What's Up, Westy Academy!

Happy New Year! We hope that all of our families enjoyed some quality time together over the break week, and had a smooth transition back to school. Students returned from break with some awesome stories of things they did, presents they received, and time they spent with friends and family. We love to see the spirit of the season in our students!

A couple things to note as we start the second half of the year.

Please be on the look out for a survey that will be coming out Monday regarding optional afterschool classes for parents! Before we start making arrangements, we need to gauge interest. You will receive an email with a Google link as well as a text reminder.

Primary parents: My students have come home telling me about “Huggy Wuggy”, and "Five Nights at Freddy's". Initially, I thought this was just a game the kids were playing at recess, but unfortunately, it appears to be a popular online game for older kids that features a rather scary looking toy that chases your character through mazes. Although the game is not gory, the look and feel of the game is sure to upset more sensitive students, based on the demonstrations I have seen online.

As always, closely monitor your students’ online activity. Games that are rated “Teen” are usually done so for a reason, and we recommend age appropriate gaming for all students.

Have a great week!

• January 2nd-9th: Access testing window
• January 9th: Early Dismissal @ 1:40pm
• January 16th: Martin Luther King Jr. Day--NO SCHOOL
• January 23rd: Early Dismissal @ 1:40pm
• January 27th: Coffee with the Principals @ 8:15am
• January 30th: Early Dismissal @ 1:40pm
• February 2nd: Class Picture and Individual Spring Photo Day
• February 3rd: Dollar Dress Down Day
• February 6th: Non student contact day--NO School for students
• February 13th: Early Dismissal @ 1:40pm
• February 20th: Presidents Day--No School for students
• February 27th: Early Dismissal @ 1:40pm
• March 2nd: Spring Parent Teacher Conferences; 4:00pm-8:00pm
• March 6th: Early Dismissal @ 1:40pm
• March 6th: Spring Parent Teacher Conferences; 2:00pm-8:00pm
• March 13th: Early Dismissal @ 1:40pm
• March 13th-17th: 8th grade International Trip to Costa Rica
• March 20th-24th: Spring Break

Congratulations to the below students who won Perfect Attendance for December! Each month, students who were present for every school day are placed into a classroom drawing. Two students are selected from this pool as the Attendance Winners for the month. Those students receive a certificate from school, a Westy Academy owl sticker, and a pizza party during lunch!

Ms. Rachel's Class

Sofia Baltazar

Caroline Prieto

Mrs. Barnett's Class

David Allen

Athena Sabedra

Ms. Hurrle's Class

Yamila Esparza

Willia Gray

Mrs. Pollock's Class (formerly Mrs. Anderson)

Mia Campos

Phuoc Nguyen

Mr. Moore's Class

Rihanna Alvarez Maciel

Nate Eamilao

Mr. Byrd's Class

James Ngo

Jose Felix

Mrs. Voss's Class

Raquel De La Cruz Medina

Brandon Martinez Gonzalez

Ms. Ka's Class

Naomi Aaleyah Pulido

Isabella Silva

Mr. Viglione's Class

Belen Chavez

Caleb Zamora Gamez

Ms. L. Y.'s Class

Joshua Nunez Pliego

Khloe Burlingame

Ms. Yount's Class

Anusa Jhansamoun

Karen Alderete

Mrs. Buchanan's Class

Marietta Araiza Cruz

Anali Hernandez Castro

Ms. Kyle's Class

Anthony Griego

Norbert Rugerio