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
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.
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!
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
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.
West Side School will have virtual learning days on:
February 12th, March 5th, March 19th, April 16th, May 7th, & May 21st!
West Side School will have a virtual Title I planning meeting with elementary principal, James Housdan, and high school principal, Matt Irwin, on Tuesday, February 2nd @ 5:00. A link will be sent out prior to the meeting for anyone who would like to attend this virtual meeting.
A BIG night for West Side Athletics! Three new 1A State Title Banners were unveiled at the Brady-Hipp Arena as athletes and their coaches were presented with their State Championship Rings! Congratulations to all!
Basketball Schedule Update
2/1 Monday: vs Concord - Cancelled
2/2 Tuesday: vs Nemo - Cancelled
2/5 Friday: vs Kirby SG/SB 4:00 Senior Night will be conducted after the Senior Boys game
2/9 Tuesday: MVE SG/SB 5:30
2/11 Thursday: @ Concord SG/SB 5:00
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: KEITH BROWN
Keith Brown is the Athletic Director and high school boys basketball coach at West Side. He has been here for three years. He enjoys spending time with his family, golfing, and hunting when he isn't on the court.
Archery anyone? Our elementary SOAR kids are having fun with their target practice! Pictured are Kaylee Housdan, Wyatt Olive, & Haygen Smith.
Greers Ferry Officer, Sammy Green, lent a helping hand to kindergarten student, Elisabeth Carlton, with her Hundred's Day project!
Happy 100th Day of School!
West Side Early Childhood Registration for the 2021-2022 school year will be March 19th from 8:15-3:00! Any child who turns 3 by August 1, 2021 is eligible. You may pick up the registration packet in the Elementary foyer. See the flyer for more information or call Ashley Miller at 501-825-7744.
The junior girls, junior boys, senior girls and senior boys will play Rural Special at Brady-Hipp Arena on January 28, 2021 starting at 4:30. 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/ncUkuNEEJ2m1UvvKA
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: MICHELLE WOLFE
Ms. Michelle has been with West Side School for twenty-two years as a paraprofessional! She has spent time on both the elementary and high school campuses, and is a wonderful asset to our school. When she isn't working, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, working in the yard, sitting by the pool, going to the beach, and spending time with her son, daughter-in-law, and grandson.
State Championship Banners/Ring Presentations for Golf/Tennis/Cross Country will take place between the Jr. Girls and Jr. Boys game vs Rural Special tomorrow at Brady-Hipp Arena.
EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: LINDA TODD
Mrs. Linda is the bookkeeper at West Side School. She has been at the district for six years. She enjoys traveling, gardening, reading, and playing with her puppers!
