LAST WEEK DATES FOR ELEMENTARY
Monday 5/20- K-6 Field Day
Monday 5/20- Pre-K End of Year Celebration 5:00-7:00
Tuesday 5/21- Kindergarten Graduation 6:00, Cafeteria
Tuesday 5/21- Report cards go home
Tuesday 5/21- Awards Assembly (student received a letter if receiving an award)
1st/2nd 12:00:1:00
3rd/4th-1:15-2:00
5th/6th-2:15-3:00
School will dismiss at 1:30 on 5/22, 5/23, and 5/24
Friday 5/24- Last day of School

After finishing her main project early, Carey Bunton decided to celebrate her childhood by felting a “Thinking Chair” out of polyfill fiber and colored yarn. Since every chair needs someone to sit in it, her friend Ellie Hardin made “Blue” to accompany the chair.

STAR STUDENT: JESSE SHARP
Jesse Sharp was chosen as Mrs. Rebekah's star student for showing courage in the classroom! He received a water bottle filled with goodies and a certificate from Officer Donald Crispell! Congratulations, Jesse!

Parents, agri supporters, and the public are invited to the FFA Banquet, which includes a dessert auction, awards, and food, at 7 pm Tuesday in the Cafeteria. The banquet follows kindergarten graduation.

What a great way to end the week at West Side Elementary! Mrs. Amy did a great job of organizing a fantastic fun day for our kids. Thank you so much to the parent volunteers for helping to make this day a success!









The K-2 students enjoyed their good behavior reward this week!
STAR STUDENT: EMILION DELACRUZ
Congratulations to Emilio DelaCruz for being chosen as Mrs. Starkey's Star Student! Emilio was selected for this month's award because he shows courage in the classroom. Thanks to Officer Donald for helping pass out the awards!

West Side was well represented at the Cleburne County Spelling Bee this week! Congratulations to Matthew Sutton for being the 1st Grade Winner, Blayde Carlton for being the 2nd Grade Runner-up, and Chloe Galeazzi for winning 1st place in 3rd Grade!
West Side’s baseball team (27-4) finished runner-up in the 1A State Tournament, falling in the title game, 10-2 , to the Taylor Tigers.

We have over 100 coats and jackets in our elementary lost and found. If you are missing something, please come check it out and claim lost items!


The West Side baseball team would like to think Apex Athletics in Greenbrier for the use of its facility this morning en route to the 1A State Championship game.

Our first grade students enjoyed fun-filled days of camping activities this week! From making smores to reading in their "tents" and fishing in their "stream,' they even had an afternoon scavenger hunt.





Couldn't make today's baseball championship game between West Side and Taylor? Check out Arkansas PBS's sports coverage. FREE! myarpbs.org/waystowatch

SOAR enjoyed their year-end celebration to Matthews Park and Urban Air!










West Side invites the public to join the seniors of the Class of 2024 and their parents in celebrating commencement exercises at 3 pm Sunday in Brady-Hipp Arena.




Poor Jack was found guilty in the 5th & 6th grade mock trial too! So fun involving the whole building in the trial today! The GT kids have worked very hard on this unit.
West Side 3rd-6th grade had a fun-filled afternoon of swimming at the Fairfield Bay Hart Center. This was for students who had excellent behavior! We are fortunate to have a certified lifeguard, Beth Jones, on staff to help with these events.




Parents, agri supporters, and the public are invited to the FFA Banquet, which includes a dessert auction, awards, and food, at 7 pm Tuesday in the Cafeteria. The banquet follows kindergarten graduation.

If you can't attend tomorrow's state championship game, check out Arkansas PBS's sports coverage. FREE!
myarpbs.org/waystowatch

Fans attending Thursday's baseball state championship game need to be aware of UCA's clear bag policy @ https://ucasports.com/sports/2017/9/14/clear-bag-policy.aspx
Folding or lawn chairs are acceptable in grassy areas only. Cushions with chair backs are allowed in bleachers.
The following bags will be allowed:
• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bag that do not exceed 12”x6”12”
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bags (Ziploc, etc.)
• Small clutch bags – with or without a handle or strap – that do not exceed 4.5” x 6.5”
Some opaque bags will still be permitted under the clear bag policy, including medical and child care/diaper bags, but will be subject to search upon entry. Fans are encouraged to bring only necessary items to Central Arkansas athletics events.
Blankets, cameras, radios, water bottles, binoculars and seat cushions/portable chair backs will still be allowed in the stadium, but subject to search.
Tickets @ https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA
Game location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/ph4S4kAFTwQ2zbt5A



