Mrs. Polly's class was the last to compete in the junior olympics that the GT students held this week. Joe Maez is showing his soccer skills, while Asle Mohamed & Artie Hillis show off their fencing skills with pool noodles! Soccer Kick winners were: 1st place - Artie Hillis, 2nd place - Jeinely Ruiz, 3rd place - Ashlyn Wildman. Noodle Fencing winners were: 1st place - Artie Hillis, 2nd place - Jeinely Ruiz, 3rd place - Austin Bittle.
The senior girls and senior boys will play Kirby at Brady-Hipp Arena on February 5, 2021 starting at 4:00. If you would like to reserve tickets to the game you may do so by submitting this google form. You should only submit one form and each submission is limited to 4 tickets. For additional questions, please contact Coach Brown at 501-825-6292. https://forms.gle/hHEjPrjnpS4mBfUc9
Mrs. Whitney's 1st grade class enjoyed in the "junior olympics' that the 3rd-6th grade GT held this week. Foot Race winners were: 1st place - Annabelle Stark, 2nd place - Khloe Guynes, 3rd place - James Hodges. Noodle Battle winners: 1st place - Khloe Guynes, 2nd place - Izzy Schmidt, 3rd place - Quinn Messer. Obstacle Course: 1st place - Khloe Guynes, 2nd place - Annabelle Stark, 3rd place - James Hodges. Way to go kids!
STAR STUDENT CANNON GOULD
Officer Donald presented Cannon Gould with the Star Student Award in Mrs. Sonjia's second grade. Cannon was selected for his demonstration of integrity. He received a certificate and goodie bag from Officer Donald.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: TRACI TATE
Mrs. Traci has had several roles in her fifteen years at the district. She is currently the head of our dyslexia, RTI, and SOAR programs. She enjoys spending time outdoors kayaking, hiking, and playing with her dogs as well as crocheting and spending time with her family. West Side is lucky to have Mrs. Traci!
West Side High School Students: Friday, February 12th, is a virtual learning day. Only students who have all A's, B's & C's at the time of grade check on Tuesday, February 9th, qualify for this virtual day! The time between now and the grade check is critical for you to ensure you have no missing or incomplete assignments that are negatively affecting your grades. Please remember that attendance is taken on virtual days. If you are required to be on campus, you must attend campus to be counted present. If you qualify to be a virtual learner, you must submit all assignments by 3:08 p.m. to be counted present.
The Junior Girls and Boys basketball teams will play Concord, at West Side, in the first round of the Junior High District Tournament Saturday 2/6.
The girls game will start at 12:00 followed by the Junior Boys.
It is National School Counseling Week and West Side has two of the best! We are truly blessed to have Mrs. Terri Cornett as our high school counselor and Mrs. Orene Morgan as our elementary counselor. Thank you two ladies for all that you do for our school and kiddos!
Kindergarten had lots of fun celebrating the 100th day of school last week!
Happy World Read Aloud Day! Take some time to read to your kids today and everyday!
Mrs. Tonya's class enjoyed the sunshine during the 'junior olympics" with the GT students. Billy Williams won 1st place in the soccer kicks hitting all 7 of his balls through the goal! Cole Morrow placed second, and Isla Brewer was third. In noodle fencing, Mason Shue won first place, Elisabeth Carlton won second place, and third place went to Hunter Martindale.
Mrs. Sonjia's class got to compete in the 'junior olympics" today. 1st place in the obstacle course - Cooper Luker, 2nd place - Cannon Gould, 3rd place - Talyn McGlawn; Noodle Battle 1st place - Allison Moorehead, 2nd place - Gauge Thomas, 3rd place - Makena Corter; Foot Race 1st place - Tyler Raeder, 2nd place - Madisyn Graham, 3rd place - Kelby Carlton
West Side School District will hold its annual Title I Planning Meeting in a virtual setting at 5 pm Tuesday. The meeting describes the schools' Title I programs and begins the planning process for next year's funding. The public may join the meeting at https://us04web.zoom.us/j/74860189474?pwd=M1R0ZDkwY0ljRTkxeFBYb2t0TkVjUT09
Meeting ID: 748 6018 9474
Passcode: M6e3Y1
Elementary Chess Club had their January practice last week. Pictured are: Angel Betts, Gage Verser, Abi Gomez, R.J. Adcock, and Keaton Majors. The next Chess Club practice will be February 22nd.
Mrs. Tori's & Tabatha's Kindergarten students had lots of fun with the "junior olympics" the 3rd-6th grade GT students had with them. Juniper & Iden are seen "noodle fencing" and Bella is showing out in the "soccer kick!" Winners in Noodle Fencing first place: Kaydance Kever, second place Iden Bailey, third place: Mason Maldonado. Winners in Soccer Kick first place: Raylan Matthews, second place: Lakyn Slavens, third place: Iden Bailey.
Happy Groundhog's Day!
As a culminating activity for their Ancient Greece unit, the 3rd-6th grade GT students are holding "junior olympics" for the K-2 students this week. Winners from Mrs. Jennifer's 2nd grade class are pictured. Noodle Battle first place: Silas Gadzialas, 2nd place: Ethan Davis, 3rd place: Kelsey Blevins; Obstacle Course first place: Taylor McKinney, 2nd place: Bentlee Justice, 3rd place Ethan Davis; Foot Race 1st place: Taylor McKinney, 2nd place: Madison Stevens, 3rd place: Ethan Davis.
K-2 students combined previous lessons about primary and secondary colors and magnets to create magnetic painting masterpieces in Mrs. Teresa's enrichment class. Pictured are second graders, Waverly Verser and Madison Stevens.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: KELLI DEW This is Mrs. Kelli's second year as a teacher at West Side. She is the 5th & 6th grade math teacher at WSE. In her free time, Kelli enjoys spending time with family and friends and her baby girl, who just recently arrived!
STAR STUDENT: AMBERLEA SHAW
Amberlea received the Star Student Award in Mrs. Jennifer's second grade for January. The character word for the month was integrity. SRO Crispell presented Amberlea with a certificate and goodie bag.
