The Compass
Week of April 4, 2022
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Happy April Westside Families! WOW, what a memorable time we had at our Explorer Fun Run event on Friday! If you haven't visited our Facebook page to see all the photos, I encourage you to do so. Thank you to our amazing PTO, volunteers and families for making the entire fundraising experience amazing! We have currently raised $22,000 and anticipate even more as pledges and payments process this week. Some favorite photos at the bottom of this newsletter :)
This week, our 3rd-6th graders will begin their annual state assessments. Third grade will take their FSA ELA and 4th-6th will take their FSA Writing. Please be sure they get a good night's sleep, eat breakfast, and are HERE and ON TIME each morning. Although it is not the sole determiner, the FSA is one of the important data points we use as evidence that students have mastered grade level standards for promotion to the next grade level. Please encourage your child to take their time and do their very best!
SAVE THE DATE! Title 1 is hosting their final family engagement night on April 14th from 5:30-7:00p. Families will be "Exploring the Great Outdoors" through literacy AND have the opportunity to shop our Book Fair in person! See below for more exciting details.
Kindergarten Registration continues this week! If you have a future Explorer, stop by our office for your registration packet and information. We are so excited to add new Explorers to our Westside family!
Last, Staff Appreciation Week is May 2nd-6th. If you own a business and would like to sponsor something to treat our staff, please email Mrs. Woodbury. I am also collecting $10 gift cards to give each staff member that week. Amazon, Target, Wal-Mart, Dunkin, and Chick-fil-A are popular! If you would like to donate, simply drop them off at our front office (ATTN: Mrs. Woodbury). Let's show these hard-working individuals how much we care!
~Mrs. Stephanie Woodbury, Principal
(321) 956-5050 or Woodbury.Stephanie@BrevardSchools.org
Westside's Got Talent
Due to the unexpected interest in our Talent Show, we have extended sign ups through this week for auditions. Students must have a signed permission form to audition and participate. These forms can be picked up in the front office and returned to Mrs. Woodbury. We can't wait to see Westside's Talent!
Audition Sign Ups
April 4th-8th
Students will begin to be notified this week of their audition date and time.
Live Auditions:
April 11th – 22nd 7:30a-8:30a
Filming of Contestants:
April 25th – 29th
TV Premiere of Westside’s Got Talent:
May 16th- May 20th
Exploring the Great Outdoors Literacy Night
Join us for another FREE, fun-filled, family engagement night hosted by Title 1! On April 14th, 5:30p-7:00p, families and students can join us to learn and participate in activities focused on the wonderful world of reading!
Hot Dogs, drinks & snacks will be provided for all attending. Plus enter to win PRIZES! Kona Ice will also be on campus serving up sweet treats throughout the night.
Be sure to RSVP on the forms sent home last week in your child's folder so we can accurately provide enough food and materials.
New Kinders!
Kindergarten orientation for our newest Explorers will be on April 12th at 9a and 5:30p.
Annual State Assessment Dates
3rd Grade
- ELA April 5th and 6th
- Math May 5th and 6th
4th Grade
- Writing April 7th
- ELA May 3rd and May 4th
- Math May 5th and 6th
5th Grade
- Writing April 7th
- ELA May 3rd and May 4th
- Math May 5th and 6th
- Science May 16th & 17th
- Writing April 7th
- ELA May 3rd and May 4th
- Math May 5th and 6th
An Evening on Autism
VPK Summer Program
School Advisory Council
PTO Updates
PTO did an AMAZING JOB with our Fun Run fundraiser! Thank you to all the dedicated parents who have supported us last week. We can always use new volunteers! Contact Mrs. Knowles for more information: (321) 956-5055
Title 1 Updates
Unfortunately, we did not make Title 1 status for the 22-23 school year, but we appreciate all who applied for the cause. However, there are many things we are going to keep going regardless such as our Family Engagement Nights!
Explorer Fun Run
Upcoming Events
- April 5th & 6th- FSA ELA (3rd)
- April 7th- FSA Writing (4th-6th)
- April 11-21st- Book Fair
- April 12th- Kindergarten Orientation 9a & 5:30p
- April 14th- Literacy Night
- April 15th- Good Friday (Holiday for All)
- May 2nd- ELO Window Opens for applicants
- May 23rd- K-2 Awards Ceremony
- May 24th- 3-5 Awards Ceremony
- May 25th- 6th Grade Promotion Ceremony
- May 26th- Last Day of School for Students/Report Cards Issued
- June 6th- Title 1 Summer STEAM Sessions Week 1
- June 13th- Title 1 Summer STEAM Sessions Week 2
- June 20th- Title 1 Science Fair Workshop