There will be NO running club today, April 10th due to predicted weather.
From Coach Faulconer:
"Last day of running club is May 1. Four weeks left to get those miles in!" 🏃♀️🏅🏃♂️
Monday's solar eclipse had Westside buzzing with excitement! Students stepped outside to witness this stellar event firsthand. 🌞🌑
It was a 'sun'-sational experience for everyone!
Tomorrow night, join us for Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A from 5-8pm. Mention "Spirit Night" at the register or use the code "ZEBRA" in the app. 🐮❤️🦓
☀️🌈 Our first graders are making the most of the sunny days! 🎨 Last week, we caught them soaking up the sun and unleashing their creativity by decorating the sidewalk with colorful chalk. 🖍️
Their artwork brightened up our day and added a splash of joy to our school grounds! 🌟
📅 Mark your calendars! Family Fun Night is just around the corner on 4/26 from 5pm-7pm! 🎈
Join us for an evening filled with laughter, games, and good company as we come together as a community. Not only will you have a blast, but you'll also be supporting Westside! We can't wait to see you there!
Students and teachers around Westside are showing their love and appreciation for our Assistant Principal, Mrs. Ratcliff. 🌈💜
Happy National Assistant Principals Day! 🦓
Today we celebrate Mrs. Ratcliff, our incredible assistant principal here at Westside! In her second year in this role, she's already made an immense impact as an administrator on our Westside community. Previous to her current position, Mrs. Ratcliff had 16 amazing years teaching art and coaching in Arkansas and at Westside. Mrs. Ratcliff was recognized with the prestigious CPS Teacher of the Year award in 2021, she embodies dedication and excellence. She's a true educational powerhouse!
Thank you for all you do, Mrs. Ratcliff, Westside loves and appreciates your kindness and support! ❤️
This week, some of our classrooms are exploring the solar system! 🪐🌎☄️
Check out these amazing photos showcasing the out-of-this-world projects our students have been working on. From colorful planet models to imaginative space dioramas, our students' creativity knows no bounds! 🚀 💫🌟
🎨🔍 Mrs. Sanders' class is diving into geometry with some hands-on learning. They're using technology and shape stations to transform 2D shapes into amazing 3D creations. 🖥️🔶
Way to go, mathematicians! 📏🔷
Today is National School Librarian Day! 🎉
We thank our amazing librarian here at Westside, Mrs. Lang, for fostering a love of reading and learning. 📖💙
Happy National Paraprofessional Day to our Instructional Assistants!!
Instructional assistants help our school in so many ways that sometimes may go unseen. Instructional assistants not only help students find success in the classroom, they build relationships, step up on duties, help cover classes, assist teachers academically & so many unnamed roles they step in and fulfill. We publicly celebrate them today & are simply grateful for them every single day.
It was stated best this morning, “We couldn’t do it without them.” Thank you to our Westside Instructional Assistants for helping us be better every day!
Happy National Paraprofessional Day to our Instructional Assistants!!
Instructional assistants help our school in so many ways that sometimes may go unseen. Instructional assistants not only help students find success in the classroom, they build relationships, step up on duties, help cover classes, assist teachers academically & so many unnamed roles they step in and fulfill. We publicly celebrate them today & are simply grateful for them every single day.
It was stated best this morning, “We couldn’t do it without them.” Thank you to our Westside Instructional Assistants for helping us be better every day!
With Spring Weather on the way, remind your kiddos to check out the lost and found for any misplaced items like winter coats, scarfs, hats and water bottles and more. Make sure nothing gets left behind! 🧥 🧢🧣
🐰🌷 Happy Easter to all our wonderful families! 🌼🐣
Wishing you a day filled with joy, laughter, and sweet moments with your loved ones. Enjoy the festivities! 🥚🐥🐰
👩🍳🏆 We're thrilled to announce our Future Chef winners! 🎉 Scarlett cooked up a storm and took 1st place in the entire district with her mouthwatering meatball sliders, while Sophia wowed the judges and secured 2nd place with her delicious King's Ranch Casserole! 🍔🥇🥈
This district-wide competition showcased incredible talent, and we're proud that two of our own Westies came out on top among the final five contenders! 🌟🍽️👏
🎨✨ Our 4th graders are exploring a world of creativity with Mr. McClurg! 🤖🖌️ They're learning about tints and shades using tempera paint to bring their robot designs to life. 🎨🤖 Plus, they're diving into the fascinating world of geometric and organic shapes. 📐🔵
What an "egg-citing" end to the week!🌷🐣
Some of our students had a blast hunting Easter eggs! 🐰 Check out these adorable photos from our egg-cellent day! 🌸🐇
Have a great 3 day weekend, Westside families!
Our computer teacher, Mrs. James, has been working with students coding robots! 🤖
From mastering the basics to advanced challenges, these students are learning robotics with her guidance. 💻 🤖 💡
🌸🌼 Spring is here, and you know what that means! Time for wardrobe changes! 🌷👗
Here's a quick reminder of what's accepted and what's not in accordance with the district elementary student handbook: 👍👎
