Open House

Open House will be on August 27, 2012 (Monday) from 6:00 - 8:00pm. 

Supply Lists

Parents, I am doing all I can to keep the supply lists as reasonable as possible, but I need your help.  If you notice on the supply lists below, Kleenex and paper towels are optional.  I did not require these items, but our teachers need these items all the time.  Since they are constantly in short supply, teachers have to resort to using restroom tissue in the place of Kleenex and restroom paper towels in the place of store bought paper towels.  This forces us to have to purchase more restroom tissue and towels than normal.  Please purchase one of each for your child if you are able to.  Thanks!

2012-2013 School Supply Lists

KINDERGARTEN

1-book bag

1-box of quart size Ziploc bags (girls)

1-box of gallon size Ziploc bags (boys)

1-box of Kleenex (optional)

1-roll of paper towels (optional)

2-12 oz bottles of hand sanitizer

1- pack of disinfectant wipes

1-plastic zipper pencil pouch

1-change of clothes with name written on them

   (These will stay at school in desk or book bag.)

FIRST GRADE

1-book bag

1-pack of assorted construction paper

1-box of quart size Ziploc bags (girls)

1-box of gallon size Ziploc bags (boys)

1-box of Kleenex (optional)

1-roll of paper towels (optional)

2-12 oz bottles of hand sanitizer

1-pack of disinfectant wipes

1-pencil box

SECOND GRADE

1-book bag

1-box of quart size Ziploc bags (girls only)

1-box of gallon size Ziploc bags (boys only)

1-box of Kleenex (optional)

1-roll of paper towels (optional)

2-12 oz bottles of hand sanitizer

1-pack of disinfectant wipes

1-plastic zipper pencil pouch

THIRD GRADE

1-book bag

1-box of quart size Ziploc bags (girls only)

1-box of gallon size Ziploc bags (boys only)

1-box of Kleenex (optional)

1-roll of paper towels (optional)

2-12 oz bottles of hand sanitizer

1- pack of disinfectant wipes

1-1 inch binder (NO TRAPPER KEEPERS)

FOURTH GRADE

1-book bag

1-box of quart size Ziploc bags (girls only)

1-box of gallon size Ziploc bags (boys only)

1-box of Kleenex (optional)

1-roll of paper towels (optional)

2-12 oz bottles of hand sanitizer

1-box of disinfectant wipes

1-plastic zipper pencil pouch

1-1 inch binders (NO TRAPPER KEEPERS)

FIFTH GRADE

1-book bag

1-box of Kleenex (optional)

1-roll of paper towels (optional)

2-12 oz bottles of hand sanitizer

1- box of disinfectant wipes

1-plastic zipper pencil pouch

1-1 inch binder with pockets (NO TRAPPER KEEPERS)

The optional items listed are not required but would really help the school.  WES will purchase all notebook paper, pencils, erasers, glue sticks, scissors, crayons, and folders.

2012 Honors Banquet Highlights

 Westview celebrated with all of the students who made all As for the entire year.  A special thanks to Ms. Brundidge and all the teacher/parent volunteers for their hard work. 

Kindergarten Graduates

 Westview held its 2012 Kindergarten Graduation Ceremony on May 22, 2012.  The top two kindergarten AR students were rewarded with bikes. 

Retention Letters

Students who will be retained for the 2012-2013 school year were given letters in addition to letters mailed home.  Concerned parents of such students are urged to meet with the principal before the last day of school. 

Report Cards

The 4th nine weeks Report Cards will be distributed on the last day of school, May 24th.  Students who owe the school money (unpaid lunch account balances, lost books, etc.) will not receive their report cards.  Parents, please pay these fees before the end of this week. 

