SPECIAL EDITION March 5, 2021
Welcome Back Grades 4 & 5
Message from the Principal
Dear Wildcat Fourth and Fifth Grade Families,
We are excited to welcome our Grades 4 and 5 students to in-person instruction tomorrow Friday, March 5. Please review the Arrival and Dismissal procedures either in this Special Edition to help us make sure things go smoothly. To help get you feel ready, please review ALL the information below.
Tips and Ideas:
- Practice washing your hands for 20 seconds. CDC When and How to Wash Your Hands
- Find a mask that is comfortable and get a few pairs. Masks should completely cover the mouth and nose, and fit snugly without gaps. Masks with exhalation valves and neck gaiters are not allowed. CDC Your Guide to Masks
- IF your child needs a mask, we will have masks available.
- Practice wearing your mask for extended periods.
- Get a reusable water bottle. Water fountains will not be used in the school.
- Review the arrival and dismissal map and the arrival video and make a plan for coming to and leaving school.
- Complete the PARENT INFO for ARRIVAL below to tell the school exactly how you will be going home.
- Collect the items you will need to bring to school. ALL school supplies will be provided.
On the Morning of 1st Day of School
- Eat a big breakfast/lunch. There will be no meals or snacks at school.
- Screen for signs of illness using the Daily Home Screening guide.
- Fill up your water bottle.
- Double check that you have your Chromebook and charger packed in your backpack.
- Don't forget your coat. The classroom might be a little chillier than normal.
Principal Montgomery
Parent Info for Arrival and Dismissal - ACTION REQUIRED
Please complete this form to share your child's Go Home Plan before Monday morning if you have not already done so with your child's teacher.
This information is repeated in the video below.
ARRIVAL AND DISMISSAL UPDATES
At Arrival:
- WALKERS
- Parents may walk their child to the yellow barrier near Royce OR near our undercover area and then give your hugs and kisses. ONLY students are allowed on campus.
K-1 Students will go to a colorful flower near their classroom door
Grade 2-3 Students will stand on a star at the front entryway
Grade 4-5 Students will follow the blue arrows and walk around to the rear of the building where they will stand on a star or near a flower near their classroom door
- BUS RIDERS
- Trusted adults will escort students from their bus to the flower or star near their classroom
K-1 Students will go to a colorful flower near their classroom door
Grade 2-3 Students will stand on a star at the front entryway
Grade 4-5 Students will follow the blue arrows and walk around to the rear of the building where they will stand on a star or near a flower near their classroom door
- CAR RIDERS
- Pull into the most forward position in the car line, and keep moving forward as the cars in front of you leave the area.
- Do not get out of your car. We will help your student out of the back, passenger side door.
- Pull close to the curb so other parents that have retrieved their student can pass you on the left and pull out of the car line.
At Dismissal:
- WALKERS
- K-1 Parents may stand near a flower by their child's classroom door
- Grade 2-3 Parents may stand near a star at the front entryway
- Grade 4-5 Parents may stand near a flower at their child's classroom door.
***Families who have more than one child at Westridge will meet at the flower or star near their YOUNGEST child's classroom***
- BUS RIDERS
- Students will be escorted the their appropriate bus line by a trusted adult
- Please teach your child their bus number
- CAR RIDERS
- To help expedite dismissal, please create a visible placard on the passenger side window with your student's name and their teacher name.
- Pull into the most forward position in the car line, and keep moving forward as the cars in front of you leave the area.
- Do not get out of your car. We will help your student out of the back, passenger side door.
- Pull close to the curb so other parents that have retrieved their student can pass you on the left and pull out of the car line.
You will see a few photos and maps below.
PikMyKid - NEW Dismissal App Coming Soon!
Critical Message from the Westridge Office:
On that note, we are here to help make sure your child and you have the best year ever! Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns. We are in the office Monday through Friday from 7:30am - 3:00pm.
Jodi Steward and Andrea Murphy
Westridge Elementary School Office
503-534-5371
Register for the School Bus
In preparation of our students being able to attend school in person, we need to be ready to provide bus transportation for all students who need it. We are encouraging families to walk, bike or carpool, when possible, but if you think your child will ever need to take the bus to or from school during the 2020-2021 school year they will need to be registered.
Please complete a registration for each child in your care. Thank you in advance for your prompt response in this essential preparation for onsite school. Register for the Bus with this link. For more information, see the Student Transportation of America website: https://www.losdschools.org/Domain/66
Westridge Elementary
Email: kari.montgomery@loswego.k12.or.us
Website: https://www.losdschools.org/wr
Location: 3400 Royce Way, Lake Oswego, OR, USA
Phone: (503) 534-2371