West Elementary News
May 7, 2021
Important Upcoming Dates
5/11 WPO Meeting via Zoom @ 7 p.m. (see link below)
5/12 Early Release Day (2 p.m. dismissal)
5/14 No School
5/17-19 5th Grade Students take Illinois Science Assessment
5/19 Culver's Fundraiser (see flyer below)
5/24 Fifth Grade Night (6 to 7:30 p.m.)
5/25 Last Day of School (Kindergarten)
Fifth Grade Clap Out (see more information below)
5/26 Last Day of School (Grades 1-5) - 10:15 a.m. dismissal time
5/29 Progress Report available on ParentVue after 2:00 pm.
WPO Meeting
Please join us for our LAST WPO meeting of the school year! We will be approving the 2021-22 budget, discussing the profits from the Plant Sale, reviewing the PGAC notes from Dr. Hinz and chatting about year-end events. Hope to see you Tuesday, May 11th at 7:00pm!
Please click here for the WPO Zoom meeting link.
School Supply Packs
If you would prefer to shop for school supplies for your student, the supply lists may be found on our West website. Please click here to view the lists in their entirety. Please note, the district will be providing many of the items for students again next year. Those items are crossed off at the bottom of each grade level.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Schoepel at JSchoepel@d47.org or 815.788.5553.
2021-22 Online Enrollment
Online enrollment for the 2021-22 school year will be open through May 14, 2021. Families will be expected to log into ParentVue to complete this process. Student enrollment numbers are critical to proper planning and staffing for the upcoming school year.
District 47 Virtual 2021 Student Art Show
Today, May 7th, we launch one of our favorite end-of-the-year events -- the District 47 Student Art Show. A special shout out to D47 art teachers for inspiring creativity in our students so we can all enjoy this virtual art experience. Go from room to room (by grade level and school) at the historic Dole Mansion to see the creative works of District 47 students. Plus, get a sneak peek at the Works of HeART auction items benefitting Wehde Early Childhood Center.
Start your virtual tour by clicking here: https://bit.ly/33cFNhs
Click the location icon next to your school name to begin.
Click the gallery grade level (K-2 or 3-5) you want to view.
Click anywhere on the slide to advance to the next school gallery.
Click The Dole icon at the bottom left of the screen to return to the home page.
Storytime with Miss Pearl
Miss Pearl will be hosting an evening Storytime event each week in April and May. She invites students to click on the ZOOM link located on her teacher page in the CLEVER portal or use the following link: https://d47.zoom.us/j/9351433641
Please join her on your grade level's day from 7:00-7:30 p.m. for a bedtime story!
Tuesdays (7:00-7:30 p.m.) 2nd/3rd grades
Wednesdays (7:00-7:30 p.m.) 4th/5th grades
Thursdays (7:00-7:30 p.m.) Kindy/1st grades
5th Grade Celebration
Our WPO is sponsoring a 5th Grade Celebration on Monday, May 24th from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. 5th graders are invited to come with their families anytime during that time frame. 5th graders will be able to enjoy Kona Ice and some popcorn. All students will receive a yard sign, a gift from WPO and a gift from their teachers! It is also a great opportunity for 5th graders to take a picture in front of our special 5th grade banner and school sign. All in attendance will need to wear face masks and follow social distancing guidelines.
5th Grade Clap Out
We are pleased to announce that West will be able to resume its 5th GRADE CLAP OUT tradition this year, but with a few changes from previous years. The Clap Out will be held the afternoon of Tuesday, May 25th. Unfortunately, unlike previous years, parents may not attend due to COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines. However, we are working with the District to be able to either “livestream” and/or record the Clap Out event so that our parents and West Community can feel included. We will provide more details once those have been finalized.
All In-Person students will attend the Clap Out. Remote 5th grade students may select from one of two options to participate in the Clap Out.
Remote Students – Option 1: Remote 5th grade students may attend the Clap Out in person. Students must wear a mask and complete the Health Screener on the day of the event (Tues. 5/24) in order to participate in person. Parents must drop their student at West Elementary – Door 8 (back circle) at 1:45 p.m. and pick their child up at 2:45 p.m. (Again, parents may not stay for the Clap Out).
Remote Students – Option 2: Remote 5th grade students that are not able to attend the Clap Out in person will be recognized with their school picture and name on a poster which will be carried through the parade by a staff member. Remote 5th graders will be able to watch the Clap Out virtually either via “live stream” and/or recording.
Parents of remote 5th grade students, please email Mrs. Cruz (kkcruz@d47.org) indicating your selection of Option 1 or Option 2 for your student by Wednesday, May 12th.
West looks forward to honoring and sending off to middle school the 5th Grade Class of 2021 with this fun tradition!
Please contact Stephanie Macro (oneillmacro@comcast.net) with any questions.
Loaner Desks
Thank you to our West Parent Organization for making Teacher Appreciation Week so fabulous!
West Elementary School
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Email: jschoepel@d47.org
Website: www.d47.org/wes
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