School Calendar Changes

The Alabama Legislature recently passed a new law requiring all school systems to start school no earlier than August 20th and end no later than May 24th.  As a result, the Phenix City School System calendar was updated.  Every student will be coming home with the updated district calendar as well as the last school newsletter for the year.  Important dates that you need to be aware of right now are:

1.  Summer Registration (July 30-31)
2.  First Day of School (August 20)

2012 Top Accelerated Reader Students

This year we will reward the top AR students with Nitendo game systems.  Thanks to Continental Carbon who purchased all of the prizes this year as well as last year (Last year we awarded top AR students with bikes).  The recognition will take place during the 4th Nine Weeks Honors Assembly on May 23rd.  K-2 program will start at 8:50am, and the 3-5 program will start at 9:30am. 

WES 2012 Honors Banquet

This ceremony will honor straight A students for this entire year and will be held on May 22nd at 6pm.  Each honoree is allowed to bring two guests only.  Our A students will recieve a presidential certificate, a medal, and a T shirt displaying all of the students' names.  Finger foods and cake will be served.  Westview is so proud of our high-achieving students! 

Kindergarten Graduation

Give it up for our Kindergarten students!!!  The graduation ceremony will start at 9am on May 22nd.  All kindergarten students are allowed to leave after the ceremony.  Kudos to our Kindergarten teachers as they have worked very hard with their students in getting them ready for 1st grade next year. 

Kickball Challenge

 Here are highlights from the kickball challenge.  The top sellers of the World's Finest Chocolate fundraiser got the opportunity to challenge various faculty/staff members to a game of kickball. 

Retention Letters

It is now that time of year to consider retention for particular students who have consistently performed below grade level academically for the year.  The Problem Solving Team will meet this week to review data on many students of whom we are concerned.  Retention letters for some of these students will be sent home soon.  Parents of such students will be asked to meet with the principal and child's teacher. 

Teacher Appreciation Week

May 7th-11th is designated as the week to give thanks for our teachers.  Teachers across the country deserve the recognition for their sacrificial service in the education of our youth.  Parents are more than welcome to honor the teachers in any way they choose this week.  Just remember, teaching is the one profession that makes all other professions possible!

PTA Raffle

Notices were sent home last week about the deadline (May 8th) for all money and unused tickets to be returned for the raffling of a TV, Digital Camera, and MP3 Player.  We will raffle these items on Thursday, May 10th.  Of course, you do not have to be present to win.  All proceeds are earmarked for PE equipment.  Thanks to everyone who sold or bought tickets. 

World's Finest Chocolate Top Sellers

Here are the top student sellers:  Keyvon Dawkins, Diamond Chadwick, and Destiny Woods.  Each of the students received a Walmart gift card of either $25, $20, or $15.  Thanks to everyone for making this fundraiser a big success!

World's Finest Chocolate Fundraiser

Thanks to everyone who sold chocolate bars for this fundraiser.  The date to pick up your orders will be this Friday, May 4th.  We will reward the top 3 sellers with Walmart gift cards of $25, $20, and $15.  Also, we will reward the top sellers by forming two kickball teams of the top K-2 sellers and the top 3-5 sellers.  These teams will get to challenge various faculty/staff employees to a game of kickball.  This kickball challenge will be on May 8th, starting at 12:15pm for K-2 top sellers and then at 1:30pm for 3-5 top sellers.  Admission for all other students who wish to see the games will be $1.  PTA will be selling bottled water and sports drinks during the games as well.  Thanks again parents for all of your help and support!

PTA Raffle

Our PTA is selling $2 raffle tickets for the following:  Television, Digital Camera, and MP3 Player.  Each student was given 5 tickets to sell.  Some parents have asked for more tickets.  If you have any unsold tickets that you can't sell, please return those tickets to the school as soon as possible so that we can redistribute them to parents who want more tickets.  The deadline for this raffle is May 8th.  Thank you for helping us in this endeavor to raise money for PE equipment. 

Talent Show Cancelled

We were intending to have a talent show in the month of May, but I decided to cancel it.  There is too much happening administratively in May.  After such a successful Field Day program, I decided to end on that note.  I apologize for any inconveniences or disappointments this decision may have caused. 

