Westridge Family Notes
Westridge Elementary School | November 5, 2021
Learning Highlights
First graders went on a field trip to The Pumpkin Ranch. Students learned about pumpkin life cycles, picked their own pumpkins, and sharpened the saw playing outside on the jumping pillow, corn pool, zip line, slide, field, and ninja course.
1C students had fun using describing words to tell about the inside and outside of a pumpkin. We connected this back to our study of inside and outside character traits.
First graders continued learning more about the Main Idea and Details of a story through a Main Idea Movie theater Day. Students identified the main idea/details in 2 short video clips, practiced finding the main idea in a story, had a chance to walk the red carpet, and worked with a partner to identify the main idea in a book.
Preschoolers celebrated filling up their listening rules jar by having a pajama and bubble party!
Preschoolers practiced turn taking while playing a board game during small groups.
Veteran's Day Virtual Concert
Westridge Sixth Grade Veteran’s Day Program Livestream Link: https://youtu.be/XTGl5qBNM4U
Leader in Me: November
During November, Westridge leaders are learning about putting first things first. This is the habit of personal management. Last month we explored habit 2 and set goals. Habit 3 is where we put our goals into action. Setting priorities and getting organized is an effective way to support goals in school and in life. The table at the bottom of the page provides an overview of principles that make up Habit 3 and what practices help students and adults PUT FIRST THINGS FIRST.
Scholastic: Kids and Cases Book Fair
We are excited to host an in person “Kids and Cases” book fair November 15-19. Students will be allowed to shop in person. Students will preview the fair on Friday, November 12 and create a wishlist. They will shop the week of November 15-19. Please consider going cashless by creating an eWallet for your student to shop. See this eWallet video and flyer. You are also invited to donate to your child’s classroom library by adding funds to your teacher’s eWallet. The teacher will be able to use these funds to buy books from our Book Fair.
- Mrs. James, Teacher Librarian
Thanksgiving Meal Opportunity
ORDER A FREE MEAL TO BE DELIVERED TO YOUR HOME!
Des Moines Metro residents can call (515) 265-4277
or reserve a meal online at hopeiowa.org.
Arrival Procedures & Parking Lot
As the weather starts to get cooler and students start wearing coats more often, please make sure they are dressed and ready to exit your vehicle quickly. Please do not exit your vehicle when dropping off. Teachers are there to help students if necessary. This will help ensure our drop off line moves quickly.
Parking Lot: Please be mindful of the handicap parking in the northwest parking lot. The Operations Department will be repainting the designated areas, and adjusting the signage. There are families and students that need access to those spaces for both the arrival and dismissal times.
Thank you for your support.
Support WR!
Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Westridge Elementary. Come in to the Chipotle at 490 S 68th St Ste 110 in West Des Moines on Monday, November 15th between 5:00pm and 9:00pm. Bring in this flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated to Westridge Elementary.
PTA Message
1st & 3rd Wednesday
The third Wednesday of the month, we encourage staff and students to wear Westridge attire or school colors.
Early Dismissals
Don't forget...every Wednesday is an early dismissal at 3:10 pm. This includes the first day of school. Please make necessary arrangements.
Upcoming Dates:
November 15: WR event at Chipotle
November 23: Report Cards available in Infinite Campus (directions to access)
November 24 - 28: No School - Thanksgiving Break
Westridge Elementary School
Beth Brewer, Principal
Jeannette Barnes, Assistant Principal
Website: https://www.wdmcs.org/schools/westridge/
Location: 5500 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone: 515-633-5400
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wdmwestridge