
The West Side senior high Cross Country teams will run in the State meet at Oaklawn, Thursday November 5. Girls will run at 9:00 followed by the boys at 9:45. For those interested in attending, the North gate for spectators will open at 8:30. You must purchase a digital ticket to enter. The link will be posted below.
When the 1A girls/boys races are over, fans are to leave the infield as quickly as possible by exiting out the under track tunnel exit that is across from the horse gazebo on the infield. They are not to exit back out the North entrance that they came in through. Spectators must wear a mask at all times and social distance.
Fan parking is in 2 locations: South side of First Baptist Church and the West Parking lot at Oaklawn Racing & Casino. Fans parking in the West Parking lot will walk down the sidewalk in front of Oaklawn Racing & Casino and enter through North gate entrance across from First Baptist Church.
Link for tickets: https://gofan.co/app/school/AAA

Employee Spotlight: RENEE SMITH
Mrs. Renee is a West Side alumni starting her 20th year teaching at West Side! She currently teaches 3rd grade literacy, but has also taught 1st, 4th, 5th, & 6th grades. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading, watching sporting events of her kids, being outdoors, and spending time with friends and her church family.


The kids in Mrs. Kelli's 6th grade made class created mystery Halloween pictures by plotting points on the coordinate plane.





Kids love to read!
If you have a child who has not yet started school, please check out Imagination Library to get free books for your child. There is no additional obligation. Please share this information with anyone you know who might not see this message.


Reminder: Today is Election Day
Please remember to go vote today.

2020 Junior High Homecoming Maids from left to right:
Allie Smith, Lacy Baker, Shanea Carlton, Kira Harper, Sam Corpier, and Kadence Dilks. Homecoming will be Thursday, November 19th at 6:30 pm in the Brady-Hipp Arena.


West Side showed support for kindergarten teacher, Tori Hipp, at Friday night's pink out game. The senior boys basketball team is showing their support for teammate, Dax's, mom and Student Council presented a check from the donations to Dax in his mom's absence.



2020 Junior High Homecoming Maids from left to right:
Allie Smith, Lacy Baker, Shanea Carlton, Kira Harper, Sam Corpier, and Kadence Dilks. Homecoming ceremonies will be Thursday, Novemeber 19th at 6:30 in Brady-Hipp Arena.


Parent information night: Drugs
What do you need to know about kids and drugs? Our school resource officer, Donald Crispell, will lead a virtual parent night on what all parents need to know. He will cover common drugs in this area, vaping, signs to look for, and much more. Join us November 2nd at 5:00. Click this link to join:
https://meet.google.com/nrf-vrvo-rms
Or
Dial-in: (US) +1 585-969-5077 PIN: 215 553 884#

Due to a large number of student-athletes competing in the state cross country meet this week, picture retakes and fall sports photos will now be taken on Thursday, December 3. We apologize for any inconvenience.

West Side Elementary students were Super Heroes against drugs last week for Red Ribbon Week.





2020 Sr High Homecoming Maids are from left to right:
Cloey Villanueva, Mia Richards, Ashtyn Knapp, Kelby Smith, Haley Gentry, and Alyssa Smith. West Side Homecoming will be on Thursday, November 19th at 6:30 pm in the Brady-Hipp Arena.


Employee Spotlight: MEGAN BERRY
Coach Megan Berry has been at West Side for 3 years. She is the girl's basketball and cross country coach as well as a physical education teacher. She enjoys spending time with her family and horseshowing in her spare time!


Christmas came early in Ms. Stacy's class when new instructional materials arrived last week!



Reminder, at the time of this posting there were 10 tickets remaining for the basketball games tonight vs. Pangburn. No tickets will be available at the door so if you would like to attend you will need to reserve tickets in advance.
Link to form for ticket reservation: https://forms.gle/9F5CJsZ3ZeUA2cgHA
The form will be closed when tickets are exhausted.

Happy virtual Friday!
Meal pickup (breakfast and lunch) will be available for pickup today at no cost from 11:00-1:00 in the circle drive. Meal pickup is for any students not already on campus today.
Please complete this very brief form in order to give food service staff the most accurate lunch count possible. It would be greatly appreciated if you could respond by 10:00 this morning.
Thank you for your help!
Link to form: https://forms.gle/YHVBfomg4G9YDpyz7

The game against Bradford on Tuesday, November 3, has been cancelled. The Senior Girls and Senior Boys will now travel to County Line on Tuesday. The Senior Girls game will start at 4:00 followed by Senior Boys. Tickets will be limited to 2 ticket vouchers per athlete, and there will be no concession stand. Games will be streamed on Lake Area Sports.

5th & 6th Grade GT students worked with a partner to build "bone bridges" for a Halloween STEM challenge. Makayla and Tyler's bridge held the most weight!





Mrs. Renee's 3rd graders are working on sorting open and closed syllable words!





Mrs. Renee's 3rd graders are working on sorting open and closed syllable words!