Field Day Winners

These are the winners of the 50 yd dash and 100 yd dash for each grade level.  They all received medals of honor. 

Field Day Highlights

The students and parents enjoyed themselves at the Field Day festivities.  We ended the day with a miniature wet fest.  The students were squirted with the sprinklers at Garrett Stadium.

5th Grade Tour of PCIS

Each year all 5th graders in the Phenix City School District are invited to attend a tour of Phenix City Intermediate School.  This is to ensure a smooth transition from 5th grade to 6th grade.  This year's tour is scheduled for April 25, 2012 from 9:00am to 11:00am.  Transportation will be provided.  Since this is considered a field trip, all participating 5th graders must have a signed permission form on file.  We will distribute permission slips to all 5th graders on Monday, April 23, 2012.  Please complete the forms ASAP and return them so that your child can participate.  Thanks!

Field Day Permission Forms

Our 2012 Field Day will be on April 26, 2012 at Garrett Stadium (9:00am-2:00pm).  Since this is considered a field trip, all participating students must have signed permission forms on file.  Students will be given permission slips on Monday (April 23rd).  Please complete them and send them back ASAP.  Due to excessive discipline issues, some students will be denied participation and will remain at the school.  You will be notified soon if your child will not be allowed to attend.  T shirt funds will be reimbursed for those students who cannot attend.

Winners of the Assessment Drawings

These are the winners of the drawings for four $25 Walmart gift cards:  Quentin Scott (2^nd grade), ZaQuien Whitehead (3^rd grade), JaKyra Crawford (4^th grade), and Danesha Scott (5^th grade-not pictured).

Student Assessments Incentive

As a means of encouraging student attendance and effort for the ARMT+, we decided to have a drawing for four $25 Walmart gift cards.  Each day of testing that the students come to school on time, do their best, and exhibit good behavior, their names will be placed in a box for their grade levels.  That means if they meet these requirements each day of testing, their names get added to the box based on the total number of days they tested.  Second graders only took one test, the OLSAT.  Third through fourth graders will take 4 tests, and the 5th graders will take 5 tests in all.  On April 18th, I will draw a name from each of the 4 boxes.  Each student will receive a $25 Walmart gift card.  By the way, this information was sent home before testing started, and I also made mention of the drawings in a School Cast call out to the parents on April 9th at 6pm.  Get the students here on time and here everyday of testing!!!!

ARMT Plus Assessments

We are currently into our 3rd day of testing for the ARMT Plus.  Third through fifth grade students will be tested on math skills today.  Parents please continue to get your children here on time and here every day of testing.  Third through fifth graders will test on Friday for parts 2 and 3 of the math assessments for the ARMT+.  The next and last day of testing will be on Tuesday, April 17th, in which the 5th graders will take the science portion.  Each day we give make-ups for those students who were either late or absent on a particular day of testing.  This process is a lot easier when all students are present and accounted for.  AYP results are based solely on this assessment.  Please continue to work with us as we complete this window of testing. 

3rd 9 Weeks Top Accelerated Reader Classes

The top AR classes for the 3rd 9 weeks are:  Ms. James (K), Ms. A Johnson (1st), Ms. Anthony (2nd), Ms. Jones (3rd), Mr. Amos (4th), and Ms. Graf (5th). 

Relay For Life Basket Raffle

The Phenix City School District will raffle off 13 Theme Baskets for Relay For Life.  Each school had to create a basket based on a theme.  Thanks to Ms. Burditt, Westview created a basket with a kitchen theme, consisting of a crock pot, recipe books, and other handy kitchen items.  Each ticket costs only a dollar for any of the theme baskets.  The drawing will take place on May 4, 2012.  You still have time to purchase tickets.  Contact any of the schools for more details. 

Career Day Highlights

 Career Day was held on March 21, 2012.  There was a student competition held for best costumes along with guest speakers representing various careers.  Speakers included Pastor Sanders, Gorilla Guitars, Dr. Chandra, and Police Dept.  We ended the day with popcorn, cotton candy, and snow cones.