The Westmoreland Wrap Up
December 8, 2023
Do the Right Thing December 2023
Three to four times throughout the school year, our school continues to hold assemblies to recognize students who go out of their way to "Do the Right Thing." Doing the right thing is an exceptional phrase because it can span so many great behaviors. Students could be working extra hard in class every day, be nominated for being extremely kind to a fellow student, or for just going out of their way to be exceptionally helpful. There is no one act that defines "Doing the Right Thing." The simplicity in this phrase is what makes it so great.
This month, we began our assembly by reviewing what "DOING THE RIGHT THING" looks like students who are:
R: Responsible for their actions, words and learning at school
I: Inclusive of all
G: Generous with their belongings and kind words
H: Honest and Helpful
T: Trying their best and never giving up
Our second DTRT Assembly of the year took place this afternoon. Our assembly's theme was the importance of WORKING TOGETHER. Students watched many short video clips about the importance of working together to find solutions, to problem solve and be flexible. We learned about the importance of listening to each other and being part of a TEAM.
SIXTEEN recipients were nominated by their teachers! WAY TO GO! A special thank you to the Westmoreland PTO for funding these special DTRT T-shirts which students can add to their spirit wear collection for years to come!
Congratulations to the following recipients:
Anvi Singh, KK
Chris Pesce, KB
Elijah Varughese, K Garbus
Madison Ferlanti, 1M
Gabriella Guy, 1R
Sarah Abbas, 1B
Dylan Cabello, 1 Stabinski
Jonathan Reznik, 2Mu
Tess Baxter 2Ma
Jackson Torres, 3La/Cullen
Arianna Valenzuela, 3C/Flowers
Jesse Luhombo, 3L
Karina Miranda, 4 Parsells
Jazlynn Rivera, 4V
Lucas Lazarus, 4L
Patrick Lortz, 4M
District Math Resources
Our district subscribes to many supplemental mathematics programs and resources to provide additional math practice for our students. There are several tutorial videos for parents to assist you in utilizing these resources at home with your children. You can find these videos by going to the Math Department Website (button below)
On the left side of this page, click on the link K-4 Parent Math to view several tutorial videos on IXL, ConnectEd and other math topics.
Utilizing these tools and resources at home are a great way to build students' foundational math skills while having fun!
2023-2024 Care Plus Parent Workshops
The next parent workshop will be on Tuesday, December 12th at 6PM. The topic is: Social Skills. Parents will discover ways to foster and support social skills in their child.
Below is the direct link to the virtual workshop
Topic: Care Plus Parent Workshop Series
Time: 6:00PM - 7:00PM
Date: December 12, 2023
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87006477351?pwd=YjBxa2s3c3lDY0lZQmRVMDFnT2hMZz09
Meeting ID: 870 0647 7351
Passcode: Fairlawn
Upcoming PTO Fundraiser! 12/18/23
Good Will Ambassadors December Project
PTO Holiday Fundraiser @ Zadies Bake Shop!
Abrakadoodle Program for K-1 Students
Registration for the K-1 Abrakadoodle Program opens on Sunday, 12/9. The program will begin on January 3rd.
Code Ninja Program for 3rd and 4th graders
Registration for the program begins on Sunday, December 10th
Save the date for our Holiday Concerts on December 14th!
December Kindness Challenge
During the month of December, students are challenged to complete one act of kindness each day! Each morning, students will listen for their daily challenge as part of morning announcements. By the end of the month, students will have completed 16 acts of kindness (one for each school day in December). WE SHINE BRIGHT WHEN WE ARE KIND!
Upcoming Important Dates:
December
12/14: Holiday Concerts, 9:30 (K-2), 1:30 (3 and 4)
12/21: Grade 4 Independent Study Exhibits, 9:30
12/22: Report Cards Sent Home
12/25-1/1: Holiday Break
1/2: School Reopens/One School One Book Reveal!