West Side School District

Elementary (LTVA) online PARENTS: Please pick-up your student's art kit in the Elementary front lobby between 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m tomorrow (the 19th) and Thursday (the 20th). Thanks, and have a great school year! -Ms. Cherie

West Side Elementary Kindergarten Open House will be August 20, 2020 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. It will be a come and go, you will not be here the entire time. Please enter through the first grade doors by the elementary parking lot (there will be a sign). Sit in the order you arrive by filling the seats closest to the classroom. Mrs. Tonya’s class is on the left and Mrs. Tori’s class is on the right side of the hallway. Two adults and the kindergarten child will be permitted into the classroom. We will share with you what will be happening this year and answer any questions you may have. Face masks are required for all adults. We look forward to seeing you and your child.

Census 2020 Come out to Greers Ferry City Hall on Wednesday, August 19th from 11:00-1:00 for a free lunch. While you're there please take a moment to complete the 2020 Census. Census data is critical because it is used to calculate funding for many federal programs.

Free Adult Education Classes will once again be offered at West Side School District for 2020-2021. Please contact West Side SD at 501-825-6258 or the ASUB Adult Education Office at 501-207-6290 for more information.

An on-campus open house for students new to the district and for kindergartners and seventh graders will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. Thursday, August 20. Students should report to their respective buildings. For remaining on-campus and Lake Town Virtual students who are returning to West Side, a virtual open house will be held at 6:30 p.m. August 20. A link to the virtual session will be provided at a later time. #WatchUsSoar

Thank you to those who attended the virtual town hall meeting last night. If you were not able to attend, please click the following link to view the slide presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Gs7auzmrhnUAgb5e91_-IX8lInFkYhyfBv4bShE0ank/edit?usp=sharing

West Side Elementary and High School Lake Town Virtual Academy Elementary and high school parents/guardians of online students may come and pick up their child’s chrome book and fill out required paperwork needed for their child. Elementary students will also be receiving school supplies. Pick up days will be Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. in the library. Please drive around the back of the school and enter the library from the side door. Please remember to wear a face mask and social distancing.

The West Side Early Childhood Program still has available Pre-K slots. Any child turning 3 before August 1, 2020 is eligible. We are Ready for Learning for 2020-2021 school year. Registration packets are located outside the elementary school on a table by the front doors. Please complete all components of the registration packet before returning to the elementary office. Attached is our plan for re-entry. Please read the document to help answer any questions you may have. You can also call 501-825-7744 or email ashley.miller@westsideeagles.org or kelsey.rawls@westsideeagles.org https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_LUFy8CpKULX07G9giy85cvRmkjG5Uca9HeSS5M0H58/edit?usp=sharing

WSHS parents of all on-campus and virtual students, although student schedules are not ready for pickup, student handbooks and forms are ready. Signing forms now will help us get a quicker start on the school year. Forms can be picked up at the HS office or signed on site if both parent and student are present. Office hours are 8 and 4 p.m. M-F. Questions? (501) 825-7241 #WatchUsSoar

Please join to get clarity about what school will look like this fall. Topic: Virtual Town Hall Meeting Time: Aug 13, 2020 6:00 PM Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/2616435350?pwd=VFVHZzRUUDBMaGNod3d5Y1lRWUtSUT09 Meeting ID: 261 643 5350 Passcode: 223371

The West Side Early Childhood Program still has available Pre-K slots. Any child turning 3 before August 1, 2020 is eligible. We are Ready for Learning for the 2020-2021 school year. Registration packets are located outside the elementary school on a table by the front doors. Please complete all components of the registration packet before returning to the elementary office. Attached is our plan for re-entry. Please read the document to help answer any questions you may have. You can also call 501-825-7744 or email ashley.miller@westsideeagles.org or kelsey.rawls@westsideeagles.org https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_LUFy8CpKULX07G9giy85cvRmkjG5Uca9HeSS5M0H58/edit?usp=sharing

West Side recently learned that the Department of Secondary and Elementary Education (DESE) has waived the state requirement that seniors must fill a full day’s schedule of classes. This change allows our seniors to only attend for the periods they need to fulfill graduation requirements if they so choose. Basketball players can leave after required classe then return to practice 8th period. If you would like to discuss how this change might affect you, you can contact Ms. Cornett via email or by phone at terri.cornett@westsideeagles.org or 501-825-7707.

Parents of Grade 7-10 on-campus and virtual students, please help us start the year ready to learn by picking up a student handbook and signing required forms early. All forms can be signed on site if both parent and student are present. The High School schedule: ++Grades 9-10 Tue-Wed ++Grades 7-8 Thu-Fri Questions? (501) 825-7241 #WatchUsSoar

For the 5th time in 6 years and 4th straight year, the girls golf team won the 2-day Fairfield Bay Classic, which ended Thursday. Haley Gentry: Medalist Emma Johnson: Medalist runner-up Kendra Harness: 3rd overall Kortnee Finch: 6th overall Boys: Travis Gentry: 8th overall Ashton Klepko: T-9th overall Brenton Knapp: 11th overall Asa Carr: 15th overall #WatchUsSoar

This post corrects the flashback photo of the 2018 girls golf picture (mistakenly posted but now deleted) ... The girls team won Cougar Golf Tournament, becoming champs for the 3rd time at the Cougar. Emma Johnson medalist, Kendra Harness medalist runner-up. Haley Gentry 4th overall, Kortnee Finch 5th overall. Team score (2 day total): 536 (won by 54 strokes) #WatchUsSoar

Seniors, juniors, and parents, both on-campus and virtual students ... Please visit the High School office from 8 to 3 p.m. today or tomorrow to pick up Student Handbook, required school forms, and parking application, if driving. All forms can be signed on site if both parent and student come. Parking spots can be issued with signed form and copy of driver's license and insurance card. Questions? (501) 825-7241 #WatchUsSoar

15th Annual Eagles/Lady Eagles Athletics Golf Tournament September 19, 2020, 9:00 Tannenbaum Golf Club Register a team here: https://events.golfstatus.com/event/2020-9-dec50e-west-side-eagles-golf-tournament/details/registration-details

These AAA changes were approved today by the governing body.

Parents, just a reminder ... tomorrow is the deadline to enroll K-12 students in online learning for the fall semester. The online application is at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenuPiSFH4PY_-LUNrwjmczmg092QPvnVZH9pxqaNtGab1zXQ/viewform #WatchUsSoar

West Side K-12 parents, please complete this short survey to confirm which students will be attending classes ON CAMPUS in the Fall 2020 Semester. DO NOT complete this form if all of your children will learn at home online. https://bit.ly/2OSjSVy