info@clfoge.org